Finding Comfort in Discomfort – A Dialogue for OD Professionals about Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Presented by:  Katrina Scott and Kesha Kent

Finding Comfort in Discomfort – A Dialogue for OD Professionals about Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Summary: Working to keep Black Lives Matter going as a movement – not a moment in time, OD professionals have a responsibility to be as informed as possible in both our personal knowledge and views as we seek professionally to educate and facilitate others on their own journey. 

Join our facilitators Katrina Scott, Senior Manager, Diversity & Sustainability and Kesha Kent, National Diversity & Inclusion, Community Engagement-Talent Specialist as we listen to understand, respect different points of view and redesign ‘old’ thinking. Join our facilitators to ask questions and engage in dialogue with peers about race and racism as we share and learn with each other.

Date & Time: Wednesday, August 26^th from 8:00am- 9:30am in a FREE virtual Meeting for all registered participants.

About the Facilitators:

Katrina Scott is a wife, mother, activist, mentor, and Diversity and Inclusion Leader. She has more than 20 years of management experience in diversity, pharmaceutical distribution, healthcare, customer service, compliance, and process improvement. She is active in her community and is the Board Chair for Infant Loss Resources, Inc, a member of the National Minority Supplier Development Council Healthcare Industry Group and previously served as co-chair of the St. Louis Minority Business Council Board of Managers. Katrina holds a bachelor’s degree in business and a master’s in business administration from Lindenwood University. 

Kesha Kent is a wife, mother, a High Energy Speaker, Best Selling Author and Diversity & Inclusion Leader. Her recently published book “Networking- It’s Your Superpower” became an Amazon best seller on its first day of availability.  Kesha has over 17 years of Human Resources, Recruitment/agency staffing and Training and Development experience in healthcare, IT, and sales industry. Mrs. Kent holds a Bachelor’s degree in Management and Leadership and a Master’s degree in Organizational Leadership both from Judson University, in Elgin Illinois.