DEI Disrupters

Join us as we have a conversation about the intersection of tech and DEI with Maria Medrano Co-Founder and CEO of Inspirame and VP, Global Head Community, Diversity and Belonging at Equinix Maria Medrano stands as a trailblazing Latina jefa, holding dual roles as the Co-Founder and CEO of Inspirame and the Vice President, Global Head of Community, Diversity, and Inclusion at Equinix. Inspirame, a SaaS startup, reflects Maria's commitment to breaking the cycle of generational poverty through educational empowerment. Leading the charge to elevate certificate and degree completion rates for disadvantaged communities, Maria seamlessly integrates her extensive business strategy expertise with unwavering dedication to community advocacy. Her journey began as the first in her family to earn high school and college degrees, instilling values of hard work, respect, trust-building, results delivery, service to the underserved, and continuous innovation to enhance outcomes. With an illustrious 20-year career at tech giants like Cisco Systems, Visa, and Google, Maria's leadership prowess has earned her numerous accolades. Recognitions include the YWCA Tribute to Women Emerging Leader Award, Top 100 under 40 Diversity MBA, Silicon Valley 40 under 40, and Top 50 under 50. Simultaneously, as the Vice President at Equinix, Maria leads a team dedicated to fostering diversity, inclusion, well-being, and community impact. Her mission is to ensure every Equinix employee globally feels seen, valued, respected, and heard, fostering an environment where employees can confidently proclaim, "I'm safe, I belong, and I matter." Maria's unique blend of business acumen and community advocacy, refined over two decades in human resources and diversity leadership, has consistently earned her acclaim, including a spot in Silicon Valley's 40 under 40. Beyond professional achievements, Maria cherishes her roles as a devoted mother, wife, daughter, and sister. Armed with a Bachelor of Science in Business, a Master of Arts in Organizational Development, and an MBA, Maria Medrano is a Latina jefa leaving an indelible mark on the intersection of technology, access, and equitable outcomes. The podcast is hosted by Dr. Britney Scott, a physician, black belt in lean six sigma, DEI process improvement thought leader and enthusiast. She is also the founder of The Clinic Doctor consulting practice where they create systems that sustain diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplaces. The podcast is powered by The Clinic Doctor. The Clinic Doctor is a process improvement consulting firm that specializes in diversity, equity, and inclusion within healthcare. We use process improvement to help you create happier employees and better bottomline. Connect with us at info@clinicdoctorconsulting.com or learn more about us at www.clinicdoctorconsulting.com. Connect with Dr. Scott on Linkedin at https://www.linkedin.com/in/theclinicdoctor/.  Book a ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FREE 30 Min Strategic Planning Session⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Schedule a 30-minute Coffee Chat to ⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect with Dr. Scott⁠⁠⁠⁠ Click ⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠ to download the free 'Preventable Revenue Loss Calculator' Click ⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠ to download my FREE ebook 'The CDO's Handbook: Unlock the 4 Stages of Your DEI Journey to Transform Your Company' Apply to be a part of the next cohort of the ⁠⁠⁠⁠Leadership Development to Advance Equity in Health Care course⁠⁠⁠⁠ at the Harvard TH Chan School of Public Health Connect with our guest:  Maria Medrano: Linkedin-⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariamedrano/, Email- Maria.Medrano@inspirame.com Website- Www.inspirame.com

Join us as we have a conversation about the intersection of race and recreation with National Recreation and Park Association's VP of Education & Chief Equity Officer, Dr. Autumn Saxton-Ross. Gain insights into parks and recreation diversity equity and inclusion efforts! Autumn Saxton-Ross, PhD, developed a love of the outdoors first through her grandmother’s yard and then exploring city parks with her family in her hometown of Kansas City, Missouri. Now a resident of Washington DC and mom of two, she is the VP for Education & Chief Equity Officer at the National Recreation and Parks Association (NRPA). She started her career as an elementary school Health and PE teacher in DC Public Schools and after receiving graduate degrees in Health Education and Sociology, has worked in various positions that placed her at the intersections of health, equity and parks. Most recently, she served as the Mid- Atlantic Regional Director and Equity, Inclusion and Diversity Lead for NatureBridge, and prior to that she held positions in non-profits, health and recreation departments. Autumn is a connector- actively seeking out ways to build bridges between seemingly disparate people, opportunities and ideas. And if you really want to see a sparkle in her eye, start a conversation on all things Marvel, Octavia Butler or Star Trek: The Next Generation. The podcast is hosted by Dr. Britney Scott, a physician, black belt in lean six sigma, DEI process improvement thought leader and enthusiast. She is also the founder of The Clinic Doctor consulting practice where they create systems that sustain diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplaces. The podcast is powered by The Clinic Doctor. The Clinic Doctor is a process improvement consulting firm that specializes in diversity, equity, and inclusion within healthcare. We use process improvement to help you create happier employees and better bottomline. Connect with us at info@clinicdoctorconsulting.com or learn more about us at www.clinicdoctorconsulting.com. Book a ⁠⁠FREE 30 Min Strategic Planning Session⁠⁠  Schedule a 30-minute Coffee Chat to ⁠Connect with Dr. Scott⁠ Click ⁠here⁠ to download the free 'Preventable Revenue Loss Calculator' Click ⁠here⁠ to download my FREE ebook 'The CDO's Handbook: Unlock the 4 Stages of Your DEI Journey to Transform Your Company' Apply to be a part of the next cohort of the ⁠Leadership Development to Advance Equity in Health Care course⁠ at the Harvard TH Chan School of Public Health Connect with our guest:  Dr. Autumn Saxton-Ross: Linkedin-https://www.linkedin.com/in/autumn-saxton-ross-phd-2951908/, Email- asaxtonross@nrpa.org

