Virtual coffee talk

Individuals committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, access, and belonging often find themselves deciding between “calling someone in” versus “calling someone out.” This session will facilitate a dialogue about the most impactful and supportive use of these strategies within a variety of contexts. Attendees will leave the session with sample phrases and strategies that will help them navigate “calling” conversations.

Learning Objectives

1. Be able to distinguish between what is meant by “calling in” versus “calling out” in the DEIAB context.
2. Recognize the dynamics that impact decisions around “calling in” versus “calling out.”
3. Identify times and topics that might influence our personal decision to “call in” versus “call out.”
4. Practice using various phrases and strategies to help navigate conversations.

This program is ideal for: individuals committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, access, and belonging.

About Our Facilitator

Melinda Messineo, PhD is a professor of Sociology and the Distinguished Faculty Fellow for Inclusive Excellence and Community Engagement at Ball State University. She is a nationally recognized award winning teacher and workshop facilitator. Her research explores representations of individuals in the media and the impact that all media forms have on our understanding of people different from ourselves.

Virtual Workshop
2-Part Series

Session #1:
Wednesday, October 26
2:00 PM – 3:30 PM

Session #2:
Thursday, October 27
2:00 PM – 3:30 PM

Toxic habits and behaviors can be found in many workplaces, these can eat away at morale and create mistrust, dissatisfaction, and disengagement at all levels of the organization. How do we fight back against toxic workplace roles without creating more toxicity and friction in the workplace? This workshop will focus on real-life strategies for addressing toxic behaviors in a way that builds relationships encourages structural and cultural change and addresses the root causes of the behavior.

Learning Objectives

1. What is a workplace ally, and how can you become one?
2. What are three practical toxicity disruption strategies? (amplification, identification, and individualization)
3. What are some of the negative workplace roles we sometimes fall into, and how can we identify, avoid, and disrupt these roles? (the interrupters. the credit hogs, the after-meeting quarterbacks, the anti-change advocate, the work martyr / work horse, the meeting dominator, the dismisser)

About Our Co-FacilitatorS

Rebecca Parker specializes in promotions, graphic design, and educational event planning. Her design, writing, and educational programming work has received both local and national recognition, including a national American Library Association award, a Neighborhoods USA award, and a local 20 Under 40 Award.

At The Bold Edit, she contributes to graphic design, presentation script writing, promotions, ideation, and content development. She currently works full time in the software industry, and has previously held positions as the Director of Upward Bound at Ivy Tech Community College and as the Technology Coordinator of Muncie Public Library. She holds a Masters degree in Executive Development for Public Service from Ball State University, part of their Adult and Community Education program.

Amy Logan has worked in training, development, and management roles in both higher education and hospitality for over 18 years. Her career and community service choices affirm the commitment she has made to connecting individuals to the resources they need in order to create the life they want to live. Amy’s specialty is designing engaging workshops that focus on understanding and using transferable skills. Amy uses that skill set to help community and business leaders develop interactive and engaging presentations in place of the standard PowerPoint. Amy’s writing and presentation development skills have also made an impact on her local Muncie community. She served on the Muncie Young Professional Board for four years as their VP for Professional Development and currently writes press releases for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Muncie.

Virtual coffee talk

Movement creates community and cultivates joy through something we do every day. This session will focus on taking care of ourselves through movement practices and how they can be utilized to foster more resilient teams. The session will include moments to discuss the act of “moving through,” how we can take a simple everyday activity to find more joy, and how the trauma-informed arts approach can transform our identities. Plan to leave energized! We will “move” together, so wearing your most comfortable clothing is suggested.

Learning Objectives

1. Affirmation: “I can move and you can too!” This affirmation will be an echoed theme for our time together. “Affirmations fire up your neural pathways and make changes to those areas of the brain that makes you happy and positive. Various studies also confirm affirmations: decrease health-deteriorating stress, increase the amount of exercise people do, help you eat more fruit and vegetables, and achiever more academically.”
2. Movement as medicine: Participants will be able to walk away with a natural form of medicine that can be healing to their holistic wellness.
3. Joy as a disruptor: Finding joy through movement is easy. We tap into the endorphins and dopamine that are natural mood boosters and painkillers. At times, we just need a simple movement break.
4. Movement As Organizer: Working with groups means organizing a variety of moving parts (no pun intended). Learning how to use movement to organize groups of people can be a useful technique to have in your tool belt.
5. Authenticity shapes Identity: Getting to know people can be understood by a simple song they select or the way they decide to move. Are they open or closed? Reserved or shy? Movement tells a story to fill in spaces where words may be lacking.

This program is ideal for: anyone looking to focus on self-care.

