Cultural humility focus of Inclusive Excellence event

On Thursday, the UNMC community is invited to this month's "Conversations for Inclusive Excellence," which builds off the past year’s cultural humility concepts.  

Sheritta Strong, MD, director of inclusion, will host the discussion, which runs from 2 to 3 p.m. Zoom links can be accessed via the campus calendar or via the Engage website.  

Attendees will hear from Sara Sanford, executive director of Gender Equity Now (GEN) & GEN Certifications, the first gold standard for gender parity in the U.S. businesses industry. Sanford offers a certified playbook that helps companies go beyond good intentions, using a data-driven standard to actively counter unconscious bias and foster gender equity — by changing how workplaces operate — not just how people think. 

This month’s program also begins to connect cultural humility concepts to UNMC’s iTEACH values. Sanford’s presentation ties to the innovation value. 

Sponsored by the UNMC Office of Inclusion, "Conversations for Inclusive Excellence" allow participants to engage in meaningful and, at times, uncomfortable conversations to co-create understanding. Participants also gain tools to continue the dialogue within their departments and offices. The sessions, which take place on the second Thursday of every month, challenge participants and the assumptions we all make consciously and unconsciously.