Dr. Herbert utilizes her unique background and extensive experience of being a physician and a healthcare leader in hospital administration, public health, and the health insurance industry to bridge the gaps in healthcare. Through her coaching, consulting, workshops, and training, she helps physicians transition into effective leaders and provides support to organizations to enhance the patient experience, improve patient outcomes, and mitigate health disparities. Dr. Herbert’s mission is to change the landscape of healthcare by providing physicians with the crucial skills they need to be successful leaders and strategies to deal with workplace and healthcare challenges. With the creation of the Physicians Rising Up Leadership Program, organizations can have access to the Physicians Leadership Academy training and resources needed to support physicians in their transition from medical practice to medical leadership. As a DE&I coach and consultant, she helps organizations create a strategy of identifying opportunities to develop a culture of inclusion, begin to create equitable systems and retain high-performing leaders from diverse backgrounds and experiences. Dr. Herbert’s private clientele includes major hospitals and healthcare organizations that have taken the steps to develop and retain and high-performing physician leaders. The DEI Disrupters podcast is a diversity, equity, and inclusion-centered podcast that brings together the most positively-disruptive voices in the DEI space and gives them the opportunity to tell their stories. The podcast is hosted by Dr. Britney Scott, a physician, black belt in lean six sigma, DEI process improvement thought leader and enthusiast. She is also the founder of The Clinic Doctor consulting practice where they create systems that sustain diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplaces. The podcast is powered by The Clinic Doctor. The Clinic Doctor is a process improvement consulting firm that specializes in diversity, equity, and inclusion within healthcare. We understand that these are subjective topics, so we bring objective processes to help build better understanding between diverse workforces and executive management. Our goal is to transform your work culture into one of inclusivity that hel Book a ⁠⁠FREE 30 Min Strategic Planning Session⁠⁠  Schedule a 30-minute Coffee Chat to ⁠Connect with Dr. Scott⁠ Click ⁠here⁠ to download the free 'Preventable Revenue Loss Calculator' Click ⁠here⁠ to download my FREE ebook 'The CDO's Handbook: Unlock the 4 Stages of Your DEI Journey to Transform Your Company' Apply to be a part of the next cohort of the ⁠Leadership Development to Advance Equity in Health Care course⁠ at the Harvard TH Chan School of Public Health Connect with our guest:  Dr. Lisa Herbert: Linkedin- https://www.linkedin.com/in/drlisaherbert/, Email- drherbert@justtherightbalance.com, Website- https://www.justtherightbalance.com/

Vanessa Nazario was born in Puerto Rico and raised in Trenton, NJ. She has worked in the field of Community Development, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion for over 27 years. In early 2021, she joined Memorial Healthcare System in Hollywood, FL as Director of DEI to create and lead the System’s inaugural diversity, health equity, and inclusion strategy and manage Language Interpretation Services. Vanessa, through her leadership, helped secure the System’s first Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s Healthcare Equality Index; signed two national pledges: CEO Action in Diversity and Inclusion and American Hospital Association’s #123 for Equity Pledge. In June 2022, she was promoted to Corporate Director, Chief Diversity Officer to further MHS’s commitment to DEI. Over her career, Vanessa has been recognized by several organizations for her leadership including South Florida Business Wealth’s Diversity Executive Leadership award; DEIB Health Consortium’s Top Healthcare Diversity Officer; Diversity Global Magazine 2022 Top 15 Champions of Diversity; and Hallandale Beach Chamber of Commerce’s 2022 Excellence in Diversity and Inclusion Award. Vanessa received her MBA from Rider University in Lawrenceville, NJ and has a master’s in science degree from Southern New Hampshire University. She completed a Non-Profit Management Certificate from Seton Hall University and is certified as a Diversity Executive (CDE) from the Institute for Diversity Certification. She is currently completing an Executive Leadership program at Cornell University. The DEI Disrupters podcast is a diversity, equity, and inclusion-centered podcast that brings together the most positively-disruptive voices in the DEI space and gives them the opportunity to tell their stories. The podcast is hosted by Dr. Britney Scott, a physician, black belt in lean six sigma, DEI process improvement thought leader and enthusiast. She is also the founder of The Clinic Doctor consulting practice where they create systems that sustain diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplaces. The podcast is powered by The Clinic Doctor. The Clinic Doctor is a process improvement consulting firm that specializes in diversity, equity, and inclusion within healthcare. We use process improvement to help you create happier employees and better bottomline. Connect with us at info@clinicdoctorconsulting.com or learn more about us at www.clinicdoctorconsulting.com. Connect with Dr. Scott on Linkedin at https://www.linkedin.com/in/theclinicdoctor/.  Book a ⁠⁠FREE 30 Min Strategic Planning Session⁠⁠  Schedule a 30-minute Coffee Chat to ⁠Connect with Dr. Scott⁠ Click ⁠here⁠ to download the free 'Preventable Revenue Loss Calculator' Click ⁠here⁠ to download my FREE ebook 'The CDO's Handbook: Unlock the 4 Stages of Your DEI Journey to Transform Your Company' Apply to be a part of the next cohort of the ⁠Leadership Development to Advance Equity in Health Care course⁠ at the Harvard TH Chan School of Public Health Connect with our guest:  Vanessa Nazario: Linkedin- https://www.linkedin.com/in/vanessa-nazario-ms-mba-9473735a/, Email- VNazario@mhs.net

A Louisville, KY native, Dr. Mary E. Fleming, completed her undergraduate degree at Xavier University of Louisiana, medical degree at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine and her residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Meharry Medical College.  Due to her interests in eradicating health inequities and improving healthcare for the underserved, she matriculated to Harvard Medical School as a Commonwealth Fellow in Minority Health Policy where she obtained a MPH. She practiced as a generalist in a Norristown, PA for four years before deciding to transition to be a full-time locum tenens physician.  In this capacity, she has worked in several states across the country.  This practice model also allowed her to volunteer in Mutomo, Kenya for six months. Currently, she works clinically in Baltimore, MD, Norway, ME and for Cayaba Care, a maternal health start-up, in Philadelphia, PA. In addition, she consults as a medical expert reviewer, physician editor and leads a non-profit, Reede Scholars.  As President, she develops strategies for collective action to address health equity and social justice.  In 2021 she became Director of the Leadership Development to Advance Equity in Health Care Program in the ECPE department at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. The DEI Disrupters podcast is a diversity, equity, and inclusion-centered podcast that brings together the most positively-disruptive voices in the DEI space and gives them the opportunity to tell their stories. The podcast is hosted by Dr. Britney Scott, a physician, black belt in lean six sigma, DEI process improvement thought leader and enthusiast. She is also the founder of The Clinic Doctor consulting practice where they create systems that sustain diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplaces. The Clinic Doctor is a process improvement consulting firm that specializes in diversity, equity, and inclusion within healthcare. We use process improvement to help you create happier employees and better bottomline. Connect with us at info@clinicdoctorconsulting.com or learn more about us at www.clinicdoctorconsulting.com. Connect with Dr. Scott on Linkedin at https://www.linkedin.com/in/theclinicdoctor/.  Book a ⁠⁠⁠FREE 30 Min Strategic Planning Session⁠⁠⁠  Schedule a 30-minute Coffee Chat to ⁠⁠Connect with Dr. Scott⁠⁠ Click ⁠⁠here⁠⁠ to download the free 'Preventable Revenue Loss Calculator' Click ⁠⁠here⁠⁠ to download my FREE ebook 'The CDO's Handbook: Unlock the 4 Stages of Your DEI Journey to Transform Your Company' Apply to be a part of the next cohort of the ⁠⁠Leadership Development to Advance Equity in Health Care course⁠⁠ at the Harvard TH Chan School of Public Health Guests Linkedin Pages: Dr. Mary Fleming: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meflemingmd/

