Abstract
Building brave and safe spaces within organizations requires more than intention; it demands leadership commitment and systemic infrastructure that supports equity at every level. This interactive workshop equips leaders with a framework to move beyond performative inclusion toward transformative change. Grounded in the power of inquiry, participants will explore how asking the right questions can uncover hidden barriers, spark critical reflection, and guide sustainable equity-focused decisions. Through real-world examples and guided discussion, attendees will examine how organizational culture, policy, and leadership behaviors intersect to either reinforce or disrupt inequity. Participants will learn to identify structural gaps, engage in courageous conversations, and apply a question-based tool to design or assess their equity infrastructure. This session is ideal for nonprofit leaders, managers, and equity champions who are ready to deepen their commitment and take measurable action. Join us to shift from reactive inclusion to proactive, values-driven leadership that creates the conditions for everyone to thrive, one question at a time.
Presenters
Gerardo Gauthier Zayas, Ed.D.Founder and President, Avant Consulting and Training LLC, Massachusetts, United States
Details
Presentation Type
Theme
Vectors of Society and Culture
KEYWORDS
Transformational Leadership Brave Environment Psychological Safety Equity Centered
