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How do we shift Diversity and Inclusion from trend to culture in today’s workplace? My guest today, Raquel Tamez, Chief Inclusion & Engagement Officer at Charles River Associates, dives into the sociological elements needed to provoke and support true change in the office. She reveals the six characteristics of an inclusive leader, what it means to “mind the middle” and why it’s important to consider current team members when fostering diversity in a company.
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Raquel Tamez is the Chief Inclusion & Engagement Officer at Charles River Associates, a leading global management consulting firm that provides expert services to law firms, legal departments, and government agencies. Before joining CRA in May 2021, Raquel served as the Chief Executive Officer of the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers, where she oversaw the largest strategic transformation in the organization’s 45-year history. With a Juris Doctor degree from St. Mary’s University School of Law, Raquel has served as a Prosecutor for the Department of Labor and the Chief Legal Officer & General Counsel for SourceAmerica.
Raquel joins me today to discuss turning Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) efforts from a trend into corporate culture. She explains why it’s important for leaders at the C-Suite to be committed to DEI and reveals the six characteristics of an inclusive leader. She discusses what it means to “mind the middle” and why it’s important to consider current team members when fostering diversity in a company. Raquel also highlights the role of tech in increasing diversity in workplaces and society.
“Ignite a cultural evolution where Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion isn’t just some initiative, but something truly integrated in the organization’s DNA.” – Raquel Tamez
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