Mastering JEDI

Mastering JEDI

DEIJ, JEDI, REDI; by now you may have heard these acronyms for the buzzwords diversity, racial equity, inclusion and justice. Many nonprofits and organizations in the environmental sector are shifting their internal cultures, declaring mission statements, and developing work plans to create more inclusive workplaces, prioritize environmental justice, and become more equitable partners in communities around the Chesapeake Bay watershed. On November 19, HerChesapeake hosted a panel discussion around these issues.

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Four tips for evaluating yourself without undervaluing your worth

A tweet once said, Behind every strong woman is 5 other strong women who proofread her email real quick when they had a second. But behind these women, I think, are even more women who explained how to ride the road to success at work. At our HerChesapeake meeting last month, we called on our own members to help us explore our inclination to undervalue our skills and abilities and rate ourselves too low during reviews.

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