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A Seat at the Table: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion in the Workplace

Robin Shabazz is entering her second year as a UMADAOP of Cincinnati board member. Her responsibilities include supporting the organization’s executive director and reviewing and approving major activities. As an HR representative, she also handles team questions related to human resources and legal matters. ! e work she does with UMADAOP is often closely intertwined with that of her company. In 2018, Shabazz founded the Eastledge Group. ! e management consulting " rm specializes in promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion within its clients’ workplaces. It provides customized development training with one-on-one and group coaching. It also supports organizations with existing diversity and inclusion practices looking to mature their programs. Shabazz recently published training materials

and facilitated sessions on managing unconscious bias by using cultural intelligence, speci " cally in " elds related to mental health and addiction treatment. ! e Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services sponsored the training that brought organizations like UMADAOP and county public health agencies to attend. “My goal is to help

individuals become more skilled at leading and interacting with individuals in this multicultural world,” she said.

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