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Webinar to examine practical strategies to support effective communication and building trust

�������� will hold the next installment of its��Bridging Perspectives Webinar Series, “Building Trust: How Intersectionality and Thoughtful Communications Can Help With Building Trust,�� on January 16, 2025, at 11:00 am MST. The event is part of a public series intended for educators, higher education leaders and administrators, employers, nonprofit organizations, government affiliates, and �������� faculty, staff, students, and alumni.

"Effective communication skills are essential in the workplace. By understanding how intersectional identities influence communication, we can help enhance these skills," says Tondra Richardson, MBA, director of��Engagement Strategy & Program Development at the �������� and co-host of the series. "Our discussion aims to provide participants with practical strategies for recognizing intersectionality and improving communication, thereby fostering trust."��

Featuring Zhou Fang, the discussion will focus on understanding intersectionality and intersectional identities, as well as the “yes, and�� method to communicate thoughtfully. Fang is the founder and principal consultant of , a leadership, people and culture practice with a focus on intersectionality, empathy, compassion, intentionality and curiosity.��

The discussion will be hosted by Tondra Richardson, MBA, director of��Engagement Strategy & Program Development and Saray Lopez, MBA, director, Strategic Initiatives, both with the��Office of Collaborative Learning and Educational Engagement at ��������. The��Bridging Perspectives Webinar Series is part of a series of events with which the university engages aiming to foster cultural awareness, thought leadership and community alliances. The��Office of Collaborative Learning and Educational Engagement supports students and faculty year-round.��

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