Join us for another conversation with Drew Ahl, founder of Ahl DEI Consulting. His company offers Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) data analytics, inclusivity audits, and self-identity strategies.
In this session, we'll delve into the language of gender. All too often, discussions around underrepresented groups, such as race, gender, disability, and age, can be influenced by assumptions, misconceptions, or media portrayals. There can also be hesitancy to use specific terms, for fear of misusing or misappropriation, which can hinder open conversation.
Understanding the terminology is foundational for facilitating open conversations and furthering LGBTQ+ inclusion. Our goal is to unpack the language, clarify terms and their usage, and explore how gender fluency can minimize miscommunication and ensure productive discussions. We will discuss both definitions and context, providing participants with insights and guidance to articulate conversations about gender with empathy and accuracy. We hope you join the conversation!
Learning Objectives:
- Identify key terminology related to gender and gender identity
- Recognize gender-based stereotypes, misconceptions, and bias
- Summarize strategies for practicing affirming and inclusive language
Jina Etienne, CPA, CGMA, CDE®
Etienne Consulting
Human-Centered Leadership Consultant | Speaker | Trainer
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(301) 778-5510
Jina Etienne, CPA, CGMA is a speaker, storyteller, and consultant who helps individuals and organizations unlock the power of authenticity, trust, and connection. With more than 30 years of experience in the accounting profession and business leadership, she brings a unique, deeply human approach to leadership development and culture-building.
Her work focuses on the intersection of leadership, belonging, and emotional intelligence, equipping people with the awareness and tools to lead with clarity, empathy, and intention. Known for blending professional insight with personal storytelling, Jina makes complex ideas accessible and relatable. She helps professionals at all levels show up more fully as themselves—both in their work and in their lives.
Drew is a queer, transgender, neurodivergent, disabled Air Force veteran and the son of an Army Chaplain. He lived in 11 different states, and overseas. This has offered him the incredible opportunity to get to know, learn from, and work with a wonderfully diverse group of folks. These experiences have helped Drew lead with empathy and inform what he believes are the three main ideas at the heart of DEI:
• Seeing the humanity in everyone
• Believing and valuing the lived experiences of others
• Creating equitable access and opportunity for marginalized groups
After eight years of DEI work in corporate settings, Drew started Ahl DEI Consulting to use his expertise and skills to help as many people and organizations as he possibly can.
Previous roles include Director – GIDE Performance Tracking & External Benchmarking at Medtronic, and Lead Employee Relations Analytics Consultant for Target Corporation. Drew earned his BA from Metro State University.
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