Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Webinars
DE&I Webinar Series
Please monitor the NAA webinar library regularly, as new webinars are continuously being added. If you are interested in presenting an upcoming webinar for NAA’s Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Week, the call for proposal opens in July each year. Please visit the NAA DE&I Awareness Week webpage for more details.
On-Demand Webinars
Neuro-WHAT?: Unleashing the Superpower Within!
As our industry continues to make strides in DE&I, we’ve seen meaningful progress in areas like race and gender. But there’s another critical dimension that deserves our attention—neurodiversity. This includes people with autism, ADHD, dyslexia and other neurological differences, all of whom are part of the DE&I conversation. Despite their potential, a staggering 77% of neurodiverse individuals remain unemployed. What would happen if we truly embraced neurodiversity—from onsite staff to executive leadership? By recognizing and supporting the unique strengths of neurodiverse team members, organizations can unlock new levels of creativity, innovation and inclusion, enriching both their workplace and the broader community.
Is the trickle-down effect possible when applied in reverse? What happens if we start with Gen Z and let the rest of the workforce fall into place?
Today’s workplace is more multigenerational than ever, with age gaps widening and misunderstandings between generations growing just as fast. Gen Z has arrived with bold expectations: they want equity, transparency, authenticity and meaningful work. These demands are pushing organizations to adapt at a pace many find uncomfortable.
Meanwhile, Millennials—the group that once disrupted the workforce with their own “radical” ideas are finding themselves in danger of becoming the “boomers” they swore they’d never be. Burnout rates are climbing, disillusionment is spreading and a cycle of missed opportunities to cultivate and learn from younger generations continues.
The Path to Inclusive Leadership: Strategies, Mentorship and a 30-Day Challenge for Lasting Change
Leadership without inclusion is incomplete. In today’s workplaces and communities, every decision, action and interaction either widens or bridges the gap of equity and belonging. This session transforms traditional leadership into inclusive leadership, equipping you with the mindset and strategies to create environments where every voice is valued, every perspective is seen and every individual feels empowered to thrive.
Through The Inclusive Leadership Blueprint, you’ll gain 25 actionable strategies rooted in equity and belonging, 10 mentorship keys designed to elevate underrepresented voices and a 30-day accountability challenge to immediately put inclusion into practice in your own sphere of influence.
Your Belonging Blueprint: Practical Steps for Inclusive Teams
Purpose and belonging aren’t perks; they are expectations that high-performing companies must meet to succeed. Employees across all generations report being under-engaged and in need of better mental health services, and 76% of today’s workforce report at least one mental health symptom. When employees feel they belong, they take 75% fewer sick days than those who feel excluded. For multifamily, this translates to improved resident experiences, increased client confidence and thriving teams; because when people feel seen and valued, every stakeholder stands to benefit.
Communities that Care: Bridging Belonging, Housing and Mental Wellbeing
In multifamily housing, belonging is more than a buzzword: it’s a lifeline. Research consistently shows that social connection and stable housing are critical protective factors for mental health, while isolation and instability can exacerbate anxiety, depression and trauma. For property management professionals, this reality means every leasing conversation, community event, or policy decision carries potential impact on resident wellbeing.
This session will explore how the intersection of housing, belonging and mental health can shape stronger, more resilient multifamily communities. We’ll discuss how DEIB principles guide practices that build inclusive resident experiences and how trauma-informed approaches can support both residents and staff. Drawing from real-world examples, we will highlight strategies that strengthen community while supporting mental wellbeing.
Fully Furnished: Connecting DEI & B with Mental Wellness
Mental wellbeing is a topic that encompasses all people and environments from the workplace to your community to the grocery store. Gaining a proper understanding of the key principles, dynamics and challenges of diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging (DEI & B), can help build your own fully furnished mental health strategies for the workplace. These strategies will be most effective when approached from team, organizational, leadership and societal levels. Let’s gather with the National Council for Mental Wellbeing’s Chief Diversity Officer, Will Seto, to discuss intersectional strategies that link together and support your internal goals for mental fitness and DEI & B, and lead to positive changes in our society.