Chapter Meeting – Annual Business Meeting and Panel Discussion on DEI within the PDT

Understanding Concepts: Define key terms such as diversity, inclusion, and equity, and explain their significance in various contexts.

Recognizing Barriers: Identify common barriers to diversity and inclusion in organizations and communities, including systemic biases and structural inequalities.

Exploring Best Practices: Examine successful strategies and best practices for promoting diversity and inclusion in the workplace and beyond.

Engaging Perspectives: Foster an appreciation for diverse perspectives by encouraging participants to share personal experiences related to equity and inclusion.

Actionable Strategies: Develop actionable strategies that individuals and organizations can implement to create a more inclusive environment.

Measuring Impact: Discuss methods for assessing the effectiveness of diversity and inclusion initiatives and how to ensure accountability.

Promoting Allyship: Understand the role of allyship in supporting marginalized groups and explore ways to be an effective ally in various settings.

Fostering Cultural Competence: Enhance cultural competence by recognizing and valuing different backgrounds and experiences.

Creating Safe Spaces: Learn how to create and maintain safe spaces for open dialogue about diversity and inclusion issues.

Commitment to Change: Encourage a commitment to ongoing learning and improvement regarding diversity, inclusion, and equity in personal and professional contexts.

Catilin Scarpelli

I’m a motivated, passionate, and detail-oriented professional dedicated to social impact, community engagement, and sustainability. Whatever work I do, I want to make a difference for people and the planet!

I’m currently managing First Tech Federal Credit Union’s Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging programming. Before First Tech, I managed Nike’s Employee Resource Network programming and supported their Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion strategic partnerships.

Wendy Campbell

I am very passionate about empowering others through health and safety education & training. I strongly believe that education and training provide opportunities for positive change and healthier lifestyle choices for individuals and organizations. These healthier choices and positive outcomes are key in strengthening and improving our communities.

Karol Marian

As a Senior Project Manager in the Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access (IDEA) office at TriMet, I lead transformative initiatives that resonate with over 3,000 employees and more than 1M riders. I collaborate with cross-divisional and agency-wide teams to integrate DEIA principles throughout our organization and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging.

Keynote: Ways of Working PDU