Nurturing Inclusivity: Cultivating Inclusion and Belonging in the Workplace
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LGBTQIA+ equality is both a human rights and business imperative in today's employer landscape. How can HR leaders design thoughtful and culturally-responsive benefits and well-being offerings for every need? In this research-packed session, learn evidence-based techniques and key cultural competencies for inclusive mental health care and initiatives that promote a sense of belonging, inside and outside of work.
Learning Objectives:
- Discuss fundamental LGBTQIA+ identity concepts, factors that impact LGBTQIA+ people's mental health, and strategies for effective advocacy.
- Share ways that leadership and colleagues can be an ally to the LGBTQIA+ community.
- Explore the importance of LGBTQIA+ inclusive offerings and what they look like in practice.
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Evelyn Farias
Evelyn Farías is a DEI&B Program Manager at Lyra Health. She is the creator and leader of Lyra’s Community Leads Program, a social and educational community where leaders of employee resource groups and peer champions programs can learn best practices for mental health promotion. Prior to this role, she worked as a full-time therapist, specializing in working with BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ populations in private practice and non-profit settings. Evelyn holds Master’s degrees in Psychological Counseling and Bilingual-Spanish Latinx Mental Health from Columbia University and is a former fellow of the American Psychological Association’s Minority Fellowship Program.
Alethea Varra
Dr. Alethea Varra is a licensed clinical psychologist and Senior Vice President of Clinical Care for Lyra Health. She serves as the senior clinical leader for therapy programs and is responsible for driving overall clinical strategy and oversight of clinical quality, training, and service delivery. Her clinical specialty area is trauma and post traumatic stress disorder. She has over 20 years of experience in mental health and clinical operations. Her focus is on healthcare innovation and program development and she is passionate about improving access to evidenced based mental health care, especially to underserved populations.
