Part 1: Close Up Radio to Feature Deborah Vereen of The Vereen Group

Harrisburg, PA - Deborah Vereen is a thought leader, master trainer, and a subject matter expert in the area of DEIB. Now, most people might be familiar with those initials when it comes to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, but Deborah strives to take it a step further, helping create a culture of Belonging.

“DEIB is not EEO (Equal Employment Opportunity) or Affirmative Action. EEO is about anti-discrimination law and compliance. My end in mind is for people to feel safe and accepted for their total selves, and how they can authentically show up and express ideas and critical thinking solutions in the workplace.”

Deborah has formed a consultancy named The Vereen Group which works with for-profit & non-profit organizations in the community, business, education and government sectors to enhance and sustainably move the belonging approach forward. She did not immediately set out to do this particular work, but back when she had a career in retail food market management for Ahold/Giant Food Stores, and then  won an award for the most improved store bottom line, the realization that she was the only woman, and the only person of color in management circles, gave her insight and made her want to level the playing field for others.

Deborah uses her skills, lived experiences, and passion to design and implement initiatives and processes, and to coach executives, in an effort to create systemic change and ignite excellence and empathy in the workforce.

For more information about Deborah and The Vereen Group initiatives, please visit https://thevereengroup.com/ or https://makedeistick.com/