June 28, 2023 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Overview:
Anti-Asian hate is on the rise in the US. In this webinar, Inclusion Geeks co-CEO Felicia Jadczak will discuss what implications this has for Asian communities in the workplace, examples of how Anti-Asian sentiment manifests itself at work, and review some tips and strategies for combating xenophobia at work.
Learning Goals:
- Review terminology related to race and racism
- Discuss key issues such as caste discrimination and the model minority myth
- Practice responding and applying ally skills to combat AAPI hate at work
About the Facilitator:
Felicia is Co-Founder, Co-CEO, and Head of Training at Inclusion Geeks. Felicia is a recognized speaker and consultant in the diversity, equity and inclusion field. She has extensive and personal experience with leadership, innovation, women in the workforce, the multiracial experience, and disability. Prior to co-founding Inclusion Geeks, she worked in the technology industry for over ten years, providing strategic guidance and programming for ERGs, DEI councils, and C-suite members. In 2016 she pivoted to focus solely on Inclusion Geeks, where she oversees Inclusion Geeks’s DEI programming and facilitation team.
Felicia received a BA in Comparative Literature (French, English) from Haverford College. She received an MBA and a Masters in Information Systems (with honors) from the Questrom School of Business at Boston University. She also completed Georgetown University’s Certificate in Strategic Diversity and Inclusion Management.