Keep Moving Forward

Includes a Live Event on 05/26/2021 at 1:00 PM (EDT)

This interactive workshop introduces participants to the growing use of racial equity tools (RET) as well as the process of conducting a diversity and/or cultural audit. Such tools are designed to integrate equity in organizational policies, practices, operations, management functions, programs, and budgets and can lead to more equitable outputs and outcomes, and success for your organization. Examples are presented and discussed.

Take a deep dive into Racial Equity Tools and Cultural Audits;
Reflect on current practices and how Racial Equity Tools and Cultural Audits are tools in your diversity, equity, and inclusion toolbox;
Generate and exchange ideas on how to utilize Racial Equity Tools and Cultural Audits in your community

Geoffrey Silvera

Associate Professor, Department of Political Science, Auburn University

Geoffrey A. Silvera is an Associate Professor in the Department of Political Science at Auburn University. His research centers on healthcare administrators, especially chief executive officers, patient care quality, experience, and safety as well as diversity and inclusion. He also serves as the Associate Editor of the Patient Experience Journal (PXJ) and is on the editorial board of Health Care Management Review (HCMR). Recent work has appeared in Public Integrity, Patient Experience Journal, State and Local Government Review, Health Care Management Review, and the International Journal of Health Care Quality Assurance.

Jonathan Fisk

Associate Professor, Department of Political Science, Auburn University

Jonathan M. Fisk is an Associate Professor in the Department of Political Science at Auburn University and core MPA faculty member. His research centers on state and local policymaking and administrative practices. His recent work has been published in journals such as Energy Policy, American Review of Public Administration, State and Local Government Review, Review of Policy Research, and Public Integrity. He is also the faculty advisor to the Auburn ICMA Student Chapter.