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Membership Meeting #4 (January) followed by presentation: Inclusive Leadership

  • Wednesday, January 15, 2025
  • 8:30 AM - 10:30 AM
  • Clyde's of Gallery Place - 707 7th St NW, Washington, DC 20001
  • 46

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  • Within 24 hours of the start of the event.

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Leading with Inclusion: Building Thriving Workplaces

Discover how inclusive leadership can transform workplace culture and inspire team success. Each of us has the ability to lead, and when we do so with inclusion at the forefront, it profoundly impacts how others experience and engage with us. Inclusive leadership fosters environments where diverse teams and individuals feel valued, respected, and empowered to perform their best every day. 

Join us for an insightful and interactive session led by Vandana Juneja, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Officer at Thornton Tomasetti. Vandana will guide us through a thought-provoking discussion on: 

  • The hallmarks of inclusion and why it matters in today’s workplaces. 
  • 6 Key behaviors of inclusive leaders and their role in creating thriving organizations. 
  • Empathy as a "superpower" in leadership, particularly in technical and collaborative environments. 

Whether you're a young professional looking to expand your leadership skills or a seasoned leader in your firm seeking to strengthen the workplace culture for future success, this session offers valuable insights for everyone. This engaging presentation will include opportunities for feedback, questions, and authentic dialogue.  

Bring your curiosity, openness, and readiness to learn and share perspectives - we look forward to seeing you there!

Presenter:

Vandana Juneja, MBA, LL.B. – Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Officer - Thornton Tomasetti

As Thornton Tomasetti’s equity, diversity, and inclusion officer, Vandana Juneja works closely with stakeholders across the firm on the development and implementation of a strategic ED&I plan that aligns with our organizational purpose and values. An experienced ED&I leader, she spent more than a decade at global workplace inclusion firm Catalyst, where most recently, she led consulting for Fortune 500 companies, nonprofits, and educational institutions, advising on the advancement of women in leadership, the future of work, and creating inclusive cultures. Vandana began her 25+ year career as an immigration lawyer, assisting top global companies in bringing talent to Canada, led inclusion initiatives at two Canadian-based banks, and has a background in human resources. She holds a bachelor’s degree in commerce from McMaster University, an MBA in human resources management from University of Windsor, and a Bachelor of Laws degree from the University of Ottawa.

Schedule:

  • 8:30am - 9:15am - Buffet style breakfast
  • 9:00am - 9:15am - MO Meeting
  • 9:15am - 10:30am - Presentation and open discussion

1.0 PDH Hour Certificate will be provided for attending this event. Please check your state for your particular education requirements.

See below for the November, 2024 meeting minutes for review and approval during the January, 2025 Meeting.

2024-11-20 MO Meeting - Minutes.pdf

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