Rebuilding Equitable Structures In The Workplace With Ulysses Smith
Leading With Empathy & Allyship
English - October 19, 2021 17:00 - 50 minutes - 34.5 MB - ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsBusiness Technology allyship ally empathy diversity inclusion change catalyst melinda briana epler techinclusion equity Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
In Episode 58, Ulysses Smith, Head of Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging at Blend, joins Melinda in a conversation that focuses on the approach to rebuilding structures that are equitable across different organizations. Ulysses shares his take on collaborating with various business entities to develop the DEI vision, using the lens of DEI in product design and development to impact consumers, and how business leaders can contribute to creating structural change in the workplace.
About Ulysses
As a leader in diversity, equity, and inclusion, Ulysses builds organization-wide DEI functions that drive social impact through products. Much of his work has been centered around participatory governance structures and creating access to institutions and decision-making processes for under-served and underrepresented groups. In his role as the Head of Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging at Blend, he drives leaders to think critically about the impact of diversity in their business functions, and develops strategies to create a more equitable consumer banking ecosystem. He is a graduate of Cornell University earning concurrent degrees in Urban and Regional Studies and Government.
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Creator & Host: Melinda Briana Epler
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