#Changemaker Jermaine M. Stanley, CISA, CDPSE Stanley was in the Ubuntu House. He is a Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI) expert. Jermaine's mission is to keep the DEI conversation alive as DEI still matters.

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Jermaine and the co-hosts shared their personal stories. This affirmed how much work is needed in this space, especially in the USA.

The conversation highlighted the influence of AI in the DEI space, the benefits when DEI is embraced in organizations, the impact of unconscious biases, and the need for safe spaces to encourage and have transparent authentic conversations to influence and drive meaningful DEI outcomes.

The concept of belonging was explored in this conversation.

The concept of code-switching was explained as the need to fit in and belong

Jermaine referenced the movie Coded Bias and recommends the viewing of this movie.

Jermaine is a Cybersecurity, Information Technology (IT), and Risk Advisory leader with more than 25 years of experience working with Financial Services, Technology, Insurance, Non-Profit, and Government organizations. He is a thought leader in the industry, advising clients on complex IT Audit and Cybersecurity matters. In addition to being a member of the One in Tech Foundation Board of Directors, Jermaine also serves as a Board member for the ISACA Greater Washington DC Chapter (GWDC) where he is Vice President. More importantly, Jermaine is a strong technology leader with a reputation for building teams, mentoring, and has a passion for creating Diverse, Equitable, and Inclusive (DEI) cultures, who strives to help leaders build, launch and lead initiatives that promote DEI within their organizations. Jermaine holds a Master's degree in Software Engineering, a Bachelor's of Science in Electrical Engineering, CISA and CDPSE certifications, and holds a certification in Overcoming Unconscious Bias.

Jermaine’s website:

https://lnkd.in/dGAg9PZ7

The Ubuntu Connect-ED mission is to create awareness through storytelling that promotes and encourages self-reflection, awareness, curiosity, and knowledge that drives and promotes positive outcomes.

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Where awareness, desire, knowledge and forgiveness live a kinder world will be. Thank you for journeying with us

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