The DEI Disrupters podcast is a diversity, equity, and inclusion-centered podcast that brings together the most positively-disruptive voices in the DEI space and gives them the opportunity to tell their stories. The podcast is hosted by Dr. Britney Scott, a physician, black belt in lean six sigma, DEI process improvement thought leader and enthusiast. She is also the founder of The Clinic Doctor consulting practice where they create systems that sustain diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplaces. The podcast is powered by The Clinic Doctor. The Clinic Doctor is a process improvement consulting firm that specializes in diversity, equity, and inclusion within healthcare. We understand that these are subjective topics, so we bring objective processes to help build better understanding between diverse workforces and executive management. Our goal is to transform your work culture into one of inclusivity that helps all staff align with their purpose- ultimately increasing your employees' engagement and retention while informing how administration distributes resources to achieve the greatest impact . We believe that everyone deserves to bring their full selves to work, regardless of race, gender identity, or socioeconomic status. With our science-based, action-oriented proprietary systems, you can create the diverse, equitable, and inclusive work culture that your company needs for true success. Contact us at clinicdoctorconsulting@gmail.com.  Connect with Dr. Scott on Linkedin at https://www.linkedin.com/in/theclinicdoctor/.  Book a ⁠⁠⁠FREE 30 Min Strategic Planning Session⁠⁠⁠  Schedule a 30-minute Coffee Chat to ⁠⁠Connect with Dr. Scott⁠⁠ Click ⁠⁠here⁠⁠ to download the free 'Preventable Revenue Loss Calculator' Click ⁠⁠here⁠⁠ to download my FREE ebook 'The CDO's Handbook: Unlock the 4 Stages of Your DEI Journey to Transform Your Company' Apply to be a part of the next cohort of the ⁠⁠Leadership Development to Advance Equity in Health Care course⁠⁠ at the Harvard TH Chan School of Public Health Guests Linkedin Pages: Dr. Mary Fleming: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meflemingmd/  Dr. Kevin Frick: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-frick-9570898/  Rudy Nickens: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rudy-nickens-0049a41b1/  Dr. Rashad Massoud: https://www.linkedin.com/in/m-rashad-massoud-md-mph-facp-87b7021/  Dr. Kristin Fitchpatric: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-kristin-fitchpatric/  Dr. Deidre Defoe: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deidre-defoe-md-mph-abpm-20826183/

The DEI Disrupters podcast is a diversity, equity, and inclusion-centered podcast that brings together the most positively-disruptive voices in the DEI space and gives them the opportunity to tell their stories. This DEI Disrupters podcast is hosted by Dr. Britney Scott, a physician, black belt in lean six sigma, DEI process improvement thought leader and enthusiast. She is also the founder of The Clinic Doctor consulting practice where they create systems that sustain diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplaces. This podcast is sponsored by The Clinic Doctor Consulting Firm. The Clinic Doctor is a process improvement consulting firm that specializes in diversity, equity, and inclusion within healthcare. We understand that these are subjective topics, so we bring objective processes to help build better understanding between diverse workforces and executive management. Our goal is to transform your work culture into one of inclusivity that helps all staff align with their purpose- ultimately increasing your employees' engagement and retention while informing how administration distributes resources to achieve the greatest impact . We believe that everyone deserves to bring their full selves to work, regardless of race, gender identity, or socioeconomic status. With our science-based, action-oriented proprietary systems, you can create the diverse, equitable, and inclusive work culture that your company needs for true success. Contact us at clinicdoctorconsulting@gmail.com

Join us as we have a conversation about the intersection of dentistry and DEI with Dr. Sharon Harrell, Chief Diversity Officer at FirstHealth of the Carolinas. Dr. Sharon Nicholson Harrell joined FirstHealth of the Carolinas, a comprehensive, not-for-profit healthcare network based in Pinehurst, North Carolina, in October 1998 as the inaugural director of dental care. Since then, FirstHealth Dental Care has provided comprehensive dental care to over 30,000 underserved children up to age 21, and the centers have received national attention as models for delivery of care to low-income populations. Dr. Harrell received her dental degree from the University of North Carolina School of Dentistry, where she also serves as an adjunct professor, and she completed an Advanced General Dentistry Residency at the University of Maryland Dental School. She attained her master’s in public health degree from the University of North Carolina Gillings School of Global Public Health and has achieved Fellowship in the Academy of General Dentistry, the Pierre Fauchard Academy, the International College of Dentists, and the Academy of Dentistry International. Never one to be afraid of being the “first,” in January 2021, Dr. Harrell was named FirstHealth of the Carolina’s inaugural chief diversity officer, where her job is to promote and foster an inclusive culture. Dr. Harrell’s professional activities include having served as a member of the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Leaders Group co-sponsored by the NC Healthcare Association and the NC Area Health Education organization. She was also honored to participate in the NC Association of Free & Charitable Clinics Health Equity Task Force and was selected as the 2020 recipient of the FirstHealth Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Leadership Award. She is a current member of the Society for Diversity. Dr. Harrell earned a Certificate in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the Workplace from the University of South Florida Muma College of Business in May 2021. She was credentialed as a Certified Diversity Executive in December 2021. Dr. Harrell resides in Pinehurst with her husband, Michael. They are the proud parents of one son, Brandon. The podcast is hosted by Dr. Britney Scott, a physician, black belt in lean six sigma, DEI process improvement thought leader and enthusiast. She is also the founder of The Clinic Doctor consulting practice where they create systems that sustain diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplaces. The podcast is powered by The Clinic Doctor. The Clinic Doctor is a process improvement consulting firm that specializes in diversity, equity, and inclusion within healthcare. We use process improvement to help you create happier employees and better bottomline. Connect with us at info@clinicdoctorconsulting.com or learn more about us at www.clinicdoctorconsulting.com. Connect with Dr. Scott on Linkedin at https://www.linkedin.com/in/theclinicdoctor/.  Book a ⁠⁠⁠⁠FREE 30 Min Strategic Planning Session⁠⁠⁠⁠  Schedule a 30-minute Coffee Chat to ⁠⁠⁠Connect with Dr. Scott⁠⁠⁠ Click ⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠ to download the free 'Preventable Revenue Loss Calculator' Click ⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠ to download my FREE ebook 'The CDO's Handbook: Unlock the 4 Stages of Your DEI Journey to Transform Your Company' Apply to be a part of the next cohort of the ⁠⁠⁠Leadership Development to Advance Equity in Health Care course⁠⁠⁠ at the Harvard TH Chan School of Public Health Connect with our guest:  Dr. Sharon Harrell: Linkedin-⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharon-harrell-dds-mph-fagd-ficd-fadi-cde%C2%AE-bb56107a/, Email- SHarrell@firsthealth.org

