What You Will Learn: * How Hope transitioned her career from mechanical engineering to a brand new career in DEI practice * Why Hope found her passion in making things better and affecting change, and why she chose to leave her engineering role behind to focus on DEI full time * What challenges Hope faced and unexpected surprises she has experienced as a new Diversity, Equity and Inclusion practitioner * How working with an outstanding mentor helped guide Hope’s career and gave her a better understanding of the career path * Why many of the leaders Hope has worked with started with the Diversity piece, and why she believes that we should focus more on Equity and Inclusion * How Hope pushed through feelings of overwhelm when she first moved into her new role, and why she is passionate about always continuing to learn * What advice Hope has for new practitioners and anyone interested in becoming certified in DEI practice

About Hope Scheeler Hope Scheeler is a self-proclaimed cultural engineer who helps organizations create inclusive, equitable, culturally competent workforces and workplaces. A mechanical engineer by training, she chooses to apply the problem-solving principles of STEM to people and cultures in the field and personal life-calling of Diversity & Inclusion. Her scientific background helps her utilize Lean Six Sigma, Continuous Improvement, and Project Management to drive sustainable results founded in data and analysis. Hope is currently a senior program manager on the D&I team at Riot Games, where she’s working to drive meaningful change in the gaming and entertainment industry.

How to Connect with Hope Scheeler: * Website: www.riotgames.com/en * LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/lhopescheeler/ * LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/riot-games * Facebook: www.facebook.com/RiotGames/ * Twitter: @riotgames

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