Ep. 8 - DEI, People Experts, and Technology with Alberta Johnson

In this episode of The C.H.O.I.C.E. Chats, Loren speaks with Alberta Johnson about her past experiences with DEI, current bias considerations when recruiting with AI, and her mission with her own consulting firm, People Experts, LLC. Alberta's choice has led her to not only becoming a founder of People Experts, LLC, but a Top HR Consulting Voice on LinkedIn with a full list of credentials to match! --------- What does it mean to make a C.H.O.I.C.E.? It means applying dimensions of Courage, Humility, Openness, Integration, Curiosity, and Empathy into an ongoing journey of learning. Subscribe to listen and learn more about Cultural Intelligence from the people who’ve made a pivotal C.H.O.I.C.E. in the past that has guided their present – and your future! --------- About Alberta Johnson: Alberta Johnson is Founder and CEO of People Experts LLC, a human resource and equity consulting firm. She has over 20 years of experience in executive management and has directed overall operations for various organizations in areas of human resources, diversity, equity and inclusion and employee engagement. Alberta has dedicated her career to balancing inequities and civil rights. She’s held leadership roles in the public, private, non-profit and government sectors including the City of Chicago, Appraisal Institute and Gagen MacDonald. As an accomplished executive human resources leader, Alberta brings a wealth of national and global experience to the forefront of cultural change and training initiatives. Alberta’s leadership extends beyond borders, as she has successfully guided teams through cultural transitions in various regions, leveraging her nuanced understanding of local customs and global trends. Her commitment to fostering cultural competence and cultivating inclusive work environments has earned her accolades both domestically and internationally, positioning her as a thought leader in the realm of human resources and organizational development. Alberta holds a B.A. in Sociology, a Master’s in Business Administration (MBA) and a Master’s in Public Administration (MPA). Alberta has served on a number of Boards of Directors including IL SHRM as Chair of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging and Chicago SHRM as Strategic Partnerships Chair. Alberta currently serves as a Mentor for SHRM Executive Network and as President of the Friends of Pediatrics for the Children’s Hospital University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC). Connect with Alberta: https://www.linkedin.com/in/albertajohnson/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/peopleexpertsllc https://www.instagram.com/peopleexpertsllc/ --------- About Loren: Loren has dedicated over 25 years to leadership coaching, change management, and cultural intelligence. Her unique ability to create human-centered workplace experiences and build high-performing teams has transformed organizations and solidified her reputation as an industry trailblazer. Her latest book, Becoming the Change: The Power of Cultural Intelligence, is a testament to her commitment to fostering cultural diversity and personal growth. Connect with Loren Rosario-Maldonado: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorenrosariomaldonado/ https://www.lorenrosario.com/ https://www.cultura.global/ Read Becoming the Change: The Power of Cultural Intelligence https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CPCH31ZK?dplnkId=694c50f9-0d08-48ad-b1af-05832f0b812f&nodl=1 --------- Intro/Outro Music: Licensor's Username: https://pixabay.com/users/yourtunes-13513207/ Licensee: CHOICECHATS Audio File Title: Energetic Upbeat Stylish Pop Fashion Audio File URL: https://pixabay.com/music/beats-energetic-upbeat-stylish-pop-fashion-136514/ Audio File ID: 136514