Diversity Goes to Work

Today on a special show, we start our Summer Student Takeover series with an episode about the gender pay gap. Join hosts Tasia Ricks, a Junior at William & Mary, Senior Will Casale, and Senior Katherine Davis as they discuss historical events that have contributed to the gender pay gap, current issues surrounding inequality in pay, and what to do to help ensure women get equal pay in the workforce. They also welcome Dr. Nicole Pyer and Professor Phil Wagner to discuss gender pay disparity.

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Today we’re continuing our conversation on aging and age diversity in the world of work with a true expert, Dr. Kathy Black. She is a professor of aging studies at the University of South Florida, a Next Avenue Top-50 National Influencer in Aging, Hartford Geriatric Social Work Factory Scholar, and an advisor for Age Friendly Sarasota. She joins host Phil Wagner to discuss aging in the workplace, what drives her personal interest in creating age-friendly spaces, what makes an “age-friendly” workspace, and so much more.

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Today we are delighted to be joined by Kathleen Slevin, the Chancellor Professor Emeritus of Sociology at William & Mary. Kate is an award-winning researcher, teacher, and thought leader. She has served in a variety of administrative capacities at William & Mary, including Vice Provost for Academic Affairs. Kate studies the intersections of age and other mechanisms of social inequality, and joins us today to talk about ageism in the world of work and what we can do to combat it.

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Today on the show we’re joined by an alum of William & Mary, Amalhin Shek.  She has spent the last 8 years working for US Aid in a variety of different capacities; from COVID-19 response to Malaria response in Latin America and the Caribbean. She brings an impressive background in research, planning, and strategy, and today discusses what it’s like to work in the field of advocacy in various different countries around  the globe.

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On today’s episode we take a deep dive into neurodiversity. Our guest is Michael John Carley, an author, school and business consultant, and the former Executive Director in the autism, neurodiversity, mental health, disability, and DE&I worlds. He joins host Phil Wagner to discuss the world of work through the lens of neurodiversity.

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Dr. Jessica Grosholz is an Associate Professor of Criminology and the Campus Chair and Director of the Masters in Criminal Justice Program at the University of South Florida. She joins host Phil Wagner today to discuss how her work with incarcerated individuals folds into the larger diversity, equity, and inclusion conversation, the different challenges women face post-incarceration, what the best practices are for working alongside or leading post-incarcerated people, and much more.

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Today we welcome Crystal Morrison Joseph - an alum of Wiiliam & Mary. She’s a licensed clinical professional counselor, a licensed professional counselor, and an approved clinical supervisor in Virginia and Maryland. She specializes in anxiety, depression, psycho-oncology, racial identity formation, and cultural trauma within the Black community. She is the author of two books: “Conversations with a Clinician of Color” and “Poundcake & Private Practice.” She speaks with us today to discuss trauma, Black professionalism, and how we can all better ensure the world of work is truly and inclusive place.

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Today on the show we welcome Rita Sampson, the former Chief of Equal Employment Opportunity within the Office of the Director of National Intelligence. Rita is currently the Director of the US Securities and Exchange Commission’s Office of Equal Employment Opportunity. She joins us today to discuss her career journey into the D&I space, what gives her her energy and passion for the work, and the importance of self-care for D&I officers.

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Today we welcome James Milam. Due to a birth defect, James has been confined to a wheelchair his entire life. He joins us on the podcast today to discuss how he grew up with an active lifestyle, what lessons he’s learned from the workplace and how he’s been able to navigate a successful career, his advice for what the world of work can do to make itself a more inclusive environment, and more.  

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Kathleen Bogart, Associate Professor of Psychology at Oregon State University, joins host Phil Wagner to talk about disability advocacy in the workplace, why ableism is the forgotten “-ism,” how one finds a support community for a rare disease, and more. If you’d like to follow William & Mary’s School of Business or learn more about the Diversity and Inclusion podcast and our programs, please visit us at  www.mason.wm.edu .