VIRTUAL PROGRAM | NAIC/NIPR Presents Real Talk with Dr. Andrea Hendricks: The BIG Journey

Join diversity executive and author, Dr. Andrea Hendricks, to learn more about her book, The BIG Journey: Bold Inclusion for Greatness. The BIG Journey is the power of diversity and inclusion essential for the future sustainability of every organization. BIG encourages individuals or organizations to build capacity around diversity and inclusion engagement efforts. Dr. Hendricks has spent the last 17 years designing, developing and delivering comprehensive diversity and inclusion programs and initiatives for major corporations.
Open your mind and be prepared to be inspired by a dynamic approach from a thought leader, coach, speaker, and respected diversity and inclusion expert. Dr. Hendricks shares a proven framework to empower individuals and leaders in organizations to leverage, experience, develop and cultivate diversity and inclusion superpowers for their environments that will drive positive organizational change and the future associate engagement. Be sure to attend the live session, 3 lucky attendees will be chosen at random to receive a copy of The BIG Journey!

Join us if you are...

• Ready to implement diversity and inclusion in your life, personally and professionally.
• Open minded to learning more about how we can adjust our habits to be a more effective leader.
• Eager to begin your BIG journey.

Speaker Bio
Dr. Andrea Hendricks is an executive who provides strategic vision, guidance, and tactical blueprint in the design, development, and execution of key human resources and diversity and inclusion programs (D&I). Experienced and successful in academic, corporate, and nonprofit environments. Hendricks has a career history of being tapped to establish and build new D&I programs and strengthen existing ones and a creative force who brings bold thinking and fresh perspectives around the D&I framework to build commitment, best practices, and program effectiveness.
Hendricks has earned a Bachelor of Science in Human Development Psychology and Mass Communications, Master of Science in Student Counseling Psychology and Personnel Services, and Doctorate in Educational Psychology and Policy Analysis. Andrea has received a Certificate in Diversity Leadership from the Society of Human Resources Management (SHRM). Over the years, regionally and nationally, Dr. Hendricks has presented on diversity, student success and leadership development. As an active citizen in the Kansas City community, Andrea participates in several professional and community organizations. She is an active member of Central Exchange, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Black Achievers Society of Kansas City and United Way Women’s Leadership Council. Her most recent award she received was the Heartland Black Chamber of Commerce Heart Award for excellence in community service in Greater Kansas City.