Directors, Supervisors and Owners join us for an in-depth exploration of equity, diversity, and inclusion. We will unpack unconscious bias,
power, privilege, oppression, and allyship. From there we will articulate our own and organizational
action plans that will move us towards becoming more accessible, anti-racist and inclusive leaders.
Participants will:
Facilitator Biography: Shakira Weatherdon is a respected trainer with nearly a decade of experience in sexualized violence,
equity, and inclusion. She provides subject matter expertise and leads the implementation of equity- related programs and services. She is also the founder of Black Girls Gather, a non-profit with a mission to equip young, Black women entrepreneurs with the tools, strategies and networks they need to build and scale up successful ventures and attaching new Black women graduates to meaningful employment opportunities in the Atlantic Region. Her passions include supporting organizations to create safer, more welcoming, and inclusive environments and cultivating Black Girl Magic and Black Boy Joy. Shakira received her MA in Gender and Peacebuilding from the United Nations mandated University for Peace and her Honors Bachelor of Arts in Gender and Development
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