February 2024 Blog Quarter in Review and Forecasting Q1 of 2024
Happy New Year!
The Triangle Diversity, Equity, and Inclusivity Alliance has thrived in 2023! As we start 2024, we wanted to show you how we wrapped 2023 and give a forecast for the first quarter of 2024. Last year was filled with collaboration and community, and this coming year will be no different! As we aim to make the Triangle the most diverse, equitable, and inclusive business region in the nation, we need more community and collaboration. As we move forward – consider adding our events to your calendar and collaborating with us!
Quarter in Review
September 2023
September 7th - Leadership Raleigh
Dr. Staton and her Leadership Raleigh group.
Dr. Torri A. Staton became a participant in Leadership Raleigh’s cohort 47. Leadership Raleigh is a community leadership program that has developed, connected, and inspired leaders for over 53 years! Learn more about Leadership Raleigh here.
October 2023
In October, we hosted the A Better Wake Implementation Sessions to kick off an environmental scan to determine what individuals and organizations in Wake County are working on to dismantle systemic racism. The scan will determine which of the four sectors of the blueprint the organization is working on and what goals are already in the works. The implementation sessions also included a prioritization activity to determine the prioritization level for each goal in the Blueprint to Dismantle Systemic Racism.
October 10th - A Better Wake Implementation: Session Health Equity
A Better Wake Implementation: Session Health Equity
Our Goal: “A Wake County with a healthcare system in which Black and Brown residents can attain their highest level of health and well-being.”
This photo is from our Implementation session on Health Equity. In this photo, you can see an example of the prioritization activity where participants place a colored dot to indicate the prioritization levels for each goal (pink = high prioritization, yellow = middle prioritization, and green = low prioritization).
October 18th & 19th - TDEIA Hosted the ACCE DEI Practitioners Meeting
Pictured are the 2023 ACCE Chamber DEI Practitioners Meeting Participants.
Dr. Staton and Christal Carmichael presented a keynote presentation on the A Better Wake Blueprint to Dismantle Systemic Racism and the Implementation of the goals in the Blueprint. We also hosted visitors for a site visit at The Diversity Movement A Workplace Options Company.
October 23 - The Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce City to City Panel: Breaking Barriers Together: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
The Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce City to City Panel: Breaking Barriers Together: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Pictured from left to right are panelists Brentley Wright, Director of Business Development, The Diversity Movement A Workplace Options Company; Brianna Johnson, Sales and Marketing Education Intern, Bioventus; Danya Perry, Wake County Government; Dr. Torri A. Staton, Vice President of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusivity, Raleigh Chamber.
October 26 - A Better Wake Implementation Session: Economic Mobility
Our Goal: “A Wake County where Black and Brown residents are free to choose and pursue their desired path of economic mobility and prosperity without hindrance.”
November 2023
November 9 - A Better Wake Implementation Session: Education Equity
Our Goal: “A Wake County with an equitable education system in which Black and Brown children have unfettered access to the experiences and environments that enable them to become their full and best selves without systemic barriers.”
November 14 - Courageous Conversation: Supporting Veterans Year-round
Courageous Conversation: Supporting Veterans Year-round
Pictured from left to right are panelist: Hyangshim (Shim) Moik, Vice President of Middle Market Commercial Banking, JP Morgan Chase; Ray Trapp, Executive Director, NPower; Mel Wright, Owner, Wright Stop Tax Preparation and The Wright Village; Craig Wymer, Corporate Fellowship Program Manager for North and South Carolina, Hiring Our Heroes; Marc Dinitz, Vice President of Marketing and Communications, Raleigh Chamber.
November 28 - A Better Wake Implementation Session: Criminal Justice
Our Goal: “A Wake County where Black and Brown residents do not have disproportionate contact with the criminal justice system, and all its institutions and organizations are coordinated to serve and support citizens equitably.”
Wake Technical Community College Annual DEI Retreat
Hosted Wake Technical Community College’s DEI Council’s annual DEI Retreat at the Raleigh Chamber on Tuesday, November 28 from 8:30 am-12:30 pm. They facilitated a DEI training session for their faculty and staff while providing updates on education policy.
December 2023
December 6 - We Connect: Religious Diversity in the Workplace
We Connect: Religious Diversity in the Workplace
Pictured left to right is Mark Goldhaber, Principle, Goldhaber Policy Services, Dr. Torri A. Staton, Vice President of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusivity, Raleigh Chamber, and Dr. Saundra Wall Williams, CEO, WMS Leadership Solutions. Dr. Staton moderated a fireside chat with Mark and Dr. Williams on religious diversity in the workplace.
December 14 - First 2024 DEI Conference Taskforce Meeting
We discussed the importance of having content that is timely and relevant to DEI in the business sector. We also made logistics announcements, the most exciting of which is that we will have two screens in each breakout room so that the presentations are accessible to all our attendees.
Forecast for Quarter 1 of 2024
February 2024
February 15 & 16 - ANA Educational Foundation on the You Might be a Marketer Conference
My Voice Matters: Retaining Younger Black Talent in Marketing
Dr. Torri A. Staton will moderate a panel at My Voice Matters: Retaining Younger Black Talent in Marketing at Red Hat.
March 2024
March 1 - Dr. Torri A. Staton will speak at REGARDS
The Wake Tech DEI Council will host its inaugural REGARDS: A Day of Learning at the MetLife Campus in Cary, NC. REGARDS is a unique meeting that will bridge the voices of diverse students and professionals in closing the gap on student success and strategic ways to navigate elements of Race, Ethnicity, Gender, Age, Religion, Disability, and Sexual Orientation.
March 21 - We Connect Women’s History Month featuring Shirnetta Harrell of The No Woman, No Girl Initiative.
3 - 5 p.m.
Raleigh Chamber
800 S. Salisbury Street
Raleigh, NC 27601
Opportunities from Our Partners
High Tides offers a Facilitation Certification Program
Marie and the folks at High Tides offer a facilitation certification program from February 16th -19th.
In this program, you'll:
🔹 Dive deep into the world of DEI and effective communication, specific to learning and development and workshop facilitation
🔹 Discover innovative strategies and tools to elevate your facilitation skills, including cultural competency and somatic practices
🔹 Engage in hands-on workshops, insightful talks, and personalized coaching sessions that challenge and inspire you to grow both personally and professionally.
Interested in learning more and joining this transformative journey?
They are taking applications from those who would be interested. Find full program details here.