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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>MLA Connect Coffee Hour - Library Culture: Building Awareness, Trust and Best Practices Around Equity, Diversity and Inclusion<br>
</b>Thursday, August 20, 2020<br>
10:00 - 11:00 am<o:p></o:p></p>
<p><b>Free to attend! Fill out this short form to register:</b> <a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwpf-ChqzIjHtLGNq2WVs-kmsJ6F1YxoO48">
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwpf-ChqzIjHtLGNq2WVs-kmsJ6F1YxoO48</a><o:p></o:p></p>
<p>Many libraries and organizations find it challenging when it comes to implementing a sustainable diversity and inclusion (D&I) strategy. Today’s workplace requires leaders with exceptional cross-cultural communication and intelligence skills that are flexible,
engaging, and sensitive. Professionals equipped to communicate effectively among various perspectives and styles drive engagement while increasing collaboration and teamwork. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p>Join Jocelyn Giangrande as she facilitates a conversation to help MLA members develop a systematic approach to diversity and inclusion that drives buy-in, sustainability and metrics for success.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p><strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Special Guest:</span></strong><o:p></o:p></p>
<p><strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Jocelyn Giangrande, M.A., SPHR, CCDP, SHRM-SCP</span></strong><o:p></o:p></p>
<p>Giangrande specializes in people and organizational dynamics and is an expert in adult learning and cultural transformations. She’s held executive positions at Henry Ford Health System as Vice President of Talent & Workforce Strategies, Corporate Director
for Workforce Diversity & AA/EEO Compliance as well as the position of Executive Director of Human Resources and Regional Support for Hilton Hotel Corporation.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p>Having taught courses at the School of Business Administration at Oakland University, Marygrove College in Detroit, Inforum’s Executive Leadership Program as well as the Henry Ford Health System’s Leadership Academies, Giangrande has a unique combination
of expertise that provides a well-rounded experience.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p>A certified Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) and a graduate of Cornell University Diversity Leadership Program, Giangrande earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from Colby College, a Masters of Arts degree in Human Resources Management,
from Marygrove College and is a graduate and facilitator of Inforum’s Center for Women’s Executive Leadership program.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p>This coffee hour is free to attend to anyone interested in joining the conversation! A maximum of 500 attendees can join the live event. Registered attendees will receive information and a link to access the meeting on the Zoom platform. A recording of the
session will be available on the MLA website for those unable to attend the live event.
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<p><b>Fill out this short form to register:</b> <a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwpf-ChqzIjHtLGNq2WVs-kmsJ6F1YxoO48">
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwpf-ChqzIjHtLGNq2WVs-kmsJ6F1YxoO48</a><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Questions?</b> Contact MLA at <a href="mailto:MLA@milibraries.org">
MLA@milibraries.org</a>.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:#99A15E">Rachel Ash</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><br>
Membership and Communications Director<br>
Michigan Library Association<br>
3410 Belle Chase Way, Suite 100<br>
Lansing, MI 48911<br>
Phone: (517) 394-2774 ext. 225<a href="mailto:rfash@milibraries.org" target="_blank"><span style="color:#0563C1"><br>
milibraries.org<br>
rfash@milibraries.org</span></a></span><u><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#0563C1">
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