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A Project Manager's Guide to Sharpening Their Diversity IQ

Organizational leaders, business owners, and internal project managers must sharpen their cultural competence to remain relevant forces within the project management industry. From leveraging the talent of the most diverse generation -- millennials, to enhancing project outcomes through an elevated understanding of cultural and communication norms. Project managers participating in this interactive session will leave with clarity about how they can apply their new found cultural competence in a practical way to positively impact their work.

Bio:
Dr. Brandi Baldwin a psychology and business professor turned entrepreneur who is a thought leader and author tackling the world's most relevant business challenges: diversity and inclusion, motivating millennials to level-up their leadership, and advocating for equity in all levels of business.

Dr. Brandi's noteworthy accomplishments include being appointed to Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney's Millennial Advisory Commission, being named one of Philadelphia's Most Influential African Americans, receiving Philadelphia Business Journal's 40 Under 40 award, and the 2019 Diversity and Inclusion Outstanding Ally honor from the Philadelphia Inquirer.

She is an alumnus of Temple University, having received an undergraduate degree in Psychology, a Master's in Organizational Development, and a doctorate in Educational Leadership and Policy. Dr. Brandi has held teaching positions at institutions such as Temple University, Lancaster Bible College, and Johns Hopkins. Most recently, she was invited to join the teaching team at the Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania.

To date, she has given over 200 presentations and keynotes and is tapped by organizations such as Comcast, Discover, and the Federal Government to share her unconventional insights on leadership, entrepreneurship, and business.

Dr. Brandi is the author of "Put in Work: Gain Respect, Influence Others, and Get Results as a New Leader", and “Authentic Ally: A Guilt-Free Guide to Becoming an Ally for Racial Equity”.

She is a mother of two and attributes her Christian faith for keeping her focused, grounded, and committed to excellence in all that she does. Although her worldly accomplishments are noteworthy, Dr. Brandi believes that she was put on this earth to impact, not to impress.

Emilio Osoria is a strategic advisor and coach who helps organizational leaders, celebrities, and c-suite executives accelerate their results through his Quantum Level Leader framework. He is a part of the Diversity & Inclusion advising team at "Calling All Allies", a consulting group that gives organizations the tools they need to create diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplaces.