Contributors to this episode are:
02:07: Amaia Arrubarrena talks about her journey to becoming director of diversity, equity and inclusion at ezCater.
15:21: Dr. Erika Powell shares her unique arc to becoming a DEI consultant and how it’s different for everybody
22:20: Fatima Dainkeh asks those who are interested in getting involved in this work to ask yourself some questions - why, what, and who?
27:37: Elisa Campos-Praetor reflects on how she started down this work, particularly in tech, an industry she wasn’t initially familiar with
29:58: David Tedeschi shares his experience growing up in a homogeneous environment to gaining more awareness and understanding of difference through his lived experiences
33:08: Anna Whitlock discusses how her genuine interest in people, how they operate, and what their drivers are brought her to focusing on DEI as a core part of her work
38:05: Karina Becerra talks about her experience as a remotely located manager for a company based in Utah and how she’s bringing an equitable lens to her hiring and managing practices
41:04: Snaedis Valsdottir shares how she became passionate about and an advocate for accessibility best practices at work
47:52: Dr. Victoria Verlezza on what DEI is and things to consider when considering a career in DEI
51:22: Kia Rivera also discusses what DEI is, as well as intersectionality
53:48: Erin Learoyd on ways being a DEI practitioner can be challenging while focusing on the tangible aspects that show movement toward a more equitable workplace
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