Sr. Manager of Race, Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity with Carlo Morante

In this episode, I chat with Carlo Morante to analyze his role as the Senior Manager of Race, Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity (RIDE) where he focuses a significant amount of his work to professional learning within his organization at Education First.

 

During our conversation we unpack:

• How a DEI professional utilizes principles in both change management and adult learning to inform their work;
• Practical ways of building psychological safety and removing barriers to DEI work;
• And how it’s essential to make intentional connections between the learning content and job responsibilities.

 

We even spend a bit of time thinking about the recent push in the business world towards ESG (Environment, Social, Governance) values and goals and whether or not that furthers the work of DEI professionals.

 

ABOUT THE GUEST:

Carlo has a dedicated career to social justice, leadership, sustainability, community engagement, and animal rights work within higher education, K-12, corporate social responsibility, and the nonprofit sector. He is currently working at Education First Consulting as the Senior Manager of Race, Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity where he leads the DEI and race equity strategic efforts and supports the consulting and internal sides of the firm.

Prior to Education First, Carlo served as DEI & HR Director at Generation Vegan and led global strategic efforts to diversify narratives in vegan spaces and build an intersectional movement. He also served as the Vice-Chair for Justice, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion & Sustainability for the Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership Foundation WLC where he built the organization’s DEI and sustainability efforts to expand HOBY’s commitment to inclusion and social impact. Carlo’s passion lies in facilitating social identity and leader identity exploration for people in order to develop culturally aware, active citizens.

Carlo is a two-time Florida State University graduate where he earned a Master of Science degree in Higher Education and a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology and Media/Communication Studies. Carlo is originally from Peru and moved to Miami at the age of 10. He now lives in beautiful Los Angeles where he is a swimmer and competes for an LGBTQIA+ swim team, trains Crossfit, and loves to spend his free time at the Farmer’s Market.

 

WANT MORE OF CARLO?

Connect with him on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlomorante/