Jodi Helmer

Panelists discuss Diversity in the WorkplaceWhen it comes to diversity, equity and inclusion, actions speak louder than words, according to the panelists who participated in Monday’s session, “State of The Profession (Part 2): Unlocking Excellence through Inclusion in a Diverse Team.”

Panelists Kristen Anderson, vice chair at European Women on Boards and former chief DEI Officer at Barilla, Carla Kupe, gender and racial equity program director at YWCA, and Sherri Dublin, vice president, DEI, culture and communications at…

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Jodi is a freelance journalist whose work has appeared in publications like Sierra, Entrepreneur, NPR, National Geographic Traveler, AARP, Farm Life, Hemispheres, Civil Eats, and The Guardian.
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