Geeking Out about DEI Strategy with Allyson Livingstone from athenahealth

In this podcast episode, we interview Allyson Livingstone, the Executive Director of Diversity and Inclusion at athenahealth, about her journey into diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) work and her role. We discuss the challenges of implementing DEI initiatives in large organizations and the importance of building trust and open communication between different teams and departments. Allyson also talks about the critical role of Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and how they're supported. We also discuss the impact of COVID-19 on this work and the importance of mental health and wellness in leadership and the workplace. The episode ends on a lighthearted note, discussing our love for reality TV and how it relates so well to the work we do! Visit us at InclusionGeeks.com to stay up to date on all the ways you can make the workplace work for everyone! Check out Inclusion Geeks Academy and InclusionGeeks.com/podcast for the code to get a free mini course.