DEI Week 2024 - Connecting the Dots Between DE&I and Mental Health

Who should attend: Property Owners, Onsite Management, Affiliates, HR Professionals 

Why it’s important: Creating a supportive workplace and having an engaged and enthusiastic workforce cultivates a good company culture that helps retain talent and improve performance. When you avoid topics like DE&I, mental health and their connection, you open yourself and your organization up to mental health issues in the workplace, negative company culture, reduced employee engagement, legal & ethical risks, stigma & discrimination and missed opportunities for innovation. 

What you’ll get out of it: 

  • The ability to identify the connections between DE&I and mental health.  

  • A better understanding of how to balance personal and professional well-being. 

  • Strategies for fostering positive mental health practices. 

Date and Time: Monday, October 21, 2 p.m. ET  

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About the Hosts

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Dana Duckworth  

Dana Duckworth, National Speaker, DE&I Consultant and Principal at Speak Up Dana, has years of experience in the rental housing industry. While at Zumper, she implemented initiatives to foster better DE&I practices resulting in numerous promotions from Regional Account Executive to Sr. DE&I Culture Champion. Dana also held property management positions at ForRent.com and the Lawson Companies. Her quest for knowledge includes a Virginia Real Estate License, participating in NAA’s Diversity Leadership Program and receiving the DE&I in the Workplace Certificate from the University of South Florida and more. Dana holds a B.S. in Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies from Norfolk State University. 

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Ishea Shepherd 

Ishea Shepherd, Assistant Vice President at AMC Delancey Group, oversees 55+ scattered-site residential and commercial properties, ensuring leasing, maintenance and capital improvements. She excels in leading and building diverse teams, with a rich background in construction, hospitality and real estate. A licensed realtor in Pennsylvania, Ishea holds a Certified Apartment Manager (CAM) credential and is a graduate of NAA's Diversity Leadership Program and Leadership Lyceum. She is passionate about DE&I and authenticity in leadership, driving initiatives and discussions that empower managerial brilliance. Ishea holds a bachelor's degree in Communication and Media Studies from Temple University.