RECORDING: Supporting Victims Of Gender-Based Violence In The Workplace
You’ve heard that the personal is political, but have you considered that the personal is also professional? The UN estimates that gender-based violence is experienced by 1 in 3 women worldwide, and that experience affects our places of work. In this session, Indrani Goradia will lead a delicate discussion about the impacts and burdens of gender-based violence, and what colleagues and organizations can do to help. Indrani Goradia is the Founder of Raft Cares, a nonprofit foundation dedicated to improving the level of care for domestic violence survivors.
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Indrani Goradia
Bridget FinkeldeyIndrani Goradia is a philanthropist and advocate for women’s health and empowerment. She is the founder of Raft Cares, previously Indrani’s Light Foundation, which is a nonprofit foundation dedicated to improving the level of care for domestic violence survivors by training and supporting front-line domestic violence caregivers in reducing compassion fatigue and burnout.
Indrani is a tireless advocate for girls and women leading empowerment trainings in several countries around the world. She is a board member of Everywoman Treaty and Think Equal. In 2013, Indrani joined forces with the global health organization PSI and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to transform the lives of girls and women and lift them out of poverty. In partnership with PSI, Indrani’s Light Foundation launched programs to eradicate gender-based violence in India and her home country of Trinidad in 2014.
An author, speaker and certified life coach, Indrani has delivered keynote addresses at conferences and leads workshops around the world. Indrani has participated as a speaker at the World Women’s Health and Development Forum at the United Nations. She also recently participated on the keynote panel at the Nexus Conference in Jamaica, the UBS’s “It’s a Girl” conference in Switzerland, Global India Fund’s Girl Rising Screening and panel in D.C, Women Moving Millions, TEDx Port of Spain 2015 Conference, and at the 2016 Women Deliver Conference in Copenhagen. Her Tedx Talk, “Love Expressed as Violence is a Lie”, can be found below.
Indrani completed her formal education in New York City, attending Queens College and Kent State University. Indrani has also completed the Certification in Social Impact Strategy at University of Penn
and an Executive Leadership program at THINK in Amsterdam in 2019. She is also a triathlete and marathoner in her spare time.
RECORDING: Systemic Support For Transitioning Veterans
You don’t need to — and shouldn’t have to — go it alone. While veterans can do a lot to prepare themselves for civilian life, having systemic educational, professional, and social support can make their transitions easier and more successful. Join Nikole Schmidt, military spouse and advocate, and board member of the Military Special Operations Family Collaborative, to discuss systemic supports that do exist, should exist, and the resources that are available to help you as you transition to civilian life.
Nikole Schmidt
Bridget FinkeldeyNikole Schmidt is a proud military spouse of an active-duty Air Force Special Operations officer with thirteen years of experience advocating for the military community. She is known for her work in the military spouse employment arena, having helped shape the movement to revolutionize the way military spouse professionals transition and use their rich experiences to successfully navigate their careers. She served as the Executive Director and Secretary of the Board for The Paradigm Switch, now a program at Columbia University’s Center for Veteran Transition and Integration. Nikole devotes her time to the health of high operational tempo Special Operations communities and is Secretary for the Board of Directors for the Military Special Operations Family Collaborative.
Nikole has worked across many sectors facilitating the growth of hundreds of individuals on topics ranging from psychological safety to appreciative inquiry as the Chief of Client Evolution for Take Back Work. She’s passionate about cultivating purpose-driven communities and is a master at crafting tools and systems that support personal and professional growth. Nikole brings over a decade of experience in organizational management and development, sculpting program curriculum from scratch, unleashing talent in teams, and building relationships with customers and businesses alike.
Nikole holds a B.A. in Anthropology from the University of Michigan and a M.A.T. in Earth and Space Science from UMGC. She is the mother of two children and is currently stationed with her family in Germany. In their free time, they enjoy hiking as a family and traveling around Europe.
Demystifying DEIB by Bridging Health Equity Gaps for LGBTQ+ Employees
We are thrilled to be joined in conversation by the founder & CEO of equalityMD Justin Ayars, JD to discuss how his company is changing how the LGBTQ+ community perceives and receives healthcare. Topics for this chat will include an overview of why the NIH classifies the LGBTQ+ community as a "Health Disparity Population” and exploring impacts of health equity and data gaps that affect the LGBTQ+ community in the workplace—where healthcare has failed, employers can thrive. Justin will also discuss the value of culturally competent care and the importance of feeling safe to bring one's whole self to work while also highlighting the role that mental health and overall wellness plays at work. Finally, we’ll outline strategies employers can embrace to accomplish their DEIB objectives while authentically addressing systemic discrimination the LGBTQ+ community has endured for generations from within the healthcare system.
