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DEI | Ruth Rathblott & Vafa Akhavan
March 24, 2020 @ 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM EDT
Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion In a Time with COVID-19
About This Event
COVID-19 has taught us that no one is immune. From Hollywood actors and professional athletes to politicians and CEOs to regular folks like ourselves, the virus can strike anyone…and at any time. Unfortunately, the virus is also invoking fears of other people and other countries with not-so-subtle undertones of racism and xenophobia. Manifesting as microagressions, every day acts of discrimination stemming from coronavirus fears have surfaced in the workplace, where employees have reported feelings of being shamed, shunned and verbally assaulted.
As companies adapt their organizational “work-from-home” cultures to meet the needs of our new reality, executives must also ensure that the workplace embraces best-in-class practices to provide all employees a safe, healthy and protected collective environment. Mayshad CHOICE Diversity, Equity and Inclusion series will discuss how companies and leaders can excel in this moment of rapid change and uncertainty, while embracing principles of diversity, equity and inclusion.
With Guest Speakers
Vafa Akhavan
CEO & President, NueBridge
About Vafa
A global executive with an established record of revenue growth and increased profitability, his breadth of business environments covers 7 sectors in 16 countries across 3 continents. Adding value through leadership and expertise in developing and managing top-performing leaders of business ecosystems, his specialties also include: talent development, customer ecosystems, business process improvement, platform development, and outsourced partnerships.
Ruth Rathblott
CEO & President, Harlem Educational Activities Fund
About Ruth
Ruth is a passionate leader who is astute in transforming and leading organizations to achieve their maximal impact and visibility. Skilled at board and staff development, public speaking, marketing efforts, and community outreach and partnership as methods to achieve greater results. Throughout her work, she identifies key areas of challenge and opportunities for growth and build and rebuild organizations increasing numbers of clients served, dollars raised, and organizational profiles.
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