Examining Bias: The Impact and Behaviors
Learn about what influences bias and ways to manage discomfort when navigating bias.
Participants will be invited to explore:
- Shared language on bias
- What impacts bias
- Different types of bias
- Recognizing intersectionality
- Using awareness to acknowledge others
Finish with reflection exercises to help acknowledge and honor the diverse lived experiences of others.
About Crystal Whiteaker:
Crystal Whiteaker (pronouns: she/her) is the Founder and CEO of Crystal Lily Creative, and Author of Brave Leadership is a Choice: An Inclusive Guide to Creating Belonging. Crystal is an Inclusive Branding and Leadership Development Consultant who helps mission driven brands and leaders create human-focused messaging and environments rooted in core values. Crystal brings over 15 years of creative, relational, process driven experience across multiple industries. She is a self-described "corporate trained, creative hippie” who puts a strong focus on core values to help people connect, communicate and lead with belonging in mind. Crystal cares deeply about diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging and is an advocate for leaders and organizations that provide resources and support for healing. Beyond her work, Crystal enjoys spending time at the beach, connecting with people, and exploring new places.
About Tanisha Rodriguez:
Tanisha Rodriguez worked in the Media and Entertainment industry for ten years, with over a decade of prior experience in the financial sector. Tanisha managed Employee Engagement for Fox Networks Group, from creating affinity groups to launching employee programs. Tanisha collaborated with different departments, including Diversity and Inclusion, Learning and Development, and Talent Acquisition. In December 2019, Tanisha went on to work with the Diversity and Inclusion team for Walt Disney Television, leading change management efforts to combine legacy Disney affinity groups with legacy Fox’s to create a global framework. Tanisha left Disney to launch her nonprofit, Sister Circle Media, and joined Deluxe Media Inc. as their head of Diversity, before moving into consulting to support organizations with people and culture efforts.
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