Learning to People Better, Together
This series of 8 learning sessions will help participants develop skills to improve DEI work within their own organizations.
Location
Online
Refund Policy
About this event
Join us for an exciting learning series where you will develop the skills needed to improve diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) work within your organization. Inclusive behaviors and practices are vital for organizational and personal growth. We will look at case studies drawn from examples in North Central Washington.
This virtual series will kick off on Jan. 10, 2024, and will then meet biweekly on Jan. 24, Feb. 7, Feb. 21, March 6, March 20, April 10, and April 24.
The series syllabus will be available at the kickoff on Jan. 10.
The Zoom link for the sessions will be emailed to participants before Jan. 10.
Eligibility: Open to all organizations engaged in North Central Washington. Participants should be interested in establishing a sense of belonging and connection within their organization and with North Central Washington residents.
Capacity: There is space for 20 participants (no more than two participants from a single organization)
Cost: $75 per person. Limited scholarships are available. Contact NCW Equity Alliance Executive Director Oscar Licon-Eusebio at director@ncwea.org for more information.
Schedule:
• Jan. 10: 6:30 to 8 p.m. Virtual
• Jan. 24: 6:30 to 8 p.m., Virtual
• Feb. 7: 6:30 to 8 p.m., Virtual
• Feb. 21: 6:30 to 8 p.m., Virtual
• March 6: 6:30 to 8 p.m., Virtual
• March 20: 6:30 to 8 p.m., Virtual
• April 10: 6:30 to 8 p.m., Virtual
• April 24: 6:30 to 8 p.m., In-person, Location TBD
Facilitator: Karen Francis-McWhite is the developer of the “Learning to People Better, Together” series and an NCW Equity Alliance Board member. Karen is an educator, facilitator, and consultant with over 20 years of experience supporting equity education and outcomes. She holds a law degree from Michigan State University, a master of arts degree from Duke University, and a bachelor of arts degree from the University of California-San Diego. Karen has lived in North Central Washington for six years and has loved the region for longer. She is passionate about inclusive community building, rural communities, and sustainable economic development.