Implicit Bias Awareness Workshop
The newly named, Equity & Inclusion Leadership Alliance (EILA) is a coalition committed to reducing bias and inequality in Nevada County institutions, including healthcare, law enforcement, education, and more. Following the death of George Floyd and many others throughout the United States, the group was formed to both speak out and learn more in order to create sustainable change and greater understanding across the communities served. The Alliance, initiated by President/CEO of Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital, Dr. Brian Evans, is still in a formative stage and currently includes local non-profits and community leaders as well as executive level leadership and representation from Grass Valley and Nevada City Police Departments, Nevada County Sheriff’s Office, Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital, Nevada County Superintendent of Schools, and the County of Nevada. All are committed to the stated goals and will continue to explore new levels of accountability within their spheres of influence.
In an effort to share educational opportunities, EILA will host a County-wide Virtual Half Day Cultural Competency Workshop, The Hidden Biases of Good People: Implicit Bias Awareness on October 16th. This is a free half day program described as innovative, engaging, humorous, and motivational. All are encouraged to attend.
Other Nevada County News Highlights:
- Wildfire Preparedness: Have a Plan, Make a Checklist!
- Nevada County Moves to Orange “Moderate” Tier on Covid-19
- Supervisors Award $3.2 Million in Covid Relief Fund Monies
- Nevada County Kind Campaign
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Advisory Board Seeks Members
- Virtual Town Hall on Yuba River Safety, 9/30
- Nevada County Job Opportunities: Behavioral Health Program Manager (and more!)
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