Walk the Walk, Talk the Talk: Organizations Moving Beyond DEI

Workshop Description

Most nonprofit organizations in America operate based on traditional Eurocentric perspectives and leadership philosophies. But when so many nonprofit organizations focus their work in communities of color and have a workforce that mirrors the people being served, it is imperative to understand and implement approaches that respect and value the history, culture, strengths, and perspectives of those both providing and receiving these services. This session will help leaders and aspiring leaders to examine the difference between Eurocentrically operated organizations and those operating from an Afrocentric perspective. We will discuss how and why weaving the South African concept of Ubuntu throughout organizations will ultimately lead to increased productivity, accountability, and success.

Learning Objectives

After completing this webinar, participants will be able to:

• Participants will define traditional Eurocentric and Afrocentric leadership principles.
• Participants will learn the difference between Eurocentrically led organizations and Afrocentrically led organizations.
• Participants will identify ways in which these principles and practices play out in participants’ respective organizations and the potential impact this has on the people served.
• Participants will understand the concept and values of UBUNTU and how shifting an organization’s practice/approach can benefit both those served and the staff serving them. 

Continuing Education Credits: 2.0 CE

This workshop is approved for licensed social workers, licensed mental health counselors, licensed marriage and family therapists, and licensed psychologists.

Continuing Education Provider Information

NASW-NYS is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for:

• Licensed Social Workers (Provider ID #0014)
• Licensed Mental Health Counselors (Provider ID #MHC-0053)
• Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (Provider ID #MFT-0037)
• Licensed Psychologists (Provider ID #PSY-0088)

Presenter: Tracey Rollins Spann, LMSW

Tracey Rollins Spann, LMSW is passionate about using her energy to influence and shepherd individuals and organizations to discover, develop, and amplify their potential to positively impact the world in which we live. Thus, in 2017, driven by her passion for organizational development and efficiency, Tracey founded TRS Consulting Group, LLC to guide individuals, non-profits, social enterprises, and government entities to ensure they remain mission driven, culturally responsive, and impactful. Tracey completed the National Association of Black Social Workers’ National Academy for African Centered Social Work, and Undoing Racism® by The People’s Institute for Survival and Beyond. It was through these courses that Tracey really began to understand how deeply systemic racism and oppression impact people and communities of color in the United States and abroad. She is committed to helping organizations and individuals understand what it means to be anti-racist, and how they can shift their thinking and practice to truly provide equitable opportunities and programs. Tracey believes in the power of UBUNTU – “I am because we are, and because we are, therefore, I am”. Our connectedness to one another makes us who we are. Without one another, we would not be able to accomplish our goals. By combining the strength of Ubuntu, the knowledge provided by comprehensive and accurate data, well developed operational systems, accountability, and thoughtful, focused decision-making, we can move mountains.

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