DEI News, & Insights

10+ Resources to Help You Honor and Learn More About Indigenous Peoples this Native American History Month

November marks Native American Heritage Month. It is a time full of celebration, reflection, and resistance. This month, we gather to celebrate the stories and traditions of Native Americans that are woven into their cultural practices and history.

America the Free?

This month, from September 15 to October 15, we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, a time to honor one of the backbones of this nation, the Latine/x community. Hispanic Americans have shaped U.S. culture for centuries. From Spanish support during the Revolutionary War...

Protected By Law: Legally Protected Characteristics 

The ever-diversifying workplace of today is a true laboratory for success and progress. The multitude of perspectives and identities creates an environment that challenges prior beliefs and brings unheard ones into the fold. This diversity, however, has not always...
Karen Gunn

Karen Gunn

Associate Karen Gunn, Ph.D., is a community psychologist with over 20 years experience as a manager, administrator, teacher and trainer. She has been a featured speaker at many conferences, and has conducted training programs for a wide range of participants. She is...

Tatyana Fertelmeyster

Tatyana Fertelmeyster

Associate Tatyana Fertelmeyster is an interculturalist with more than 15 years of experience as counselor, trainer and consultant specializing in multi-cultural issues. Tatyana received MA in Journalism from Moscow State University (Moscow, Russia) and MA in Guidance...

Ava Diamond

Ava Diamond

Associate For over 25 years, Ava Diamond has worked with organizations to leverage the talent and potential of their leaders and their people so they can do the best work of their lives. Ava works with everyone from executives to the front line to create aligned,...

Tracy Brown

Tracy Brown

Associate Tracy is an accomplished speaker, author and consultant known for her ability to engage people in sensitive conversations. Her interactive presentation style encourages participants to take personal responsibility for making change in their lives and their...

Angela Antenore

Angela Antenore

Associate Angela Antenore, an associate with EDS since 1996 and is a consultant working in the areas such as diversity and inclusion, leadership and employee development, conflict management, process improvement, and strategic planning. Since 1988 she has worked with...

Elmer Dixon

Elmer Dixon

President Elmer Dixon was educated in Public Administration and has 30 years experience as a manager and trainer. Elmer’s vision, energy, and creativity have contributed to his success in leading diverse teams, facilitating and implementing strategic plans for...

The Arrest and Death of Sandra Bland

The arrest and death of Sandra Bland is the latest episode in a string of horrifically brutal and too-often tragic encounters between law enforcement officers and Black people captured on video for the world to see and judge. Many have expressed outrage over what they...