Join us as we have a conversation about pivoting from speech-language pathology to DEI with Nia Darville Stokes-Hicks, Senior Manager, Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Allyship at Greenhouse Software. Nia Darville is an empathetic innovator at the intersection of employee experience and diversity, equity, and inclusion. A firm believer that DE&I solutions for companies should not be one-size-fits-all, she has deep expertise in analyzing organizations' unique cultures and creating solutions that satisfy their distinct needs. She currently serves as an Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Allyship (IDEA) Program Manager at Greenhouse Software. Nia has a rich background in inclusive communication, diversity in tech, and program management. She received her Bachelor of Science degree from Andrews University and her MBA with an emphasis in HR Management from Georgia State University. A self-proclaimed "people geek," Nia lives in the Atlanta, GA area with her husband Armondi and dog Winston. The podcast is hosted by Dr. Britney Scott, a physician, black belt in lean six sigma, DEI process improvement thought leader and enthusiast. She is also the founder of The Clinic Doctor consulting practice where they create systems that sustain diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplaces. The podcast is powered by The Clinic Doctor. The Clinic Doctor is a process improvement consulting firm that specializes in diversity, equity, and inclusion within healthcare. We use process improvement to help you create happier employees and better bottomline. Connect with us at info@clinicdoctorconsulting.com or learn more about us at www.clinicdoctorconsulting.com. Connect with Dr. Scott on Linkedin at https://www.linkedin.com/in/theclinicdoctor/.  Book a ⁠⁠⁠FREE 30 Min Strategic Planning Session⁠⁠⁠  Schedule a 30-minute Coffee Chat to ⁠⁠Connect with Dr. Scott⁠⁠ Click ⁠⁠here⁠⁠ to download the free 'Preventable Revenue Loss Calculator' Click ⁠⁠here⁠⁠ to download my FREE ebook 'The CDO's Handbook: Unlock the 4 Stages of Your DEI Journey to Transform Your Company' Apply to be a part of the next cohort of the ⁠⁠Leadership Development to Advance Equity in Health Care course⁠⁠ at the Harvard TH Chan School of Public Health Connect with our guest:  Nia Darville Stokes-Hicks: Linkedin-https://www.linkedin.com/in/niadarville/, Email- nia.darville@greenhouse.io

Join us as we have a conversation about higher ed and making a change for the next generation with Dr. Lakeisha Thorpe - Exec Co-Director of Culture, Strategy, & Green Business Planning at Green America. Gain insights into how her experience of feeling othered pushed her into a career of diversity, equity, and inclusion! Dr. LaKeisha Thorpe spent 16 years as a higher education administrator and instructor and has spent the better part of a decade researching, teaching, and presenting on diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging and social justice issues. Dr. Thorpe has taught college courses on cultural and racial theories, womanist and feminist theories, and pop culture and arts-based research methods. She is passionate about social justice, cultural humility, and a transdisciplinary approach to the navigation of transcultural spaces.  Her doctoral research is squarely grounded in the narratives surrounding food habits, food pathways, and their importance to our cultural identities. Her doctoral work, an arts-based research project, theorizes what might happen if we became the culture and ethnicity associated with the food we ingested. Dr. Thorpe is dedicated to ideologies that celebrate differences and is dedicated to creating space for uncomfortable conversations. She has presented, taught, and/or facilitated conversations on diversity, equity, and Inclusion at Cedar Crest College, Providence College, and Bryn Mawr College, Lafayette College, Moravian University and Princeton University, Chestnut Hill College and Villanova University. Dr. Thorpe has served on several boards and committees throughout northeastern Pennsylvania. She's been an editor, a guest lecturer, and spent 4 years as a radio show host in Philadelphia, Pa. She currently serves as the Executive Co-Director of Culture, Strategy, and Green Business Development at Green America. The podcast is hosted by Dr. Britney Scott, a physician, black belt in lean six sigma, DEI process improvement thought leader and enthusiast. She is also the founder of The Clinic Doctor consulting practice where they create systems that sustain diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplaces. The podcast is powered by The Clinic Doctor. The Clinic Doctor is a process improvement consulting firm that specializes in diversity, equity, and inclusion within healthcare. We use process improvement to help you create happier employees and better bottomline. Connect with us at info@clinicdoctorconsulting.com or learn more about us at www.clinicdoctorconsulting.com. Connect with Dr. Scott on Linkedin at https://www.linkedin.com/in/theclinicdoctor/.  Book a ⁠⁠⁠FREE 30 Min Strategic Planning Session⁠⁠⁠  Schedule a 30-minute Coffee Chat to ⁠⁠Connect with Dr. Scott⁠⁠ Click ⁠⁠here⁠⁠ to download the free 'Preventable Revenue Loss Calculator' Click ⁠⁠here⁠⁠ to download my FREE ebook 'The CDO's Handbook:Unlock the 4 Stages of Your DEI Journey to Transform Your Company' Connect with our guest:  Dr. Lakeisha Thorpe: Linkedin-https://www.linkedin.com/in/drlakeishalthorpe/

Join us as we have a conversation about systems driven leadership in DEI with Sophia Khan, Chief People, Culture and Operations Officer at University of Minnesota Foundation. Sophia Khan is a global business transformation executive with more than 25 years of experience driving significant organizational change. I create comprehensive business and people strategies to maximize innovative results. She was recognized by Twin Cities Business Magazine as one of the 100 leaders to know in 2023. As the Chief People, Culture and Operations Officer reporting to the CEO, at the University of Minnesota Foundation, she leads the development and execution of the HR and DEI strategic plans. They are centered on talent development, employee engagement, and operationalizing DEI in all of our commitments. This is accomplished in collaboration with leaders, managers, all employees, cross university partners and board of trustees with data insight rigor. Her previous roles include Chief DEI Officer and senior DEI leadership at Thomson Reuters, Medtronic, and 3M; Human Resources leadership positions at PepsiAmericas and Wells Fargo. As a people and culture leader, she builds bridges across highly-matrixed organizations, transforming working environments to ensure a culture where respect and trust among employees and their leaders are the norm. She is known as a catalyst who drives meaningful change with measurable and sustained results.Ms. Khan also serves on two boards:• University of St. Thomas Dougherty Family College board of directors: Tasked with building strategic pathways from two-year associate degree programs to bachelor’s degree completion at University of St. Thoman, the University of Minnesota, and Metro State, including internship opportunities for career preparation and growth.• ASCEND Asian Pacific Islander Professional Association, Midwest Board: Advise and coach chapter leaders on regional expansion, chapter strategies, and membership development for local use and the national board. The podcast is hosted by Dr. Britney Scott, a physician, black belt in lean six sigma, DEI process improvement thought leader and enthusiast. She is also the founder of The Clinic Doctor consulting practice where they create systems that sustain diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplaces. The podcast is powered by The Clinic Doctor. The Clinic Doctor is a process improvement consulting firm that specializes in diversity, equity, and inclusion within healthcare. We use process improvement to help you create happier employees and better bottomline. Connect with us at info@clinicdoctorconsulting.com or learn more about us at www.clinicdoctorconsulting.com. Connect with Dr. Scott on Linkedin at https://www.linkedin.com/in/theclinicdoctor/.  Book a ⁠⁠⁠FREE 30 Min Strategic Planning Session⁠⁠⁠  Schedule a 30-minute Coffee Chat to ⁠⁠Connect with Dr. Scott⁠⁠ Click ⁠⁠here⁠⁠ to download the free 'Preventable Revenue Loss Calculator' Click ⁠⁠here⁠⁠ to download my FREE ebook 'The CDO's Handbook: Unlock the 4 Stages of Your DEI Journey to Transform Your Company' Apply to be a part of the next cohort of the ⁠⁠Leadership Development to Advance Equity in Health Care course⁠⁠ at the Harvard TH Chan School of Public Health Connect with our guest:  Sophia Khan: Linkedin-https://www.linkedin.com/in/sophia-k-677971150/, Email- shk@umn.edu

