Vernā Myers
“Diversity is being invited to the party. Inclusion is being asked to dance.”TM
Vernā Myers is on a mission to guide individuals, teams, and organizations into transforming and innovating their workplaces to reach their highest and fullest potential. Utilizing the principles of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, Vernā brings together individuals to reimagine their professional environments into a community that prospers together because DEI is more than a lexicon – it’s a way of life!
Dare to think and do differently! Join the countless organizations that have transformed their culture with the guidance of Vernā Myers, a globally recognized DEI expert. Unlock the potential of true diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in your workplace. Discover how Vernā’s keynote speeches, consulting services, books, and online DEI training can help elevate your organization to the next level.
Conversations have the power to break down barriers and build bridges across differences. Vernā Myers, renowned culture expert and global leader in the DEI space, interviews the brightest minds in science, art, and politics, for weekly wisdom about healing our divided society. Each episode contains inspiring information about how people can grow, become more compassionate, and better understand how we are all connected.
Exploring Unconscious Bias
Training Course
Addresses the impact unconscious bias has on building and retaining a diverse and inclusive workplace.
Inclusive Leadership
Training Course
Learn practical and valuable tips on how to begin leading in a more inclusive environment within your organization.
Fair and Effective Interviewing
Training Course
This course highlights skills for interviewing with an inclusive mindset and understanding the stereotypes and biases.
Vernā’s two best-selling books, “Moving Diversity Forward: Going from Well-Meaning to Well-Doing” and “What If I Say The Wrong Thing? 25 Habits for Culturally Effective People” have garnered widespread acclaim.
Must-reads for anyone on their Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion journey.
Vernā excels at motivating people to collaborate and create workplaces where everyone can thrive. Her ability to inspire individuals to work together is essential, as fully engaged workforces are proven to be over 30% more productive than less engaged teams. Her work emphasizes that DEI is not just a social responsibility but a crucial business imperative, ensuring that organizations become places where all employees feel valued and perform at their best.
Director of the Center for Work Life Law
UC Hastings College of the Law