Theresa Fletcher-Brown currently serves as Director of EEO and Compliance Programs at the Chicago Transit Authority. In this position, Theresa blends over 20-years of experience in the public transportation industry with her educational background—having earned her...
When I was young, toys were used to keep children engaged. While some also developed social skills and strengthened role playing, the primary goal was to keep children entertained and provide parents time to relax or take care of other chores. However, with...
Diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) are pillars for building a more productive and inclusive workplace environment. When organizations look to recruit and retain employees, they should find ways to create a sense of belonging and to encourage a trajectory for...
Imposter syndrome is a buzzword floating around. I personally do not recognize it. When I think about the natural human response to a new challenge, am I an imposter or is my experience the result of systemic discrimination? The term, originally described as the...
The way that people express gender in the workplace is changing and has changed continuously since at least the 1960s, when society began to understand gender as a spectrum. Here, I put forth the idea that, although the gender spectrum model represents a step in the...
May is Jewish American Heritage Month. During this time, we celebrate Jewish Americans for their achievements, resilience, and serviceable contributions to America. History In 1654, 23 Jewish people arrived in New Amsterdam, a Dutch-owned colony that later became New...