Join us as we have a conversation about DEI being in everything with Chantele Campbell - Chief Diversity Officer for The City of Buffalo NY. Gain insights into her amazing journey through DEI starting from before she realized that everything she did was a part of diversity, equity, and inclusion! Chantele Campbell was born and raised in Buffalo, NY, a graduate of Canisius College and Regent University. She is a Certified Diversity Professional and holds a Master of Public Administration with a focus in Non-Profit Management and Master of Education. Chantele is currently a PHd student in the University at Buffalo’s Africana and American Studies Program. Chantele is the founder of Complete Nonprofit Consulting Group – a boutique consulting firm that supports nonprofit organizations of all sizes with their flagship program “Mission DEI”. Chantele is also the founder of “The C-Suite Mama”, a support and networking group for mothers in c-suite positions that will open for membership in Fall 2023. Professionally, Chantele serves as the Chief Diversity Officer for the City of Buffalo where she oversees the Office of Diversity, Opportunity, and Inclusion. In this function, she leads a team that works to ensure equitable outcomes for underrepresented groups in the city of Buffalo. Leveraging her lifelong residency in the City of Buffalo, vast personal and professional network, Chantele works to build coalitions of public and private participants to advance the city’s goals. Chantele has served Buffalo, NY and the Western New York Community throughout her entire career in service of marginalized and underrepresented groups in the areas of nonprofit leadership, education, health care and mental health. In addition to her service to her local community, Chantele has served in Ghana, Ivory Coast, Dominican Republic and Haiti, supporting youth through various education initiatives. Chantele has served on several boards for local organizations and currently serves as Chair of the Board for The Exchange at Beverly Gray, which is an entrepreneurship incubator hub and co-working space for BIPOC start-ups. Most recently she ended her service on the board of directors for International Child Advancement, which supports educational and vocation advancement for orphaned youth in Congo. Although not currently active, Chantele’s entrepreneurial spirit led to her founding the award winning, Eniola Sisters Enrichment and Mentoring Program which served over 100 girls in the city of Buffalo from 2008 through 2017. Chantele is the wife of Claude Campbell II. Together, the couple has two children Quentin and Savannah. The podcast is hosted by Dr. Britney Scott, a physician, black belt in lean six sigma, DEI process improvement thought leader and enthusiast. She is also the founder of The Clinic Doctor consulting practice where they create systems that sustain diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplaces. The podcast is powered by The Clinic Doctor. The Clinic Doctor is a process improvement consulting firm that specializes in diversity, equity, and inclusion within healthcare. We use process improvement to help you create happier employees and better bottomline. Connect with us at info@clinicdoctorconsulting.com or learn more about us at www.clinicdoctorconsulting.com. Connect with Dr. Scott on Linkedin at https://www.linkedin.com/in/theclinicdoctor/.  Book a ⁠⁠⁠FREE 30 Min Strategic Planning Session⁠⁠⁠  Schedule a 30-minute Coffee Chat to ⁠⁠Connect with Dr. Scott⁠⁠ Click ⁠⁠here⁠⁠ to download the free 'Preventable Revenue Loss Calculator' Click ⁠⁠here⁠⁠ to download my FREE ebook 'The CDO's Handbook:Unlock the 4 Stages of Your DEI Journey to Transform Your Company' Connect with our guest:  Chantele Campbell: Linkedin-https://www.linkedin.com/in/chantelethompson/, Website- https://completenonprofitconsulting.com/ Email- CMThompson@buffalony.gov

Join us as we have a conversation about DEI's role regardless of industry with Nicole Mitchell, Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer at Cedars-Sinai. Gain insights from her story as a biracial, working mom navigating diversity equity and inclusion through industries! Nicole Mitchell implements daily work-life sway as a working mother of two, a wife and an experienced DEI, community relations and corporate social responsibility professional. Driven by her passion of creating space for community, she takes pride in establishing environments for people to connect, grow and find a way to bring their whole selves to the workplace. As Cedar-Sinai’s inaugural Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer she does just that. She is responsible for providing oversight of an amazing team of DEI professionals, strategic leadership, developing and driving the implementation of programs and initiatives, all with the goal to promote a culture of diversity, inclusion and belonging. For over ten years Ms. Mitchell has been creating and driving culture change in both the for-profit and not-for-profit sectors. Prior to joining Cedars-Sinai she held positions leading DEI and Corporate Social Responsibility efforts with Kia Motors America and Honda Manufacturing of Indiana. She has developed multifaceted strategies for diversity and inclusion encompassing human resources, employee engagement, philanthropy, communications, and supplier diversity and has led executive-level diversity and inclusion committee activities. She holds a Master of Business Administration from Cleveland State University, a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration from Baldwin Wallace University and is a Certified Diversity Professional through the National Diversity Council. She is a twice published co-author on two academic articles about DEI in healthcare and a featured speaker on many panels and podcasts. When she’s not thinking about inclusion and belonging in the workplace, Nicole spends time as a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., The Links, Incorporated, and lives in Los Angeles with her husband - Nate, son – Carter, daughter – Kaiya and their pup – Chompers. The podcast is hosted by Dr. Britney Scott, a physician, black belt in lean six sigma, DEI process improvement thought leader and enthusiast. She is also the founder of The Clinic Doctor consulting practice where they create systems that sustain diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplaces. The podcast is powered by The Clinic Doctor. The Clinic Doctor is a process improvement consulting firm that specializes in diversity, equity, and inclusion within healthcare. We use process improvement to help you create happier employees and better bottomline. Connect with us at info@clinicdoctorconsulting.com or learn more about us at www.clinicdoctorconsulting.com. Connect with Dr. Scott on Linkedin at https://www.linkedin.com/in/theclinicdoctor/.  Book a ⁠⁠⁠FREE 30 Min Strategic Planning Session⁠⁠⁠  Schedule a 30-minute Coffee Chat to ⁠⁠Connect with Dr. Scott⁠⁠ Click ⁠⁠here⁠⁠ to download the free 'Preventable Revenue Loss Calculator' Click ⁠⁠here⁠⁠ to download my FREE ebook 'The CDO's Handbook: Unlock the 4 Stages of Your DEI Journey to Transform Your Company' Apply to be a part of the next cohort of the ⁠⁠Leadership Development to Advance Equity in Health Care course⁠⁠ at the Harvard TH Chan School of Public Health Connect with our guest:  Nicole Mitchell: Twitter:  Personal: https://mobile.twitter.com/nbell225 Cedars: https://twitter.com/cedarssinai LinkedIn: Personal: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolembellmitchell Website: https://www.cedars-sinai.org/diversity-and-inclusion.html 

