“Inclusion is not a matter of political correctness. It is the key to growth.” — Jesse Jackson

Leaders today understand that making progress with diversity, equity, inclusion, belonging, and accessibility is a journey of cultural change that they must undertake.

What are you doing to propel change and inclusion within your company culture and beyond?

Diversity, equity and inclusion — commonly referred to as DEI — has become increasingly important in the workplace. Employers must now actively work to create meaningful change in spite of the history of injustice that has marginalized underrepresented groups within the workplace.

A growing portion of your employees or clients are identifying as LGBTQ+, and they are in search of employers and providers who not only understand, but embrace and celebrate them and their unique perspectives and culture. We’ll spend a few minutes going over some basics; then we’ll talk about how to make it happen: how to create an inclusive workplace for this growing community. Finally we’ll play a game and brainstorm some immediate action you can take.

Here's what we will be discussing:

• Establish a safe space

• Some basic terminology and understanding

• Concrete steps you can take to build a more inclusive environment

• Breakout session: exploring gender identity

• Breakout session: brainstorm your next steps

Join us as we strive to move the conversation forward. This discussion is open to professionals and business owners interested in learning more about leadership for a changing demographic.

Let's discuss how transformational leadership is enacted for diversity, equity, inclusion, belonging, and accessibility within your teams and programs.

Our forum provides a safe space to have relevant discussion, with an emphasis on diversity, equity, inclusion, belonging, and accessibility.

We invite leaders from throughout the country to infuse their knowledge and wisdom with the group so that we can have an enriching and deepening shared experience.

The speaker

Catherine Hyde has worked in social justice for 25 years. She did not listen to her child when he, at age 4, told her that something had gone wrong in her belly and that he was supposed to be a she. She did not understand gender identity until PFLAG (the extended family of the LGBTQ+ community) educated her. Since then Catherine has become a strong ally of the LGBTQ+ community. Catherine speaks and trains on transgender understanding and sensitivity; she is focused on sharing resources to help expand understanding and support of the LGBTQ+ community. She serves on PFLAG National’s Board of Directors and has testified before the U.S. Senate's LGBT Caucus on safety issues facing trans youth. 

The Host

Sacred Fire Creative helps visionary leaders leave their legacy, connect with their tribe, and create sustainable impact in the world by bridging the technology gap beautifully. They are a boutique digital marketing agency that offers a full range of services including branding, web design, graphic design, social media marketing, content marketing, email marketing, and advertising.