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Kris Cannon-Jackson

"Implicit Bias"

 

 

 

Learning Objectives:

    1. Define and understand what implicit bias is.
    2. Identify ways that out biases play a role in our interactions with others.
    3. Become more cognizant of each of our biases.

 

Session Description:

We all have biases! Implicit bias refers to the attitudes or stereotypes that affect our understanding, actions, and decisions in an unconscious manner. They are activated involuntarily and without an individual's awareness or intentional control. Biases reside deep in the subconscious, and cause us to have feelings and attitudes about other people based on characteristics such as race, ethnicity, age, and appearance. They are automatically activated, associative in nature, can be formed through repeated exposure or experiences. These associations develop over the course of a lifetime beginning at a very early age through exposure to direct and indirect messages. In addition to early life experiences, the media and news programming are often-cited origins of implicit associations. This interactive course explores types of implicit biases, understanding them, what effects they can cause and how to address them.

Speaker Bio:

Kris Cannon-Jackson has a professional background in human resources and business management, with a passion of helping to engage employees in the workforce. She has her own consulting firm, InnerGi Consulting, where the focus is helping small businesses with their HR needs, including but not limited to onboarding, policy advisement, payroll and learning & development for their employees. Kris is a consultant to and acts as the Member Relations Coordinator for the nation's largest young professionalsí organization - The CYP Club. She lends her talents to various nonprofit organizations throughout the City, including serving as the Board Treasurer for the organization's 501c3 - Columbus Inspires and volunteers on various committees for WELD - the Women for Economic & Leadership Development Columbus, and Ohio SHRM Conference committee.

Kris has earned an MBA with a focus in Human Resource Management and Leadership, and she has a Bachelor of Science in Organizational Leadership and Business Administration from Franklin University. She has earned the distinguished designation of Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) and the SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP). Currently, she is exploring her options to continue her education in law.

When Kris has the opportunity, she loves to travel and experience new adventures. She always says that she works to support her cruising habit. (Hey, there are worse habits to have.)