🌎 Luiza Dreasher, Ph.D. Email & Phone Number

Saint Paul, MN, US

Global Diversity & Inclusion Best Practices and Benefits ⚜ Workplace Bias ⚜ Microaggressions ⚜ Race Relations ⚜ Cultural DifferencesAs an immigrant, I made plenty of mistakes when I first arrived. Soon I realized that my mistakes were due to a lack of understanding of cultural differences. In fact, I committed the number one sin of those crossing cultures.

The DEI Academy consists of a series of two-hour modules, delivered in person or via Zoom, focusing on the following: ➥ Understanding diversity and making it work➥ Addressing microaggressions in the workplace➥ Recognizing the impact of unconscious bias➥ How to facilitate difficult conversations in a productive manner➥ Improving race relations in the.

The Global Academy consists of a series of two-hour modules, delivered in person or via Zoom, focusing on the following: ➥ Understanding culture and how it influences behavior➥ Cultural differences impacting today’s global organization➥ Recognizing differences in communication styles➥ Understanding differences and the impact of nonverbal behavior➥.

The Teaching Inclusively Academy was designed to provide attendees with the skills they need to (1) create inclusive environments in their classrooms and departments, and (2) take the necessary steps to achieve inclusive excellence at their institution. Why inclusive teaching? Because institutions of higher education cannot talk about, envision, discuss.

With the trend toward a more diverse workforce continuing, so are the ways we conduct business. In the past, most U.S. businesses functioned primarily within our borders. Today, globalization is proving to be a huge game changer for many companies, big and small. However, with globalization and increased immigration, the potential for misunderstandings in.

Nowadays, organizations are actively seeking to diversify their workforce, not only because of the impact of demographic changes but also because of the proven benefits diversity brings. Unfortunately, as our workplaces diversify, so does our level of discomfort in working across differences. Many of us feel unprepared for such encounters and, as a result.

❇Voted one of the top 10 Inclusion Solution blogs of 2020. This article was written after the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis. It addresses the origins of racism, the need to address racial inequities, and strategies for starting a conversation about a polarizing topic with specific action steps.To retrieve the article, click on the link below.

Contracted by the Winters Group to author expert paper on addressing race and racism in the workplace. Iin the paper, I focused on the following:➥ Understanding the complexity of race and racism➥ Recognizing how racism continues to be perpetuated ➥ Reasons why we need to talk about race in the workplace➥ Gaging an organization’s readiness and specific.

Charlotte, North Carolina, US

As a contributing writer for The Inclusion Solution, a newsletter distributed by The Winters Group, Inc. focusing on transformative solutions related to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace, I identify, research, and write about DEI strategies, trends, and best practices. I also provide insight into how individuals can integrate these aspects.

Saint Paul, Minnesota, US

• As an instructor for both the undergraduate level and the MBA program, I help students recognize the importance of creating diverse and truly inclusive organizations. Some of the topics my students have explored include:
• Why diversity matters
• Diversity as a competitive advantage
• Working effectively with diverse teams
• Developing your cultural competence skills
• Ageism in the workplace

St. Paul, MN, US

• In these roles, I provided leadership in the development of policies, practices, and processes to (1) increase recruitment, retention, and cultural adjustment of diverse students and international legal scholars, and.
• Identified initiatives, strategies, and priorities to drive change and advance diversity and inclusion.
• Collaborated with department leaders to plan and implement support services for diverse students in order to maximize retention and success.
• Designed and implemented professional development workshops for faculty and staff to facilitate the creation of an inclusive environment.
• Developed and taught a new course focusing on cultural competence for the legal profession.
• Created a marketing plan to increase recruitment of diverse populations.

Ames, IA, US

• In this role, I established and implemented diversity and inclusion goals and initiatives for the Multicultural Student Services unit in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Key accomplishments include:
• Served as liaison to over 800 students of color in the college.
• Worked closely with faculty, staff, advisors, and administrators to support recruitment and success of diverse student populations.
• Developed and implemented training programs to prepare faculty, advisors and administrators to work more effectively with diverse populations.
• Collected and analyzed data to inform decision-making regarding recruitment and retention efforts.
• Co-chaired the college’s Diversity and Inclusion Committee.

Ames, Iowa, US

• As an Education Abroad Coordinator, I managed all aspects of Iowa State’s language programs in Spain (Valladolid, Alicante, and Caceres) and Mexico (Cuernavaca). I also advised students interested in going overseas and.
• Advised dozens of students (including non-ISU students), faculty, staff, and parents, on issues related to study and work abroad.
• Accompanied students on multiple occasions to Spain.
• Represented the institution on site visits.
• Provided training to program directors regarding university policies and procedures related to education abroad.
• Reviewed applications and assisted with student selection.

Doctor Of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Higher Education/International Education

Summer Workshop For The Development Of Intercultural Coursework At Colleges And Universities, Intercultural/Multicultural And Diversity Studies

Summer Institute For Intercultural Communication, Navigating Interculturtal Conflict | Language, Culture And Intercultural Communication

Master'S Degree, Teaching English As A Second Or Foreign Language/Esl Language Instructor

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Applied Linguistics