María Lisa Johnson, Consulting Director
Nonprofit Association of Oregon
Continental Breakfast & Networking at 8:00
Presentation at 8:30
Rapid demographic changes have impacted the way in which nonprofits position and organize to remain effective and relevant within the communities they serve. Does your organization have a plan that helps guide decisions and practice around issues of equity and diversity? Do you have a plan that was completed but never really implemented? This session of the Diversity Leaders Network will help you assess what you need to move forward. We'll learn about:
- Strategies for developing and implementing an equity and diversity plan
- Leadership and structure required to support an equity and diversity plan
- Sample assessments to evaluate your organization’s progress
- Successes and challenges experienced by partner organizations
Plans are important for many reasons: they create a shared vision and organize people around a common approach; they provide a means for evaluating success and effectiveness; and they enable us to identify the resources we need to deliver services and create a welcoming climate. Whether your current plan needs revising, or this is your first effort, we'll help you identify the approach that will work best for your organization, and provide you with an opportunity to learn from one other.
About the Presenter
María Lisa Johnson has worked with public and nonprofit organizations on a wide range of issues affecting community well-being for over 20 years. She offers an array of consulting and coaching services to help build nonprofit capacity and develop nonprofit leaders, and is available to provide bi-lingual (Spanish/English) facilitation and training. María Lisa also manages NAO’s consulting team and grant-funded cohort projects designed to increase nonprofit effectiveness and build leadership skills through peer learning communities.
Prior to joining NAO, María Lisa served as the Director for the City of Portland’s Office of Human Relations and Human Rights Commission. She also served as the Founding Executive Director for the Latino Network. She is an active volunteer leader with the Community and Police Relations Committee of the Portland Human Rights Commission.
María Lisa is a bi-racial Latina, born in Venezuela and raised in Peru. She settled in Oregon to pursue a higher education, and has earned Master of Arts degrees in Public Administration and International Studies, both from the University of Oregon.
About the Network
Diversity Leaders Network is a proactive, comprehensive approach to institutionalizing cultural competence at your organization. This Network is designed to help leaders better understand the cause and effect of varying viewpoints and to inspire open-mindedness and a willingness to learn from those with diverse backgrounds.
721 NW 9th Avenue
Portland, OR 97209
Multnomah
| NAO Members | $45.00 |
| Nonmembers | $50.00 |