How to Not Suck as an Ally: Lessons from Research, Practice, And Life
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In the IE&D space, "Ally" has practically become a bad word….not because allies don't play an important role in advancing IE&D outcomes, but because so many people tend to get it wrong. What does it mean to do allyship right? Join IE&D experts and authors, Sertrice Shipley & Dr. Victoria Mattingly, who will share examples from their work, research, and personal experience about what it means to leverage allies for good.
Learning Objectives:
- Acquire a new framework for understanding allyship as a dynamic relationship between an ally and a partner.
- Reflect upon missed opportunities to either be an ally or work with an ally at a previous time in one's life.
- Cultivate positive feelings toward the concept of allyship as an effective IE&D strategy, rather than a misaligned approach to diluting IE&D efforts.
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Sertrice Shipley
Sertrice Shipley is the Founder of Plan to Action, a DEI consulting firm and the co-author of Inclusalytics. Prior to Plan To Action, she made significant contributions as Co-Owner & Chief Consulting Officer of Mattingly Solutions. Her dynamic consulting has benefited clients like NAWBO, Koppers, and American Humane, delivering DEI solutions ranging from assessment to strategic planning. Sertrice has been invited to speak at prominent events like SHRM, the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology, and various city Chamber events. She is also deeply committed to community service and holds various board positions. Sertrice is located in Raleigh, NC with her husband Abraham and dog Winston.
Victoria Mattingly
Dr. Victoria Mattingly (Dr. V) is CEO of Mattingly Solutions, a woman-owned diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) consulting firm that uses data and science to improve the human experience at work. She is a professional speaker, adjunct professor, DEI practitioner, and co-author of the globally-acclaimed book, Inclusalytics: How DEI Leaders Use Data to Drive their Work. Dr. V helps her clients take a more data-driven approach to their DEI efforts by helping them better measure and track DEI outcomes. She earned her PhD in organizational psychology, specializing in inclusive behaviors and workplace allyship.