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2022 the year of “#RISE”


Published: Saturday December 31, 2022

2022 was the year of “#RISE” for me. At the start of each year, I commit to a theme, which is “THE” Goal of my year. It’s a single word that keeps me on track with my daily, weekly, monthly goal setting. It is how I determine wins and where I can do better. It’s a word … read more

The DEI Summit 2022!


Published: Tuesday December 20, 2022
ID: Alycia with a series of photos wearing blue with a tee shirt that reads The DEI Summit 2022. On Stage speaking with panel Lydia Smith, Chief Diversity Officer, Victoria’s Secret & Co and Jeff Marshall, Chief Diversity Officer, Head of Diversity & Equity & Belonging, UM Worldwide and in attendance with the conference attendees.

What a way to close my 2022 speaking tour! Last week in Memphis at The DEI Summit 2022 was EVERYTHING.  American CivilRights History, culture, learning, food, music, travel, and NETWORKING!  In attendance DEI practitioners, DEI executives, experts and thought leaders in the DEI space from companies like Google, Hyatt Hotels Corporation, Victoria Secret s, NBCUniversal, Detroit Pistons, Siemens, Delta Air Lines, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital etc…the list is long and impressive to say the … read more

Thanks Red Hat Technologies + Diverse Abilities DEI Team!


Published: Wednesday November 16, 2022

Thanks so much Red Hat Diverse Abilities DEI Team and the Red Hatters that attended my Disabling Ableism MicroLearning Series  (5 sessions) designed to introduce the inherent benefits of disability inclusion lessons. on #Ableism, #LanguageMatters, #Accessibility, #Innovation and more! Red Hat is the world’s leading provider of enterprise open source solutions! Definitely check them out! 👏🏼 It was super apparent that Red Hats commitment to hire creative, passionate people … read more

CHPA ANNOUNCES THE OPENING KEYNOTE SPEAKER FOR THE 2023 ANNUAL CONFERENCE


Published: Tuesday August 2, 2022

Super excited to be chosen as the opening keynote speaker for CHPA | Corporate Housing Providers Association‘s 2023 Conference in New Orleans next year! Hope to see y’all there! Mardi Gras 2023 here we come!! Link to full announcement here! https://lnkd.in/gZ4zq7aY Image Description: Alycia wearing all black pushing her wheelchair across the street smiling next to … read more

Griffis Residential: Accessibility Beyond Compliance


Published: Thursday July 21, 2022

Today I shared time and space with Griffis Residential DEI council, executives, investors and amazing team in Boulder, CO. Thank you for inviting me to share my message of #DisablingAbleism and for taking a deep dive in the conversation of disability inclusion in the workplace, in multifamily, in rental housing, in accessibility and and beyond! Today we paved further … read more

If you can imagine it, anything is possible.


Published: Saturday June 26, 2021
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“Alycia, you can. Alycia, you should. Alycia, you will in this life. If you can imagine it, anything is possible. Now start believing and conquer the world for yourself and a tiny bit for me.” Love, Papa This speech is my gift to you Papa. I hope you’re smiling down from heaven with pride, and … read more