Diversity Equity and Inclusion Archives - State and Federal Communications

September 10, 2024  •  

The September “Seize”

Believe it or not, I will admit that I have three professional development opportunities taking place this month! I am finding that September is a great month to seize any opportunities that come your way for professional development, as many […]

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August 7, 2024  •  

Time Together is Crucial!

Last month, I had the opportunity and pleasure once again to attend the annual retreat of a board that I joined last year. This board generally has a retreat twice per year – once in January, which is a day-long […]

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July 23, 2024  •  

Elevators: Venues of Connection

Did you know that the very last day of July, the 31st, is observed as “Talk In An Elevator Day”? Alas, I did not either, but I just learned about this fun fact not too long ago, and I immediately […]

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June 18, 2024  •  

Countering Hate Speech

I recently learned that in the month of June, the 18th is designated as International Day for Countering Hate Speech. Officially established by the United Nations General Assembly via Resolution A/RES/75/309 in 2021, the first observance of this day occurred […]

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Every June, the United Nations leads the world in celebrating World Environment Day. People from more than 150 countries participate and coordinate events every year. At State and Federal Communications, Inc., we want to do our part to protect the […]

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Earlier this year, I attended a lecture about lobbying that was held here in Washington, DC at the Institute of World Politics. The lecturer spoke about the fundamentals of lobbying, and also about how one can lobby on a variety […]

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April 23, 2024  •  

Spring Forward (Back) into Civility!

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Spring is finally here! Daylight is making a much longer appearance now, warmer weather will hopefully become more consistent, and people have already started thinking seriously about spring and summer vacation plans! This season, I am also reminding myself that civil […]

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March is always a great month for me! Not only is it the month of my birth, but it’s also the month that boasts the arrival of Spring and the observance of National Women’s History Month! I want to shine […]

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February 13, 2024  •  

Seize on L.O.V.E. this Month!

We are now into the month of February, a month that arguably is considered by many to be thought of as the month of Love! While I may agree with this notion as it relates to familial or romantic love, […]

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January 18, 2024  •  

Connecting is the Focus for 2024!

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The new year has now arrived, and I am already too excited about the learning, development, and engagement opportunities that may come my way in 2024! In relation to engagement, I have been thinking about ways that I can continue […]

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The Season of Holidays is upon us now, and that means many people are feeling anxiety about family gatherings where the conversations may easily turn to discussions surrounding the “P” word (politics). The old adage of politics being one of […]

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November 20, 2023  •  

Connecting One Minute at a Time!

A few weeks ago, I read an article in the Sunday New York Times written by San Francisco Bay area artist, graphic journalist, and author Wendy MacNaughton entitled “The Importance of Looking at What (and Who) You Don’t See”.  The […]

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October 26, 2023  •  

Make Your Case For DEI!

I have been reading a great deal lately about DEI practitioners being able to make the business case for why Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) should be part of the overall framework of any organization. Businesses oftentimes tie success to […]

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September 21, 2023  •  

Lobbying and DEI go Hand in Hand

September is a great month to take a look at your current lobbying efforts as they relate to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI), and to see where you might be able to make some adjustments moving into 2024. Are there […]

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