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Having a DEI statement isn’t enough. It’s essential for organizations and leaders to make statements about diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) real in their everyday culture.
How should nonprofit organizations explore and articulate their commitment to DEI? During this course, you will answer this question through a thoughtful process that evaluates your individual and organizational perspectives.
While an organization cannot be biased itself, it reflects the biases and beliefs of its leaders and representatives. Together, we will explore how those differing perspectives come to life within your organization as the first step toward establishing a culture that supports and promotes DEI, thus increasing your ability to be more collaborative and inclusive.
In this class, you will:
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$259.00 Only $84 (when logged in) thanks to the support of our funders
Multiple Registrant Discount
This event is being held IN-PERSON at our training room in Tampa, FL.
Registration closes at 11:55 p.m. Eastern on April 23, 2023.
Visit the Registration & Payment Policies page for answers to many questions regarding payment, attendance, substitutions, cancellation and refunds.
NLC/Children’s Board of Hillsborough County (CBHC) No-Show Policy
If you use a CBHC code to register for an NLC event, you will be responsible for paying the registration and processing fees if you do not show up for the class. Please read the full no-show policy here.
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If you need special accommodations and/or plan to bring a service animal in order to participate in any of our classes or events, please contact us at 813-287-8779 or info@nlctb.org.
There may be photographing of the training for use in our marketing materials. If you do not wish to be captured on film, please alert staff at registration.
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Health Protocols for In-Person Classes
The health and safety of all visitors, students, trainers and staff is our top priority.
NLC uses targeted cleaning protocols in our Training Room and office space.
813-287-8779
info@nlctb.org
1408 N. Westshore Blvd
Suite 140
Tampa, FL 33607
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Meriel Martínez is the program director at the Nonprofit Leadership Center. She focuses on training and development in diversity, equity and inclusion and manages the organization’s small-group leadership programs (cohorts).
Originally from New Jersey, Meriel began her professional journey as an editor for a major educational publisher. Years later, a family move to Virginia prompted a career shift toward long-standing personal involvement. Meriel served as logistics coordinator for the Virginia Latino Higher Education Network’s (VALHEN) Hispanic College Institute. She then became education and training coordinator at the Virginia Center for Inclusive Communities. In that role, she designed and facilitated educational programs on diversity and inclusion for schools, workplaces and communities across the state.
Meriel received her master’s degree in speech and interpersonal communication from New York University. While at NYU, she participated in an intensive summer program based in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. She studied at both Chestnut Hill College and William Paterson University, where she completed her bachelor’s degree in communication.