Advancing IAN's DEI Initiatives

On November 4th, IAN held a DEI training focused on Mitigating Microaggressions. The training was led by Dr. Leslie Krafft from UMD’s Office of Diversity & Inclusion, which offers a variety of diversity training options. The session provided a detailed overview of bias and microaggressions and how marginalized populations might disproportionately experience them. The presentation also provided steps to combat microaggressions and how awareness of one’s biases and actions can lead to a more fulfilling work culture. IAN staff also had a chance to reflect on and share their own identities and experiences, building trust and promoting strategies for workplace improvement.

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