Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility (DEIA) is often cited as a leading concern for professionals under 35 in public media. Join the Young and Young-at-Heart Professionals (YAYAHPs) for a conversation with DEIA leaders in public media to address how young professionals throughout the industry can contribute to the work.
Your hosts Leah C. Abrams, Diversity Relations Coordinator, GBH; and J.R Rudolph, Marketing and Development, Promotions Associate, WSKG will talk with three new leaders in the space to ask about concrete efforts stations are taking to advance equity in public media.
Guests Dr. Byron Green, Senior Director of Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility at PRX; Shayna Schlosberg, Equity Leader at Oregon Public Broadcasting; and Tashanda Thomas, Chief Human Resources Officer at WXXI Public Broadcasting Council will discuss their respective career paths, current DEIA efforts at their organizations, and fielding questions from the audience.