Join us as we have a conversation about going from working as a CPA to leading the creation and deployment of Southwest's award-winning DEI strategy and pivoting into equity in beauty then water with Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer at Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, Liji Thomas. Liji began her career lobbying on Capitol Hill for an increase in housing for low-income women and children. In 2005, Liji joined Countrywide as a Project Manager and quickly rose through the ranks to become Assistant Vice President of Compliance and Risk Management. In this role, she oversaw compliance and risk assessment in Countrywide’s offshore operations and authored Countrywide’s Model for Offshore Compliance, a cross-functional, global, risk-based approach to the company’s compliance efforts. In 2008, Liji joined the Internal Audit Department of Southwest Airlines. During her time in Internal Audit, Liji led the company’s first Capitalization of Labor Audit and published an article advancing thought leadership in the space in the 2010 issue of Internal Auditor magazine. She then assumed a role as Manager of Business Strategy, implementing new business initiatives impacting over 3,600 individuals. These initiatives included strategies to increase revenue, improve customer experience and realize process efficiencies. In the first six months of 2012, Liji impacted revenue generation in excess of $40 million. As a testament to her leadership, Liji Thomas was shoulder-tapped to help build diversity and inclusion efforts for Southwest Airlines. In this role, she informed all aspects of diversity and inclusion for the nation's largest domestic airline and helped align Southwest Airlines culture with an award-winning diversity and inclusion strategy. Liji then led diversity and inclusion efforts for both Southern California Edison, an investor-owned public utility, as well as Beautycounter, a high-growth clean beauty and cosmetics company, before being named the inaugural Chief Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Officer for the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, the largest supplier of treated water in the United States, responsible for delivering water to 19 million residents across Southern California. In her current role, Liji oversees workforce development efforts, business outreach, community engagement and the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Council, consisting of representation from ten (10) employee resource groups and five (5) labor unions, and seeks to strengthen the organization’s commitment to equity and inclusion across all stakeholder groups. Liji is married and is the proud mom of two girls. In her spare time, Liji contributes to various charitable and civic causes. She is a Former Jesuit Volunteer and a 1998 graduate of Vanderbilt University. She has an MBA in Finance, a Master’s degree in Accounting and a Master’s degree in Information Technology Management and Consulting and holds CPA, CIA, CRMA and SHRM- CP designations. She was chosen to deliver her graduate school commencement address and is a graduate of the Leadership Dallas Class of 2017. The podcast is hosted by Dr. Britney Scott, a physician, black belt in lean six sigma, DEI process improvement thought leader and enthusiast. She is also the founder of The Clinic Doctor consulting practice where they create systems that sustain diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplaces. The podcast is powered by The Clinic Doctor. The Clinic Doctor is a process improvement consulting firm specializing in diversity, equity, and inclusion within healthcare. We use process improvement to help you create happier employees and better bottomline. Connect with us at info@clinicdoctorconsulting.com or learn more about us at www.clinicdoctorconsulting.com. Connect with our guest:  Liji Thomas: Linkedin-https://www.linkedin.com/in/lijithomas/, Email- LThomas@mwdh2o.com, Twitter- https://twitter.com/liji_thomas?lang=en

Join us as we have a conversation about moving from Dentistry to DEI with Palak Jalan - Chief Population Health Officer at AccessHealth Community Health Center. Gain insights into her amazing shift from being a dentist in India to a public health expert in the US! Palak Jalan is the Chief Po Officer at AccessHealth Community Health Center located in Fort Bend and Waller Counties in the Greater Houston area. Palak holds a bachelor’s degree in dental medicine from India and a Master of Public health degree from the School of Public Health, University of Texas. She is responsible for strategic partnerships, care-coordination, expansion, development and making the operations more community-centered. She is instrumental in leading teams in population health and value-based care efforts alongside convening and participating in multiple community collaboratives to conduct needs assessment, community focus groups and prioritizing efforts around COVID-19 testing and vaccines. She has a passion for digital transformation and works with stakeholders to determine the most scalable solutions. Her efforts around the lack of sidewalks have led to a private foundation funding a city for a multiyear multimillion sidewalk project. Her expertise lies in strategic integration of social determinants of health into clinical practice and leading teams to achieve health and quality improvement goals. The podcast is hosted by Dr. Britney Scott, a physician, black belt in lean six sigma, DEI process improvement thought leader and enthusiast. She is also the founder of The Clinic Doctor consulting practice where they create systems that sustain diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplaces. The podcast is powered by The Clinic Doctor. The Clinic Doctor is a process improvement consulting firm that specializes in diversity, equity, and inclusion within healthcare. We use process improvement to help you create happier employees and better bottomline. Connect with us at info@clinicdoctorconsulting.com or learn more about us at www.clinicdoctorconsulting.com. Connect with Dr. Scott on Linkedin at https://www.linkedin.com/in/theclinicdoctor/.  Book a ⁠⁠⁠FREE 30 Min Strategic Planning Session⁠⁠⁠  Schedule a 30-minute Coffee Chat to ⁠⁠Connect with Dr. Scott⁠⁠ Click ⁠⁠here⁠⁠ to download the free 'Preventable Revenue Loss Calculator' Click ⁠⁠here⁠⁠ to download my FREE ebook 'The CDO's Handbook: Unlock the 4 Stages of Your DEI Journey to Transform Your Company' Apply to be a part of the next cohort of the ⁠⁠Leadership Development to Advance Equity in Health Care course⁠⁠ at the Harvard TH Chan School of Public Health Connect with our guest:  Palak Jalan: Linkedin-https://www.linkedin.com/in/palakjalan/, Email- palakjalan@gmail.com

