Can You Hear Me?

Trailer: Is DEI Still a Priority?

Episode Summary

In this eye-opening episode, Kimberly Dowdell, the first black millennial president of the American Institute of Architects, discusses the shift away from diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in business. She shares her journey, challenges faced by underrepresented groups, and solutions for companies to continue prioritizing DEI.

Episode Notes

Tune in on Wednesday, May 29th at 12 PM CST for this brand new episode.

In this eye-opening episode, Kimberly Dowdell, the first black millennial president of the American Institute of Architects, discusses the shift away from diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in business. She shares her journey, challenges faced by underrepresented groups, and solutions for companies to continue prioritizing DEI.

Meet our Guest: Kimberly Dowdell

Episode Transcription

For four years now, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, or DEI, has been a priority in C-Suites everywhere. Not only is it considered the right thing to do, but to do business in the corporate, nonprofit, or government sectors, a clear, actionable DEI policy has been a necessity. However, in recent months, there has been a softening of that stance, which led us to wonder “Is DEI Still a Priority? Join “Can You Hear Me?” co-hosts Rob Johnson and Eileen Rochford as they welcome special guest Kimberly Dowdell, President of the American Institute of Architects, the AIA.