Justin Ayars, JD
Bridget FinkeldeyI’m a former healthcare trial lawyer turned healthtech entrepreneur. I’m a Rock Health Innovation Fellow, a serial entrepreneur, a marketing/sales guru, a former history teacher at a royal naval boarding school in rural England, and an award-winning LGBTQ+ leader. DEI is in my DNA. I listen actively, communicate intentionally, think critically, and live deliberately. I have the mind of a philosopher, heart of a poet, and spirit of a starship captain. In all that I do, curiosity is my true North Star.
Four Generations: How Healthfirst is Addressing the Wellness Needs of a Diverse Workforce
Healthfirst is New York’s largest not-for-profit health insurer offering members access to high-quality, affordable healthcare. Healthfirst’s employees reflect the diversity of New York City. Its employees make up a workforce that spans a wide range of ages, experiences, skills, role types, and work styles. That presents a challenge in workforce wellness, as it means providing resources to employees with very different needs, ways of learning, and wellness concerns. In this talk, Dr. Susan Beane, Healthfirst’s Executive Medical Director, Partnerships, will share how Healthfirst is taking on the challenge of engaging and understanding the wellness needs of its diverse employee population.
Dr. Susan Beane
Bridget FinkeldeyDr. Susan Beane joined Healthfirst in 2009, bringing with her extensive professional experience in managed care. A graduate of Princeton University and Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, Dr. Beane, is a dedicated proponent of primary care and a board-certified internist, promotes true partnership with providers and communities with the aim of evolving to an accessible, effective, efficient, equitable delivery system that can provide satisfying access for all.
In her role as Executive Medical Director at Healthfirst, Dr. Beane leads a team that collaborates with major healthcare delivery systems and with local, and national policy experts on the design, implementation, and dissemination of innovative, outcomes focused models of care that address the psychosocial needs of members.
Her research contributions span health of caregivers, obesity, community health collaboration, chronic care management and maternal health. Dr. Beane is expert in the benefits and challenges of the use of health insurance data to define populations and health outcomes.
Chelesse Martin
Bridget FinkeldeyChelesse Martin is a human resource professional with 20+ years in the talent acquisition/recruiting space. She has recruited for various industries including finance, beauty, spirits, and healthcare.
She possesses a deep understanding of the intricacies of the recruitment process. She has honed her expertise over the years, working with a diverse range of industries and companies. Her ability to assess candidates' skills, cultural fit, and career aspirations has made her an invaluable asset to both employers and job seekers alike.
In addition to her technical proficiency, Chelesse is also a keen observer of market trends and industry developments. She stays up-to-date with the latest innovations in talent acquisition and leverages this knowledge to provide tailored solutions for her clients. Her commitment to continuous learning and improvement is evident in her ability to adapt her strategies to the ever-changing job market.
Outside of her professional endeavors, Chelesse loves staying active! She loves to spin, run, jump, and lift weights.
Live Well with Pitney Bowes Benefits
Wherever you are in your phase of life or health journey, PB offers benefits and resources to help care for your physical, mental, and financial wellbeing. Join PB’s Elysa Cruse, MS, RD, Senior Manager of Wellbeing Programs and Joanne Nieves, Senior Communications Manager, HR Total Rewards at Pitney Bowes for this presentation. Questions are welcome!
Elysa Cruse, MS, RD
Bridget FinkeldeyElysa Cruse, MS, RD (she/her), is the Pitney Bowes Senior Manager of Wellbeing Programs dedicated to delivering programs and services to guide and motivate employees and family members to maximize physical and emotional wellbeing. She has extensive experience in corporate wellbeing and is a Registered Dietitian, Certified Personal Trainer, and is Certified in Mental Health First Aid by the National Council for Wellbeing. Elysa received her Masters Degree in Applied Physiology and Nutrition from Teachers College, Columbia University and her Bachelors Degree in Nutritional Sciences from Cornell University.
Joanne Nieves
Bridget FinkeldeyJoanne is a born communicator. In her current role as Senior Communications Manager for HR, Total Rewards at Pitney Bowes she is the lead strategist for marketing benefits, compensation and wellbeing programs and resources. In this role, she innovates across digital and print channels to boost engagement and reach employees around the world.
Joanne has a 22-year background in marketing and branding with extensive experience in B2B, B2C and internal communications for both agencies and large corporations. With a pioneering spirit and a track record of successfully breaking new ground in communications, she has been recognized with several industry awards including the 2021 Brandon Hall Group Excellence Bronze Award for Best Benefits, Wellness, and Wellbeing Program, the 2012 NBGH award for Innovation in Reducing Health Care Disparities (along with UnitedHealthcare) and a certificate of appreciation from Health & Human Services (HHS). What drives her? Her passion for reaching people and providing education and information to help them achieve total wellbeing in every aspect of their lives, while enhancing the overall employee experience to attract, engage and retain global talent.
Joanne holds an undergraduate degree in marketing from Berkeley College and is currently pursuing a graduate degree in Public Health / Health Promotion from Liberty University. In her spare time, she is an advocate and volunteer for several non-profit organizations geared towards improving the lives of children living with Type 1 Diabetes.
