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Episode Synopsis
In today’s episode, Deanna Singh sits with Tammy Garnes Mata, Valley National Bank’s Senior Vice President, Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer and leads the development and delivery and communication of diversity, equity, and inclusion strategy. They take on the topic of associate resource groups and how it helps organizations connect with its members to help them build relationships, understand their work, and create awareness on DEI, particularly those who were historically marginalized. They also take on Valley National Bank’s governance structure and how Tammy utilizes it to connect with their employees.
TOPICS IN THIS EPISODE
What are Associate Resource Groups
Impact of ARGs
Internal Cross-Bridges of Opportunities
Missed Opportunities in Existing Pool of Employees
Using ARG for Internal Talent Pipeline
Tammy’s Governance Structure
How the Framework Brings People In
What Brings Tammy Joy
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TOPICS IN THIS EPISODE
What are Associate Resource Groups
Impact of ARGs
Internal Cross-Bridges of Opportunities
Missed Opportunities in Existing Pool of Employees
Using ARG for Internal Talent Pipeline
Tammy’s Governance Structure
How the Framework Brings People In
What Brings Tammy Joy
RESOURCES:
Tammy’s Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tammy-garnes-mata-54564a6/
Deanna’s Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deannasingh/
Justin Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/justin-po%E2%80%A6
Uplifting Impact LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/upliftingimpact/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/purposefulhustle/?ref=page_internal
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/deannasingh1/?hl=en
Uplifting Impact YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNs1RS6JqrU7BHeOc5W6SbQ
Uplifting Impact Website: https://www.upliftingimpact.com/?hsLang=en
WHAT’S NEW
Uplifting Impact is excited to announce Actions Speak Louder, the latest book by author and DEI expert, our very own, Deanna Singh. This book, available starting May 31st, 2022, is a step-by-step guide on how to create change and inclusivity both in the workplace and beyond. In this book, Deanna seeks to answer questions for organizations and teams of all sizes on how to create more inclusivity. Actions Speak Louder creates a blueprint for those who are ready to read, take action now, and build a better tomorrow.
Order Actions Speak Louder NOW: https://www.upliftingimpact.com/actions-speak-louder-book
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