Balancing Professionalism & Activism: A Journey towards Equity and Inclusion

Beyond Being An Ally: Balancing
Professionalism & Activism
February 7, 2015
Professional Background
GVSU MPA 2003 – G.A. for Johnson Center
Catholic Charities of West Michigan
American Cancer Society
Urban Institute for Contemporary Arts (UICA)
GVSU Adjunct Professor
The Right Place
Community Work
Elliott Larsen Civil Rights Act
Marriage Equality
OutPro (Grand Rapids Area Chamber of
Commerce)
Our LGBT Fund (Grand Rapids Community
Foundation)
Experience Grand Rapids
GVSU LGBT Alumni Chapter
Why Do I Do All This LGBT Work?
Impacts me personally and
professionally
Sharpens the focus of my
community efforts
The time is now
Why Do I Do All This LGBT Work?
53% LGBT hide who they are at work
80% non-LGBT say personal lives come up weekly
or daily
81% non-LGBT say people should not have to hide
who they are
> 50% non-LGBT not comfortable hearing LGBTs
talk about dating
25% LGBT say coworkers seem uncomfortable
63% LGBT report hearing jokes at work
 
Source: HRC The Cost of the Closet and Rewards of Inclusion
The Impact
 
Definitions
Diversity
: The “mix” -- Age, gender,
race/ethnicity, beliefs, sexual orientation,
gender identity, socio-economic status,
abilities, etc.
Inclusion
: Making the “mix” work.
Equity
: Access to opportunities that produce
positive outcomes regardless of identity,
place, economic status, etc.
The Vision for Change
 
Diversity
(People)
Inclusion
(Orgs)
Equity
(Results)
Why is Equity Important?
 
Employee attraction and retention
Avoid “group think”
Creativity, innovation, problem-solving
Globally competitive
Company reputation in the community
Represent diversity of customers – you can
serve them better
Recognizing Diversity, Inclusion &
Equity in The Workplace
 
Look at diversity of their workforce
Do they have diverse leadership?
Do they have inclusive employment policies?
Do they have employee resource groups?
How are they involved in the community?
HRC Corporate Equality Index
How I Balance Activism &
Professionalism
Have a reputation for being good at what I do
Ask for forgiveness rather than permission
Balance what I have with what I’m willing to
risk
Do not alienate people
Be patient. Real change takes time.
Mix community work with professional work
Know when to leave it alone
Allies Make A Difference
 
Get Involved!
Critical mass
Contribute unique talents and resources
Educate others outside LGBT community
Make others feel comfortable
Be intolerant of degrading jokes
Challenge those who use offensive terms
 
Questions?
 
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Exploring the intersection of professionalism and activism, this presentation delves into the importance of equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace and community. Through personal experiences and statistical insights, the speaker emphasizes the impact of LGBTQ+ advocacy and the need for creating a supportive and inclusive environment for all individuals.

  • Professionalism
  • Activism
  • Equity
  • Inclusion
  • LGBTQ+ Advocacy

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  1. Beyond Being An Ally: Balancing Professionalism & Activism February 7, 2015

  2. Professional Background GVSU MPA 2003 G.A. for Johnson Center Catholic Charities of West Michigan American Cancer Society Urban Institute for Contemporary Arts (UICA) GVSU Adjunct Professor The Right Place

  3. Community Work Elliott Larsen Civil Rights Act Marriage Equality OutPro (Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce) Our LGBT Fund (Grand Rapids Community Foundation) Experience Grand Rapids GVSU LGBT Alumni Chapter

  4. Why Do I Do All This LGBT Work? Impacts me personally and professionally Sharpens the focus of my community efforts The time is now

  5. Why Do I Do All This LGBT Work? 53% LGBT hide who they are at work 80% non-LGBT say personal lives come up weekly or daily 81% non-LGBT say people should not have to hide who they are > 50% non-LGBT not comfortable hearing LGBTs talk about dating 25% LGBT say coworkers seem uncomfortable 63% LGBT report hearing jokes at work Source: HRC The Cost of the Closet and Rewards of Inclusion

  6. The Impact

  7. Definitions Diversity: The mix -- Age, gender, race/ethnicity, beliefs, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic status, abilities, etc. Inclusion: Making the mix work. Equity: Access to opportunities that produce positive outcomes regardless of identity, place, economic status, etc.

  8. The Vision for Change Equity (Results) Inclusion (Orgs) Diversity (People)

  9. Why is Equity Important? Employee attraction and retention Avoid group think Creativity, innovation, problem-solving Globally competitive Company reputation in the community Represent diversity of customers you can serve them better

  10. Recognizing Diversity, Inclusion & Equity in The Workplace Look at diversity of their workforce Do they have diverse leadership? Do they have inclusive employment policies? Do they have employee resource groups? How are they involved in the community? HRC Corporate Equality Index

  11. How I Balance Activism & Professionalism Have a reputation for being good at what I do Ask for forgiveness rather than permission Balance what I have with what I m willing to risk Do not alienate people Be patient. Real change takes time. Mix community work with professional work Know when to leave it alone

  12. Allies Make A Difference Get Involved! Critical mass Contribute unique talents and resources Educate others outside LGBT community Make others feel comfortable Be intolerant of degrading jokes Challenge those who use offensive terms

  13. Questions?

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