This episode features Arianne Dowdell, Vice President and Chief Diversity, Equity, Inclusion (DEI) Officer at Houston Methodist. Here, she discusses her background as a lawyer & broadcast journalist & what skills those experiences bring to her in her current role, the steps she is taking to educate her staff on DEI, Houston Methodist’s implication of a DEI dashboard & what that means, plus a lot more. Want to network with peers and hear more conversations like this? Apply to be one of our complimentary guest reviewers at our upcoming Annual Meeting April 3-6, 2023 here.
Summary
Learn About Houston Methodist's DEI Efforts with Arianne Dowdell
Background and Skills
Arianne Dowdell, Vice President and Chief Diversity, Equity, Inclusion (DEI) Officer at Houston Methodist, shares her insights on how her experience as a lawyer and broadcast journalist has prepared her for her current role.
Steps Towards DEI
Dowdell provides an in-depth look at the steps she is taking to educate Houston Methodist staff members on DEI efforts. This includes implementing a DEI dashboard to track progress and hold the organization accountable.
Complimentary Guest Reviewer Opportunities
Interested in networking and learning more about DEI efforts in healthcare? Apply to be a complimentary guest reviewer at the upcoming Annual Meeting on April 3-6, 2023.
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This episode aired on 01/22/2023 and can be listened here.