S04 | E09 DEI in a Silo with Andrea G. Tatum
Organizations know that DEI work is important work, and it is. But not just because of the racial reckoning in these last two years. One of the biggest challenges diversity, equity and inclusion professionals face is helping organizations to see how far the DEI work actually stretches.
This is especially true right now, as some employees are back in the office while others are still working remotely--maybe with no plans to return to the office at all. Workplaces are remote and yet everyone wants to feel like they belong.
At the same time, DEI work doesn’t happen in a silo and one human resources professional can’t be expected to do all the work. It requires buy-in from the executive level, as well as a full time person who has the power to make decisions and make things happen.
This week on the podcast, I’m talking with Andrea Tatum, a DEI disruptor and consultant who supports organizations in doing the work and trains other DEI professionals to do the same. We talk about the importance of the DEI role being a top-level role and how to show other executives what work actually needs to be done. Andrea also shares how DEI pros can take care of themselves during this important work and some of the pitfalls that organizations may face if they don’t have the right people in these roles.
I hope you’ll tune in!
About Andrea Tatum:
Andrea spent her early career as a marketer in non-profit arts organizations including theaters, ballets, & symphonies. She was named one of the most influential women in Atlanta by Rolling Out Magazine for her focus on diversifying audiences.
Shortly after moving to the Bay Area, she pivoted into Tech as a product marketing and events manager. And while her entire career has been about creating more diverse and inclusive spaces, she pivoted into a full-time DEI Career after running several of Tableau’s DEI programs. Connect with her on LinkedIn and follow her on Instagram.
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