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January 3, 2022Dr. Jacqueline Richardson-Melecio, Author, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Expert, Trainer, Leadership Development Thought Leader, Introduces Her New Book, Belonging
Dr. Jacqueline Richardson-Melecio, author, diversity, equity and inclusion expert, trainer, educator, and leadership development thought leader, introduces her new book, Belonging: Shifting Your D.E.I. Narrative.
In writing this book, she seeks to help organizational leaders be proactive in their D.E.I. journey. Her hope is that in reading this book you will discover a different perspective to D.E.I. and help you feel equipped to take impactful steps in leading your organization’s D.E.I. initiatives. As a D.E.I. consultant for over 20 years, she has worked to support organizational leaders, service providers, and educators in creating, supporting, and planning diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. Dr. Richardson believes that the expressed and lived value of Belonging is essential to creating an inclusive workplace. Through this book, she hopes to instill in you her passion for this important work.
The book will help you do the following:
• Gain insight on how workplace exclusionary practices, bias, and racism impact
• Rethink the workplace culture
• Learn tips on engaging others in your D.E.I. journey
• Consider the individuals that make up your workforce
• Discover your workplace culture
• Explore how your organization is perceived and experienced by others internally and externally
Dr. Richardson-Melecio is the President/CEO of Equity Dynamics, a diversity, equity, and inclusion consulting company. In founding Equity Dynamics, she has pressed into service over 25 years of experience as a diversity, equity, and inclusion (D.E.I.) expert to deliver quality consultation and training services to corporate, government, community-based, healthcare, and educational organizations. As a Doctoral-level researcher, Licensed Masters Social Worker (LMSW), and bi-lingual professional, she has dedicated her career to supporting organizations in building awareness, knowledge, and skill in understanding the impact of race, culture, and diversity. Her consultancy has allowed her to spearhead executive level management, program development, and training initiatives that address the fundamental social, political, and economic determinants of the human experience. In doing so, she seeks to translate knowledge into strategies, and strategies into solutions for complex systems of care and corporate entities that seek to proactively navigate the cross section of race, culture, and diversity. Furthering understanding of workplace culture, navigating important dialogue, and fostering the practice of inclusivity. Her work supports organizations in building tangible and measurable outcomes which support organizational D.E.I. initiatives and enhances workplace wellness.
Belonging: Shifting Your D.E.I. Narrative will be published in May 2022 with New Degree Publishing and is now available on pre-order. Whether your purchase is for one book or multiple copies, Dr. Richardson-Melecio has included special author perks just for you. In addition to perks for individual purchase of the book, Dr. Richardson-Melecio has included a free-D.E.I. training with group purchase. Organizations that take advantage of the group purchase option will have the opportunity to host a free-D.E.I. training program.
To purchase a copy of the book click here.
