Building Your Business Through An Equity Lens

6401 Penn Avenue,Pittsburgh PA 15206

28 June, 2022

Description

THIS WILL BE AN IN-PERSON EVENT HELD AT ASCENDER.***Proof of vaccination is required to attend the event. Masks are strongly encouraged.*** More than ever, organizations are not only expected to grapple with centuries of structural discrimination—their sustainability requires it. Traditional “Diversity & Inclusion” initiatives continue to fail underrepresented populations, as well as organizations seeking transformative change. For true diversity and inclusion, organizations must address more comprehensively their internal structures by intentionally centering the needs of those negatively impacted by these systems. This FREE 1.5-hour interactive workshop facilitated by Amber Thompson, founder of de-bias, will help entrepreneurs: Identify inequities in their industry, region, and organizationEstablish policies, procedures, and practices that commit to equitable principles and values Retool and strategize to mitigate creating future problems or the perpetuation of existing problemsFeaturing: Amber Thompson, founder of de-bias Amber (She, Her) is an equity service designer that works with organizations to implement systemic social changes, bottom-up. She has 10+ years designing systems to mitigate unfair practices. Her focus on data accountability helps create data-informed solutions to increase equity outcomes. She believes the answers to companies' most complex problems exist within their community, and change should be addressed holistically. Her process to accelerate change includes using technology to automate data collection, generate root-cause analyses, and monitor progress. She has helped organizations develop equitable boards, proactively address organizational challenges, engage marginalized communities, develop the processes to distribute resources fairly, and change policies and procedures to create equitable and just practices. Amber is a published activist and a public speaker on topics regarding equity and justice across all industries. She holds a bachelor's degree in Behavioral Sociology from Point Park University and a master's degree in Organization Development and Change from Penn State University. Ascender is located at 6401 Penn Ave, 3rd Floor, Pittsburgh, PA 15206. Click here for directions. We are in the same plaza as the East Liberty Trader Joe's; opposite side of the parking and directly next to Hair Master. ***Proof of vaccination is required to attend the event. Masks are strongly encouraged.*** Accessibility: Ascender is ADA accessible; attendees can take the stairs or the elevator up to the third floor to Ascender's space. Free on-site parking is available. Bus lines: 75, 74, 82, 77, 71C, 88, 86, 89 (within 3-minute walking distance after drop-off); P1, P2, P3 within 10-minute walking distance from the bus station.