The complex human challenges we face today urgently call for new models of how we can learn effectively—individually and collectively. Communities of practice are as ancient as humankind, yet they represent a model of learning that is aligned with the global challenges and the new geographies of connectivity in the 21st century. This is particularly true of government agencies that have to provide complex services to a diverse population that includes marginalized communities. Together we will explore how fostering communities of practice can provide viable resources and support for implementing and sustaining equity efforts over time.

Enhance and strengthen skills

in leadership to embed equity in
policies, practices, and programs.

Gain tools

to operationalize an intentional organizational shift toward race equity and inclusion.

Increase strategies

to make informed decisions to achieve
equitable outcomes.

The Executive Leadership Learning Collaborative (ELLC) is designed for leaders and executive teams who directly influence the vision and execution of equitable and inclusive policy and culture throughout the organization. In order to achieve this, leaders must mitigate historical and current organizational inequities. The learning collaborative will provide skill building, tools, and shared learning to equip leaders to effectively actionize their REIB vision within their program. The curriculum offers a comprehensive flow of learning and practice.

Leaders will: 

• Explore how to shift inequities through structural changes in policies, resources, and data.
• Cultivate organizational cultural climate shifts toward inclusion and belonging.
• Facilitate courageous and accountable conversations.
• Learn how to apply and leverage the Decision-Making Matrix to embed equitable practices.
• Gain frameworks and strategies to make impactful progress toward equity and inclusion. 

Leaders are invited to sign up for this 4-part learning collaborative. 

Part 1 of 4
3 hours, virtual

The first session will give participants an opportunity to become oriented to the ELLC and what it takes to practice Daring Leadership.

Agenda

• "What's in Your Toolbox: Discovering Leadership Attributes"
  - Constance Gustafson
   
• "An Introduction to Dare to LeadTM"
  - Ana Estrada Daniels

Part 2 of 4
2 days, in-person
Limited Virtual Option Available

Leaders will have an opportunity to learn tools, strategies, and frameworks to make impactful progress to embed equitable practices within programs.

Agenda

• "Making Our DEI Vision a Reality"
  - Dr. Robert Livingston
   
• "Embracing Authenticity and Building Resiliency"
  - Dr. Jei Africa
   
• "The Path Forward: A Framework for Unleashing the Potential of CalWORKs and CalFresh to Advance Health and Racial Equity Across California"
  - Wm. Jahmal Miller
   
• "Decision Assessment Through the Lens of Equity"
  - The Nova Collective

Part 3 of 4 
3 hours, virtual

Leaders will learn ways to align their vision for equity and inclusion with their managers and supervisors. 

Agenda

• "Catalyzing a Bold Future"
  - The Justice Collective
   
• Preview of the County Data Portals with Cal-OAR and Mathematica

Part 4 of 4
2 hours, virtual

The session will demonstrate how to create and sustain communities of practice among California public safety net program leaders statewide and within county programs.

Agenda

Creating and Sustaining Communities of Practice

Speakers Beverely and Etienne Wenger-Trayner will lead an engaging session for ELLC participants.

Thursday, October 3, 2024 

10:00am-12:00pm PT

Executive leaders of programs that support California's CalWORKs and CalFresh
program participants are encouraged to attend.

Roles such as, but not limited to:

• County Directors, Eligibility and Employment Service Directors
• Deputy and Assistant Directors, Human Resources Directors
• Training Directors
• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Director
• Staff Services Manager II & III
• Chiefs and Deputy Chiefs 

Participants who attended the Fall 2023 cohorts of the executive learning collaborative
are welcome to enroll.

Counties are invited to form an executive-level team to attend together.

*Note: Supervisors and Managers are encouraged to visit the REIB Hub to
learn more about the REIB Bold: Learning Collaborative! 

There is no registration fee to attend the Executive Leadership Learning Collaborative. 

Travel and lodging are not covered by the REIB Statewide Initiative. 

Room blocks are available at the conference hotels.