96. Compassion. Humility. Accountability. Insistence. A recipe for DEI work with Dr. Rahul Sharma

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In this episode Raquel and Jennifer speak with Dr. Rahul Sharma about allyship, self as a point of reference, and DEI work.

Dr. Rahul Sharma is a consultant, psychologist, musician, and keynote speaker with expertise in diversity, social justice, multiculturalism, emotional intelligence, leadership, individual/community health, violence against women prevention, music, and wellness. He is a former Associate Professor at the Illinois School of Professional Psychology, where he Chaired its Diversity Concentration for 13 years. Prior to that, he was Executive Director of University of Chicago's Resources for Sexual Violence Prevention, initially reporting to then Associate Dean Michelle Obama.

He is founder of Strategic Inclusion Consulting, an agency that provides DEI, Leadership, and Emotional Intelligence consulting, coaching, and training. Dr. Sharma is also founder and bassist/sitarist for the intercultural award-winning music group Funkadesi, which includes diverse members (Indian-American, African-American, Jamaican, Latino, and European American) who are musicians, activists, educators, and healers.

Where to find Dr. Sharma:
Website: https://www.strategicinclusion.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-rahul-sharma/
IG: @funkadesi
Email: rahulsharmapsyd@gmail.com

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