Recognizing Our Unconscious Bias to Become More Conscious

<div class= "et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_0 et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light"> <div class="et_pb_text_inner"> <p>Jon, Daniel, Shenise, and Michelle discuss recognizing our unconscious bias and being more conscious.</p> <p><strong>Daniel Russell, National Director of Corporate Sales, Trion Solutions</strong><br /> Daniel Russell is an experienced professional providing HR, benefits, and payroll services counsel to businesses of all sizes — ranging from small-business startups to Fortune 250 companies. In addition, he has an extensive background in the banking industry, previously serving as a Vice President for Wells Fargo Bank and Wachovia Bank. He is actively involved in the community, serving as a Director on several Boards — including Winning Futures, a youth-mentoring program in Southeastern Michigan; Hope Against Trafficking, local non-profit assisting victims of human trafficking; and, Covenant House Detroit, an organization for homeless youth in Detroit.</p> <p><strong>Shenise N. Foote-Vann, Fundraising, and Event Professional</strong><br /> Highly motivated, data-driven fundraising professional with experience working with educational and non-profit organizations. Shenise has demonstrated the ability to build rapport and genuine relationships with a diverse audience of people including but not limited to donors, board members, volunteers, and stakeholders. Shenise builds strong, strategic relationships that yield favorable results. She has proven successful in all phases of event management including sponsorship and fundraising, marketing, volunteer management, and execution with an emphasis on strategic planning. Shenise possesses strong and effective new and traditional communication skills. With her “round-table” leadership style, Shenise is a true team player with an innate ability to lead. She is a strong independent worker with a proven ability to meet aggressive goals and deadlines.</p> <p><strong>Michelle Cantor, Owner, Volar Consulting</strong><br /> For more than 20 years, Miche