Episode 6: How can organizations keep being inclusive when the idea of inclusion is being challenged?

Steps to Change: A Learning & Development Podcast
02/12/2025 29 min Temporada 2 Episodio 6
Episode 6: How can organizations keep being inclusive when the idea of inclusion is being challenged?

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Send us a textOn this episode we’re exploring the challenges and headwinds that are facing organizations when it comes to being inclusive.  Joining us on this episode is Michael Streffery.  Michael is an award-winning leader with over 20 years of experience driving diversity, equity, inclusion, and organizational culture transformation. He is a two-time recipient of the OnCon Top 50 DEI Professionals Icon Award (2024 & 2025), recognizing his impact and innovation in building inclusive workplaces.Twitter - @StepsDramaLinkedIN - Steps Drama Learning DevelopmentWebsite - www.stepsdrama.comMichael StrefferyMichael Streffery is an award-winning leader with over 20 years of experience driving diversity, equity, inclusion, and organizational culture transformation. He is a two-time recipient of the OnCon Top 50 DEI Professionals Icon Award (2024 & 2025), recognizing his impact and innovation in building inclusive workplaces.Most recently, Michael served as Head (Director) of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Philanthropy at Realtor.com, where he advanced strategies that foster belonging and community impact. His previous leadership roles include Director of Diversity & Inclusion for the U.S., Latin America, and Global Publishing at Ubisoft, Diversity & Inclusion Program Manager at Anthem, Inc. (now Elevance Health), and Employee Resource Group Program Manager and Wellness Program Lead at Sutter Health.Earlier in his career, Michael helped design and launch diversity, inclusion, and wellness programs for organizations such as YMCA, Massachusetts General Hospital, Massport, Dedham Health & Athletic Complex, and The Coca-Cola Company. Before his corporate career, he brought creativity and performance to life as a dancer and entertainer at Walt Disney World.Michael holds a Master of Science from the University of Illinois and a Bachelor’s degree from Purdue University. Outside of work, he is a devoted husband and father, an avid volleyball player and dancer, and a passionate foster parent and volunteer in the San Francisco Bay Area.

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