2 - Does HR Really Understand Diversity? with Elizabeth Williams-Riley

Elizabeth is an award-winning diversity, equity, and inclusion ambassador and motivational speaker. Elizabeth has more than two decades of nonprofit executive leadership experience in New Jersey and nationally. She is a dynamic sought-after D&I professional who works with Fortune 500 corporations, school districts, and national nonprofit organizations to implement inclusive leadership and social justice initiatives. She has been featured in national publications: Diversity Best Practices, InSight Diversity, and Diversity Journal. Elizabeth was also a panelist at the LinkedIn “DayIN” Trailblazers in Diversity forum, and a featured workshop presenter at L’Oréal’s Executive Women’s Leadership Conference in NY. Ms. Williams-Riley has facilitated training series for the New Jersey Consortia for Excellence and Equity. She is dedicated to tackling America’s unfinished business of injustice. She is a graduate of the University of Central Florida and a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority. Elizabeth currently serves on the board of the Capital Region Minority Chamber of Commerce in New Jersey and Urban Bush Women’s Dance Company.

Now, as the founder of D.A.S.H. Consulting LLC, - Developing Assets for Successful Habits (D.A.S.H.), she boldly tackles the nation’s unfinished business of equity and inclusion. Her approach to dismantling systemic and institutional inequities is charismatic, engaging, and above all, thought-provoking. Listen to her engaging episode below:

During her episode, Elizabeth shares one of her favorite inspiring songs from India.Arie I am Light. She suggests using the light within yourself to get you through challenging times.