Leadership Academy: Managing Diversity
Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion at Work: Ask Anything
From talent acquisition, advancement, and retention, to team dynamics and leadership, to customer service and brand reputation, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) has been at the forefront of workplace discussions in recent years. With so much to keep in mind on this topic, and with unique challenges in each company, it is hard to know where to begin.Submit your challenges and questions here https://www.menti.com/alo4a2jfykjw or scan the QR Code below. Then join this session on April 26th, to hear some answers from an-award winning DEIB strategist and thought leader. Come ready to learn about the importance of DEI and to engage in an honest and open conversation on DEIB.
Speaker: Samara Hakim, JD, President and Founder of CulturGrit, LLC.Samara Hakim, JD is an international culture and inclusion thought leader, data strategist, keynote speaker, writer, and facilitator. For over a decade, Samara has equipped leaders with the mindset and skills to work with those who are different, by mitigating bias and integrating culture into business practices and metrics. Samara has worked on projects for Fortune 500 and 100 companies, including culture transformation and DEIB integration, inclusive leadership and boards of directors, gender culture empowerment, global marketing and sales, cultural intelligence development, team-building, and inclusive procurement. She has facilitated workshops in multiple languages, at various levels, for multiple industries, including for profit and non-profit organizations, start-ups, and educational institutions. Samara has been a member of several advisory boards and a leader in many communities of practice. She is a member of Forbes Coaches Council and has been featured in several books and media outlets and podcasts. She was honored with the 2018 Women of Excellence Entrepreneur Award by Diversity Professional Magazine, the 2019 American Honda Premier Partner Award, and the 2021 NAWBO San Diego Women’s Advocate Award. Samara is the DEIB Director of NAWBO San Diego. She is also a member of the Economic Development and Advocacy Advisory Council and the Emerging Leaders Board of North San Diego Business Chamber. She is a member of the World Peace through Law section of the Washington State Bar Association. Samara is a dynamic speaker who engages people to think beyond their comfort zone to work across differences. She draws on a range of experiences including her cross-cultural work, her career as a lawyer, and her personal background. Samara grew up in Lebanon, and she currently resides with her husband and two children in San Diego, California. She loves chocolate, biking, dancing, and travel.
Leadership Academy: Managing Diversit...
Date and Time
Wednesday Apr 26, 2023
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM PDT
Registration Closes at 12 pm on April 25
Location
Zoom link sent before the event
Fees/Admission
Members: Free
Non-Members: $25
Contact Information
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