AAHSL DEI Training: The Changing Landscape of DEI in the Workplace
August 24, 2023 | 10:00 AM–1:00 PM PT / 1:00–4:00 PM ET

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The Diversity and Inclusion movement is moving into a new paradigm of action and implementation. With that movement, educational staff must shift towards greater self-awareness and implementing their knowledge into action. Conversely, the landscape of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) has greatly shifted due to recent changes in legislation involving affirmative action as well as the introduction of legislation in states to limit DEI at public universities and in k-12 schools.This presentation will review the concepts of multicultural education, implicit bias, microaggressions, and privilege. The presenter will facilitate several activities to demonstrate the concepts discussed and take a deep dive into personal bias. There will be a focus on experiential activities to reinforce the educational objectives. Lastly, participants will explore how to remain focused on key DEIB values despite the changing legislative climate.

Dr. LaShauna Dean, LPC, ACS, MAC, MCC | DIVE-IN Consulting

Dr. LaShauna M. Dean holds a Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision from Old Dominion University, M.A. in Counseling, and B.A. in Psychology. Additionally, Dr. Dean is a Licensed Professional Counselor, Nationally Certified Counselor, and Approved Clinical Supervisor.

As an experienced educator and workshop presenter, Dr. LaShauna Dean has worked across the college/university and K-12 landscape providing trainings for teachers, paraprofessionals, and administrators. With a doctorate degree in education, Dr. Dean is able to seamlessly blend interactive pedagogical strategies with practical, real-world experience. She has provided highenergy, interactive presentations on a variety of topics including implicit bias, microaggressions, assertive communication strategies, classroom management strategies, stress management, addressing mental health problems in schools, cross-cultural communication tools, and many more. With over 9 years of educational training experience, Dr. Dean has a knack for making meaningful connections with attendees whether in-person or virtually. She quickly engages with groups and leaves them with empowering tools and focused mindsets that they will use long after the training has ended.

In her free time, Dr. Dean enjoys reading, cooking up scrumptious meals, dancing, and writing and researching on diversity and inclusion topics.