2023 BEYA (2706) Am I Invisible? Overcoming the Challenges of Being Seen and Heard Presented by Raytheon Technologies

Have you ever felt like your seat at the table was two feet lower than everyone else’s or every time you showed up virtually or in person, you felt invisible?  Or maybe you’ve been subjected to the hypervisibility that comes along with being the only minority in the room and dealt with how to “blend in” affecting your ability to be authentically seen and heard. Either way, the challenges associated with visibility for minority populations are real and are being experienced everyday. Can we really overcome the challenges of being seen and heard in today’s culture?  In this forum, we will hear from individuals who will share their experiences and perspectives about being seen and heard, despite the microaggressions, marginalization and unconscious biases that exist in the workplace.  Their experiences will shed light and give voice to those who have been silently waiting to show up in ways that pierce the darkness of invisibility and inspire all of us to open our eyes and ears to those who have been challenged with being seen and heard. Just know that you are visible, even if others refuse to remove their blindfolds. Speakers: Charles Everett, Executive Director, Raytheon Technologies Dawn Charleston, Director of Supplier Quality and Compliance, Raytheon Technologies Amanda Goodson, Senior Director, Raytheon Company Robert Griffifths, Vice President, Raytheon Technologies Ceah Justice, Head of Global Employee Engagement, Raytheon Technologies