How a practitioner of workplace diversity realized that the success of any diversity effort was only as good as the people who felt included. Toni Carter shares her experiences in coming to understand that diversity works best when it includes everyone, regardless of how well represented their particular demographic may be. Toni L. Coleman Carter is the energetic Inclusion and Diversity (I/D) Strategy Director for Battelle Energy Alliance in Idaho Falls, Idaho. She’s a change champion who collaborates with BEA leaders to create an environment that empowers and engages others to achieve a competitive advantage. Further leveraging BEA’s talent platforms to enhance employee capabilities, build next generation leaders, and drive bottom-line results. She also partners as a consultant to create, develop, and oversee ID initiatives, while increasing inclusion awareness and providing governance for the inclusion leadership councils (ERGs).
Carter dedicates part of her life to helping people who have been abused. Her memoir, When Trouble Finds You, is being used as a tool of hope, inspiration, and education for others who may have suffered the way she did as a child. When Carter is not spending time with her family, she loves building community relationships and leveraging strategic partnerships.
This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx