


Session 1: Laying the Foundation
May 13, 2025 @ 1 PM ET | Presenter: Annemarie Shrouder
Title:
“How to Keep Going: Reconnecting with Your Why”
Key Objectives:
1. Reflect on the significance of DEI work and its impact in organizations and communities.
2. Acknowledge the challenges of DEI, particularly for those balancing it with other responsibilities.
3. Build a sense of purpose and shared commitment to sustain momentum in the face of adversity.
4. Set the tone for the series as a space for honest dialogue, mutual support, and actionable progress.
Activities:
1. Guided reflection: Why did you begin this work, and what keeps you committed to it?
2. Group introductions: Share your role, one success and one challenge in your DEI journey. And how you feel about DEI right now.
3. Establish community agreements: Creating brave spaces for learning and growth.
May 13, 2025 @ 1 PM ET | Presenter: Annemarie Shrouder
Title:
“How to Keep Going: Reconnecting with Your Why”
Key Objectives:
1. Reflect on the significance of DEI work and its impact in organizations and communities.
2. Acknowledge the challenges of DEI, particularly for those balancing it with other responsibilities.
3. Build a sense of purpose and shared commitment to sustain momentum in the face of adversity.
4. Set the tone for the series as a space for honest dialogue, mutual support, and actionable progress.
Activities:
1. Guided reflection: Why did you begin this work, and what keeps you committed to it?
2. Group introductions: Share your role, one success and one challenge in your DEI journey. And how you feel about DEI right now.
3. Establish community agreements: Creating brave spaces for learning and growth.
May 13, 2025 @ 1 PM ET | Presenter: Annemarie Shrouder
Title:
“How to Keep Going: Reconnecting with Your Why”
Key Objectives:
1. Reflect on the significance of DEI work and its impact in organizations and communities.
2. Acknowledge the challenges of DEI, particularly for those balancing it with other responsibilities.
3. Build a sense of purpose and shared commitment to sustain momentum in the face of adversity.
4. Set the tone for the series as a space for honest dialogue, mutual support, and actionable progress.
Activities:
1. Guided reflection: Why did you begin this work, and what keeps you committed to it?
2. Group introductions: Share your role, one success and one challenge in your DEI journey. And how you feel about DEI right now.
3. Establish community agreements: Creating brave spaces for learning and growth.