Candid Conversations
Addressing the Experiences of Emotional Tax Among Women of Color
Tuesday, April 25, 2023
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
WID Members: FREE | Non-Members: $20
Registration closes at 5:00 p.m. on April 24, 2023
Participants will be sent a link one day prior to the event
Women of color have strong aspirations for leadership despite having to face exclusionary practices and behavior. Renowned research from Catalyst uncovered that people of color pay an emotional tax at work when they are on-guard to protect against bias or discrimination. This emotional tax affects the wellbeing of women of color and their ability to thrive at work.
In our upcoming virtual event, learn what emotional tax is, how it impacts Asian, Black, Indigenous, Latinx, and multiracial employees through real-life experiences, and what you can do to create workplaces that are more inclusive and supportive of women of color.
Featured Guests
Sheila Brassel, PhD
Director Research & Data Innovation Lab, Catalyst
Sheila Brassel, PhD, is the Director of Catalyst’s Research & Data Innovation Lab. She contributes expertise in intersectionality, sexual harassment, inclusion, and workplace experiences related to gender, race, and sexual orientation to Catalyst’s diverse research programs. Sheila has demonstrated thought leadership on these and other topics with several publications, invited presentations, grants, and awards for her research and scholarship.
Sheila received her PhD in Psychology from the University of Michigan with an affiliation in Gender & Feminist Psychology and a certificate in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.
Meesha Rosa
Strategic Board Diversity Advisor
Meesha Rosa is a seasoned board diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) expert, thought leader and advisor. She recently served as Manager Director, US Board Search Practice at Audeliss, a London, UK based DEI executive search firm. She previously served as the Vice President, Corporate Board Services at Catalyst, a leading gender diversity research and advisory organization, where she oversaw the executive pipeline to board advancement DEI initiatives, programs, and framework.
Linda Ortiz
Capital Campaign Coordinator, Office of Mission Advancement
Linda Ortiz is a creative catalyst, highly accomplished leader with years of solid experience in luxury retail. Working with numerous prestige brands, she is credited in developing long - term strategic planning that aligned with the brand’s overall mission and vision. Linda has achieved and exceeded yearly sales goals, recruited, managed a strong sales team, ran successful in-store events that generated new leads, strengthened existing client relationships, created brand awareness, developed corporate partnerships, launched, designed a newly corporate gifting program and implemented ongoing excellent customer service and support.
Linda’s successful career led her to pivot into the world of Fundraising. Her first step forward was to join Women in Development (WID) which has been such an enlightening experience. Linda has the opportunity to network, collaborate and volunteer with such phenomenally talented women in the industry.
Currently, Linda is working for the Office of Mission Advancement, The Paulist Fathers, supporting the executive leadership and development team members on a multi-million dollar, national campaign. A member of Women in Development (WID) Board of Directors, Linda is also an Auxiliary Board Member for Mujeres de HACE (Hispanic Alliance for Career Enhancement), a licensed WomanSpeak Circle Leader facilitator, helping, supporting and guiding woman with the art and soul of public speaking and a Lean In Circle Leader. Linda Ortiz holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Hunter College.
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