Ep. 77 Conscious Conversation w/ Nefertari Kirkman-Bey Pross

The 2018 Women in the Workplace report recently released by McKinsey & Company and LeanIn.Org reports that for every 100 men promoted to manager-level roles, only 79 women moved up into similar roles. The numbers are even more abysmal for women of color, who make up only 17% of entry-level roles and 4% of C-suite positions. Additionally 33% of women—and 41% of black women—do not have access to senior leaders.  What are some of the root causes? Is it JUST about disparity in the workplace or does HOME support systems factor into the equation? Tune in to a powerful #consciousconversation with Nefertari Kirkman-Bey Pross about the unique challenges professional women have when trying to climb the corporate ladder and sustaining a seat at the table. Meet Nefertari --- Nefertari K.B. Pross, is an Attorney, Arts Advocate and Musician. She is a multifaceted woman utilizing all of her talents to consistently create meaningful change in law, arts, and civil and human rights. Her works rests squarely at the intersection of arts and social justice. Currently, as an attorney, Nefertari serves as Senior Equal Opportunity Advisor for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity, where she enforces civil rights regulations in housing and mortgage lending. She started her legal career in New York City, and in 2016 joined the Detroit HUD office as a member of HUD’s official response team to the Flint Water Crisis. She also served under the Obama Administration, as the White House Jobs Ambassador to the City of Flint where she worked diligently to increase jobs and summer engagement for young people. In honor of her work in Flint, Nefertari received awards from the Flint Housing Commission and the Flint Federal Executive Board for her Outstanding Service to the City of Flint. #equalrights #womenintheworkplace #socialjustice #thearts #legalrights #career