Janice Gassam Asare, Ph.D.
New York City Metropolitan Area
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Awareness to Action: Level Up as a DEI Change Agent in Your Organization41m
Awareness to Action: Level Up as a DEI Change Agent in Your Organization
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Nassau County’s Controversial New Mask Ban May Increase Racial Profiling And Discrimination
Nassau County’s Controversial New Mask Ban May Increase Racial Profiling And Discrimination
By Janice Gassam Asare, Ph.D.
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What Is Donald Trump’s Agenda47 And How Will It Impact Different Communities?
What Is Donald Trump’s Agenda47 And How Will It Impact Different Communities?
By Janice Gassam Asare, Ph.D.
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What Is Black August And Why Is It Such A Significant Time?
What Is Black August And Why Is It Such A Significant Time?
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Okay so there’s no #PinkElephant newsletter today because my computer decided to stop working 😞😩🥺 Mercury Retrograde left me a present on the way…
Okay so there’s no #PinkElephant newsletter today because my computer decided to stop working 😞😩🥺 Mercury Retrograde left me a present on the way…
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Licenses & Certifications
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Certificate in Effective College Instruction
ACUE (Association of College and University Educators)
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Certified Minority and Women-owned Business Enterprise
NYC Department of Small Business Services
Issued Expires
Volunteer Experience
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Women Leaders of Color at Cornell Mentor
Cornell University
- Present 6 Monate
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This mentorship program pairs young undergraduate women of the global majority with women of the global majority who are professionals and established in their industry. As a mentor, I provide guidance, career coaching and advice to my mentee.
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Member of President's Advisory Council (PAC) for Diversity and Inclusion
Sacred Heart University
- 2 years 3 months
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The goal of the PAC's work is to provide strategic diversity leadership that fosters equality of opportunity for all members of the University community and supports the development of programs and processes promoting good relationships between people of diverse backgrounds. This includes treating everyone with dignity and respect and creating an environment that encourages everyone to reach his or her full potential. This is achieved through promotion of the University's commitment to a…
The goal of the PAC's work is to provide strategic diversity leadership that fosters equality of opportunity for all members of the University community and supports the development of programs and processes promoting good relationships between people of diverse backgrounds. This includes treating everyone with dignity and respect and creating an environment that encourages everyone to reach his or her full potential. This is achieved through promotion of the University's commitment to a climate of equity, diversity and inclusion.
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Professional Speaker
Toastmasters International
- Present 5 years 3 months
Member of the District 53 Speakers Bureau serving the New York, New Jersey and Connecticut area. Speaking topics include Demonstrating the ROI of Diversity and Inclusion, How to Recruit and Retain Diverse Employees, Increasing Emotional Intelligence, and How To Have Conversations about Race.
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Area Director
Toastmasters International
- 1 year 1 month
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As the D53 Area C33 Area Director, my responsibilities include the following:
• Evaluate and assess the needs and areas of growth for each club
• Provide support and advice to help clubs improve and retain members
• Develop a communication relationship with club presidents
• Design a plan to increase the engagement levels of each club -
Mentor
Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology (SIOP)
- 1 year 6 months
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As a Committee for Ethnic Minority Affairs (CEMA) mentor, some of my responsibilities include the following:
•Help to increase underrepresented racial minority student engagement by providing advice on how to launch successful careers
•Offer career guidance and support for the mentee
•Meet regularly to discuss research ideas, professional issues of interest, and other topics related to industrial/organizational psychology -
Local Chapter President
Toastmasters International
- 1 year 1 month
As the Club President I help my club with the following:
• Provide leadership and guidance for the club
• Assess the engagement levels of new members through surveys
• Build and maintain club membership
• Develop innovative strategies for member acquisition
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Public Relations Officer
Toastmasters International
- 3 years 1 month
As the Public Relations Officer I help my club with the following:
• Publicize information about weekly meetings and club activities
• Promote the club via social media channels
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Director Of Development
MD-ZIM Foundation
- Present 6 years 9 months
Civil Rights and Social Action
As the Director of Development, I assist MD-ZIM Foundation with the following:
• Organize fundraiser drives
• Participate in speaking engagements to inform others about the foundation
• Direct social media campaigns and online fundraising efforts
• Oversee the solicitation of donors
• Research and develop grant proposals for fundraising efforts
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Advisory Board Member
BMCC Small Business Entrepreneurship Degree
- Present 5 years 11 months
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As a member of the Small Business Entrepreneurship (SME) Advisory Board, my responsibilities include:
•Providing support and assistance to the program
•Serving as an ambassador and advocate to the program, providing connection to an ongoing exchange of information and ideas with practitioners in the field and other external contacts
•Evaluating overall structure of the curricula to make sure it prepares graduates for the latest in entrepreneurship/workplace needs
•Providing support…As a member of the Small Business Entrepreneurship (SME) Advisory Board, my responsibilities include:
•Providing support and assistance to the program
•Serving as an ambassador and advocate to the program, providing connection to an ongoing exchange of information and ideas with practitioners in the field and other external contacts
•Evaluating overall structure of the curricula to make sure it prepares graduates for the latest in entrepreneurship/workplace needs
•Providing support and advice to program(s), assisting in the development of new programs, and identifying best practice standards. -
Head of Publicity & Queens Vahana Team Leader
ECKANKAR
- Present 7 years 11 months
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As the Head of Publicity for the Greater New York City area, I work closely with the local leaders of the organization to develop strategies to increase awareness about the teachings of Eckankar.
