Join Jessie Skipwith, Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at Aspen Academy, to discuss and collaborate around initiating DEI programs in a variety of different organizational spaces. Beginning with the “why” this work is important; we will explore the “how” surrounding best practices for implementation; address successes and challenges that both support or limit the work being done; and talk about strategies that can best find success in specific types of organizations.
Takeaways
- Businesses have the opportunity to inform culture and therefore inform culture in their communities
- Organizations all over the country and world are setting DEI work as a top priority and non-negotiable component of success.
- Meeting people where they are and creating values-driven organizations make for a more solid foundation in DEI efforts
Interesting Facts about Aspen Academy
- Aspen Academy is a community made up of 400+ families across 45 zip codes
- 77% of the families are Entrepreneurs in our community
- Aspen integrates DEI work throughout curricula, beginning with supporting students in better understanding who they are and where they come from
Aurora Chamber of Commerce Diversity & Inclusion Mission: to promote diversity and inclusion in the business community through education, outreach, networking, mentoring and recognition programs that engage our entire community and support our business leaders.
Aurora Chamber of Commerce Diversity & Inclusion Vision: to transform our diverse business communities into environments where all businesses are valued for their uniqueness and differences, and are confident that their contributions matter.
Aurora Chamber of Commerce Diversity & Inclusion Purpose: to encourage business to business networking, improving the business climate and making this community prosperous, economically attractive and desirable as a place to work, live and buy local.
The Diversity and Inclusion Council is sponsored by Pinnacol Assurance.
Thank you for your support of the Aurora Chamber of Commerce and the Diversity & Inclusion Committee. The Aurora Chamber consistently strives to provide access, advocacy, and influence for our members through our programs and committees. We can only be successful if we retain existing members and attract new members. Please help us by inviting someone as your guest to our next meeting.
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Date and Time
Friday Dec 10, 2021
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM MST
December 10, 2021
9:00am to 10:30am
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You must register for all meeting events. Once registration is complete, meeting details and Zoom link will be emailed to you.
If you do not currently receive emails from the Aurora Chamber of Commerce regarding Diversity & Inclusion resources, please contact DeeDee Poole to learn more about how to register.
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FREE to Chamber Members. Guests inquire.
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