DEI Center of Excellence Presents: Perspectives Across the Multigenerational, Anti-Racist Workforce: Increasing Engagement, Productivity and Respect

Register here and join the WTIA DEI Center of Excellence in our first workshop in 2022, focusing on “Perspectives Across the Multigenerational, Anti-Racist Workforce: Increasing Engagement, Productivity and Respect” featuring DEI thought leaders and experts Leslie & Frank Garcia.

Through this virtual workshop, participants will learn how to identify and address barriers or inequities that cause roadblocks for effectively integrating diversity, equity, inclusion, and mitigating anti-bias in the workplace. Participants will be able to apply learnings to improve DEI and anti-racism engagement. The goal is to increase understanding and to improve unity, engagement, and innovation among multi-generational participants with varying, and at times, competing values, beliefs, and attitudes.

Speakers

Leslie Garcia has led numerous institutional diversity initiatives by designing, implementing, and codifying diversity programs and resources within educational systems and economies. She has also served in multiple local and national leadership positions, committees, and boards serving as a consultant on climate, culture, strategic planning, recruitment, retention, and organizational development.

Leslie is a recipient of the National Association of Medical Minority Educators, Inc.’s Diversity Leadership Award, as well as the recipient of the Individual Leadership Award from the National Association of Chief Diversity Officers in Higher Education. Leslie holds an undergraduate degree from Eastern Washington University and a master’s degree in public administration from Portland State University. She enjoys spending time with her family, practicing photography, and volunteering as an advocate and change agent.

Frank Garcia IV has more than 20 years in public policy, advocacy, and management, as Chief Diversity Officer for the Governor and the State of Oregon. During his tenure in the Governor’s Office, he was most recognized for introducing, prioritizing, and embedding the discipline of diversity and inclusion into the State of Oregon structure and delivery system. He is also credited for facilitating the 2013 passage of the Oregon Driver Card Bill and Tuition Equity for undocumented residents. Currently, Frank serves as Executive Director, Immigration Counseling Services, a non-profit immigration law firm, serving Oregon and southwest Washington.

Mr. Garcia holds a BA in Sociology from Portland State University (PSU) and earned his MA from New York University (NYU).

About Garcia & Associates LLC

A diversity, equity, and inclusion strategy firm located in Oregon, Garcia & Associates LLC designs and conducts strategies and programs focused on change leadership, cultural assessment, public engagement, diversity and inclusion, talent and acquisition, training, and executive coaching. The firm works with businesses, government, and mission-focused organizations to design effective tools, strategies, and tactics needed to connect, align, and integrate with consumers that comprise our rapidly diversifying marketplace.

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