Natalie Holder, Chief DEI Officer at the National Lab Operated by Stanford University

Navigating Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion with Natalie: Insights from a Former Chief Diversity Officer In this episode of the Built by People podcast, Natalie Holder, a former Chief Diversity Officer at Slack National Accelerator Laboratory, shares her career journey from employment attorney to DEI leader. She discusses the critical role of Diversity Officers in organizational effectiveness, offers strategies for avoiding the 'glass cliff,' and highlights the importance of intentionality in increasing procurement opportunities for minority-owned businesses. Sponsored by Previ, this podcast aims to unveil the deep value and impact of diversity, equity, and inclusion on modern business practices. 00:00 Introduction to the Built by People Podcast 00:16 Sponsorship Message from Previ 00:44 Natalie's Career Journey 02:01 The Role of a Chief Diversity Officer 03:02 Utilizing Chief Diversity Officers Effectively 05:38 Avoiding the Glass Cliff 11:01 Impact of Diversity on Organizational Functions 12:40 Increasing Procurement Opportunities for Minority-Owned Businesses 14:49 Parting Advice on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion 16:15 Conclusion and Farewell