033 - Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Beyond The Class: From Knowledge To Action

In this episode, Sarah Weisbarth, Leader of Alumni Engagement, has a conversation with two powerful, inspiring and leading women who have had a wide range of life experiences working in the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion movement.The first guest you will hear from is Latisha Cunningham.Latisha was born and raised in Detroit, Michigan. She came from humble beginnings and was very interested in culture and people from a young age. Graduating from Eastern Michigan University with a BBA and a Master’s degree in Human Resources and Organizational Development, Latisha started at the institution as a Human Resources-Affirmative Action Analyst while pursuing her graduate degree. This is where her interest in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion was fueled. She went on to take roles in Civil Rights divisions, looking at laws and policies and in 2017, Latisha established Leadership and Diversity Consulting, an undertaking that is very close to her heart.She currently serves clients in the U.S. and Canada while feeding her passion for cultural immersion, by frequently traveling globally.The second guest you will hear from is Anita Sanchez.Dr. Sanchez is a brilliant international leadership, team, and organizational development consultant, trainer, speaker, and coach. For thirty-five years, she has provided services to executives and their teams in dozens of Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, and non-governmental organizations. Anita’s passion is bridging indigenous wisdom and the latest in science to inspire and equip women and men to live their higher purpose in service and joy.Of Mexican American and Aztec heritage, Anita resides in the mountains outside Boulder, Colorado, with her husband and youngest son. Join Sarah and our guests as they discuss diversity, equity, and inclusion, how the Our Community Listens training enhances their education and experiences, and how to approach situations with authenticity and self-awareness.Please note diversity, equity and inclusion is occasionally referred to as D, E and I.https://www.ourcommunitylistens.org/