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[This was a] great presentation, and the facilitators were truly passionate about their work. I'm happy I participated in this session!

LeadDIVERSITY is a life-changing experience. This program takes DEIB from concept, to practice, to application. I have gained knowledge and skills that will serve me in my work and my daily life for years to come. I’m forever grateful to this program and the opportunity to learn with and get to know my classmates.

It’s important to talk about these topics because there is so, so much we don’t know, and it’s humbling to learn about things we don’t understand: empathy and understanding.

Overall, it was an amazing and awesome presentation! I wish you [could] reach more people in the corporate world [because] I can name a few places… that would benefit from a training like this.

I want to express my appreciation to [The Diversity Center] for so thoughtfully crafting the LeadDIVERSITY program to explore the tenets of diversity, equity and inclusion for professionals throughout Northeast Ohio. The program’s content is robust and varied, and the format allows for extensive introspection as well as shared dialogue. There is no doubt that this program will help me forward the DE&I initiatives of my organization and boost my personal commitment to equity and Inclusion.

I learned about the impact different life experiences have on identities, and obviously these identities shape how my classmates go about their everyday life. [This program was] very insightful.

This was a great workshop! I'm sure it’s daunting to lead 4 hours of mandatory training for a company, but it went very quickly. I'm so impressed with how engaging and educational this workshop was. The presenters did a wonderful job facilitating discussion and keeping the topics moving… Excellent work!

LeadDIVERSITY provided a place for me to truly take my understanding of and advocacy for diversity, equity, and inclusion to the next level. Having open and honest small group discussions with professionals from various fields and backgrounds was incredibly valuable and impactful.

I’ve attended several programs like this before, but I wanted to say that this is the first time I’ve felt really safe and comfortable. This was definitely the best I’ve attended. I learned a lot, this was great!

Wow! Wow! Very well done. Love… the insights, how the comments have been captured, and the level of details offered through this report.

It is important to recognize that the impact of stereotypes and biases often extends beyond one’s intentions, affecting both the targeted and the unintended communities. Addressing these issues involves not only understanding the underlying motivations, but also actively working to mitigate the harmful effects of such biases and promote understanding and inclusivity among diverse communities.