Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

My mother was a fabulous role model growing up. She was very mindful of her own thinking and the messages she sent her children through her actions. She taught us about compassion and never shied away from calling out racist stereotypes.

We focus a lot on how a team is made up of individuals. Taking care of and elevating each other will improve individual results, but also makes us better as a whole.

Safety and vulnerability skills (The Culture Code) help influence understanding and appreciation of diverse colleague backgrounds.

Everyone has a voice, everyone has an opinion. No matter the topic, no matter your position, I want to hear what every team member has to contribute.

I don’t want my team or anyone I work with to feel they have to hide core parts of themselves at work because they feel unsure or unsafe which can take a toll on motivation, engagement and employee retention.

Although I may not have the same life experiences as others, I can still support and listen to them. That is why I am very honored to share my story.

Making all employees feel empowered to be themselves without the need to code switch or feel inferior allows for a sense of pride in one’s job, enhances productivity and creates a positive work environment.

My approach is pretty simple. I like to ensure that I first have invited/hired colleagues with different backgrounds to be a part of the team! The second is to ask questions, invite them to join in the conversation and then truly listen.