In today’s episode, Justin Ponder is joined by Rhoan Garnett PhD. Former Director of Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility (IDEA) at Milwaukee Public Museum. A leader for strategic and programmatic direction for IDEA initiatives focusing on integrating diversity with the core vision, mission, and values of MPM. His goals are set in advancing the museum’s commitment to preserve and protect the world’s well-being, natural, and cultural diversity. Rhoan is also passionate about mentoring information insight at scale to enable all students to get the opportunity to earn a degree towards a successful career fulfilling life. 

TOPICS IN THIS EPISODE

• Rhoan’s Milwaukee Museum Experience 
• Bridging Through Interpersonal Connections (Find Teaser)
• Defining Accessibility in IDEA
• Intersectional Aspect of Greater Inclusion 
• Expanding Bridges to Communities
• Creating a Sense of Belonging

RESOURCES:

Rhoan’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rhoan-garnett-ph-d-7040473/

Deanna’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deannasingh/ 

Justin LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/justin-ponder-1200b72b/  

Uplifting Impact LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/upliftingimpact/ 

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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/deannasingh1/?hl=en 

Uplifting Impact YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNs1RS6JqrU7BHeOc5W6SbQ 

Uplifting Impact Website: https://www.upliftingimpact.com/?hsLang=en 

WHAT’S NEW

Uplifting Impact is excited to announce Actions Speak Louder, the latest book by author and DEI expert, our very own, Deanna Singh. This book, available starting May 31st, 2022, is a step-by-step guide on how to create change and inclusivity both in the workplace and beyond. In this book, Deanna seeks to answer questions for organizations and teams of all sizes on how to create more inclusivity. Actions Speak Louder creates a blueprint for those who are ready to read, take action now, and build a better tomorrow.

Order Actions Speak Louder NOW: https://www.upliftingimpact.com/actions-speak-louder-book

**The Bridge Builder Institute will launch later this year (2022). Launch date to be announced in the near future!**

Other Conversations We’ve Enjoyed

• DEI Efforts: Are they Superficial or Authentic?
• Diversity of Thought: Why it Matters & What you Can Do