Join us as we have a conversation about not just recruiting diverse students but also supporting them once they come to our institutions with Cornell Craig, Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer at Hofstra University. Gain insights into his perspectives on what diversity, equity, AND inclusion should look like in academia! As the Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer (CDIO), Cornell Craig provides vision and leadership in promoting an institutional culture that values and supports diversity and inclusion. He guides the University’s overall diversity and inclusion agenda by developing and facilitating strategies and structures that advance diversity and equity within campus units, in collaborations across campus, and through engagement of the surrounding communities. Prior to joining Hofstra in 2019, Mr. Craig served as the Director of Multicultural Affairs and International Student Counselor at Bellarmine University (KY), and as the Assistant Dean of Diversity & Inclusion at Pace University (NY). Mr. Craig has a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Mass Communications from Southern Illinois University (SIU-Carbondale) and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Bellarmine University. The podcast is hosted by Dr. Britney Scott, a physician, black belt in lean six sigma, DEI process improvement thought leader and enthusiast. She is also the founder of The Clinic Doctor consulting practice where they create systems that sustain diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplaces. The podcast is powered by The Clinic Doctor. The Clinic Doctor is a process improvement consulting firm that specializes in diversity, equity, and inclusion within healthcare. We use process improvement to help you create happier employees and better bottomline. Connect with us at info@clinicdoctorconsulting.com or learn more about us at www.clinicdoctorconsulting.com. Connect with Dr. Scott on Linkedin at https://www.linkedin.com/in/theclinicdoctor/.  Book a ⁠⁠⁠FREE 30 Min Strategic Planning Session⁠⁠⁠  Schedule a 30-minute Coffee Chat to ⁠⁠Connect with Dr. Scott⁠⁠ Click ⁠⁠here⁠⁠ to download the free 'Preventable Revenue Loss Calculator' Click ⁠⁠here⁠⁠ to download my FREE ebook 'The CDO's Handbook: Unlock the 4 Stages of Your DEI Journey to Transform Your Company' Apply to be a part of the next cohort of the ⁠⁠Leadership Development to Advance Equity in Health Care course⁠⁠ at the Harvard TH Chan School of Public Health Connect with our guest:  Cornell Craig: Linkedin-https://www.linkedin.com/in/cornellcraig/, Email- cornell.craig@hofstra.edu

Join us as we have a conversation about business, marketing, and DEI with SVP Chief Inclusion, Diversity and Talent Acquisition Officer at Best Buy, Amelia Hardy. Gain insights into her amazing shift from general business efforts to diversity equity and inclusion and how she's integrated the two! Amelia Hardy is the chief inclusion and diversity officer and senior vice president at Best Buy. In this role, she oversees the company’s strategy for creating and sustaining a more equitable environment and workforce, both at Best Buy and in the communities we serve and is responsible for building an inclusive culture companywide that is also representative of the customers that we serve. Her responsibilities include ID&E, Talent Acquisition and ESG coordination. Most recently, she served as Best Buy’s vice president of strategic community engagement, guiding the company’s work to connect with the community and drive change with external partners in multiple areas of ESG. She has also served in several other leadership positions at Best Buy, including senior director of health partnerships and director of brand marketing. Prior to joining Best Buy in 2014, Amelia held a variety of leadership roles at Fortune 100 companies, including 14 years at 3M. Her career experiences include marketing, strategy, brand management, p&l management and product commercialization. She currently serves on multiple national and community boards including the Boys & Girls Club of the Twin Cities, MEDA, The Cowles Center, the Northside Achievement Zone and Minnesota Community Care. Amelia earned her bachelor’s degree from Xavier University of Louisiana and has a master of business administration degree from Tulane University. She has been honored as one of the Top 100 national leaders in DEI, Power 50 and Notable Executives in the Twin Cities. The podcast is hosted by Dr. Britney Scott, a physician, black belt in lean six sigma, DEI process improvement thought leader and enthusiast. She is also the founder of The Clinic Doctor consulting practice where they create systems that sustain diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplaces. The podcast is powered by The Clinic Doctor. The Clinic Doctor is a process improvement consulting firm that specializes in diversity, equity, and inclusion within healthcare. We use process improvement to help you create happier employees and better bottomline. Connect with us at info@clinicdoctorconsulting.com or learn more about us at www.clinicdoctorconsulting.com. Connect with Dr. Scott on Linkedin at https://www.linkedin.com/in/theclinicdoctor/.  Book a ⁠⁠⁠FREE 30 Min Strategic Planning Session⁠⁠⁠  Schedule a 30-minute Coffee Chat to ⁠⁠Connect with Dr. Scott⁠⁠ Click ⁠⁠here⁠⁠ to download the free 'Preventable Revenue Loss Calculator' Click ⁠⁠here⁠⁠ to download my FREE ebook 'The CDO's Handbook: Unlock the 4 Stages of Your DEI Journey to Transform Your Company' Apply to be a part of the next cohort of the ⁠⁠Leadership Development to Advance Equity in Health Care course⁠⁠ at the Harvard TH Chan School of Public Health Connect with our guest:  Amelia Hardy: Linkedin-https://www.linkedin.com/in/amelia-williams-hardy-9015994/, Email- Amelia.Hardy@bestbuy.com

Join us as we have a conversation about DEI and our children with Chief Equity Officer and Director , Texas Racial Equity Collaborative at Children At Risk, Sharon Watkins Jones. Gain insights into how Sharon and Children at Risk are addressing the equity needs of our children in the minority-majority state of Texas! BORN AND RAISED IN WACO, TEXAS, SHARON WATKINS JONES ATTENDED THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN AND GAINED VALUABLE EXPERIENCE WORKING AT THE STATE CAPITOL AS A LEGISLATIVE AIDE AND LEGISLATIVE DIRECTOR DURING COLLEGE AND FOR SEVERAL YEARS AFTER GRADUATION. SHE IS A CERTIFIED CLASSROOM TEACHER. DYSLEXIA EDUCATION SPECIALIST AND TAUGHT IN ELEMENTARY, MIDDLE SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY COLLEGE SPECIAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS. SHARON COMBINED HER COMMITMENT TO EDUCATION WITH HER KNACK FOR ADVOCACY AND LEGISLATIVE IMPACT WHEN SHE RETURNED TO PUBLIC AFFAIRS, DIRECTING PUBLIC POLICY STRATEGIES FOR ACLU OF TEXAS, MANAGING POLITICAL CAMPAIGNS AND CONSULTING AND TRAINING ON DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION. SHARON WATKINS JONES IS OWNER AND PRINCIPAL CONSULTANT OF WATKINS JONES LLC, A PUBLIC AFFAIRS AND CAMPAIGN MANAGEMENT PRACTICE AND IS THE INAUGURAL DIRECTOR OF THE TEXAS RACIAL EQUITY COLLABORATIVE OF CHILDREN AT RISK, A RESEARCH AND ADVOCACY GROUP. SHE SERVES AS CHILDREN AT RISK'S CHIEF EQUITY OFFICER. SHARON IS A MEMBER OF THE PUBLIC RELATIONS SOCIETY OF AMERICA, A LIFE MEMBER OF THE NAACP AND IS A PAST PRESIDENT OF THE NORTH HOUSTON SUBURBAN CHAPTER OF JACK AND JILL OF AMERICA, INC. SHE IS A VOLUNTEER ADVOCATE FOR GIRLTREK, A BLACK WOMEN'S WELLNESS ORGANIZATION, AND IS A MEMBER OF THE LINKS, INC., TEXAS SPRING CYPRESS CHAPTER WHERE SHE CURRENTLY SERVES AS THE WESTERN AREA CHAIR OF DISASTER AND EMERGENCY RELIEF. SHE HAS BEEN A MEMBER OF DELTA SIGMA THETA SORORITY, INCORPORATED FOR 35 YEARS, IS A MEMBER OF BAY AREA HOUSTON ALUMNAE CHAPTER AND IS SOUTH TEXAS SOCIAL ACTION COORDINATOR, HELPING TO DRIVE THE SORORITY'S POLITICAL AWARENESS AND INVOLVEMENT THRUST. SHE HAS BEEN MARRIED FOR 29 YEARS TO MICHAEL JONES AND THEY ARE PROUD PARENTS OF 2 YOUNG ADULTS- A DAUGHTER AND SON.  The DEI Disrupters podcast is a diversity, equity, and inclusion-centered podcast that brings together the most positively-disruptive voices in the DEI space and gives them the opportunity to tell their stories.  The podcast is hosted by Dr. Britney Scott, a physician, black belt in lean six sigma, DEI process improvement thought leader and enthusiast. She is also the founder of The Clinic Doctor consulting practice where they create systems that sustain diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplaces. The podcast is powered by The Clinic Doctor.  The Clinic Doctor is a process improvement consulting firm that specializes in diversity, equity, and inclusion within healthcare. We use process improvement to help you create happier employees and better bottomline. Connect with us at info@clinicdoctorconsulting.com or learn more about us at www.clinicdoctorconsulting.com. Connect with Dr. Scott on Linkedin at https://www.linkedin.com/in/theclinicdoctor/.  Book a ⁠⁠⁠FREE 30 Min Strategic Planning Session⁠⁠⁠  Schedule a 30-minute Coffee Chat to ⁠⁠Connect with Dr. Scott⁠⁠ Click ⁠⁠here⁠⁠ to download the free 'Preventable Revenue Loss Calculator' Click ⁠⁠here⁠⁠ to download my FREE ebook 'The CDO's Handbook: Unlock the 4 Stages of Your DEI Journey to Transform Your Company' Apply to be a part of the next cohort of the ⁠⁠Leadership Development to Advance Equity in Health Care course⁠⁠ at the Harvard TH Chan School of Public Health Connect with our guest:  Sharon Watkins Jones: Linkedin- https://www.linkedin.com/in/sdwjones/, Twitter- @Sharonwj_tx, Email- Sjones@childrenatrisk.org or Sjones@watkinsjones.com

