Monthly Events
2024 Workshops
The Diversity Leadership Alliance 2023 Webinar series on Equity and Social Justice has returned for another year of meaningful content and innovative DEI (B) topics. After 20+ years of driving progress around DEI, the conversations continue and now we move into taking Sustainability. At Diversity Leadership Alliance our goal has always been to provide a forum for diversity and inclusion dialogue, as well as offer learning opportunities to enhance professional development, understanding, promotion and management of diversity as an essential part of business success. We believe that organizations that understand, recognize and value diversity can attract and retain top talent, as well as have a competitive advantage in the marketplace.
Through these vital monthly webinars, our annual conference, workshops and youth outreach, we provide a safe space and platform to have critical conversations that impart change. 2023 is the year that ACTIONS SPEAK LOUDER THAN WORDS. Let’s continue the momentum and create sustainability amongst all of our DEI endeavors. We have worked hard. But equity is not a trend; we must take action. Let’s continue investing into our businesses, schools and communities.
Land Acknowledgement
We here at DLA recognize that we are simply stewards of this great land that we occupy. We would like to acknowledge and identify the indigenous peoples, nations, and histories within our area. We acknowledge the Akimel O’odham, Piipash and Yavapai. We acknowledge these people, their ancestors, their descendants, and the land itself.
Workshop Recordings
Missed a workshop? We are making recordings available on our website for those who missed or want to review a previous workshop.
Workshop Archive
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2024 Workshops – Online
Building Resilience and Renewed Hope for Equity and Inclusion
Details Thursday, September 12th 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. Virtual – on Zoom Presenter Hugh Vasquez, M.S.W. (he/him/his) Social Justice Educator Speak Out Now About the Workshop Unconscious bias has come to be recognized as a powerful force that shapes individual actions and institutional policies and practices. We now know unconscious bias plays a role in individual interactions, suspensions from school, …
Details Thursday, August 22, 2024 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. Virtual – on Zoom Presenter Frank Velásquez Jr. Storyteller | Coach | DEIA Implementor | Changemaker Founder, 4 Da Hood LLC About the Workshop Imagine bringing your full, authentic self into leadership spaces without fear of judgment or others’ discomfort. The reality is that access to these spaces requires People of …
Details Thursday, May 23rd 2024 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. Virtual – on Zoom Presenters Juan Taveras, MBA, SPHR DEI PRO FINDER Founder, CEO, and Podcast Host Lauren C. Taveras, Psy.D. Bilingual Licensed Clinical Psychologist Owner, Founder and CEO Coral Valley Psychological Services, PLLC About the Workshop Unlock the full potential of your Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives by starting …
Centering neurodiversity as an integral part of your Inclusion strategy Details Thursday, April 18th 2024 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. Virtual – on Zoom Presenters Lydia X. Z. Brown About the Workshop This April, join DLA as we unlock and harness the power of acceptance in the workplace with our transformative workshop, “Embracing Different Brains in the Workplace: Centering Neurodiversity as …
An interactive DEI Game – Adults and Youth – Live || In-Person Workshop Presenter Shane Walsh Date Thursday, March 28th 2024 Time 10:00 am – 11:30 am (MST – Arizona) Location Betty Fairfax High School 8225 S 59th Avenue Laveen, AZ 85339 About the March Workshop This month, prepare to embark on a transformative journey of understanding and …
Presenters Erin Beacham (she/her/hers) Founder, ACTivator ACT Consulting Perri D. Chandler ACTivator ACT Consulting Date Thursday, February 29, 2024 Time 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. (MST – Arizona) Location: Virtual Workshop Workshop description We receive messages of stereotypes and assumptions at an early age from various socializers. This session will focus on what those messages are and where they came from …
Presenter Dr. Jeff McGee Chief Executive Officer Cross Cultural Dynamics Date Thursday, January 25th 2024 Time 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. (MST – Arizona) Location: Virtual Workshop Workshop description Join DLA for our first workshop of 2024. In this insightful and dynamic workshop, “Navigating the Intersection: DEI and Leadership,” we will explore the crucial connection between Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) …
DLA Programs and Events
The purpose of DLA’s programs and events are:
- Provide educational opportunities, tools, and resources to build an inclusive community.
