Event Type : Lunch and Learn

IN-Person Lunch & Learn

What’s the distinction between diversity and inclusion? It’s important to listen carefully to conversations about diversity and inclusion. Although they mean different things in practice, the terms “diversity” and “inclusion” are often used interchangeably. Many organizations have yet to adopt practices that truly promote inclusion.

Ideally, the diversity and inclusion commitment that an organization espouses aligns with what employees actually experience. When employees experience high levels of organizational, work-group, and supervisor inclusion, they report the most favorable outcomes in terms of individual engagement, job performance, and intention to stay with the organization. Group processes and organizational performance outcomes are also best when all three forms of inclusion align.

Learning Objectives

1. Examine the differences between diversity and inclusion
2. Identify group processes and performance outcomes impacted when D& I efforts align

This program is ideal for: Organizational leaders and managers

About Our Facilitator

Dr. Tracey Danner-Odenwelder, CFRE With over 25 years’ experience in organizational development and corporate social responsibility, Tracey is passionate about serving others and impacting our global community. Tracey collaborates with key stakeholders to address organizational and community needs, focusing on long-term sustainability, evolving relevance and expanding community impact. She is results-oriented and takes pride in developing cohesive and cause driven staff, board and volunteer teams.

Tracey earned her doctorate in Human and Organizational Learning from George Washington University; her dissertation researched the impact corporate social responsibility has on the organization’s culture, particularly studying the role of senior leadership and cross-sector partnerships. Her MPhil and MS degrees are in Organizational Dynamics, with dual certification in Organizational Leadership and Global Studies, from the University of Pennsylvania. Her BS in Human Services is from Springfield College. Tracey has studied abroad in eight countries; she researched social service systems and how community needs were met in each country.

Tracey was the recipient of the 2020 Robert Shoemaker- Thomas Branum Service to Humanity Award and the 2018 Presidential Excite, Engage, Evolve Award.

Professional Certifications
• Certified Fundraising Executive (CFRE)
• Certified in Denison Culture and Leadership Assessments
• Certificate in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Cornell University

IN-Person Lunch & Learn

How do we move the professional kitchen into an era of safe and positive impact for growth and appeal to the next generations? How can we fold traditional apprenticeship training techniques into a more affirming experience for the apprentice and the trainer? What is the potential of the future professional kitchen?

As a trade-based industry, professional kitchens are hurting worldwide. We have high turnover, high stress, slow growth, and minimal pay. The only way we can move from our past, into a positive future, is to adjust to modern culture and societal standards of a positive work environment.

Many cultures believe and use food as medicine, comfort, and a way to show love. The professional cook’s kitchen can be the same!

Learning Objectives

1. Build a positive learning environment in the kitchen.
2. Attract next generations to the professional kitchen industry.
3. Grow your business through growth of your staff.

About Our Facilitator

Kyle Reninger was born and raised in Clearwater, FL. He attended the University of South Florida and has worked in the service and retail industry for the past 20 years. He and his partner, Amanda, moved to Muncie in 2008 were Amanda attended Ball State University for her Master’s Degree and Artist Diploma. They found great community and connections in Muncie, and decided to continue their life in Muncie and start a business. Kyle is the President of Acquisitions and Amanda is the Owner of Sea Salt & Cinnamon. Amanda is the master of the science and math in the kitchen, while Kyle is focused on developing new savory items and expansion of distribution. Through SLA and the Emergence Program, Kyle and Amanda have gained the training and knowledge to help grow the Muncie Community. In their free time, Kyle and Amanda can be found enjoying Downtown Muncie, at the movies, or at home with their three dogs and six cats.

IN-Person Lunch & Learn

What separates the best of the best from everyone else when it comes time to perform? You’ve prepared, practiced, and now it’s time to shine, but there is something in your head that could potentially undo all of your hard work when you are on the big stage. We will discuss mental skills, mental performance, and how taking time to learn more about ourselves and controlling what goes on between our ears can lead to better performance when it counts the most. Topics such as self-awareness, resilience, and self-talk will be touched on, with the goal of giving you the tools to perform at your best when you need to the most.

Learning Objectives

1. Awareness and understanding of what is going on in your mind and how it can affect your performance.
2. Tools to practice the skills necessary to improve your mental performance.
3. The physiological response to stressful situations and how mental skills can help you perform in those moments.

This program is ideal for: Supervisors looking to get more out of their employees. Anyone looking to better themselves in personal or professional endeavors.

About Our Facilitator

Justin Knox was born and raised in Muncie, Indiana and graduated from Delta High School in 2002. He has been a Firefighter since 2012, first with the City of Muncie Fire Department before moving to the Brownsburg Fire Territory on the west side of Indianapolis in 2020. Justin has an Associate of Applied Science degree in Fire Science from Ivy Tech, as well as a number of state and national professional certifications. Justin is an Emergence graduate and currently sits on the Board of Directors for Shafer Leadership Academy.