Culture Shaping and DEI -
An Integrated Approach
A Collaboration with PIHRA North OC
and PIHRA South OC
Join the conversation at #RealHR! Invite your human resources, DE&I and organizational development colleagues and register for this interactive panel event to discuss the next steps you can take to help your workforce feel motivated, energized and empowered to create sustainable results for your organization.
As organizations re-think human resources in the new workplace, #RealHR brought together a panel of distinguished HR professionals and DEI&B experts who will discuss the structural, systemic, policy and behavioral changes that are critical to ensure that DEI&B is woven into the organization’s culture management process.
The learning objectives include:
- Provide a working definition of DEI&B and the culture management process.
- Discuss organizational strategies and frameworks to help best integrate DEI&B into the fabric of an organization.
- Reflect on how HR professionals can work with various leadership levels to begin the process of integrating DEI&B and organizational culture to increase organizational effectiveness.
- Explore the steps that HR practitioners can take to embrace DEI&B at their organization.
Don’t forget your business cards as the first portion of the in-person event will include tacos, margaritas and community building. There will be non-alcoholic and vegetarian options as well. Food and your first refreshment is included in your registration. There will be plenty of complimentary ice tea, lemonade, coffee and tea as well. Don't miss out on the evening's signature drink - the #RealHR Margarita! The interactive panel will begin by 6:45pm.
Virtual participants:Please plan on logging in around 6:30pm to participate in the virtual portion of this interactive learning panel event.
 | Clarisce Tolston, DEI Director of Talent Acquisition, Healthtrackrx Motivational Speaker & podcaster, Clarisce Tolston works with individuals and organizations to amplify their talent management and recruitment strategy, so that we can hire, retain and mentor the best-in-class talent. She mentors with passion, guiding her clients to effectively strengthen and elevate their Talent Acquisition strategy & vision to new heights. With over ten years of corporate training experience, a knack for making meaningful connections with audiences and an insatiable appetite for helping others maximize their potential, Clarisce knows how to engage a platform, connect with a crowd and provide insight and actionable take aways so that others can effectively do the same. Clarisce is down-to-earth humor compels audiences to laugh while they learn. She engages groups from the moment she steps in front of them and leaves them with empowering tools and focused mindsets that they will use long after the lights have gone out on the event. She is passionate about people, leadership and successful businesses. She is especially inspired to help people take their careers – and themselves – to unprecedented levels. |
 | Dr. Deena Brown, Inclusion and Belonging Keynote Speaker| TEDxSpeaker| Founder, The Leadhershift Movement| Curator, Melanin TôKs, and Director, Global Inclusion, Diversity, & Equity| GIDE Business Partner, Medtronic Dr. Deena C. Brown has worked in Organizational Development, Change & Transformation, and Leadership Effectiveness for over 20 years. Dr. Brown’s research on change and transformation led to the development of The Shift Theorem. The SHIFT Theorem tried, tested, and proven along with the works of a mathematician, neuroscientist, and astrologist has created the most effective System of knowing the WHAT, WHERE, and WHY to SHIFT - MORE IMPORTANTLY WHEN. Dr. Brown’s research helps enterprises harness human capital’s power to embrace diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging as an integral aspect of innovation and advancement. When not championing change and transformation, Dr. Brown loves to travel and enthusiastically cheer on her son Xavier who plays college football. |
 | Dr. Sharonne Herbert, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer & Board Certified Psychologist, CHOC Children’s Dr. Sharonne (pronounced Sha-rawn) Herbert is a belonging, diversity, equity and inclusion (BDEI) strategist, community builder, and board-certified psychologist. At Children’s Hospital of Orange County (CHOC) in her role as a Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Officer, she has contributed to the organization by developing and implementing a BDEI strategic plan and unconscious bias models and trainings, deploying inclusive processes, and consulting in the areas of leadership and belonging. Passionate about creating high-performing teams, Dr. Herbert values partnership, empathy, compassion, and authenticity as critical elements to integrating BDEI into the overall culture. The goal of her work is to leverage these foundational principles to help everyone appreciate differences and engage with one another in a positive, mindful way to create an environment where everyone thrives. |
 | Cecil Chik she/her/hers & they/them/theirs In March 2022, Cecil became the Director of Student Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion at Cal Poly Pomona. In this position, she will create and support student equity, diversity, and inclusion initiatives as well as student organizations such as the African American Student Center, Asian & Pacific Islander Student Center, Cesar E. Chavez Center for Higher Education, Pride Center, and more. Prior to joining Cal Poly Pomona, Cecil served as the Director of Engagement and Learning in the Office of Diversity, Inclusion, and Equity Programs at Cal State Fullerton. Providing vision and oversight for learning opportunities and engagement programs on the topic of diversity, inclusion, and equity, Cecil designed programs to build the internal capacity of faculty and staff to embed equity-minded practices in the everyday operations inside and outside the classroom. Cecil started her professional journey as a high school math teacher in Florida after receiving her Bachelor’s in Mathematics Education. During her time as a high school teacher, she taught at multiple Title I schools and witnessed first-hand the disparities in equitable learning that exist for students of color in our education system. In her quest to be a better support for students, Cecil returned to get her Master’s in Mental Health Counseling. During her time as a counselor-in-training, Cecil supported the LGBTQ+ Resource Center at her alma mater, University of Central Florida. Cecil is completing her doctorate at Cal State University, Fullerton in Education Leadership with a research focus on diversity action planning focused on systemic and institutional change. |
 | Moderator: Kristina Hess, Lockton Kristina Hess is a Partner with Lockton Insurance Brokers. She brings over 15 years of experience in the Risk Management and Insurance industry, including a bachelor’s degree in the field. Equipped with a client mindset and broker skillset, she establishes long term relationships with her clients by being a student of their business and delivering customized solutions that create value for stakeholders. |
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