Psy 411 Dr. Harris Community Engagement Portfolio Diversity Statement

Madison Monaghan PSY 411 Dr. Harris Community Engagement Portfolio Diversity Statement Diversity enriches our lives and drives progress, which is why it is important that I commit to continuing my personal and professional development as it relates to diversity. I intend to continuously learn about diversity and teach others about it as well. I also plan to foster diversity, equity, and inclusion within the workplace, practice self-awareness in my personal life, and advocate for diversity in my community. I am committed to lifelong learning in my personal life and professional development. I plan to broaden my perspective and deepen my understanding of diversity. To do so, I can read books about diversity, listen to podcasts, watch documentaries, have conversations with

Therefore, it is important that I pursue opportunities for professional development in these areas. You can do so by attending webinars, workshops, training programs, or even getting certifications for diversity and inclusion. In fact, recently in my American Staffing Association Corporate Recruiting Professional Certificate Course, I learned about unconscious bias in recruiting, as well as the importance of diversity in the workplace. I aim to be an advocate for diversity within my professional organization and in my personal life as well. Next, it is important that I practice self-awareness in my daily life. In class, we learned about micro-aggressions, and I also learned about my implicit biases when taking the Implicit Association Tests. I plan to self-reflect and monitor my words, actions, and reactions to others to ensure that I do not engage in microaggressions or implicit biases. It is important that I also educate my friends and family about implicit bias and microaggressions so that we can foster a diverse community that is safe for