Facilitation
What is a facilitator?
As a professional EDI (Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion) and Anti Racism facilitator my role is to guide and support discussions and workshops on issues related to equity, diversity, and inclusion. I do this by creating a safe and inclusive environment for participants to engage in open and honest dialogue about their own experiences and perspectives, and to explore issues related to diversity and inclusion.
Having always worked with a variety of groups, including corporate companies, charities, educational institutions, community groups, and intergovernmental agencies I am able lead workshops or training sessions that address topics such as cultural competence, exclusion and oppression and allyship. Many of these sessions include or lead to discussions on more sensitive topics, such as race, gender, and sexual orientation.
“Kasey’s enthusiasm for her work and deep knowledge were evident when I first approached her with the idea of conducting “barbershops” for male staff at our organisation. From the kernel of a notion she quickly designed a learning session while always seeking input and feedback. When we actually held the barbershop – in a real salon in fact – I was impressed by how she gained the men’s trust, steered them through difficult conversations and adapted as the discussions swerved. Building off the success of that first pilot, and the lessons learned, we were able to launch a series of barbershops for staff around the world. We introduced sessions for women and non-binary staff members. Kasey conducted pre and post surveys, wrote summary reports of each series of sessions, and drafted a road map for how the organization could take the barbershops further. The barbershops came to be seen as an innovative and grass roots way to engage staff in conversations about harassment, abuse, power and privilege. None of it would have been possible without Kasey’s guidance and leadership. During our time working together, I came to value Kasey’s professionalism and her passion for the work she does. I witnessed how she could manage the most difficult of conversations even in the face of antagonism and without making people self-conscious or defensive. I took advantage of our conversations to educate myself further. I believe that I and my colleagues are better off for the time we spent with Kasey.”
- Oliver Smith
Senior Operations Co-Ordinator
Intergovernmental Organisation
Workshops, Seminars and Facilitated Conversations
There are a range of seminars and workshops and facilitated conversations that I am able to offer, however many of those are based or created for the ongoing work I do with organisations.
Below are a small example of some of these sessions and what they cover. While in many ways bespoke, these conversations are vital for many organisations in their EDI work.
Much of the work I do under the title ‘workshops and seminars’ also describe what I prefer to call facilitated conversations. Due to the impact of the ‘post 2020 era’ and the wide use of unconscious bias sessions I am not of the belief that institutional issues can be solved in a short workshops [2 hours] and therefore work in a way that provides frameworks to keep this learning and these conversations ongoing in order to influence tangible cultural change inside organisations.
Please contact me for more information or additional questions you may have about these offerings.
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Unpacking White Feminism
This session discusses the ways in which white feminism can be harmful and exclusionary, perpetuating stereotypes and biases that harm Black and women of colour and other marginalised groups It highlights the importance of intersectionality, or the recognition of the interconnected nature of different forms of oppression, in promoting a more inclusive and equitable approach to feminism.
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Language Alignment Sessions
This session explores inclusive language in EDI (Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion) work. Together participants will be introduced to the language that is inclusive and respectful to all individuals and will hold space for those who are less familiar with best practise. This session will allow participants to listen, learn and reflect on their use of language in the pursuit of environments where everyone feels welcomed and valued, regardless of their identity.
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Approaching Anti racism
Part 1- The history
This first session on approaching anti-racism work will draw together a map of colonial history in order to discuss the ways in which racism and colonialism have shaped our world today. The session will draw together the the history of colonialism, particularly in relation to the exploitation and oppression of Black and racially marginalised people to understand the ongoing impact of this history on contemporary society.
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Approaching Anti Racism
Part 2- The legacy
This second session will bring together legacy of colonialism and demonstrate how it shows up in the workplace today . It will focus on how the effects of colonialism continue to impact our workplaces and perpetuate systemic inequalities. Participants will be encouraged to see the importance of recognising and addressing these issues in order to create more equitable and inclusive work environments and begins to look at the ways participants can be actionable in order to contribute to that.
