Episode 45 – Personal Reflections on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

In this episode of the Alliance Podcast, Chanise Reese-Queen, Ed.D., MSA, and Pamela Mason, CHCP, FACEHP, ATSF, discuss their recent Alliance 2024 Annual Conference session "Book Club Discussion: Personal Reflections on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion." Reflecting on their experiences from the conference, they share key moments and takeaways that resonated with them and highlight the importance of self-reflection and awareness of unconscious biases, emphasizing the impact of microaggressions in the workplace.

They also discuss the book "Subtle Acts of Exclusion" by Tiffany Jana and Michael Baran, which framed their session's discussions. They explore the concept of implicit bias and provide actionable ways for the Alliance community to recognize and mitigate biases in their professional settings.

Read a transcript of the episode.