DEI Matters: Insights Association North Atlantic Chapter

Welcome to DEI Matters, the new podcast from the Insights Association North Atlantic Chapter! In this introductory episode, you'll meet our hosts and discover what Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion mean to them personally. We'll explore why DEI is not just important on an individual level, but also crucial for the insights community as a whole. Join us on this journey to understand how embracing DEI can enhance our work and drive impactful change.

DEI Matters: Insights Association North Atlantic Chapter is a business podcast hosted by Insights Association North Atlantic Chapter, with 14 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.

Insights Association North Atlantic Chapter hosts DEI Matters: Insights Association North Atlantic Chapter, a business show with 14 episodes published.

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  Episode #14

  DEI Matters: Ep 14 - AI, Inclusion, and the Future of Insights

  Dec 16, 202541 minS0

  <p>In this episode of DEI Matters, we sit down with Asha Parmar, Associate Director at C Space and recognized innovator, to explore how AI intersects with diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in research.</p><p>Asha shares her perspective on:</p>How AI can support human insight work.The risks of bias and misrepresentation in generative AI.Practical steps to embed DEI into AI practices.<p>A thought-provoking conversation for anyone interested in the future of inclusive, responsible research.</p><p>Recorded August 8, 2025</p><p>Asha Parmar, Associate Director at C Space, a business unit of Escalent. Asha leads...

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  Episode #13

  DEI Matters: Ep 13 - Building Belonging

  Dec 16, 202540 minS0

  <p>In this episode of DEI Matters, we speak with Kisha Payton, Chief Belonging & Inclusion Officer at Escalent, about building cultures of belonging in the insights industry. Kisha shares how Escalent’s Inclusion Network is shaping change, the challenges of sustaining DEI amid political and budget pressures, and why equity must remain at the center of inclusion efforts.</p><p>Recorded August 7, 2025</p><p>Kisha Payton is the Chief Belonging & Inclusion Officer at Escalent, a top research, data analytics and advisory firm. Kisha brings 20 years of cross-sector experience in nonprofit, legal, and for-profit spaces to challenge conventional thinking on inclusion. At...

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  Episode #12

  DEI Matters: Ep 12 - Aligning Policy with Purpose (A University’s Approach to DEI)

  Apr 18, 202524 minS0

  <p>In this episode of DEI Matters, we sit down with Cecilia Yudin, Director of the Center for Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion at Boston University's Questrom School of Business. Cecilia shares her perspective on what meaningful DEI policy looks like at the university level—and why it matters.<br><br></p><p>We explore how DEI strategies must align with an institution’s broader goals to create lasting impact and discuss the critical role access to opportunity plays in driving equity. From policy design to student experience, this conversation offers valuable insights for organizations looking to lead with purpose and create real...

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  Episode #11

  DEI Matters: Ep 11 - Why We’re Still Here

  Apr 4, 202532 minS0

  <p>Amy, Christelle, and Melissa get real about why DEI Matters isn't going anywhere. <br>The name stays. The mission stays. The hard conversations stay.</p><p>In a world that needs it more than ever, we're doubling down — because DEI doesn’t just matter. It’s essential.</p><p><br>Reporting From The Scene by MaxKoMusic | https://maxkomusic.com/<br>Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/<br>Creative Commons CC BY-SA 3.0<br>https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/</p><p>Politics by MaxKoMusic | https://maxkomusic.com/<br>Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/<br>Creativ...

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  Episode #10

  DEI Matters: Ep 10 - Best Practices in Asking Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity (SOGI) Questions in Research

  Jan 6, 202527 minS0

  <p>In today's episode, we are joined by Shannon Danzy, Senior Director of Research and Strategy at the Insights Association. Shannon will guide us through best practices for questionnaire design, specifically focusing on how to address sexual orientation and gender identity in a respectful and inclusive manner. With her extensive expertise in research and strategy, Shannon will share valuable insights into how market researchers can create questionnaires that are sensitive to the diverse experiences and identities of respondents. We will explore how inclusive question design can improve data accuracy, foster a more welcoming environment, and ensure that all voices are...

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