The Equity Collective workshop series is one of our newest initiatives in our commitment to fostering diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEI&B) within our organization. This comprehensive nine month program brought together a dedicated cohort of eight staff members from various departments, creating a space for deep exploration, skill-building, and meaningful dialogue.
The series featured monthly sessions where participants delved into an array of tools and frameworks designed to enhance their understanding of DEI&B. Through engaging and sometimes difficult discussions, role play, and practical applications, the cohort explored their roles in social change, examined cultural dynamics, studied mindsets of change, and grappled with patterns of power, privilege, and oppression.
Our theory of change is rooted in the belief that by equipping staff across departments with foundational concepts and practical skills, we can catalyze system-wide transformation. The goal is to empower a cohort of individuals capable of disseminating these frameworks and skills throughout the organization. This approach ensures that the principles of equity and belonging are integrated organically into all teams and foster a culture of inclusion. This work is also essential for PPSNE staff to be able to provide compassionate care that is culturally inclusive and identity-affirming to all patients.
The Equity Collective workshop series is not just a training program—it is a strategic initiative designed to embed DEI&B principles into the fabric of our organization. The Equity Collective is part of a series of DEI&B interventions PPSNE undertook in FY23 to foster a more inclusive and equitable workplace, one where every member feels a sense of belonging and contributes to the collective success of our mission.
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