About Our Facilitator

Sanovia Garrett

As a Creative Entrepreneur, Performance Artist, and resident instigator, sparker, innergizer of JOY, Sanovia’s goal is to transform the world from the inside out using a trauma-informed arts based practice. Sanovia is a Muncie Central class of 2010 graduate as well as a first generation college graduate of Ball State University’s 2014 Communication Studies (leadership minor) class. She graduated with her Masters in Urban Studies (Community Arts) from Eastern University in 2018 and is now pursing a full time life as a creative as well as working as an enrollment counselor for the same University.

Many of Sanovia’s activities are centered on arts ( e.g., movement therapy, creative coaching, music performances, poetry, and joy-based events).

Her first ep, ‘You Have Everything You Need’ (YHEYN) which released on January 26th, 2020 was mostly recorded in her bedroom. The phrase YHEYN has been the guiding light she has used to help inspire her creativity throughout the last three years.

Sanovia is currently living in the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania area

Virtual Workshop
2-Part Series

Session #1:
Tuesday, November 29
2:00 PM – 3:30 PM

Session #2:
Wednesday, November 30
2:00 PM – 3:30 PM

Within our world today, many are rising up to the role of ally, advocate, and even co-conspirator. There are significant differences between these roles and there are times when all roles are critical. In this session, we will define the different ways individuals, and organizations, can take action against discrimination and inequities that exist in our communities.

Learning Objectives

1. Reflect upon personal experiences and the impact these have on how we take action
2. Define roles of advocacy and provide examples to move forward with a stronger social justice lens
3. Craft an action plan to take action against inequities that exist in our communities

About Our Facilitator

Megan Fuciarelli is the Founder & Chief Empowerment Officer at US² Consulting. She is passionate in the areas of education and equitable opportunities for all children. In addition to working in the educational realm as a teacher and administrator, she has served in multiple capacities as a facilitator of workshops in the areas of prejudice reduction and diversity training – both in and out of school/district settings and with both students and adults. Megan’s goal is to help create a more united society by better understanding ourselves.

Virtual coffee talk

What is your community? When we surround ourselves with different individuals, we surround ourselves with different communities. Our communities help shape us into who we are as people. People can belong to many types of communities such as:

• Spiritual/Religious
• Work
• Family
• Friends
• Local Involvement

Our communities are the framework of our identities. But how can we further develop our communities? How can we bring new people into our communities? Are we limited to just three communities? What is special about your community?

Learning Objectives

1. Dive deeper into your own communities and how those affect your growth as a person and as a leader.
2. Identify places in your communities that you can work to improve.
3. Reflect upon how to integrate a new generation of leaders in your communities to grow resilience.

This program is ideal for: anyone

About Our Facilitator

Dillon Muhlenkamp is currently a Senior at Purdue University studying Agricultural Education. Dillon is from Bryant, Indiana where he enjoys spending time with his family. He helps on the family farm where they grow corn, soybeans, wheat, cattle, and turkeys. When not on the farm or studying for school he enjoys his involvement with the Purdue Grand Prix Foundation, Indiana Farm Bureau, as well as serving on the Jay County Fair Board. Dillon plans on returning to life in Jay County to farm with his family and teach High School agriculture in the local area. In his spare time he enjoys reading and spending time with his family

Virtual Workshop
2-Part Series

Session #1:
Tuesday, December 20
2:00 PM – 3:30 PM

Session #2:
Wednesday, December 21
2:00 PM – 3:30 PM

Have you lived by the subtle message of “if you work hard, you will become successful. Once you become successful, then you will be happy.” Unfortunately for many of us, this message hasn’t been realized. The goal post for success keeps getting pushed out and therefore, happiness seems to be elusive. Thanks to science, we now know happiness comes before success! Shawn Anchor, author of The Happiness Advantage attests, “Happiness and optimism actually fuel performance and achievement.”

Learning Objectives

1. Discover the happiness advantage through understanding positive psychology at work
2. Learn seven specific, actionable, and proven patterns that predict success and achievement
3. Identify ways to spread the happiness advantage at work, at home and beyond.

About Our Facilitator

Susan Rozzi (pronounced Row Z) is the president and owner of Rozzi & Associates, a leadership and organizational development firm. She has a passion for unleashing the potential for greatness in good leaders and believes each person has a unique way of leading. Susan is a leadership coach focusing on leadership development, emotional intelligence insight and career management. Each of her programs starts with the premise that great leadership skills are a product of time, practice and focused development. What makes Susan different is her observant approach and ability to speak grace with her candor.

Rozzi graduated from DePauw University and earned an MBA from Indiana University. She is certified in EQi-2.0 and EQ 360 (emotional intelligence assessment) and DiSC, a Certified Real Colors (temperament assessment) facilitator, and a Certified John C. Maxwell coach, trainer and speaker. She is a 2009 graduate of Leadership Hendricks County as well as a Board member of the Level Two co-working space and Outreach Inc.