The New DEI: Latest Lessons and Research for Supporting Welcoming Spaces and Groups
Course | Registration opens 5/19/2025 8:00 AM EDT
What is DEI, now known in best practice circles as diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility, and belonging? How does it impact you and why should you care? What research and tools have evolved about creating communities where diverse individuals experience the feeling of belonging? This course will be helpful for members of clubs, groups, congregations, volunteers, educators and family members of LGBTQIA+, multicultural, or differently-abled individuals.
Carla Christopher
Carla Christopher is a former Poet Laureate of York, co-founder of York Equality Fest (now the Rainbow Rose Center) and a two-time key to York City recipient for her community initiatives. A diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging trainer and speaker-consultant with a social work background, Christopher has supported Central PA school districts and institutions of higher ed, nonprofits, and small businesses in relationship building across differences. Also, an ordained ELCA Lutheran pastor, Christopher currently serves as assistant to the Bishop for Justice Ministries for the Central PA region.