DEFINING THE "A" IN DEIA

July 10, 2024 - 1:00 pm EST

SPEAKER: Wendy Strobel Gower

Would you intentionally leave people out in the cold? How can you ensure access for all? Accessibility refers to the design and implementation of products, services, environments, and digital content in a way that makes them usable and available to as many people as possible, regardless of their abilities or disabilities. The goal of accessibility is to ensure that everyone, including those with disabilities, can perceive, interact with, and understand the information and functionality being provided. Accessibility is not only about compliance with regulations, but also about creating an inclusive and diverse environment that allows everyone to fully participate in the workplace.

The session will review the role that accessibility plays in ensuring an inclusive workplace environment. We will discuss practice strategies that you can put into place within your organization to start (or continue) your organization's journey towards access for all.

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SPEAKER: Wendy Strobel Gower

Wendy Strobel Gower is the Thomas P. Golden Executive Director at Cornell University’s K. Lisa Yang and Hock E. Tan Institute on Employment and Disability, in the School of Industrial and Labor Relations. She is the Co-Director of the Employer Assistance and Resource Network, which is funded by the Office of Disability Employment Policy. Wendy’s professional work focuses on interpreting disability laws and regulations for application to workplace policy and practice, and on developing and testing innovative approaches to culture change in organizations as it relates to inclusion of people with disabilities.

HIGHER HASSLE: PAY EQUITY AND OFCCP COMPLIANCE FOR COLLEGES AND UNVERSITIES

August 14, 2024 - 1:00 pm EST

SPEAKERS: Lisa Harpe, Ph.D., & Dave Sharrer, M.S.

Join us for an insightful webinar where we'll explore the intricacies of affirmative action, OFCCP compliance, and pay equity analyses for higher education institutions. During this engaging session, we'll delve into some of the most challenging nuances of employment in higher education, including:

Strategically structuring your affirmative action plans to make them work for your organization.

- Navigating OFCCP audits, including the new scheduling letter requirement for campus-like settings.

- Certifying compliance in the Contractor Portal using IPEDs information.

- Evaluating pay equity in an organization that includes both academic and administrative personnel.

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ABOUT SPEAKERS: 

Lisa Harpe, Ph.D. -

Director of HR; EEO Analytics, Principal Consultant

Lisa D. Grant Harpe, Ph.D., is an Industrial Psychologist and Director of HR; EEO Analytics, Principal Consultant in the Employment and Litigation Services at DCI. In this role, Dr. Harpe assists companies in the evaluation of the fairness of the employment practices. This includes statistical and qualitative analysis of hiring, performance appraisal, compensation and promotion practices, as well as coordination with attorneys and employers involved in discrimination litigation of Office of Federal Contract Compliance Program (OFCCP) audits. She brings 20 years of expertise in industrial psychology and statistical analysis.

Dave Sharrer, M.S. -

Associate Director of Enterprise Solutions, Associate Principal Consultant

Dave Sharrer is Associate Director of Enterprise Solutions and Associate Principal Consultant at DCI, in the Compliance and Workforce Analytics Division. He provides support and guidance to clients related to the development of affirmative action programs, submission of equal employment reporting, salary equity analyses, diversity and inclusion analytics, selection testing, and OFCCP audit support. Dave is a contributing author to the DCI blog.

Prior to joining DCI, Dave has experience working for the Department of Veterans Affairs and as a trainer in the private sector. He has previously worked on projects related to job analysis, compensation, employee selectioon, test validation, performance appraisal, and training and development. He has presented research at professional conferences on the relationship between job performances and test completion times. Dave earned his Master of Science degree in Industrial/Organization Psychology from Radford University and a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from Virginia Tech. He is also an adjunct faculty member at Radford University.

WHOSE CULTURE IS WORK CULTURE?

January 10, 2024 - 1:00 pm EST

SPEAKER: May Beauburn, BCBA, Brett DiNovi & Associates  

Join us for an eye-opening session that delves deep into the mysterious world of work culture. Discover the hidden forces that shape our professional norms, expectations, and standards – everything from dress codes and behavior to email etiquette and language – and uncover who benefits from them. But it doesn't stop there! We'll also explore ways to level the playing field, such as by mitigating these power imbalances and addressing their negative impact marginalized communities. This electrifying session is your chance to revolutionize your understanding of work culture and pave the way for a more inclusive future!

