Opening the Invisible Doors: How to Identify and Break Down the Barriers that are Holding You Back from Creating a Truly Equitable Organization

A 1-hour conversation recorded live—now available on-demand!

Learn the Foundational Elements of Creating an Equitable Organization

Do you know what the “E” in DEI is really all about? If not, you’re not alone. To create an organization that is truly equitable, you need to understand the disparities faced by some members of your organization and provide relevant support systems that empower them to overcome institutional barriers. This is not a simple task, but it is a critical one.

That’s why we invited DJ Johnson, IOM, CAE, Vice President of Membership and Volunteer Engagement at the Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN), to join Michael Hoffman, CEO of Gather Voices, for a live, 1-hour conversation on the foundational elements of creating equitable organizations. They’ll discuss:

Collecting the data you need to empower meaningful change
How to include the communities you’re trying to support in the conversation without relying on them to solve the problems
Finding the courage to address these issues and be adaptable to learn and change when you miss the mark
How associations can empower their members to create transformational change in their own workplaces and communities

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Featured Presenters

Michael Hoffman is the co-founder and CEO of Gather Voices, a technology company that automates the creation, management and publishing of video content. He is also the founder of See3 Communications, a digital marketing agency in Chicago and founder of the DoGooder Video Awards which honors the best social cause video on YouTube each year. Hoffman teaches marketing at the University of Chicago and is an internationally sought-after speaker and trainer who is a trusted advisor to association leaders on engagement strategy.

DJ Johnson, IOM, CAE, DJ is the Vice President of Membership and Volunteer Engagement for the Association for Women’s Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN) a professional society focused on promoting the health of women and newborns. As a member of the AWHONN executive team, DJ develops and leads the organization’s membership, volunteer development and DE&I initiatives.

For the last seventeen years, DJ has served as a chief strategist and innovator in the areas of membership, volunteer development and stakeholder engagement, helping advance the missions or nonprofit associations supporting healthcare, interior design, journalism, and nonprofit management.

A resident of Washington, D.C., DJ is a sought-after presenter and facilitator. He is always interested in hearing about the successes and obstacles organizations face in developing equitable and inclusive approaches to create strong diverse membership and volunteer communities.