Talent Acquisition with Shakima Jackson-Martinez #IncludingYouPodcast
Shakima Jackson-Martinez is a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Advocate who specializes in inclusive talent acquisition, foundational DEl practices, and building organizational empathy through internal research. She is currently the Director or Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion…
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Cultural Competence with Vanessa Nazario #IncludingYouPodcast
Vanessa Nazario is Corporate Director and Chief Diversity Officer of Memorial Healthcare System. Memorial is one of the largest not-for-profit health systems in the U.S. Based in South Florida, Memorial employs 14,000 people. In this…
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Environmental Justice with Chris Smith #IncludingYouPodcast
Chris Smith (they/them) is a senior advisor for diversity equity, inclusion and belonging (DEIB) with The Building People, which provides innovation, innovative solutions that integrates Buildings and people through strategic thought leadership and expertise. This…
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Culture Shift with Lisa Sanchez #IncludingYouPodcast
Lisa M. Sanchez is Vice President for the Office of Employee Experience & Engagement (HR) at ArtCenter College of Design. Located in Pasadena, California, ArtCenter serves approximately 2,000 students with nearly 1,000 full-time and part-time…
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Coalition Building w/ Dr. Val Torres #IncludingYouPodcast
Dr. Val Torres is the Board Director of The Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Pinellas County. The Chamber was founded in 2021 to train, mentor, and equip the Hispanic Business Community in Pinellas County so…
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Just Getting Started with Blessing Allison #IncludingYouPodcast
Blessing Allison (she/her) is the Director of Learning & Development at Red River Federal Credit Union. Based in Texarkana, Texas, Red River Federal Credit Union employs over 350 local residents to manage over $1 billion…
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Grounding Principles w/ Jen Mahone-Rightler #IncludingYouPodcast
Jen Mahone-Rightler is the Global Chief Diversity Officer and Senior Vice President of Corporate Social Responsibility and Wellness at Epsilon. Epsilon is a global advertising and marketing technology company with 8,000 associates in over 40…
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Building with Intention w/Jorge Quezada (Including You)
Jorge Quezada (he/him) is the Vice President of People & Culture for Granite Construction, one of the largest full-service general contractors, construction management firms, and construction materials producers in the U.S. The 100-year-old company employs…
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Diverse Suppliers: Why to Engage (and How!)
Does your company have a supplier diversity program? These programs benefit big corporations, small businesses, and entire communities. Leaders at any level need to understand why these programs matter, and how to leverage them. And…
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True Patriotism: U.S. Companies Must Take a Stand for Our Democracy
U.S. companies love to tout their patriotism. They sponsor local parades, fireworks displays, and historical documentaries. But companies must also play a role in standing up for the freedoms they claim to support. True patriotism…
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Formal Mentoring Program Improves Culture
Do you want to foster stronger working relationships in your organization? A formal mentoring program can be a powerful tool for attracting and retaining talent. Mentors provide access to growth and development opportunities through meaningful…
Modeling Transparency with Iveliz Crespo (Including You)
Iveliz Crespo (they/them) is a Senior Global Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Advisor at Reed Smith LLP. Reed Smith is an international law firm dedicated to helping clients navigate their businesses through complex disputes, transactions, and…
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Execution Frameworks with Kira Kimball (Including You)
Kira Kimball (she/her) serves as the national Chief Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Officer for Marsh McLennan Agency. Marsh McLennan Agency (MMA) provides business insurance, employee health & benefits, retirement, and private client insurance solutions to…
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Community Outreach with Ralph Smithers, Jr. (Including You)
Ralph Smithers (He/Him) is the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Community Relations Leader for Encova Insurance. Encova provides workers compensation and other commercial insurance, as well as auto, home, and life insurance for individuals. Encova employs…
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Talent Pipeline with Charles Watkins (Including You)
Charles Watkins is the Chief Diversity Officer and Equity Partner at Kubicki Draper, a full-service law firm with over 200 attorneys serving clients in Florida, and the southern parts of Georgia, Alabama, and Mississippi. In…
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