Speaker series - Creating a culture of inclusion

The state of Minnesota is growing increasingly diverse and research shows that organizations that prioritize diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in the workplace outperform those that do not. While the prioritization of DEI initiatives is a business imperative, it is important to understand that the business community cannot effectively engage underrepresented demographics in the workforce without working on internal workplace inclusion.

Hear from the Minnesota Chamber’s Sr. Director of Workforce Diversity and Inclusion, Whitney Harvey, on what can be done to create workplaces that value and acknowledge diversity in its multiple dimensions (including but not limited to gender, race, religion, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, etc.) and create a culture of workplace belonging through the review and establishment of internal best practice categories.

Whitney Harvey

Whitney Harvey joined the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce in February of 2022 as the Senior Director of Workforce Diversity and Inclusion. She is responsible for supporting and guiding Minnesota businesses on their journeys toward creating inclusive workplaces that value and respect the multiple dimensions of diversity that exist in our state’s workforce.

Whitney is actively engaged in her community and serves on the Board of Trustees for the MS Society’s Upper Midwest Chapter, the Board of Directors for Basic Needs (a local community non-profit), and the DEI Advisory Committee for the South Washington County School District. Whitney is a collaborative and passionate leader who values variety, innovation and making connections.

Whitney has a Bachelor of Arts in Biology from Gustavus Adolphus College and a Master of Health Care Administration. She currently resides in Cottage Grove, MN, and enjoys traveling with her family (husband and daughters, Riley (11), and Mila (5)).