Let's Talk About Microagressions

What are Microaggressions? 

It starts with a seemingly innocuous comment. Followed by a quick backpedal — "I didn't mean it like that, you know."

According to Columbia University psychology professor Dr. Derald Wing Sue, "Microaggressions are the everyday verbal, nonverbal, and environmental slights, snubs, or insults, whether intentional or unintentional, which communicate hostile, derogatory, or negative messages to target persons based solely upon their marginalized group membership."

Because they're well, micro, they are easy to dismiss and tricky to address, especially for women in the workplace, and in particular for women of color.

Join us in a conversation about how this affects us when it happens at work and how we can deal with them. 

Speakers

	Rose Olea, Chapter President, NAAAP-Chicago & Non-profit Development Consultant After 18 years of active membership and board service at the local and national level, Rose continues to use her leadership experiences to guide the organization in all capacities as President of the Chicago chapter. Professionally, Rose is a nonprofit development consultant, and has raised hundreds of thousands of dollars for nonprofit organizations.
	Elizabeth Smith, Licensed Clinical Psychologist Dr. Elizabeth방실Smith (She/Her/Hers) is a Korean-Irish Licensed Clinical Psychologist in the state of IL and IN. She received her PsyD in Clinical Psychology from the Chicago School of Professional Psychology with a focus in trauma and family systems. She currently works in an outpatient group private practice, Palos Behavioral Health Professionals, conducting neurobehavioral assessments and working therapeutically with individuals, groups, and families.
	Doreen Viloria, Vice President, Diversity & Inclusion Consultant, Bank of America Doreen Viloria serves as Vice President, Diversity & Inclusion Consultant for Bank of America’s Global Diversity and Inclusion Organization.   In this role, Doreen provides program design and support for the firm’s U.S. Market D&I programs and the Employee Networks (aka ERGs).