Dive Deeper into Diversity, Equity & Inclusion with Diverseek's DEI Podcast!

Examine Systemic Barriers and Inclusive Leadership with Melissa Berry, Director of Professional Development and Diversity at Lane Powell. Spearheading the firm's DEI initiatives and a member of the Institute for Well-Being in Law's DEI Committee, Melissa actively engages with the National Association for Law Placement on topics such as professional identity formation and neurodiversity in law. She underlines the significance of fostering belonging, inclusion, and the vital connection between DEIB and well-being.

Explore DEI Strategy, Employee Engagement, and Inclusion through an Industrial and Organizational Psychology perspective with Kamilah Mahon, Inclusion and Diversity Program Manager at Distill Ventures and Consultant at Guidepoint. An organizational psychologist, Kamilah specializes in engagement strategies, DEI planning, and enhancing the internal employee experience, emphasizing the importance of listening to and centering often overlooked voices.

Discover Supplier Diversity with Celso Afonseca, Supplier Diversity Partner at Staples Promotional Products Canada. Celso focuses on promoting diversity in business spending, ensuring small businesses owned by underrepresented groups have equal opportunities to work with larger corporations. Through collaboration and advocacy, he supports the growth of these businesses by addressing their unique challenges and enhancing their market presence.

Learn about using Strategic Language for Inclusivity with Lori Mackenzie, Lead Strategist for DEI at Stanford University Graduate School of Business and Co-Founder of Stanford VMware Women’s Leadership Innovation Lab. Lori emphasizes the significant role of language in promoting belonging and aligning with personal and organizational values, aiming to create authentic spaces where everyone feels they belong

Explore Authentic Inclusion with Abenaa Hayes, Founder & CEO of Elysee Consulting and 2021's Medical, Marketing and Media’s “Woman to Watch”. A veteran in communication, brand marketing, and DEI within healthcare, Abenaa excels in addressing today’s social and racial justice challenges. She's dedicated to helping brands create inclusive systems and cultures for historically marginalized communities, emphasizing the importance of building equity authentically.

Explore Comprehensive Equitable Talent Programs with John D. Patton, head of the U.S. Diversity & Inclusion team at TD Bank Group. Boasting over two decades of experience in transformational leadership and HR, John is committed to weaving DEI into talent initiatives to enhance workplace equity. His dedication to public health further motivates his active participation in community nonprofits and volunteer efforts to foster public health equity.

Explore DEI for People and Product with Necko L. Fanning, Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Havas New York. Neecko drives DEI initiatives across North America and has extensive experience overseeing global efforts from his time as Senior Global DEI Manager, managing 70+ agencies in 42 countries.

Explore the influence of ERGs and BRGs with Camila Whyte, Global DE&I Program Manager at Nielsen. Camila emphasizes the critical role of Business Resource Groups in promoting inclusion and representation in organizations. With her expertise in DE&I metrics and ERG management, she also brings a unique perspective as a Pilates instructor.

Explore Ethics and Success with Amie Ninh, Head of DE&I at Clever Inc and Racial Equity Coach at Amie Ninh Coaching. Amie emphasizes the need for innovative DE&I strategies informed by critical reflection. She delves into how her identity as a Southeast Asian American woman influences her commitment to challenging systemic oppression.

Explore the nuances of Language and Binaries in DEI with Jarrod Harden, DEI Program Manager for Cloud Marketing at Google. Jarrod highlights the significance of fostering a sense of belonging and views all experiences, both positive and challenging, as chances to deepen empathy.