Thank you for the opportunity to be a part of this important conversation

● I am here today to share my own journey toward diversity and the profound impact that my formative years have had on shaping my perspective.

● These experiences have instilled in me a deep belief in the value of DEI.

● The seed of these principles was planted within me, and it has since grown to become one of my fundamental guiding principles, influencing major decisions throughout my adult life.

Can you recall if you have ever been in a situation where you felt excluded or unheard of?

● Perhaps you were the only person who seemed out of place in a certain setting, like a meeting room or a social gathering.

● How did those moments affect your thoughts and emotions?

Now, let's turn the table around.

Have you unintentionally made someone feel excluded?