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Speaker: Dr. Gena Cox, Feels Human, LLC
Title: Reframing Workplace Inclusion: One I/O Psychologist's Pragmatic Perspective
Description: Leaders strive for inclusion as workplaces become more diverse, but DEI jargon and political pushback create confusion. Current science, with its limitations, sometimes complicates matters. Applied psychologists can bridge this gap by grounding our work in real-world contexts, connecting with those we aim to support, and communicating clearly to non-experts. This talk discusses how doing so can help us cut through the noise, drive meaningful change, and have the impact we crave.
5:30 PM for Food/Networking, 6:00-6:15 programming start (we do open the Zoom room around 5:30 for those who are interested in coming in and networking virtually, it may start a few minutes late due to in-person setup)
About our speaker:
Dr. Gena Cox, an organizational psychologist, is a leadership coach, keynote speaker, and author of the award-winning book, "Leading Inclusion." She advises leaders to enhance employee connection and engagement, counter employee burnout, and support talent retention using her R-E-S-P-E-C-T Ethos™ framework. For more than 25 years, Gena has advised executives and leaders about culture and employee experience in global companies and varied industries. Gena works well cross-culturally, having lived and worked in the US, England, and the Caribbean and worked with clients in the US, UK, and Europe. Her insights have been featured in Harvard Business Review, Fast Company, and BBC. She holds a Ph.D. in Industrial/Organizational Psychology from the University of South Florida. She is active in the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology (SIOP) and the American Psychological Association (APA).
