Diversity, Equity, And Inclusion Podcast

Dec. 22, 2023

A Conversation with Crystal Lander, Chief Strategic Engagement Officer, Pathfinder International

Happy Holidays, Minority Leaders! This time of the year many of us are taking stock of all the blessings in our lives. One thing I am blessed with is a village of smart, supportive, and inspiring women leaders. Today I am ex…
Oct. 12, 2023

A Conversation with Dr. Kwamme Anderson, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Carey Consulting Firm, LLC & Consultant to the CBCF

Dear Minority Leaders, Today I’m joined by my Delta Sigma Theta Soror and former Capitol Hill colleague, Dr. Kwamme Anderson. Kwamme and I both worked for our soror Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke (D-NY), albeit at different …
Aug. 31, 2023

A Conversation with Ambassador Gina Abercrombie-Winstanley, President of Middle East Policy Council

Dear Minority Leaders,Today we wrap our three part series on diversity in the U.S. Department of State and diplomacy with the preeminent expert on the topic: Ambassador Gina Abercrombie-Winstanley, State’s first Chief Divers…
Aug. 24, 2023

A Conversation with Asha Castleberry-Hernandez, Founder- Diversity in National Security Network

Asha Castleberry-Hernandez is a distinguished national security/foreign policy expert. She is a Biden-Harris Political Appointee, and served as a Senior Advisor to the Assistant Secretary, member of the Senior Executive Serv…
Aug. 7, 2022

A Conversation with Fatema Z. Sumar, Author, The Development Diplomat

In this episode, host Algene Sajery speaks with Fatema Z. Sumar, international development and author of The Development Diplomat: Working Across Borders, Boardrooms, and Bureaucracies to End Poverty. Fatema shares her ex…
March 14, 2021

A Conversation with Erika West, Principal, The Raben Group

Happy Women's History Month, listeners! March is also my birthday month and this episode was definitely the perfect gift. I’m joined by my girl Erika West, principal at The Raben Group. Erika and I have been friends since…
Feb. 26, 2021

A Conversation with Kendra Brown, Director of Public Policy, Mastercard

Dear listeners—Thanks for your patience. It has been over a month since our last episode aired, as life and career changes had me sidelined for a bit.I’m excited to return with an episode featuring one of the most authentic …
Guest: Kendra Brown
Dec. 21, 2020

The Minority Leaders Podcast featuring Na'ilah Amaru, Advocacy & Policy Strategist

Dear listeners,Thank you for sticking with us these past four months! We are truly grateful for this incredible bonding experience with fellow women of color leaders. The surprising success of this podcast makes clear just…
Nov. 26, 2020

The Minority Leaders, featuring Indira Ahluwalia, Founder and President, KAUR Strategies LLC

Episode 9 of The Minority Leaders features Indira Ahluwalia, author, and Founder and President of KAUR Strategies, LLC, a firm that provides coaching, strategic, and advisory services to executives and emerging leaders in m…
Nov. 10, 2020

The Minority Leaders Podcast Special Series: Women in Government Relations Excellence in Advocacy Awards - Episode 2

The Minority Leaders Podcast is proud to partner with Women in Government Relations (WGR) and the Professional Women in Advocacy Conference on special episodes featuring 2020 recipients of the Excellence in Advocacy Awards.…
Nov. 10, 2020

The Minority Leaders Podcast Special Series: Women in Government Relations Excellence in Advocacy Awards- Episode 1

The Minority Leaders Podcast is proud to partner with Women in Government Relations (WGR) and the Professional Women in Advocacy Conference on special episodes featuring 2020 recipients of the Excellence in Advocacy Awards.…
Oct. 10, 2020

A Conversation with Ana Rosa Quintana, Senior Policy Analyst for Latin America and the Western Hemisphere, Heritage Foundation

In episode 7, host Algene Sajery speaks with Ana Quintana, Senior Policy Analyst for Latin America and the Western Hemisphere at the Heritage Foundation. Ana’s research at Heritage focuses on U.S. foreign policy toward Latin…
July 30, 2020

A Conversation with The Black Women's Congressional Alliance

In this inaugural episode of The Minority Leaders, host Algene Sajery speaks with leaders of the Black Women’s Congressional Alliance (BWCA)— an organization focused on helping to promote and mentor Black women congressiona…