Beyond the Backlash: Reframing DEI through Cultural Agility and Strategic Leadership

In an era of increasing backlash against DEI efforts, how can women in tech stay focused, strategic, and values-driven—without burning out or backing down?

Join Dr. Joy Wiggins, former professor, TEDx speaker, and founder of Joy Wiggins, PhD: Cultural Agility Consulting, for an empowering and actionable session on how to navigate the shifting DEI landscape using her Cultural Agility Change Model and STRIVE Gender Equity Framework. This interactive webinar will help you turn resistance into resilience and elevate your leadership in the face of systemic challenges.  

Learn how to:

•  Reframe DEI through the lens of innovation and inclusion
•  Communicate with cultural agility across teams and power dynamics
•  Use the STRIVE method to lead with transparency, inclusion, and effectiveness—even when the stakes are high

About Our Speaker

Joy Wiggins, PhD helps organizations increase profit by leading more effectively across cultural and identity differences. She equips global teams with research-backed tools—including her Cultural Agility Change Model (CACM)—to lead with empathy, adaptability, and strategic clarity. Companies that partner with Joy see measurable gains in performance, innovation, and retention while avoiding costly missteps in global expansion, cross-cultural collaboration, and organizational change. Her human-centered approach helps leaders navigate power, identity, and communication with precision—turning cultural complexity into competitive advantage.