The Diversity Leader’s Intensive

It was absolutely incredible, extremely impactful learning from thought leaders in the industry, and having access to every single person at The Diversity Movement, from the CEO all the way down to their training staff and support staff. Everyone was extremely supportive, kind, and the cohort model was amazing. Being a part of the beta cohort has absolutely prepared me to be a better professional, and most importantly, a better DEI practitioner.

Rhett Burden Director of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging, Compass Family Services

Thank you all as well. This week has felt really invigorating. Last week was a really hard week for me: I was questioning my transition into DEI after practicing as a mental health social worker. After engaging with this group, I leave feeling re-invigorated and excited for all of us to continue the journey with each other, share tools, and be an overall inspiration whenever we’re having those low moments that kind of come up in the DEI space. Overall, this workshop has offered many opportunities and perspectives; and brought people from everywhere to learn and grow together which adds so much joy and gratitude to the experience.

Kenrica Sands Sr DEI Program Coordinator, Pendo

This has been… I don’t have words, really. This has definitely been, dare I say, life changing. It has shifted, altered and opened my mind to look at DEI differently, and to ask questions. Like I said, being new to the corporate space, and new in corporate DEI, it’s totally different than being in military DEI. The concepts, the questions that I have now going back to it will be beneficial to growing in that space. And then the relationships with the cohort adds another group of inclusion champions to my family. This is definitely a game changer and I’m very appreciative.

Dennis A. Nicholson III Culture, Diversity & Inclusion Senior Associate, RSM US LLP

Being a citizen of the world means being inclusive and DEI can mean a lot of things to a lot of people. My experiences in life, school, and workplaces over the years has taught me to be accepting and open to many new ideas. The Diversity Movement combined the many aspects of DEI and make it easily explainable to family, friends, and co-workers alike. Making the world a better place for all -- I'm excited to take what I have learned through the Leadership Intensive and have conversations needed to make a difference. My peers, staff, and my organization will benefit from the knowledge gained from this course.

Rossana Kistler Senior Director of Member Engagement & Healthy Living, YMCA Triangle

I loved the whole interaction with everyone. For me, and I’m sure it’s the same from what everyone has shared, this is the only way I learn. There are a lot of places where you can watch things and there’s no interaction, and I just can’t absorb the information. But being able to interact, just being able, just knowing that you can ask the question, even if you don’t ask a question in that moment, makes a difference in the way you receive the information. Everything has just been wonderful.

Kate Landsdorf Community Support Specialist, Sangha Education Center