Leaders of Color 

Group Description
This group is for leaders of color involved in the nonprofit sector who want to connect, motivate, and empower themselves and their peers as they navigate throughout their careers. This group is for leaders that work in various positions throughout the organization. This group provides space to discuss topics including leadership, inclusion, ethics, personal experience, success, challenges, and strategy to overcome obstacles facing leaders of color today. A new topic is presented monthly, and group members are encouraged to submit topics they would like to cover.

​*This group is open to leaders at ALL levels of the organization! 

Meeting Time
Date: 2nd Thursday of the month
Time: 12-1:30pm

Emily Shamsid-Deen
Principal
ESD Consulting, LLC

Our Leaders of Color group will be led by none other than Emily Shamsid-Deen, Founder and Principal at ESD Consulting. A thoughtful nonprofit leader known for dynamic group facilitation and training, Emily provides facilitation and consultation services to help nonprofits elevate their understanding of diversity, equity, and inclusion and to provide concrete and realistic steps to integrate it into the fabric of their organizations. Emily will bring her expertise to help guide and provide support to leaders of color within the nonprofit sector. Emily holds a Master of Nonprofit Management and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science & Black Studies. Prior to serving as Principal, Emily served as the Community Engagement Manager at Community Resource Center! ​