- Assist students to transition from school to work and/or adulthood.
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Monthly Educational Workshops
Monthly workshops or seminars, with virtual attendance averaging over 150+ attendees per month, feature world- class diversity and inclusion practice leaders. The focus is to promote leadership skills and educate attendees on a wide variety of topics. Participants gain valuable tools and information that can be implemented in their organizations and community. Workshops are always FREE to attend however registration is required. Past workshops have included topics such as The Art of Forgiveness, Unintentional Bias, Microinequities, Multicultural Do’s and Don’ts and the State of Mentoring & How to Make it Work for your Organization. Join us for our next workshop or seminar by browsing the link below. If you have an idea for a workshop or seminar please contact us and let us know.
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Annual Diversity Conference
Our 2021 conference, “Uncomfortable Conversations that Ignite Change – the dialogue continues” held from November 17th – 19th was a three-day virtual Conference, with our Diversity Awards presented in partnership with AZ SHRM. The 2021 conference identified, addressed, and eradicated the deep-rooted, insidious nature of racism by harnessing the powerful tools of Education and dialogue. We dug deeper into the systems of inequities we see in Education, Media, Gender Pay Equity for women, RaceLighting, and Mental Health. By having these meaningful dialogues, we hoped to eliminate some of the racist thoughts, behaviors, and actions within various systems, encourage advocacy and social justice and promote authentic, sustainable diversity, equity, and inclusion practices and programs.
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Diversity & Inclusion Award Recipients
Each year at our Annual Conference, DLA celebrates and recognizes Arizona individuals and companies that lead by example, creating an inclusive environment that enhances and strengthens the community. The DLA Diversity and Inclusion Award is a joint award given on behalf of Diversity Leadership Alliance and Arizona SHRM. This prestigious award is given to a Corporation or Organization that recognizes and values Diversity, Equity and Belonging.
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Youth Leadership Academy
The Youth Leadership Academy supports Phoenix-area high school students and is designed to help them transition from high school to college or directly into the workforce. Students are provided tools to create and sharpen their leadership skills. Students also receive resources, funding, and guidance to help them pursue Higher Education or obtain satisfying employment. The program has awarded over $250,000 to our local Youth Academy Leaders.
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Education Committee
A Message from our New Committee Chair
Tondra Richardson, Chair
Education CommitteeThrough these vital monthly webinars, our annual conference, workshops and youth outreach, we provide a safe space and platform to have critical conversations that impart change. 2022 is the year that we raise our collective voices loud enough to drown out the hate. The time is now to have BRAVE CONVERSATIONS that begin to unravel the havoc that racism has wreaked throughout our beloved community and country.
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2022 Education Committee
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Dr. Renee Bhatti-Klug
Culturally Intelligent Training & Consulting Arizona State University -
L. Andrea Brownlee, Ph.D.Maricopa Community Colleges -
Leticia ‘Tish’ Cheatham
University of Phoenix -
Olga Diaz
Title V Student Service Analyst MESA Program Phoenix College -
Tondra Richardson, MBA/HRM
Director, Student Diversity & Inclusion DLA Board Member Chairperson, DLA Education Committee -
Betty S.Thompson
BThompson & Assiociates -
Rowdy Duncan
Communication Professor Phoenix College -
Alexandra EscobarUniversity of Phoenix -
Sharla Hooper
University of Phoenix -
Jeff Pudwill -
Mini Salas
Mesa Police Department -
Dr. Brent Scholar Scholar Consulting, LLC
Arizona State University -
Victoria Stinson
Investment Advisory Consultant Edward Jones -
Jacqueline Starks, CDE
Transformation Evangelist, Jacque of All Tradez
DEIE, Maricopa Community College District -
Ramses Zelocuatecatl
University of Phoenix -
Chantel West
D.O.E. Excursions Travel, LLC
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May Dobbins
Vitalant -
Ashley Troyer
Goodyear, AZ
“Diversity work is tough work and when we get comfortable is when we know we have to push forward.”
