Members-only Virtual Mini Conference
The Neuroscience Behind Diversity and Leadership

November 20, 2024
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Virtual (Zoom)

DEI Image Join us on November 20th as we devote an afternoon to studying diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace. Tanya Stewart Blackmon will present "Fostering a Diverse, Inclusive and Equitable Environment," and Galyn Damiani will discuss "Her Voice, Her Vision: Amplifying Women in Healthcare Leadership.

There is no cost to register for this NERVES members-only webinar.

Schedule of Events

2:00pm - 3:00pm	Fostering a Diverse, Inclusive and Equitable Environment Tanya Stewart Blackmon, MBA, MSW, LCSW, President - Auspen Consulting This webinar provides leaders with an awareness and understanding of the core definitions of diversity, equity, and inclusion, as well as the changing demographics of the U.S. population. It also provides tips and applications for creating a diverse, inclusive, and equitable environment for patients and employees.

3:00pm - 4:00pm	Her Voice, Her Vision: Amplifying Women in Healthcare Leadership Galyn Damiani, Associate Vice President, Virtual Care Institute, VCU Health In this session, we'll explore the critical value that women bring to healthcare leadership and the root causes behind their underrepresentation. We’ll discuss practical strategies for organizations to systematically amplify women in healthcare roles, fostering an environment that both cultivates and leverages diverse perspectives for better decision-making.

Speakers

Tanya Stewart Blackmon, MBA, MSW, LCSW
President and Founder
Auspen Consulting
Tanya Stewart Blackmon is president and founder of Auspen Consulting, which provides business and cultural transformation, leadership and organizational development, and diversity, equity, and inclusion advisory services. Her engagements include a range of organizations, such as a major healthcare system, community-based nonprofits, and corporate clients. A nationally recognized DEI executive, Tanya was named to Modern Healthcare’s 2021 honor roll “Top 25 Women Leaders in Healthcare.”

Galyn Damiani
Associate Vice President, Virtual Care Institute
VCU Health
With over a decade of experience in healthcare, Galyn has held various leadership roles in physician relations, service line management, clinical program development, and both system and service line strategy. Passionate about cultivating impactful teams and building impactful programs, Galyn excels in: strategic development that underlies her ability to recruit talent and engage high performing teams; constructing effective programs and structures throughout the healthcare system; and enhancing financial performance through a growth-oriented approach.

Registration

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