NYCPA: A Discussion on Diversity, Inclusion, and Equity

CULTURAL COMPETENCE AS A FOUNDATION FOR DIVERSITY, INCLUSION, AND EQUITY INITIATIVES

Presented by

Sybil Taylor Aytch, RP®, M.Ed.
NFPA's Diversity, Inclusion, and Equity Coordinator

Bio

Culture Competence encompasses being aware of one's own world view and developing positive attitudes towards cultural differences. It is pivotal to the creation of a more diverse, inclusive, equitable, and collaborative organization.

Topics to be examined include:

· What is cultural competence?

· Why is cultural competence important?

· What are the elements of cultural competence?

· How is cultural competence quantified?

· What is an open culture and how it is created?