01 — My DEI Practioner Lens

I create innovative ways to enhance DEI support methods with trauma-sensitivity for deeper rooted intersectional understanding and high level cultural change. By integrating the guiding principles of trauma-informed care into my work, I create more intentional, safe, empowering, and autonomous spaces with those I support and work with!

02 — Prioritizing Trauma-Sensitivity

Trauma is a term used to describe the extremely challenging emotional consequences that living through a distressing event can have on an individual. Identity-based trauma is the intersectional impact of inner and external harm that connects to one or more social identities, and the connection between PTSD and traumatic events. Examples can be racial battle fatigue, the stress associated with gender discrimination, lack of processing space for grief and anxiety, and high levels of mental health issues.

03 — Trauma-Informed DEI

Trauma-informed Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion work acknowledges that identity-based trauma is often raised in intensity because of historical and systemic inequities, transgenerational emotional wounds, and internalized oppression that stems from external discrimination. This framework recognizes individual experiences and identities connected to privilege and acknowledges that oppression can directly add layers of complexity to personal and community-based trauma. Trauma- informed DEI centers holistic support, integrated self-compassion, and acknowledgement of humanity.