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ABOUT SPEAKER:

May Beauburn, BCBA, Brett DiNovi & Associates

May Chriseline Beaubrun has been a Board Certified Behavior Analyst for over 10 years. She has worked with children and adults with various cognitive, developmental, and physical disabilities in a variety of settings (i.e., clinic, hospital, home, school, etc.). May has presented at the Autism New Jersey convention, Association for Behavior Analysis International conference, and the New Jersey Association for Behavior Analysis conference. May was also an adjunct professor at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. She contributed a chapter to the text A Scientific Framework for Compassion and Social Justice on behavior analysis and urban planning. She has a wide variety of experiences within the field of Applied Behavior Analysis.

HARD CONVERSATIONS WITH A HARD DRIVE

February 14, 2024 - 1:00 pm EST

SPEAKER: Nathan Perry, J.D., Vanderbilt University

As the usage of AI continues to grow, it presents significant opportunities for organizations to empower their employees, particularly those with neurodiversity, to better navigate HR processes and address challenging conversations. By harnessing the capabilities of AI, companies can create a more inclusive and supportive work environment while reducing the risk of escalated conflict and complaints. Join us for this informative webinar to discover how AI can enhance accessibility, revolutionize HR practices, facilitate productive interactions, and improve the employee experience.

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Nathan Perry, J.D., Vanderbilt University

In his role as the Supportive Measures/Informal Resolution Manager, Nathan’s work is independent of the Title IX investigative process, and he can consult with any party to a Title IX matter to develop and implement individualized plans to support both academic and non-academic needs. Nathan also serves as a neutral facilitator of voluntary informal resolutions between parties as appropriate for their specific circumstances. Nathan graduated from Furman University with a B.A. in English and earned his J.D. from Stetson University College of Law. Prior to law school, Nathan trained and worked as a wilderness first responder. Nathan currently researches and presents nationally on the uses (and misuses) of emerging technology to both engage in and mitigate discriminatory harassment.

PAY EQUITY 2.0: ADVANCED STRATEGIES FOR ADDRESSING COMPENSATION ISSUES

March 13, 2024 - 1:00 pm EST

SPEAKER: Matthew Camardella, J.D., Jackson Lewis

In light of the momentum around pay equity and increased transparency around compensation, many employers have undertaken pay equity analyses.  While valuable tools for identifying issues, such analyses represent only the starting point on the pay equity journey. Figuring out how to address those issues and, perhaps even more importantly, identifying why those issues arose in the first place represent the next level of ensuring pay equity.  This webinar will cover how to (1) use your pay equity analysis to identify root causes of pay inequities, (2) remediate such inequities, and (3) provide strategies for making systemic changes to compensation policies and practices to avoid such issues from recurring.

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Matthew Camardella, J.D., Jackson Lewis

Matthew Camardella is a principal in the Long Island, New York, office of Jackson Lewis P.C. He is the co-leader of the Affirmative Action, OFCCP and Government Contract Compliance practice group. Matt directs the preparation of thousands of AAPs each year and has defended hundreds of OFCCP audits for a broad range of employers across the country. He also serves as the practice group lead on responding to OFCCP allegations of class-based discrimination and has litigated against the Agency before the Office of Administrative Law Judges. He regularly counsels clients about the design and implementation of company-wide AAP structures, applicant flow tracking systems, and other complex “real world” compliance issues. Matt spends significant time advising clients on their compensation practices and directing pay equity analyses. He frequently counsels clients on diversity, equity and inclusion programs and the use of data analytics to support such programs. In addition, Matt assists employers with analyzing reductions-in-force for adverse impact and assessing the applicability of federal affirmative action laws in the contexts of mergers and acquisitions.

CAUGHT IN THE BULLSEYE: THE PLOT TO DISMANTLE DEI PROGRAMS AND WHAT WE SHOULD BE FOCUSED ON TO SAVE THEM

April 10, 2024 - 1:00 pm EST

SPEAKER: Dr. Christopher J. Metzler

DEI has been the target of some lawmakers lately with some states swarming with anti-DEI legislation.  From his book entitled, "Rethinking DEI", the esteemed Dr. Metzler will provide insight into the legal landscape of DEI and discuss the effects of the Supreme Court decision striking down  Affirmative Action.  He will also help us dissect some of the disinformation as pertains to the Supreme Court decision.  During the hour, we will receive an analysis of of some of the legislation, and leave with some advice and strategies to counter this recent attempt to block progress.

