We’ve been seeing light bulbs go off in all kinds of industries this year. From the outdoor industry, restaurant industry, tech industry, finance industry, social work, to now law enforcement, there’s no question that the work we do and how we do it has been up for some major scrutiny. …

In 2019, Partners in Diversity conducted a study in collaboration with PSU Academic and Organizational Psychologist Dr. Larry Martinez to show what professionals of color are saying about today’s self-proclaimed progressive cities (namely, where I currently reside, Portland, Oregon). The study found that professionals of color largely don’t believe Portland…

Let’s be honest, there’s a lot required of all of us right now. From navigating our social and political climate to nourishing our own mental health, our faculties for stress management, critical thinking, and compassion are working hard for us. So what are some ways we can strengthen bonds and…

Let’s take an honest look at the values of white supremacy culture and how they show up in our personal and professional lives. …

In my last post, I shared about the concept of intersectional safety. This means, despite our situational and socially constructed identity, we must all have our foundational needs and a real sense of security in place if we are to extend our abilities to care for the collective. Let community…

Have you ever been told to “stay safe and healthy” this much? This newly normalized nicety shows up on the daily now on our regular exchanges at the grocery store, emails, corporate statements, and COVID 19 webpages. …

As a job seeker, you are faced with so many decisions to make, all while under immense pressure. Especially now, you’re at the mercy of what positions even exist, timed perfectly with where your skillset lies. My near-term prediction is that companies who are hiring now will be faced with…

When I hear people admit with frustration things like, “we need a more diverse applicant pool”, “a more diverse leadership team”, or “a more diverse network”, I get that feeling I always get right before I’m about to maybe go out on a limb (or challenge someone’s belief). Don’t get…

The landscape of DE&I work will be ever-evolving and the work is never done. Many might ask, why is now the time to solve these problems? Won’t a lot of this stuff just sort itself out naturally? Why is it my job to fix it? I’ve witnessed people who are…