Cuturally SPEECHING: Cultural Humility Through Diversity and Equity with Valerie Borum

Episode 3 of the miniseries: "Culturally SPEECHING: Clinical Competence Through Cultural Humility" hosted by Dr. Treasyri Williams Wood, SLPD, CCC-SLP, CDPEarn 0.01 ASHA CEUs for this episode: Complete the accompanying course with Speech Therapy PD This episode explores the essential role of cultural humility in promoting diversity and equity within clinical practice. The host and guest delve into how cultural humility enhances interactions with diverse populations and supports equitable treatment outcomes. Listeners will gain practical insights into integrating cultural humility into their professional practice and advancing diversity and equity in the field.About the Guest: Dr. Valerie Borum, PhD, MSW, LMSW, (she/her/hers) joined Toronto Metropolitan University as the Director of the School of Social Work in January 2020. She has experience as both a BSSW Program Director and an MSW Program Director. As a social work practitioner, she directed two programs, supervising social work and human service professionals serving persons with intersecting identities (e.g., disability, race/ethnicity, gender, deafness, etc.). Dr. Borum’s research and scholarship focus on the role of ethnoculture as a protective and promotive factor in health, mental health, and disabilities, with attention to populations of African descent.