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Conference Session
A3: Navigating Mental Well-Being and DEI Integration: Challenges and Opportunities
Speaker | Maria Drueco, IPMA-ACP
Step into a workplace where mental well-being thrives and individuals flourish without the constraints of stigma. In “UnHide Yourself: Cultivating Fearless Spaces, Empowering Mental Well-Being,” participants will embark on a transformative journey to break down walls created by bias and stigma surrounding mental health. As people leaders, you hold the power to create a culture of empathy, authenticity, and psychological safety.
Through interactive discussions and practical strategies, participants will explore the impact of biases, challenge stereotypes, and normalize mental health conversations. Explore innovative practices and learn actionable techniques to foster open dialogue, promote work-life balance, and support employees’ mental well-being.
Engage with the “UnHide Yourself Blueprint™,” empowering individuals to champion mental well-being, cultivate fearless spaces, and foster a thriving, inclusive workplace where everyone can truly be themselves.
Speaker Biography
Maria Drueco, IPMA-ACP
Maria Drueco, an immigrant woman of color, is a seasoned Talent Management Consultant, Equity, Inclusion, and Diversity Strategist, and Author of “UnHide Yourself.” With over a decade in HR, she integrates Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion principles into talent management, emphasizing antiracism and intercultural training. Maria empowers individuals and leaders to cultivate diverse workforces and foster equitable, inclusive, and resilient cultures. She is a global presenter, traveler, non-profit supporter, and mentor to new immigrants, committed to creating an inclusive world.