August: ‘DEI Has Left the Building. What’s Next?’ [08/14/25]

 DEI Has Left the Building.  
  What’s Next?   

Join us for a dynamic and thought-provoking conversation tracing the trajectory of the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) movement—from its roots decades ago to its pivotal reawakening in 2020 following the murder of George Floyd. We’ll explore how corporations responded with bold commitments and where the journey now leads: toward fostering inclusion, belonging, and employee engagement across all levels of the workplace.

This conversation will unpack the perspectives of senior leadership, middle management, and frontline employees. We’ll examine what this shift means for Organizational Development (OD) professionals, who are now challenged to help companies innovate by reimagining talent strategies and systems—while centering collaboration across departments.

True innovation begins with embracing overlooked perspectives and underutilized resources. This is the next chapter in the DEI journey—where empathy meets enterprise strategy and belonging drives business outcomes.

OD Professionals, HR leaders, Executives, and Changemakers — don’t miss this chance to be part of a vital conversation shaping the future of inclusive work.   Please join us on August 14!

Speaker:  Sabrina Townsend   {see BIO below} 

        
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Schedule for Thursday Evening August 14:  (CT)    
   –  6:45  Virtual setup and Networking
   –  7:00  Announcements / Intros  
   –  7:10  Program Begins  
   –  8:45  Closing and Wrap Up
   –  9:00  Program Ends

Zoom Link to join Virtual Meeting will be sent 2 days before meeting to all who register.

Speaker BIO:
           
Sabrina Townsend is a seasoned leader with extensive expertise in talent management, diversity and inclusion (DEI), innovation, and organizational transformation. With a career spanning over two decades, she has built a reputation for empowering high-performance teams, fostering inclusive work environments, and driving sustainable growth through strategic planning and leadership development. Known for her collaborative leadership style, Sabrina excels at aligning business objectives with workforce planning and organizational development to deliver impactful, measurable results.

Sabrina holds a Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from Temple University, an M.A. in Counseling Psychology from the University of San Francisco, and a B.A. in Psychology from Clark Atlanta University. She is certified as a Lean for Healthcare Yellow Belt, a Cultural Competency Trainer, and a Certified Diversity Executive.