HR professionals in nonprofits play a critical role in shaping workplace culture and reinforcing organizational values. But in today’s national landscape—where DEIA is under scrutiny and nonprofits face growing pressures—how can HR leaders continue advancing equity in meaningful ways?
This interactive session, led by Mind Open Learning, will explore the real impact of HR policies and practices on DEIA goals. Because it’s not about the acronym; it’s about the actions!
Join your peers for a candid conversation about the challenges and opportunities in HR-driven DEIA work, and leave with tangible strategies you can implement right away.
Participants will:
- Explore how HR policies and practices impact organizational culture
- Identify priorities for advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and access goals in your unique organization
- Plan action steps you can take right now as an HR leader
📅 March 13 | 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM | Virtual
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Meet our facilitator
Elizabeth Speck, Ph.D., LCAT is the founder and principal of MindOpen Learning Strategies, a training, consulting, and coaching firm dedicated to helping individuals and organizations develop new approaches to work that advance social justice. Established in 2017 and certified as a Woman-Owned Business Enterprise in New York City and State, MindOpen has engaged thousands of nonprofit employees in impactful professional development initiatives and supported over 40 organizations in building trauma-informed, anti-racist cultures.
Dr. Speck holds a Ph.D. in Organizational Development from Fielding Graduate University, is a Licensed Creative Arts Therapist and Board Certified Trainer in Drama Therapy (MA, NYU), and a graduate of the Goldman Sachs 10K Small Business Program. With over 30 years of experience working within and across New York City’s public service systems, she has a deep understanding of direct service, management, and capacity building. Prior to founding MindOpen, Elizabeth led large-scale organizational and systemic change efforts as the Chief Learning Officer for the Workforce Professionals Training Institute and as Senior Training Director for Safe Horizon, the nation’s largest victim assistance organization.
Elizabeth is an Adjunct Professor of Social Policy at Wagner College. She is a frequent conference speaker on issues of equitable and inclusive hiring, leadership development, and organizational culture, with regional and national associations such as The Society for Human Resources Management, Association for Talent Development, and Jobs for the Future. As a community member, scholar-practitioner, and entrepreneur, Elizabeth is actively involved in multiple networks working towards racial justice and equity in education, health, employment, and economic opportunity.
