Diversity & Inclusion: Revolution or Reform

Authenticity and Accountability with Cornell Verdeja-Woodson

• Connie & David • Season 1 • Episode 7

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Welcome to Diversity & Inclusion: Revolution or Reform? We are excited to welcome Cornell Verdeja-Woodson to the show today. Tune in as Cornell unpacks his journey through Social Justice and D&I work both in the Corporate and Education realms. Cornell shares his expectations in terms of accountability and how he reconciles authenticity and self-care within his work.


Guest Bio

Cornell is both the Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Headspace, as well as the founder and CEO of Brave Trainings, a boutique diversity consulting firm. He has a background in education — taught high school English and worked in higher education administration. Cornell has a vast range of experience and expertise in DEI from education to tech to running his own firm to now also leading DEI at the intersection of mental health.


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Learn more about our work:

Email: revolutionorreform@gmail.com

Connie’s Instagram: @and.now.collective
Connie’s Work: and-now-collective.com

David’s Instagram: @amplify.rj
David’s Work: amplifyrj.com


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