Nov 10, 2021
This week on Being Brown At Work, I'm discussing "The Things That Go Unsaid - Systemic and Leadership Opportunities to Drive Equity in the Workplace" with special guest, Cheryl Thompson.
Cheryl is the founder of the Center for Automotive Diversity, Inclusion & Advancement (CADIA). CADIA's mission is to support Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion for the Automotive Industry by providing professional development for individuals, along with resources, programs, and tools that drive organizational evolution.
A veteran of the automotive industry, Cheryl has over 30 years
of experience at Ford Motor Company and American Axle and
Manufacturing. She's a Certified Diversity Professional through the
National Diversity Council, a Certified Six Sigma Black Belt, and
is trained in Leadership Coaching.
In 2019, Cheryl was an Influential Women in Manufacturing
Honoree, won a Corp Magazine Salute to Diversity Award, and
received two Diversity and Inclusion Awards from Ford Motor
Company.
Tune in to this week's episode to discover the many benefits
of diversity and inclusion in the workplace, and how to identify
opportunities to increase both within your organization.