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Careers and Technologies for Advancing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I)

Pre-Conference Workshop (In-person):  Friday, March 17, 2023
Conference (Online):  Sunday, March 19, 2023

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) has gained traction in today’s workplaces. In fact, DE&I has been a core component of the Workforce Education and Development (WFED) field, including Organization Development (OD), Human Resource Development (HRD), and Career Technical Education (CTE). Ensuring a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workforce and workplaces is a foundational component for various WFED professionals and leaders, not only for creating a psychologically safe work environment but also for achieving their performance goals.

In this virtual conference hosted by the Penn State Learning and Performance Systems Department, we want to engage thought leaders and innovative practitioners who are pioneers worldwide in the DE&I realm. The conference will expose participants to career options that address DE&I issues.

Click on the buttons below to learn more about this event and register to join us.

Steering Committee: 

  • Chair:  Penny Ann Barr, Ph.D. Student
  • Co-Chair:  Issa Al Balushi, Ph.D. Candidate
  • Previous Chair (2021):  Farhan Sadique, Ph.D. Candidate  
  • Faculty Chair:  William J. Rothwell, Distinguished Professor
  • Co-Faculty:  Wesley E. Donahue, Teaching Professor
  • Faculty Member:  Hyung Joon Yoon, Associate Professor
  • Faculty Member:  William T. Brendel, Assistant Professor

Sub-Committees:

  • Marketing Chair:  Yu-Ling Chang, Ph.D. Candidate
    Co-Chair:  Manar Salamah, Ph.D. Candidate
  • Digital Chair:  Jose Sandoval-Llanos, Ph.D. Candidate
    Co-Chair:  Siyu Wu, Ph.D. Student
  • Program Chair:  Issa Al Balushi, Ph.D. Candidate

Need Information?

Email: pennstateodcprogram@gmail.com