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Building a Diverse Organization: The Business Case for DEI

Organizations today are grappling with a significant social crisis – addressing institutional biases while supporting employees and stakeholders through a committed focus on increasing diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI). Many organizations are beginning to recognize the imperative need to launch DEI initiatives. Studies show, organizations who have diverse internal, external, and organizational characteristics, set the stage for innovation and business growth. Learn how to hardwire DEI within your organization and develop a sustainable, ongoing strategy to hold the company accountable for keeping its systems, processes and goals inclusive to employees, clients and communities.

Session Time: 
Wednesday, December 8, 2021 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm
Session Category: 
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusivity (DEI)
Session Type: 
Workshop
Learning Objectives: 
• Describe demographic shifts, institutional and structural racism and the need for behavioral health equity
• Analyze Diversity, Equity and Inclusion tools for integration with organizational strategies
• Apply a framework to move through an organization’s DEI development, outlining focused goals and strategies that build momentum and success throughout the journey
Presenter
Presenter Name: 
Zina Rodriguez
Job Title: 
CEO
Organization Affiliation: 
Z&D Consulting
Zina Rodriguez is CEO and Co-Founder of Z&D Consulting. She’s served as Executive Director, Senior Marketing, and Business Development roles for national and global behavioral health care companies. As a Certified Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Executive with a master’s degree in Social Work, Zina collaborates with organizations to create integrated DEI strategies that align with their mission and values with the goal of having inclusive environments for their staff and clients. As a global speaker on to Cultural Competency and DEI in behavioral healthcare she co-hosts the podcast “Colors of Recovery” covering mental health, substance abuse and recovery within marginalized communities.
Year: 
2021