Title: Belonging in IECMH: Shifting Organizational Cultures through Humility
Date: Friday ,September 22, 2023
Time: 9:00am-11:00amCST//10:00am-12:00pmEST
Presenter: Keena Friday-Gilbert, MSW, MBA, IECMH-E®
Description:
Belonging is an inherent human need. We are born seeking connection and feeling understood, valued, and accepted. This presentation will explore research and the concept of belonging by showing the parallel experience of infants and young children to the experience of the professionals who serve them. Through a stance of humility and curiosity, leaders can begin to shift their organizational cultures. We will discuss implications for individuals and organizations to be intentional in their efforts to embed 4 core elements to create spaces where all will experience a felt sense of belonging.
Presenter Biography:
Keena Friday-Gilbert, MBA, MSW, IECMH-E serves as the Director of Belonging at AIMHiTN. She joined the AIMHiTN team in December 2020. As a native Tennessean, she has dedicated over 20 years of her professional career to transforming the lives of children and families in our state. Her career has taken her to various roles in child welfare and nonprofit management, consistently advocating for infant and early childhood mental health. She is a proud alumna of the University of Tennessee, where she earned her Master's degree in Social Work, and is currently furthering her studies in pursuit of a Doctorate in Social Work at the University of Memphis.