Navigating Religious Diversity in the Workplace: Live Workshop Sessions by

Zia Pentescu

zpentescu — 2023-10-19 14:55:25 UTC

Program Assistant
Interfaith America
Chicago, IL
One goal: learn from and with others hoping to incorporate religious diversity into DEI strategy.

Zahra Jamal

2023-10-20 21:34:25 UTC

Senior Consultant
Interfaith America
Houston, TX
Goal: To learn from and support you in fostering belonging among people of all faiths and beliefs in your organization!

Megan Johnson

mjohnson1363 — 2023-10-23 16:43:55 UTC

Senior Director
Interfaith America
Cincinnati, OH
Two Goals: To support you as you gain new skills to engage religious diversity in productive and meaningful ways in your workplaces, and to learn from you and your expertise. Let's go!

Sara Rahim

2023-10-23 19:36:19 UTC

Program Manager
Interfaith America
Chicago, IL
Goal: To learn about trends about engaging religious diversity in the workplace, and build a sticky learning community in the process!

Beth Wiesendanger

2023-10-23 22:56:02 UTC

Senior DEI Manager, Accessibility & Community
Etsy
New York, NY
Goal: To learn how to support employees of all faiths, and contribute to them feeling seen, heard, valued, and safe to be their authentic selves at work!

Ariana Almas (she/her)

2023-10-24 20:08:39 UTC

Senior D&I Program Manager

Microsoft

Seattle, WA

Goal: Continue my learning on incorporating religious diversity into D&I strategy, so that the organization is as equipped as possible to support employees.

Margot Lemaster

2023-10-24 20:46:26 UTC

Executive Director, EngageNWA

Northwest Arkansas Council

Fayetteville, Arkansas

Goal: to better understand how we can support and uplift our region's religious diversity to advance DEI and create a strong sense of belonging for all.

Sarah Starpoli

2023-10-25 04:12:18 UTC

Senior Manager of Inclusion Programs

Etsy

Brooklyn, NY

Goals: To connect with others and learn more about the ways we can support religious diversity in our programming.

Sophie Esteves (she/her)

2023-10-25 13:10:11 UTC

DEI Admin at Goodwin Proctor LLP

Boston, MA

Goal: Learn and apply effective tools to build a business case for an Interfaith Employee Resource Group!

Cecilia Persson-Ramos, she/her

2023-10-25 14:53:17 UTC

Employee Resource Group Leader

Intuit

San Diego, CA

Goals: I want to continue support our current faith-based ERGs and develop the framework for how these groups can grow and collaborate. I also want to build my own ability to meaningfully engage and support religious diversity in the workplace and beyond.

Karen Smith (she/her)

2023-10-25 15:02:47 UTC

ERG & Community Experience Manager

Microsoft

Durham, NC

Goal: Gain new insights and grow my understanding of how to effectively engage with employees at all levels of the organization around religious diversity and inclusion at work.

Guishard Revan

guishardrevan — 2023-10-25 16:05:46 UTC

I&D Manager at Expedia Group

New York, NY

Goal: Support employees in faith-based ERGs in a thoughtful/strategic way.

Alberto Yebra (he/him)

2023-10-25 16:14:44 UTC

Senior ERG Program Manager

Intuit

Mountain View,CA

Goal: To learn how to best support our faith-based ERGs, how to provide a safe space for their members, and how to navigate the complex faith-based landscape and conversations in a thoughtful and respectful manner.

Navea Frazier (she/her)

2023-10-31 15:18:31 UTC

I&D Manager at West Monroe

Chicago, IL

Goal: Support Interfaith ERG in carrying out its mission while balancing organizational risk.

Gina Kirk

2023-11-01 15:33:03 UTC

Program Manager for the Walmart Belonging Team in Bentonville, AR.

Goal: Gain insights and ideas to help further develop and support our interfaith associate resource team. Given the current increase in religious intolerance, it's more important than ever to ensure our associates of every faith feel safe and supported in the workplace.