Cornell University's Inclusive Excellence Podcast

Join Erin Sember-Chase and Toral Patel from the Department of Inclusion and Belonging as they dive into discussions on topics related to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. They will interview colleagues throughout Cornell who are working to build spaces of belonging for all Cornell employees and provide information on how you can begin building these spaces today.

Cornell University's Inclusive Excellence Podcast is a education podcast hosted by Cornell University, with 112 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Cornell University hosts Cornell University's Inclusive Excellence Podcast, a education show with 112 episodes published.

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  Episode 111: Storytelling, Debate, and the Role of Higher Ed: A Conversation with Kyle Kimball

  Apr 24, 202654 minS0

  In the season finale, Erin and Toral are joined by Kyle Kimball, Vice President for University Relations at Cornell. Together, they explore the evolving role of higher education in today’s complex and often polarized climate. Kyle shares insights into how universities engage with topics like diversity, equity, and inclusion, the importance of storytelling in shaping institutional impact, and the responsibility of higher education to foster meaningful dialogue. The conversation also highlights the value of intellectual debate and the idea that universities are not here to tell us what to think — but to teach us how to think. From communications stra...

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  Episode 110: Mission-Driven, Not Performative: The Truth About DEIB Work

  Apr 10, 202649 minS0

  Erin and Toral sit down with Dr. Omari Keeles, Senior Director for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging at Cornell Tech, for a candid and thoughtful conversation about what it truly means to do DEI work. Omari reframes DEIB as “mission-driven work”, challenging the idea that it fits neatly into a single definition. He explores how context (particularly within a globally diverse campus like Cornell Tech) shapes how individuals experience identity, belonging, and inclusion. Drawing on research, lived experience, and practical insight, Omari offers a grounded perspective on the current DEIB landscape—one that moves beyond performative actions and toward meaningful, sustai...

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  Episode 109: Health Equity 101: Barriers, Bias, and Building Better Systems

  Mar 27, 20261h 1mS0

  In this episode, Erin and Toral are joined by Jada Hamilton, Senior Director of Clinical Operations at Cornell Health; Qiana Watson, First-Gen/Low-Income Community Liaison and therapist at Cornell Health; and Herb Alexander, Chief People Officer and Chief Diversity Officer at Centralus Health, to discuss the roles universities and communities play in advancing health equity. Together, they explore the historical roots of healthcare inequities, ongoing barriers to access and trust, and the steps healthcare systems and providers can take to create more equitable systems. The conversation highlights how collaboration, accessibility, and community-centered approaches are essential to building a healthier campus...

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  Episode 108: More Than A Meal: How Cornell Dining Builds Community

  Mar 13, 202643 minS0

  Sometimes the best way to build community is simply to start at the table. Josh Holden, Senior Chef for Cornell Dining, joins Erin and Toral to share how campus dining has evolved to create spaces where students feel welcomed, represented, and connected. Through culturally significant meals, student collaborations, and community partnerships, Cornell Dining has embraced food as a powerful tool for building belonging. Chef Josh shares how working with students, staff, and community members from different cultural backgrounds helps ensure authenticity in the dishes served while also creating meaningful learning experiences in both the kitchen and at the table. From...

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  Episode 107: What If the Barrier Isn't the Person — It's the Design?

  Feb 27, 202658 minS0

  In this episode, Annie Heckel, Electronic Information Technology Accessibility Manager, and D Krahmer, Diversity and Inclusion Research Librarian at Catherwood Library and Cornell University Library Disability Services representative, explore how accessibility transforms productivity, creativity, and belonging — and why designing for access benefits everyone. From screen readers to AI tools to simple formatting habits, discover how small changes can make the digital world of work more inclusive.

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