DEI Series: Part 3
Join us as we expand our understanding of:
- The impact of diversity and inclusion on our well-being
- The lived experiences of ourselves and others
- Our responses to differences
View More DEI Resources and Past Programming
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Library
Topic 1: Inclusive Language
Feburary 7, 2023, 11am EST
Presenter: Jeff Rogers
Jeff Rogers is an Executive/Leadership Coach and Facilitator who has been training, coaching, and
facilitating for over 10 years in Greater Boston. He specializes in the Solution-Focused Method,
Radical Candor, and in working with “low-trust, high-heterogeneity” groups of people that are not necessarily predisposed to agree.
Join us as we explore our self-awareness during communications.
This is part of our continued practice to incorporate more inclusive language and gain awareness of the biases that inform our language.
Missed the live webinar? Watch it here
Topic 2: The Psychological Impact of Racial Trauma & How it Manifests at Work
May 16, 2023, 11am EST
Presenter: InnoPsych
Dr. Jackman is a Harvard-trained psychologist with 23+ years in the mental health field.
She is the founder of InnoPsych, Inc., an organization on a mission to disrupt racial disparities in
mental health.
As we bring awareness to mental health during the month of May, join us in learning about the impact of racial trauma on mental health. On this journey of understanding, we are gaining awareness of how trauma might affect diverse experiences in the workplace. Through this awareness, we can practice inclusivity and cultivate a more understanding workplace.
Missed the live webinar? Watch it here
Topic 3: Black Joy as an Act of Resistance: Honoring Juneteenth
June 13, 2023, 1pm EST
Presenter: InnoPsych
Dr. Jackman is a Harvard-trained psychologist with 23+ years in the mental health field.
She is the founder of InnoPsych, Inc., an organization on a mission to disrupt racial disparities in
mental health.
Join us as we honor Juneteenth and further understand the importance of this celebratory day. By learning how to participate and share in Black joy, we will be able to thoughtfully commemorate this meaningful celebration.
Want to attend? Register here
Topic 4: Supporting Coming out Day: LGBTQIA+ Safety
October 11, 2023, 1pm EST
Presenter: Melissa MacNish Nishman
Melissa is deeply committed to creating safe spaces for trans, non-binary and queer youth
to develop healthy identities. For the past decade, Melissa has had the privilege of supporting
many families through the process of understanding a family member’s gender identity and
expression and has helped both families and individuals navigate the complex issues that often
arise as a result of a gender transition or non-binary gender presentation.
As allies and parents of LGBTQ+ identified persons and youth, ensuring safety and inclusivity are top priorities. Join us in our continued advocacy work on learning how to support safe spaces and environments for persons and youth that are LGBTQ+ identified.
Want to attend? Register here
Topic 5: Fostering Belonging in the Workplace
November 14, 2023, 1pm EST
Presenter: Dr. Lavanya Devdas
Dr. Lavanya Devdas is a licensed psychologist in PA and NY and has a private practice in
Doylestown, PA, for mental health therapy for adults. Using an integrative approach, she treats
anxiety, depression, and relational challenges within the context and lived experiences of the
individual and their respective familial and social environments. She is also an advocate for
addressing mental health needs and coping at the group and communal levels, including in
communities of color.
Having confidence in bringing our unique identities to the workplace requires a cultivated sense of belonging. Join us as we learn how to understand each other's unique differences to foster acceptance and belonging in the workplace.
Want to attend? Register here
To learn more about KGA's DEI Series and Wellness Workshops:
Contact Jennae Herbert – herbert@kgreer.com
