“Diversity And Inclusion Experiences” by Glencross, Griffin, Pillis, Peixoto, Rountree, et al. …
Conference:
Type(s):
Title:
- Diversity And Inclusion Experiences
Presenter(s)/Author(s):
- Mashhuda Glencross
- Dr. Kevin Griffin
- Daniel Pillis
- Dr. Aruquia Peixoto
- Natalie Rountree
- Skawennati
- Tony Baylis
Moderator(s):
Abstract:
“What do we mean by diversity? Often diversity refers to the 17 protected classes (such as gender, race, religion, nationality, sexuality and disability) legislatively governed by law for workplace discriminatory practices or behaviors. Is that the only meaning of diversity? What does inclusion mean and when does it happen?
Many organizations say they are keen to support diversity, but organizations and individuals allow unconscious and implicit biases to influence decision making when we choose candidates for jobs, teams, leadership positions, promotions and so on. In this panel, we will ask individuals from traditionally underrepresented communities in academia and the tech sector these questions. Our panelists will speak about their own personal experiences of how being from an underrepresented group has affected them and their passion to strive for inclusion.”
