Webinar Recording
Jun 17, 2020
Webinar Recording: Engaging Hearts and Minds: Leading in the Midst of a Pandemic and Racial Strife
About the Program
No matter how many workshops, webinars, guest speakers, and public statements an organization makes, these will never replace leaders who are inclusive and compassionate, and real change won’t happen. So what are leaders to do during crises such as these? This session explores actionable steps and strategies to engage the hearts of your team members, both minority and majority, and educate and empower Upstanders and allies in your organization.
Speakers
Michelle Wimes, Chief Diversity and Professional Development Officer, Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C
Michelle P. Wimes serves as the Chief Diversity and Professional Development Officer at Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C., one of the nation’s largest labor and employment law firms. In her role, Michelle leads the firm’s efforts to attract, develop, retain, promote and advance a diverse group of attorneys across the firm’s national platform of 53 offices in the U.S., Europe, Latin America, and the Caribbean. Additionally, Michelle leads the firm’s attorney training and professional development efforts. She is based in Ogletree Deakins’ Kansas City office.
Rebecca Baumgartner, Inclusion and Diversity Manager, Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C
Dr. Rebecca Baumgartner, she/her/hers, is the Senior Diversity & Inclusion Manager for Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C., an AMLaw 100 law firm. With a background in Human Performance Improvement and a Certified Diversity Executive, she works to strategically position an organization to remove systemic barriers to equity and inclusion.
Rebecca is skilled in professional and leadership development, coaching, and the strategic planning and implementation of diversity and inclusion programs, initiatives, and efforts. She serves as a NALP Diversity Mentor, is the President of the Parents of Academically Gifted Students of the North Kansas City School District, one of the largest school districts in Missouri, and is a member of the Gifted Advisory Board for Greater Kansas City.
As an advocate for belonging, she supports others in their journey to live and lead with vulnerability and authenticity.