Join renowned expert Jina Etienne in this thought-provoking webinar as she expands upon her Value of Belonging webinar and explores the concept of belonging as the ultimate outcome of a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment.
In this session, Jina challenges the traditional approaches to DEI and highlights the value of diversity beyond demographics. She emphasizes the importance of equity in systems and processes and sheds light on the crucial role of inclusion in creating a sense of belonging.
By reframing the discussion around DEI, Jina invites participants to reconsider their approach to foster an environment where belonging becomes the desired output. Discover the key elements necessary to create a space where everyone feels comfortable, understand the significance of prioritizing belonging as a business outcome, and explore practical strategies to actively contribute to a culture of inclusivity.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the concept of belonging as the ultimate outcome of a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment
- Recognize the value of diversity beyond demographics and its role in compensation and representation
- Explore the importance of equity in systems, processes, and infrastructure to create an inclusive environment and foster a sense of belonging for all individuals
About Jina Etienne, CPA, CGMA, CDE
CEO, Etienne Consulting
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@MissTaxCat
Jina is a licensed CPA with an impressive career that has spanned more than three decades. She’s held positions as an entrepreneur, business consultant, and C-Suite leader.
After a 21 year career in public accounting, she shifted to serving the profession itself, first as Director of Taxation at the AICPA, then onto serving as President & CEO of the National Association of Black Accountants, Inc. More recently, she was Director of Diversity & Inclusion at Grant Thornton.
Today, she runs her own D&I consulting practice specializing in inclusive leadership, conscious communications, cultural awareness, empowering authenticity, and fostering belonging.
This webinar is part of our Redefining Value webinar series. View the other virtual events and learn more about this series.
