Mar 31
Addressing Subtle Acts of Exclusion: Fostering a Culture of Belonging
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Addressing Subtle Acts of Exclusion: Fostering a Culture of Belonging
This workshop focuses on recognizing and addressing subtle acts of exclusion to foster a more supportive and equitable campus culture. Through open dialogue and shared accountability, participants will learn practical strategies to combat these behaviors and create an environment where everyone feels a sense of belonging. Attendees will leave with actionable steps to promote inclusivity and strengthen the community.
This is part of the IDE Community Education workshops and will count as the IDE education requirement. Registration will be required.
Aida Martinez-Freeman, Ph.D., is a Global Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB+) strategist, consultant, keynote speaker, and executive coach dedicated to empowering leaders and organizations through innovative, inclusive strategies. As the founder and CEO of The Taina Collective (powered Taina Coaching & Training), she helps leaders cultivate ease, balance, and fulfillment, inspiring a new, holistic approach to leadership.
With over 20 years of experience in higher education, Dr. Martinez-Freeman has supported diverse communities at institutions such as the University of Minnesota-Morris, Hollins University, North Dakota State University, and Macalester College. Her expertise includes cross-cultural communication, inclusive hiring and retention, workplace inclusivity, and burnout prevention.
Through The Taina Collective, she has collaborated with organizations such as the George Family Foundation, Girl Scouts of River Valleys, Northwestern Health Sciences University, the University of Minnesota, and the City of St. Paul. Her insights have been featured in Minnesota Women's Press, The Medium, the Journey to Self Podcast, the You Belong Here Podcast, and Resume Addict’s Instagram Live series.
Dr. Martinez-Freeman holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Michigan State University, a master’s in higher education and student affairs from Indiana University-Bloomington, and a doctorate in occupational and adult education from North Dakota State University.