Everyone has bias – it’s part of being human.  What do we do when bias shows up at work?  This interactive session will explore disrupting unconscious bias in the workplace.  Participants will practice research-based strategies to manage unconscious bias and will hear from a panel sharing their experiences of and suggestions for disrupting unconscious bias at work.

The DE&I Activator Series is an introduction to key concepts, strategies, mindsets and skill sets to support participant's knowledge of how to activate a diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) workplace culture shift. The series offers concrete application strategies to help a workplace envision its DE&I goals and identify steps for implementation.

Held in partnership with the Greater Sioux Falls Chamber of Commerce, this session explores unconscious bias in the workplace and how to effectively disrupt it.

Presenter Bios:

·         Faith Minnich Kjesbo serves as Manager of Formation and Cultural Competence with Avera Health, leading and promoting a culture of learning, development and belonging that is founded in and reflective of Avera’s Catholic identity, mission, and values.  Prior to moving to South Dakota, Faith spent 17 years as a diversity educator and administrator at a faith-based university of liberal arts and applied sciences. Faith holds an M.A. in Marriage and Family Therapy and is a systems therapist who is passionate about holistic organizational, team, and individual growth and development, focused on creating safe and brave spaces and opportunities for learning and transformation. 

·         Kira Kimball serves as the Chief Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Officer at Marsh McLennan Agency (MMA), a business of Marsh McLennan, specializing in business insurance, employee health & benefits, retirement, and private client insurance solutions.