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Justice, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, Accessibility…
Towards an Anti-Oppressive & Pro-Belonging Future
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Yabome Gilpin-Jackson
Cost
250
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Justice, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Accessibility
Join Us for a One-Day Exploration of Anti-Oppressive, Pro-Belonging OD Practices
In a world striving for justice, effective Organizational Development (OD) is inherently an anti-oppressive practice, rooted in the vision of a future free from oppression. As OD practitioners, leaders, and human system intervenors, we are called to co-create thriving, inclusive spaces for clients, leaders, communities, families, and all areas of human organizing. There must be room for all.
We invite you to explore the What, So What, & Now What of building anti-oppressive, pro-belonging human systems.
What will you learn?
Participants will delve into key themes essential to initiating and sustaining systemic change and belonging-focused initiatives:
WHAT? Exploring the practices of initiating, facilitating, and maintaining JEDIA programs (Justice, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Accessibility) in an era resistant to traditional EDI approaches.
SO WHAT? Reflecting on your role and narrative as an OD practitioner or human systems intervenor in a world demanding social justice.
NOW WHAT? Gaining practical insights on integrating anti-oppression and pro-belonging mindsets into your personal life and professional practice.
Dr. Yabome Gilpin-Jackson
This multiple award-winning organizational development leader and scholar centers equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) in all she does. Throughout Yabome's career, which has spanned the public, private and non-profit sectors, she has helped people and organizations build capacity for transformational change. In addition to many academic peer-reviewed articles and book chapters, she has published:
- Transformation After Trauma
- The Power of Resonance
- Co-editor for the 2022 Palgrave Handbook of Learning for Transformation
- The We Will Lead Africa book series
- Short story collections about global African experiences: Identities, Ancestries, Destinies
In addition to being Founder and Principal at SLD consulting, she has served in Executive Leadership roles within the British Columbia Public Sector and is Simon Fraser University’s first Vice-President, People, Equity and Inclusion. Her awards have included
- International African Woman of the Year by UK-based Women4AFrica
- Organization Development Practitioner Award from US-based Organization Development Network
- The prestigious Harry Jerome Professional Excellence Award given in recognition of Black-Canadian achievements
- She is a 2024 100 Accomplished Black Canadian Women honoree
When asked about her work in the world, Yabome describes it as “developing our human capacity to be, think and do things differently and better.” If you ask what she is best known for, she will tell you, her wicked laugh!