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March 2023 webinar, Agents: Unclassified

In MBPR’s March webinar, Agents: Unclassified, panelists Eric Smith, Mari Kesselring, and Jennie Goloboy draw back the curtain on the publisher-agent relationship. Eric Smith is a literary agent and Young Adult…  Read More

Webinar: Agents, Unclassified

March 15, 2023 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

In MBPR’s March webinar, Agents: Unclassified, panelists Eric Smith, Mari Kesselring, and Jennie Goloboy draw back the curtain on the publisher-agent relationship. We’ll discuss agent career paths, agent services, best-practices…  Read More

January 2023 Webinar: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Hiring and Retaining Employees

MBPR is grateful to have had Andrew Williams as our keynote speaker for a webinar about Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Hiring and Retaining Employees. Andrew discussed strategies for companies to foster a diverse workforce and encourage inclusivity at all levels of employment. He also spoke about ways to proactively source candidates from underrepresented communities and promote diversity in job postings.

For twenty-five years, Andrew Williams has worked at the intersections of cultural anthropology, educational equity leadership, community-based learning, and global education to advance racial justice, environmental justice, food security, and health equity in the United States and abroad. Williams has served as faculty at DePauw University, as Director of the Posse Foundation, and as Executive Director of the Higher Education Consortium for Urban Affairs. Before his arrival at the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation, Andrew was Assistant Vice-Chancellor at the University of Minnesota Rochester providing strategic leadership for efforts to center access, equity, and public health in the university’s vision of health sciences education. As the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation’s first Director of DEI, Andrew leads the execution of the organization’s DEI strategy, including efforts to build an inclusive and diverse workforce, expand access to treatment services, and advance health equity.

January Webinar: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Hiring and Retaining Employees

January 25, 2023 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Cultivating an inclusive culture is a priority for many companies. But what are the steps we need to take to accomplish this goal? And how do companies evaluate DEI training and ensure its longevity?

In MBPR’s January webinar, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Hiring and Retaining Employees, keynote speaker Andrew Williams will discuss ways companies can develop and improve DEI policies, especially in relation to the hiring and retention of employees. He will also describe ways to proactively source candidates from underrepresented communities and promote diversity in job postings.

For twenty-five years, Andrew Williams has worked at the intersections of cultural anthropology, educational equity leadership, community-based learning, and global education to advance racial justice, environmental justice, food security, and health equity in the United States and abroad. Williams has served as faculty at DePauw University, as Director of the Posse Foundation, and as Executive Director of the Higher Education Consortium for Urban Affairs. Before his arrival at the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation, Andrew was Assistant Vice-Chancellor at the University of Minnesota Rochester providing strategic leadership for efforts to center access, equity, and public health in the university’s vision of health sciences education. As the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation’s first Director of DEI, Andrew leads the execution of the organization’s DEI strategy, including efforts to build an inclusive and diverse workforce, expand access to treatment services, and advance health equity.

This webinar is $5 for MBPR members and students and $15 for nonmembers. When you register via the Eventbrite link, you will receive further instructions on how to attend.

November 2022 Webinar: An Introduction to Data Privacy

MBPR was pleased to welcome keynote speaker Claire Cucchi for a thorough introduction to data privacy as part of our November 2022 webinar. She guided a discussion on data privacy’s increased importance, a review of the collection and sharing of data, and steps companies can take to build and/or improve their data privacy programs.

Claire brings over 20 years of senior-level operations experience to Capstone, a leading content creator for digital solutions, children’s books, and literacy programs for school libraries, classrooms, and at-home reading. Before joining Capstone, where she currently serves as the company’s Data Privacy Administrator, Claire designed, implemented, and maintained the data privacy program for Buncee, a digital creation & communication tool for students, teachers, and administrators. There she ensured that Buncee maintained compliance with contractual obligations as well as federal, state, and international regulations. Claire continues to prioritize the protection of personal information by driving process change and privacy-driven policies, in addition to supporting practices that provide transparency, data minimization and limitation, and an individual’s right to control the use of their personal information. Claire studied International Business and Finance at American University in Washington, DC, and also served as a council member for the Eastern Suffolk BOCES School Library System.