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Bernadette Smith

Equality Institute
Founder & CEO
bernadette@theequalityinstitute.com
(312) 248-3616

Equality institute

Bernadette Smith (she/her) is the founder and CEO of Equality Institute and the award-winning author of four books, including the bestseller Inclusive 360: Proven Solutions for an Equitable Organization.

Bernadette has presented to enthusiastic audiences of CEOs, associations, entrepreneurs, leadership teams, sales professionals, account executives, marketing executives, human resource managers, and more. Her expertise has been sought after by the New York Times, Forbes, the Washington Post, and Fast Company, among many others, and she’s appeared on the Today Show, the BBC, National Public Radio, and CNN.

Bernadette has been named one of Chicago’s Notable LGBTQ Executives by Crain’s Chicago Business and hosts the weekly podcast 5 Things in 15 Minutes: Bringing Good Vibes to DEI. When she’s not busy speaking, you can probably find her on a local pickleball court!

About Us:

Our mission is to help organizations fulfill the promise of diversity by embedding equity and inclusion into organizational systems and culture, enhancing outcomes for everyone. Our vision is for a world where every human feels safe to express their authentic selves.

Archived Webinars

DIVERSITY & INCLUSION 1-ON-1: MOVING BEYOND BUZZWORDS
Recorded Date September 27, 2024  Cost Free Presentation Length 1.0 hour  CPE: Not available (archived webinars do not offer CPE credits)  Subject Area Personal Development  Course Level Basic      Who Should Attend Bookkeeper, CPA - small firm, CPA - medium firm, CPA - large firm, Nonprofit Professional, Other, Small Business Owner