Ambassadors for Inclusion
This professional learning community is a signature initiative created by members of the Racial Equity & Justice Campus Team. Participants engage in deep study of best practices related to JEDI work. Any Suffolk faculty or staff member or alumnus interested in expanding their knowledge of justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion is invited to participate. There are two Ambassador for Inclusion programs being offered on a regular basis.
AFI 1.0 - Creating an Inclusive Community
In this six-week program, participants will develop an understanding of JEDI principles, learn how and why that knowledge is essential in cultivating welcoming work environments and apply those principles in educating and supporting others on their respective JEDI journeys. Program activities include independent review of program materials (videos, articles, etc.), reflective journaling, community dialogue sessions, attending workshops, and meetings with an assigned cohort partner.
AFI 2.0 - Becoming an Inclusive Leader
Anyone who has completed AFI 1.0 is invited to participate in AFI 2.0. Participants in this program will move from JEDI concepts to action by organizing and implementing an individual JEDI project. Activities include deep exploration of JEDI content such as disrupting bias, inclusive leadership traits, and cultural intelligence. Participants will exercise their knowledge to influence transformative change at their respective workplaces.
Upcoming Program Sessions
Ambassador for Inclusion 1.0: Summer 2023
The next AFI 1.0 program will take place June 1st through July 6th, 2023. Participants will devote approximately two hours per week to the program and attendance is mandatory at specific sessions during the program. These sessions are on the following Thursdays: June 1st, June 8th, June 15th, June 22nd, June 29th, and July 6th. All sessions begin at 12:30 p.m., and with the exception of the opening and closing, are only one hour long. The opening and closing sessions are an hour and a half. For more information regarding the program, please contact Joyya Smith or Jennifer Blakey.
Register for AFI 1.0
Become an AFI Facilitator
Have you completed AFI 1.0? We would love to have you join us as a facilitator.
Register for AFI 1.0 Facilitator Training
Ambassador for Inclusion 2.0—Becoming an Inclusive Leader: Spring 2024
The next AFI 2.0 program will take place in spring 2024. Participants will devote approximately two hours per week to the program and attendance is mandatory at specific sessions during the program. Session dates and registration information will be provided later in the fall. For more information regarding the program, please contact Joyya Smith or Jennifer Blakey.