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Observe a conversation amongst Black professionals who will openly share experiences, expectations and outcomes of Working While Black. Black professionals will feel valued and heard with the awareness that they are not alone in their workplace experiences, fostering belonging and generating opportunities for improved trust, collaboration, and teamwork. The audience will gain a deeper understanding of the challenges and aspirations of Black professionals, to support the development of more inclusive and equitable leadership strategies.
Learning Objectives:
1. To recognize and challenge biases, raising the level of sensitivity and awareness of workplace trauma experienced specifically by Black employees. We intend for the audience to engage in self-reflection and actively question assumptions and stereotypes they may hold about Black professionals. In doing so, we hope to springboard their efforts towards eliminating unconscious biases in their decision-making processes.
2. The audience will gain awareness of the manifestation of workplace trauma and how Black employees navigate various work experiences. Obtaining this awareness provides space for the audience to use their positions of influence to amplify the voices, perspectives, and experiences of Black professionals. This can be achieved by actively listening to their ideas, crediting their contributions, and advocating for inclusion of diverse voices in important conversations and decision-making processes.
3. Highlight the need for inclusive and psychologically safe workspaces where Black professionals feel valued, supported and have a place to speak truth about their work life. This can involve advocating for diverse representation in leadership positions, promoting diverse hiring practices, and fostering opportunities to provide guidance, support, and allyship.
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Live Streaming and Recording: Unless marked 'in person only,' all sessions are live-streamed on the app or web format and available for replay 30 days after the event.
Acknowledgment of Technical Issues: While rare, technical issues may occur during sessions. We appreciate your patience as we quickly address them.
Accessibility & Accommodations Information: For detailed accessibility & accommodations information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.
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Helen Higginbotham, Esq., MBA
Founder
When Black Women Gather, LLC
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Helen Higginbotham, Esq. is an attorney and an MBA with leadership experience in labor and employment, human resources and corporate administration. Her CV includes Chief of People, Inclusion, and Culture, Director of Affirmative Action & EEO, Consultant/Advisor, Labor Relations, Professor, Writer, Social Worker, Union Steward, and Employee.
Ms. Higginbotham is founder of When Black Women Gather, LLC, an organization vested in providing safe places for Black women to engage one another and essential others in necessary, sometimes “difficult”, conversations such as Working While Black.
Ms. Higginbotham is a graduate of Rutgers University School of Law, Howard University, and Rowan University.
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Stacie Jones
CEO
Clarivate Coaching & Consulting
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As CEO of Clarivate Coaching and Consulting, Dr. Jones challenges individuals and organizations to unlock their untapped potential. With deep experience creating inclusive environments, she specializes in developing data-driven strategies designed to mature diversity programs and yield measurable results. An experienced coach and facilitator, Dr. Jones delivers transformative coaching, workshops, and keynotes that foster personal growth and organizational innovation; her groundbreaking research on the visibility experiences of women executives of color positions her as a leading voice in the field. Dr. Jones balances her commitment to equity and inclusivity with her dedication to her husband, twin sons, and personal well-being.
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Tara Skinner
Director of HRIS
Gables Residential Services
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Tara Skinner is a seasoned HR professional with over 30 years of extensive experience in human resources, payroll, and HRIS across diverse industries. Her robust expertise encompasses not only the technical and operational aspects of HR but also strategic leadership in these fields. Tara is particularly passionate about fostering inclusive and equitable workplaces, which is evident through her co-leadership of her organization's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) program. Her commitment to DEI initiatives underscores her dedication to creating a supportive and thriving work environment for all employees. Tara's wealth of knowledge and her proactive approach to integrating HR best practices make her a respected and influential voice in the HR community. As part of Working While Black, she works to put a spotlight on issues that affect all Black employees in the US, advocating for fairness, representation, and systemic change.
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Michelle Burgess, MBA
Founder and CEO
Just Reset It, LLC
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Michelle Burgess, MBA is the founder and CEO of Just Reset It, LLC. She helps organizations to promote inclusive cultures while delivering a people strategy not just as a business imperative, but to ensure the best outcomes throughout the employee lifecycle. Michelle's unique background and mix of workplace leadership experiences (technology, bottling and beverage, manufacturing, healthcare administration, non-profit, education, early childhood, and retail) equip her to provide insight, with engaging, practical, and immediately applicable transformation solutions to real-world situations, for organizations and even individuals seeking direction.