Facebook, Meetup, and Instagram have been used as promotional tools.
As the Queens Vahana Team Leader, I work with a team in the borough of Queens to help plan and organize local events around the area. -
Job Coach
Coalition for the Homeless, Inc.
- Present 9 years 4 months
Social Services
•Create developmental plans based on client experience and capabilities
•Identify long-term career goals and implement effective strategies to help clients achieve their goals
•Provide clients with resume review, cover letter analysis, and individualized job searching
Publications
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The Pink Elephant: A Practical Guide to Creating an Anti-Racist Organization
Self-Published
The Racial Revolution of 2020 pushed anti-racism to the forefront of the global conversation. For the first time in history, many companies have had to take an honest look at how little progress has been made in regard to racial equity in the workplace. The diversity, equity, and inclusion industry has been around for decades and strides have been made to create a more diverse workforce, however, more must be done to ensure that people of various backgrounds feel respected, valued and included.…
The Racial Revolution of 2020 pushed anti-racism to the forefront of the global conversation. For the first time in history, many companies have had to take an honest look at how little progress has been made in regard to racial equity in the workplace. The diversity, equity, and inclusion industry has been around for decades and strides have been made to create a more diverse workforce, however, more must be done to ensure that people of various backgrounds feel respected, valued and included. The Pink Elephant is a practical guide to creating a more racially equitable workplace for all employees. This book explores tools for effective racial dialogue, how to unpack and understand our privilege, best practices for anti-racism workshops, and strategies to break the habit of systemic racism in the workplace. For anyone looking to transfer the lessons learned in the summer of 2020 into corporate America, this is the book for you.
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Dirty Diversity: A Practical Guide to Foster an Equitable and Inclusive Workplace for All
Self-published
Dirty Diversity is a practical guide for organizations looking to strengthen their diversity, equity and inclusion efforts. This guide includes strategies for effective conversations on challenging topics, tips for creating workplace training sessions and workshops and cost-effective ways to improve the corporate culture. Gassam reveals her success stories as well as not-so-successful stories from her consulting experiences, and what was learned along the way. This book was written with…
Dirty Diversity is a practical guide for organizations looking to strengthen their diversity, equity and inclusion efforts. This guide includes strategies for effective conversations on challenging topics, tips for creating workplace training sessions and workshops and cost-effective ways to improve the corporate culture. Gassam reveals her success stories as well as not-so-successful stories from her consulting experiences, and what was learned along the way. This book was written with employees, practitioners and organizational leaders in mind.
Courses
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Qualitative Statistics, Quantitative Statistics, Multiple Regression, Psychometrics, Research Methods, Ethics, Social Psychology, Survey Design and Development, Diversity in the Workplace, Occupational Health Psychology
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Honors & Awards
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Impact Award - Equity through Literary and Journalism
The Bowman Foundation
I earned an Impact Award from the Bowman Foundation for Equity through Literary and Journalism
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Resilience Award
Mobile General Counsel
This award was given out to the businesses that triumphed in 2020 despite the insurmountable obstacles that the new decade brought globally.
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2016 FLEFF Diversity Scholar
Ithaca College
♣ Presented diversity research to Ithaca faculty members and students
♣ Discussed the relevance of diversity initiatives in organizations
♣ Assessed obstacles to integration in a diverse workforce
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