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SPEAKER: Dr. Christopher J. Metzler

A seasoned leader with nearly 30 years of experience as a university professor, academic and administrative leader, Dr. Christopher Metzler most recently served as a Senior Fellow at The Thomas Jefferson University, where he pioneered work in health care disparities. Prior to Thomas Jefferson, he was Senior Dean at Georgetown University where he created Georgetown’s seven (7) master’s Degrees including: Human Capital, Sports Management, Technology, Systems Engineering, Real Estate, Emergency and Disaster Relief and Urban and Regional Planning.

Throughout his career, Dr. Metzler has been actively engaged in national and regional volunteer leadership, having served on the boards of the LEAD Fund, The ARC, The Refsum Foundation and The American Red Cross and Herzing University. He also is a founder and investor of Community X, a digital social justice platform. A scholar of Law and International Human Rights, Dr. Metzler holds degrees in Law and Human Rights from Oxford University in The U.K.  and Columbia University in New York. His Doctorate is from Aberdeen.

BATTLE AT THE BALLOT BOX AND THE BREAKROOM: WHY POLITICS AND VOTING RIGHTS ARE ESSENTIAL TO THE FUTURE OF DEIA IN THE WORKPLACE

May 8, 2024 - 1:00 pm EST

SPEAKER: Chris Walton

We are taught to leave politics out of the office; however, now more than ever there are great things at stake which will affect the landscape of employment.  No matter what your party affiliation, voters must tap into the conversation and learn what the issues are and how they will be affected.  In this energizing session, we will dig into the history of voter suppression, discuss how politics are already at play in the workplace, and discuss some of the various issues that directly impact employment.  We will learn the importance of having meaningful dialogue EVERYWHERE, including the office, and participants will walk away with a better understanding of ways employers and employees can better support one of our most sacred, hard-fought for rights – voting!

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SPEAKER: Chris Walton

Chris Walton is the Respect My Vote! Campaigns Assistant Director for Hip Hop Caucus. Born and raised in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Chirs Walton previously served as Chairman of the Democratic Party of Milwaukee County breaking barriers as the youngest County Party Chair in COunty history, the only serving African American county chair in Wisconsin and first openly gay county chair in Milwaukee history. Under his leadership, the Milwaukee County Chair became a playmaker in Wisconsin politics and was pivotal in helping clinch victories for President Joe Biden, Governor Tony Evers, and a host of Democratic candidates in and around the local community. During his tenure Milwaukee was selected to serve as the host of the 2020 Democratic National Convention.

Chris has over a decade of experience ranging from local, state, and federal election campaigns including his own in 2020. CHris also has significant media and public speaking experience having spoken to crowds of thousands and been featured in numerous publications to include the New York Times, The Washington Post, De Spiegel (German), and local news outlets. Additionally, Chris has appeared on CNN, MSNBC, BBC, ABC, and regional affiliates. Additionally, Chris has gained extensive knowledge on foreign affairs having liaised with the Japanese, Danish, Australian, and British diplomatic corps in his capacity as Chair. Chris also has a background in policy, having worked in the Office of Mayor of the City of Milwaukee and as the Policy and Organizing Manager for the Black AIDS Institute.

BEYOND RAINBOWS AND SAFE SPACE STICKERS: ACHIEVING AUTHENTIC INCLUSION FOR LGBTQ COMMUNITIES

June 12, 2024 - 1:00 pm EST

SPEAKER: Dr. Basel Touchan

Just in time for Pride celebrations, join us for a critical examination of workplace environments and traditional inclusivity programs. We will confront the subtle yet pervasive pressures of heteronormativity in professional settings and challenge the often symbolic responses they elicit. Moving beyond superficial displays of support—such as rainbows and safe space stickers—we aim to explore substantive, systemic changes that are essential for fostering genuine inclusivity for LGBTQ individuals. This session will critically evaluate the effectiveness of current practices and introduce robust, actionable strategies that institutions can implement to ensure every individual can thrive as their authentic self.

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SPEAKER: Dr. Basel Touchan

Dr. Basel Touchan is a Syrian-American DEIB professional with a medical background. He currently serves as the Multilingual, Migrant, and Refugee Lead in the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging Office of the second largest school district in Kentucky, supporting over 50,000 employees and students. With over a decade of global strategic and programmatic experience in education, public health, nonprofit, and government sectors, Dr. Touchan has played a key role in supporting resettlement efforts and launching various programs for immigrant communities in Kentucky. As a Learning & Development consultant with History UnErased, he supports the expansion of the U.S.’s first LGBTQ-inclusive K-12 curriculum, now implemented in 3,000 schools across 16 states, and provides training for Fortune 500 companies, nonprofits, and community health centers.