Welcome to the Diversity Atlas Newsletter – July edition!

Welcome to the latest edition of the Diversity Atlas Newsletter! We’re excited to share highlights of our upcoming speaking engagements where we connect with industry leaders and share our insights. We’re also thrilled to announce the newest members of our Diversity Atlas team, who are bringing fresh perspectives and ideas to our mission. Plus, catch updates on our latest activities in the EU region as we continue to drive impactful change. Dive in to see what’s new and how we’re making strides in diversity, equity & inclusion!

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Welcome the Newest Members of the Diversity Atlas Team

Diane Herz, Strategic Advisor & Partnership Development 

Diane Herz has over four decades of experience in conducting and overseeing social and economic research, including 25 years of managing and leading interdisciplinary teams across the public and private sectors.

Recently, she served 4.5 years as CEO of the Social Research Centre (SRC), the leading social research provider in Australia. Prior to her tenure at SRC, Diane was the Vice President of Human Services Research and Chief Diversity Officer at Mathematica Policy Research in Washington, DC.

Diane is driven by a passion for improving lives through developing organisations and people that conduct and apply high-quality, relevant research to solve challenging social problems.

Abellia Anggi Wardani, Director of Research & Partnerships

Abellia Anggi Wardani is an accomplished community-based research specialist with more than 10 years of experience in conducting research in Indonesia, Myanmar, Thailand, and Bangladesh. Her core interests encompass cultural diversity, identity construction, community formation, peacebuilding, social cohesion, and ethnography. She holds a PhD in Culture Studies from Tilburg University in the Netherlands and has been the recipient of numerous scholarships and research grants from distinguished international institutions throughout her academic career.

Abellia is academically trained as a qualitative research methodologist and is an expert in ethnographic strategy. Her preferred research methods include key informant interviews, focus group discussions, ethnographic strategies such as case studies, and participatory observation. Since 2016, she has published at least one book and twelve research papers. With extensive working experience in the eastern part of Indonesia – particularly in Maluku and Papua from 2015 to 2021 – and in Myanmar’s sub-national conflict areas from 2019 to 2024, Abellia has established herself as a seasoned researcher, facilitator, and writer. Her work has significantly contributed to the understanding of community dynamics and social issues in various contexts.

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Diversity & Inclusion Summit 2024: When Awareness Meets Action

Our CEO & Founder Peter Mousaferiadis will present the importance of a data-driven approach to inclusivity and diversity. Enlightening an organisation on their rich cultural diversity through data leads to a more inclusive and better performing workplace.

Diversity Atlas is proud to be a part of the Diversity and Inclusion Summit 2024.

This year’s summit (August in Perth, November in Melbourne) serves as a pivotal gathering for those committed to driving diversity and inclusion in their organisations and communities.

From strategic panel discussions on fostering inclusive workplaces to exploring innovative approaches, this event equips attendees with the knowledge and tools necessary to enact meaningful change.

Attend one or both as they will be two individual events with different conversations. Early bird tickets are still available till the end of the month. Secure your spot here

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2024 SIETAR Conference

We are happy to announce that Peter will be a distinguished speaker at the upcoming SIETAR Australasia 2024 Virtual Conference!

This event promises to be an enlightening exploration into the depths of multiculturalism and diversity. Join Peter and other experts as they engage in thought-provoking discussions, share insights, and help you broaden your understanding of these crucial topics.

Registrations are open so secure your spot soon! More info about the event here

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IMAGINE: Nonprofit Event Coming to Melbourne

IMAGINE: Non-Profit, presented by Amazon Web Services (AWS), is heading to Melbourne on August 14th, with events in Sydney and Brisbane the following week! This in-person event will bring together nonprofit leaders, purpose-driven technologists, and social enterprise innovators to explore how technology can drive positive change in the world.

Rezza Moieni will be part of a lightning talk alongside Dr. Kristen Moeller-Saxone, Data Catalyst Network Lead at Infoxchange, and Dr. Andrew Bivard, CTO of The Australian Stroke Alliance. They will discuss “Leading Your Organisation with a Strong Data Foundation.

Get your tickets here

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A Busy Period for Our EU Ambassador 

It has been a busy period for our European Union (EU) Cultural Ambassador, Mario Chatzidamianos.

Mario participated at the Hellenic Foundation for European and Foreign Policy (ELIAMEP) event 

‘Elections in the United States and the European Union: What are the stakes?’, where he discussed global demographic shifts due to migrating populations with Andrew Moravcsik, Professor of Politics at Princeton University, Anne-Marie Slaughter, President of New America in Washington, DC and Loukas Tsoukalis, President of the Board of ELIAMEP. 

Diversity Atlas was represented at the Greek chapter of the European Business Ethics Network’s Responsible Management Awards, during the international conference on the topic of ‘Business Ethics and ESG’. Mario held short meetings with the network’s president and the Founder and Director of the Institute for Sustainable Development of the European Public Law Organization (EPLO). 

Honoring Pride Month, Mario participated in the 5-day ‘Work Pride 2024’ online event, organised by myGWork exploring global DEI trends in relation to LGBQIA+ populations for professionals, graduates, inclusive employers, and anyone who believes in workplace equality, to share best practices, and strategies to help create workspaces that are inclusive of all sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions.

At the 10th edition of the ‘Teach for Reach‘ gathering, organised by the Geneva Learning Foundation, Mario was an honoured guest, having contributed to preparing the convention’s sessions, offering his expertise on the cultural aspect of global aid programs dedicated to help the world overcome diseases like malaria, HIV-AIDS, and “forgotten” tropical diseases. 

This month, Mario participated at the 2-day Economist Roundtable with the Hellenic Government, where he met with ministers, governmental agencies, public and private companies’ executives to share our knowledge and insights on how to develop more representative and inclusive operational and managerial processes and the importance of using Diversity Atlas as the first step to such transformational procedures.

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Calendar Highlight – International Friendship Day

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The International Day of Friendship is celebrated on July 30th every year. This day was proclaimed by the United Nations in 2011 to promote the role that friendship plays across all cultures. The UN encourages community groups, organisations, and governments to hold events that promote reconciliation, mutual understanding, and solidarity. The World Friendship Crusade has lobbied the United Nations for several years to recognise July 30th as World Friendship Day. The UN has invited all member states to observe the International Day of Friendship per the culture and customs of their local, national, and regional communities, including through education and public awareness-raising activities. This day is a great opportunity to celebrate the cultural aspects of friendship and to promote understanding and solidarity among people of different cultures.

If you’d like to see our platform, book a demo here.

Visit our Cultural Calendar for more events.