Expand Your Markets With Accessibility I was thrilled to moderate a panel at the latest NAA DEI Awareness Week. I was joined by Jill Ramsey, Regina Weinstein and Maegan Blau, and we discussed how we can expand markets with accessibility by building a beyond compliance mindset. Our panel shared how the Americans with Disabilities Act … read more… NAA Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Awareness Week
“We must be willing to change our policies as a guide to change our behavior. If we are not willing to change, then we are willing to sacrifice justice.” Dr. Judy White. Thank you Riverside County Office of Education for inviting me as a keynote speaker to deliver my “Heart of Inclusion” message as well … read more… Excellence Through Equity – RCOE Conference 2023
As a DEIA speaker, my business takes me all over the world. It is exciting, and through these travels I am experiencing new places, cultures and meeting all kinds of amazing people from so many different backgrounds and perspectives. The honor of impacting companies, organizations and the individuals associated with them in a positive, informative … read more… Society for Collegiate Travel and Expense Management Conference
Thank you to The E.W. Scripps Company and Danyelle “DC” Wright for inviting me to be a part of today’s amazing panel discussion during the #ScrippsEDISymposium! We had a meaningful discussion on the importance of understanding the barriers of employees with visible disabilities in the workplace. What an opportunity to collaborate with renowned disability advocates like Rebecca Alexander, Maysoon Zayid and Andraea LaVant (a … read more… E.W. Scripps EDI Symposium Event!
Thank you Sovos and Nina Bryson Fleming for having me back again this year to be a speaker during your Sovos Exchange event! It was an incredible chance to engage in meaningful discussions and to share my keynote speech on “Embracing Equity & Intersectionality Through the Lens of Disability.” “Sovos provides businesses with the confidence needed to navigate an … read more… Embracing Equity & Intersectionality Through the Lens of Disability
Yesterday I was invited to be the keynote speaker at the Rhythm and Moves event where I delivered my speech, Disabling Ableism: The Modern Pathway to Inclusion, to a group of physical education instructors from the #BayArea in #California. Rhythm and Moves, Inc is a physical education and music education program for public and private schools! This engagement … read more… Rhythm and Moves Event
IIDA EDI Hiring For Diversity event To kick off my advocacy work in August, I traveled to the International Interior Design Association (IIDA) Southern California Chapter’s – IIDA EDI Hiring For Diversity event hosted in the heart of Los Angeles. This event was an incredible chance for members of IIDA and their guests to connect, … read more… IIDA – Hiring For Diversity
Having the opportunity to speak at the Blue Shield of California’s inaugural signature event for their Disability Inclusion Alliance (DIA) Employee Resource Group (ERG) at their headquarters in Oakland, California was amazing! The feeling of warmth and belonging at this event was exuded by their tremendous leadership and staff. The meeting was opened by their … read more… Blue Shield of CA’s “Disability Inclusion Alliance” (DIA) – Inaugural Signature Event
Thank you Etsy for inviting me to deliver my Disabling Ableism keynote speech today in celebration of #DisabilityPrideMonth! The impressive DEI & advocacy work being implemented by Beth Wiesendanger (she/her/hers) and the entire team at Etsy is stellar!🙌🏼👏🏼 The experience start to finish, up to our moment together today has been so amazing! I am so grateful for the opportunity! … read more… My keynote at Etsy!
Last week I gathered with hundreds of women with disabilities at the Rollettes Experience to celebrate the spirit of our collective powerful womeness. It was a total honor to be invited as a panelist as a “2023 Game Changer” alongside Andrea Dalzell, the first woman wheelchair user to become a registered nurse (RN) in New … read more… Game Changer at Rollettes Experience 2023
