Joyce Chiao

How do we talk to others about the social issues that matter to us? Many of us have attempted these conversations with people we care about deeply -- our childhood best friend, our sibling, our parent or grandparent, and others in our close circles. Sometimes, these conversations go smoothly. More often than not, they quickly escalate into a full blown argument, with at least one person leaving the conversation feeling hurt, shame, and disconnection. Many of us are then left to wonder: what now?

In this session, Joyce Chiao takes a hard look at the mindsets we have when we approach these conversations and how our approach may or may not move us closer to justice. Joyce explores an alternative model for these conversations that can teach us lessons about interconnectedness, accountability, power, and healing -- not only for individuals who are hurt by harmful statements but also for the relationships and communities we hold dear.

DEI shows up throughout the entire employee lifecycle, from recruitment to retention. This talk dissects this lifecycle through the lens of DEI. In this talk, attendees are invited to follow along with each stage of the lifecycle from the perspective of the employee experience, explore inequities often embedded in the process, and identify concrete ways to transform processes using DEI-centered practices.

The DEI assessment is a pivotal foundation to building an effective DEI strategy. During the DEI assessment, what organizations explore – and how they do so – is vital to identifying accurate findings that inform DEI priorities. This talk will explore the core components of a DEI assessment, including key assessment areas and approaches to center the most marginalized stakeholders in this process.