Fostering Awareness in an Uncomfortable Environment: Leading With Diversity and Inclusivity.
Diaz Dixon - CommonSpirit Health Foundation
Wed, Aug 25
Speaker: Noon - 1 pm
Networking: 11 am - Noon
Ticket info below
Diaz Dixon
Studies have shown that diversity drives collaboration and innovation in the workplace, allowing greater opportunities for problem solving, reducing bias, and increasing accountability.
Diversity within a workplace encompasses race, gender, ethnic groups, age, religion, sexual orientation, citizenship status, military service and mental and physical conditions, as well as other distinct differences between people. It includes not only how individuals identify themselves, but also how others perceive them.
In this session, Diaz Dixon will explore:
The formation and ownership of personal thoughts and feelings
How they impact the workplace.
Leaders will learn how to :
Reduce prejudice and discrimination within their organizations
Foster a positive organizational culture that encourages employees to work together effectively.
About our speaker
Diaz is a human service provider turned community patron passionate about targeted messaging and relationship building to enhance business development and self-growth. From children’s services, to animal welfare, to substance abuse, and University Assistant Athletic Director, Diaz has used his Bachelor’s from Nevada and Master’s degree from the University of Iowa to enhance his skills and help build a better community.
While serving 14 years as the CEO of STEP2, Diaz operated as a grant writer, consultant, and community advocate while building a multi-million-dollar campus. STEP2 is nationally known for being one of the most effective treatment programs in the country for families. He served for 4 years on the National Advisory Committee for the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, 6 years as the Treasurer of Nevada AADAPTS and another 4 years consulting to the Cultural Competency and Diversity Network in Washington, DC under President Bush’s New Freedom Initiative.
Diaz Dixon is Vice President of the national CommonSpirit Health Foundation. In his role, he works closely with CommonSpirit clinical and program leaders to raise awareness and secure funding support for health equity, social justice and diversity programs. Dixon serves as the Foundation spokesperson to granters and donors and oversees the day-to-day operations of the Foundation. He works closely with the 83 local fundraising foundations to ensure we highlight health equity programs throughout all our regions.
Reno-Sparks Convention Center
4590 S Virginia Street
Reno, NV 89502 (map)
Wed, Aug 25, Noon - 1 pm
11 am – Noon: Networking
Noon - 1 pm: Speaker
• $30 – NCET members
• $40 – General Admission
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