Implicit Bias in Workforce Education Professional Portfolio and Mentorship

The Implicit Bias Institute Presents a Complimentary 2-Hour Professional Development Webinar

Building a Portfolio of Professional Practice & Mentorship in Implicit Bias

This complimentary webinar will take attendees through two critical elements for anyone wishing to better understand implicit bias or grow professionally as an implicit bias practitioner or advocate. Dr. Rita Cameron-Wedding will lead attendees through the development of a portfolio of professional practice, introducing critical elements of a portfolio, considerations, strategies and the importance of building a sound professional portfolio. Zenovia Harris will introduce the importance of mentorship as it relates to implicit bias. Attendees will learn about the value of becoming a mentor and finding a mentor. The module will include defining mentorship, the role of a mentor, and mentee; and the benefits of both. Attendees will have the opportunity to engage with Dr. Cameron-Wedding and Zenovia in an interactive format for this fast-paced two-hour webinar.

A Zoom link will be sent from Kim Davis to registered attendees the week of the presentation.

Please meet our facilitators, Dr. Rita Cameron-Wedding and Zenovia Harris

Dr. Rita Cameron-Wedding, Ph.D.

Lead Institute Facilitator

Published Scholar and Professor of Race, Gender, and Social Class Disparities. Rita Cameron Wedding, Ph.D. is the Chair of the department of Women’s Studies and a professor of Women’s Studies and Ethnic Studies at Sacramento State University. Dr. Cameron Wedding’s scholarship focuses on race, gender and social class disparities in institutions like child welfare, education, and juvenile justice. She teaches courses and develops curricula that address implicit racial bias, and is a faculty for the National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges. Her curriculum on implicit bias is being used throughout the United States.

Zenovia Harris

Lead Cycle II Implicit Bias Facilitator

Zenovia Harris is an accomplished author, fierce and innovative leader and a powerhouse speaker with a heart for youth! Zenovia was recently appointed as the Chief Executive Officer for the Kent Chamber of Commerce, becoming the first African American CEO to lead the chamber in its 70+years. Her role serves as the spokesperson for the business community in the 6th largest city in the state of WA which was ranked #18 in the most diverse cities in America according to Wallet hub. Zenovia is a certified diversity professional who serves as the President for the Washington Diversity Council Advisory Board. In the last decade Zenovia has worked in higher education, sales and marketing and has owned her own businesses.