Joe Gerstandt | keynote speaker, freedom fighter, freak-flag flier

  Props to The Reader and Andrew Norman for a pretty solid look at the issue of police oversight after our "mainstream media" outlets have moved on, presumably bored by their own anemic coverage of the issue. This is an incredibly important issue that is being ignored by most of the Omaha community, and if   [Read More…]

Generational Diversity Is a Growing Force Within the Workplace By Tory Johnson Lois Schwartz had landed her dream job in event marketing. “It was very exciting and I was so happy,” she said. “It was a higher position than I had ever had before, and I was thrilled.” But the elation went sour as the   [Read More…]

This week we get to learn a little bit about Cristina Castro-Matukewicz of Wells Fargo.    Originally from Barranquilla, Colombia, Cristina has always had a passion for serving others and volunteerism. She came to the United States to complete her post-graduate education and have lived in Omaha for the past 11 years. In Omaha, Cristina   [Read More…]

Customer Service in the Real World   Are you able to provide excellent customer service in a rapidly changing environment?   ARe you and your clinical and front line employees comfortable working with people from more than 70 nations living in Omaha?   Are you aware of the culturally and linguistically appropriate service (CLAS) standards   [Read More…]

Wow.  This is a community that gets it…  From Ideas. Events. Opportunities.  Portland’s Model for Diversity Portland has been a leader in pushing groups to incoporate diversity and inclusivity. Their Diverstiy Initiative looks for measureable results. From the introduction to their manual: “Diversity Results Initiative The City of Portland/Multnomah County Diversity Initiative was established to create   [Read More…]

Interesting article on The Huffington Post:  Corporate America: The New Gay Activist

It is put out by Diversity Training University International, and I was not blown away by the first issue, but it shows promise.  If you are an in-house diversity practitioner for an organization you can sign up for a free subscription. Strategic Diversity & Inclusion Management Magazine 

Religious Diversity Issues in Professional Caregiving Training for Professional Caregivers, Medical Personnel, Social Service Providers, Administrators and Activity Directors in Facilities and In-Home Care   August 30, 2007 7:45 am- 3:00 pm Jewish Community Center 333 S. 132nd Street For more information contact: Beth Katz, Director of Project Interfaith (402) 334-6573 or e-mail bkatz@adl.org Presentation   [Read More…]

  In this weeks installment of 9 Questions, I get to share some information about Nuria Archer.  I know Nuria from the HRAM Diversity Committee, which she co-chairs.  She is a great advocate for diversity in the workplace and in our community.  1.)    Who are you, where do you work, what do you do there?   [Read More…]

    “Enlightening the world, one sip and one page at a time…” That’s the dream of co-owners Cindy Collins and Angie Keyes at The Reading Grounds bookstore/coffeehouse in midtown Omaha . “Books and coffee offer the perfect setting for a diverse community like midtown,” says Collins. “We like to say we are ‘brewing attitudes’   [Read More…]