Everyone is Welcome: Creating A Culture of Inclusion and Equity
Time: Monday, March 2, 1:00 pm - 2:15 pm
Location: Grand Ballroom, Salon J
Presented by:
Deb Yandala, CEO, Conservancy for Cuyahoga Valley National Park (CVNP)
Yolanda Hamilton, Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Conservancy for CVNP
Dr. Liz Piatt, McNair Scholars Director, Kent State University
Public lands should be welcoming places for all and nonprofit partners have the opportunity to promote inclusion, equity and justice in their organizations and the agencies they serve. This session will share research on issues around inclusion and will provide examples of how to promote change in your organizational culture. Strategies for external interface with partnering organizations, from health care to neighborhood groups, will also be shared. We will engage in a dialogue around how we can be leaders in promoting environmental justice.
Target Audiences: Executive Directors / CEOs, Program Staff / Field Practitioners, Agency Management
Learning Level: Intermediate (201 / 301 level)