Where is the Latiné Experience in DEI ft. Cristina Padilla

In this episode of the Living Out Loud Discussion Series, I sit down with Cristina Padilla to chat about the underrepresented Latiné experience in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) work. We explore complex themes like humility, conflict resolution, and the impact of cultural nuances on leadership. We get into why the Latiné voice is often missing in DEI spaces and Cristina provides insights into broader challenges. Join our conversation!

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Cristina Padilla is a Latina leadership scholar, consultant, and leadership coach. Her research agenda encompasses assessing the impact of culturally relevant leadership development programs and coaching for Latinx populations, Latina leader identity development and the creation of a game-based leadership development workshop “El Rio de Dichos.” She has several first-authored, peer reviewed publications in academic journals.

To get in touch with Cristina, you can contact her here:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/cristinaapadilla/

EPISODE CHAPTERS

00:00 Settling In

02:13 Meet Cristina Padilla

03:12 The Latiné Voice in DEI Work

06:21 Cultural Barriers and Conflict Resolution

08:48 The Impact of Underrepresentation

14:16 Navigating Identity and Authenticity

27:04 Leadership Responsibility and Accountability

38:53 The Complexity of Latino Identity Terms

44:56 Final Thoughts and Contact Information