2021-2022 Firm Leader DEI Cohorts: Driving Innovation through DEI Strategies
February 2021 - March 2022
2021-2022 Firm Leader DEI Cohort Program
Duration: February 2021 - March 2022
Location: Zoom Meeting
Deadline for Registration: Please register and submit your application by Friday, February 12
Cost: Varies depending on national firm size
Kick-off Meeting
Date | Time: Thursday, February 18, 2021 | 5PM - 6:30PM
Location: Zoom Meeting
Duration: February 2021 - March 2022
Location: Zoom Meeting
Deadline for Registration: Please register and submit your application by Friday, February 12
Cost: Varies depending on national firm size
- Less than 50: $800
- 50 to 500 people: $900
- More than 500 people: $1,00
- Non-SEAONC member, any firm size: $1,300
Kick-off Meeting
Date | Time: Thursday, February 18, 2021 | 5PM - 6:30PM
Location: Zoom Meeting
Description:
The SEAONC SE3 Committee is committed to equipping our membership for and facilitating the difficult but necessary conversations on racial equity within our profession. These cohorts will provide a forum in which firm leaders can frankly discuss their commitments to and the challenges in implementing strategies for racial diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in their firms, the structural engineering industry, and future generations of structural engineers.
The long-term cohort program will be structured as follows:
In order to keep the program productive and to maximize participation, this event will be limited to 24 firm leaders. Registration for this program is first-come-first-served, so please register as soon as possible. We ask that all participants come into the program with an open mind and the goal of improving their firms and the larger structural engineering community.
Please note: SEAONC SE3 hosted a similar one-time Firm Leader Roundtable event in October 2020. This program is open to both Roundtable participants and new firm leaders.
The SEAONC SE3 Committee is committed to equipping our membership for and facilitating the difficult but necessary conversations on racial equity within our profession. These cohorts will provide a forum in which firm leaders can frankly discuss their commitments to and the challenges in implementing strategies for racial diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in their firms, the structural engineering industry, and future generations of structural engineers.
The long-term cohort program will be structured as follows:
- Groups of 4 - 6 firm leaders, grouped based on size of firm
- Cohorts will meet quarterly with our facilitator, Viva Asmelash, starting in March 2021
- Each quarter will have a topic/theme with associated goals
- Themes will including DEI recruiting and hiring practices, inclusive office culture, engaging employees in public service/DEI efforts, and developing DEI conscious leaders
- Viva will introduce the topic, guide a discussion, and then hold informal “office hours” to answer individual questions on strategies that firm leaders are currently attempting to implement
- Quarterly meetings will include pre- and post-session assignments
- Cohorts will meet monthly on their own in between sessions with Viva
- SEAONC SE3 will send cohorts a discussion guide
- Individuals in the group will rotate acting as moderator. Alternatively, the group can request that an SE3 member act as moderator/facilitator
- SEAONC SE3 encourages cohort participants to take notes during and after their meetings
- Individuals are asked to commit to 1-2 hours preparing for each cohort meeting
In order to keep the program productive and to maximize participation, this event will be limited to 24 firm leaders. Registration for this program is first-come-first-served, so please register as soon as possible. We ask that all participants come into the program with an open mind and the goal of improving their firms and the larger structural engineering community.
Please note: SEAONC SE3 hosted a similar one-time Firm Leader Roundtable event in October 2020. This program is open to both Roundtable participants and new firm leaders.
Registration for this event is required and has opened! Please visit the SEAONC Event Page for more details.
Facilitator's Biography
Viva Asmelash, Inclusion Strategist & Consultant
INSIGHT | INTENTION | INTEGRITY
INSIGHT | INTENTION | INTEGRITY
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My professional purpose is to create environments where people feel truly seen and are inspired to be their best and most authentic selves. First in higher education and now at Galileo, I bring this to life as a strategic and intuitive people operations professional with over 12 years of experience in purpose-driven branding, training & development, career-focused marketing, diversified applicant sourcing, and high-impact inclusion & diversity work.
Over the last several years at Galileo, I've developed the employer brand that has drawn an annual average of over 7,000 applicants, co-led the multi-faceted inclusion strategy, managed multiple thought leadership initiatives, and worked to ensure Galileo's consistent recognition—including being named one of The SF Business Times' Best Places to Work in the Bay Area (with over ten consecutive years on the list), a Real Leader Magazine Top 100 Impact Company, and one of Forbes' 25 Best Small Companies in America. Along the way, I work with select clients to share my insight and experiences to deepen their inclusion work. I'm also an active speaker & advocate, and currently sit on the Sacramento County Mental Board. My personal passions include social justice, contemporary art, and all things design and music. Link to Viva's Website: www.vivaasmelash.com/
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