Rudy is an executive coach, facilitator, educator, entrepreneur and thought leader with expertise in cultural diversity, business management and community development. For over two decades, Nickens has consulted, educated and trained hundreds of local, national and international organizations in workforce diversity, leadership development, cultural competence and conflict resolution. He specializes in efforts to eliminate the effects of internalized racism and sexism and violence against women. The DEI Disrupters podcast is a diversity, equity, and inclusion-centered podcast that brings together the most positively-disruptive voices in the DEI space and gives them the opportunity to tell their stories. The podcast is hosted by Dr. Britney Scott, a physician, black belt in lean six sigma, DEI process improvement thought leader and enthusiast. She is also the founder of The Clinic Doctor consulting practice where they create systems that sustain diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplaces.The podcast is powered by The Clinic Doctor. The Clinic Doctor is a process improvement consulting firm that specializes in diversity, equity, and inclusion within healthcare. We use process improvement to help you create happier employees and better bottomline. Connect with us at info@clinicdoctorconsulting.com or learn more about us at www.clinicdoctorconsulting.com. Contact us at clinicdoctorconsulting@gmail.com. Connect with Dr. Scott on Linkedin at https://www.linkedin.com/in/theclinicdoctor/.  Book a ⁠⁠⁠FREE 30 Min Strategic Planning Session⁠⁠⁠  Schedule a 30-minute Coffee Chat to ⁠⁠Connect with Dr. Scott⁠⁠ Click ⁠⁠here⁠⁠ to download the free 'Preventable Revenue Loss Calculator' Click ⁠⁠here⁠⁠ to download my FREE ebook 'The CDO's Handbook: Unlock the 4 Stages of Your DEI Journey to Transform Your Company' Apply to be a part of the next cohort of the ⁠⁠Leadership Development to Advance Equity in Health Care course⁠⁠ at the Harvard TH Chan School of Public Health Connect with our guest: Rudy Nickens: rudy@evolution.team

Kevin Frick is a professor at the Johns Hopkins Carey Business School with joint appointments in the School of Medicine and Bloomberg School of Public Health. At Carey, Frick has taught microeconomic foundations for managerial decision-making, healthcare financing, and frameworks for analyzing healthcare markets. Frick studied health policy and administration as an undergraduate at Penn State, which he followed with graduate training in economics and health services research at the University of Michigan. In 1996, he joined the faculty of the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. He moved to a leadership position at the Carey Business School in 2013 and returned to exclusively a faculty role in 2021. Much of Frick’s research has focused on measuring costs associated with diseases or measuring the cost-effectiveness of new treatments, care systems, or community-based interventions. His most frequent area of focus is public and private eye care.  In addition, he has specialized in linking peer-reviewed research from public health and medical journals with the information business leaders need to make decisions about companies that operate in the real-world marketplace. He works with the LGBTQ+ community, among others, at JHU to create a safe space for all. The DEI Disrupters podcast is a diversity, equity, and inclusion-centered podcast that brings together the most positively-disruptive voices in the DEI space and gives them the opportunity to tell their stories. The podcast is hosted by Dr. Britney Scott, a physician, black belt in lean six sigma, DEI process improvement thought leader and enthusiast. She is also the founder of The Clinic Doctor consulting practice where they create systems that sustain diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplaces. The podcast is powered by The Clinic Doctor. The Clinic Doctor is a process improvement consulting firm that specializes in diversity, equity, and inclusion within healthcare. We understand that these are subjective topics, so we bring objective processes to help build better understanding between diverse workforces and executive management. Our goal is to transform your work culture into one of inclusivity that helps all staff align with their purpose- ultimately increasing your employees' engagement and retention while informing how administration distributes resources to achieve the greatest impact . We believe that everyone deserves to bring their full selves to work, regardless of race, gender identity, or socioeconomic status. With our science-based, action-oriented proprietary systems, you can create the diverse, equitable, and inclusive work culture that your company needs for true success. Contact us at clinicdoctorconsulting@gmail.com. Connect with Dr. Scott on Linkedin at https://www.linkedin.com/in/theclinicdoctor/.  Book a ⁠⁠⁠FREE 30 Min Strategic Planning Session⁠⁠⁠  Schedule a 30-minute Coffee Chat to ⁠⁠Connect with Dr. Scott⁠⁠ Click ⁠⁠here⁠⁠ to download the free 'Preventable Revenue Loss Calculator' Click ⁠⁠here⁠⁠ to download my FREE ebook 'The CDO's Handbook: Unlock the 4 Stages of Your DEI Journey to Transform Your Company' Apply to be a part of the next cohort of the ⁠⁠Leadership Development to Advance Equity in Health Care course⁠⁠ at the Harvard TH Chan School of Public Health Guests Linkedin Pages: Dr. Kevin Frick: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-frick-9570898/