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Education Session

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Belonging (DEIB)

The Men Who Support Me: Stories From Male Advocates

Thursday, October 24, 2024
11:15 AM – 12:15 PM CT
Location: MPCCW - 196 B

    Moderator(s)

  • Rebekah Stepp

    Asset Center Owner-Drying and Energy
    Georgia Pacific
    Manning, South Carolina, United States

    • Speaker(s)

  • Andrew Kosic

    Asset Centered Operations Manager
    Georgia Pacific
    Atlanta, Georgia, United States

  • Justin Gilstrap

    Remote Process Engineering Manager
    Georgia Pacific
    Greer, South Carolina, United States

Women in male-dominated workplaces face a variety of unique and often difficult situations. Female mentors and advocates are not always available, so it’s important to find men who understand the value of being inclusive leaders and team members and who want to build and promote a culture that values diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEI&B). This session will be moderated by a woman prompting three of her own personal advocates whom she’s worked with to share their stories of how they support their female supervisors, peers, and employees in male-dominated manufacturing and office environments. The session aims to share the stories of men who provide great support, conversation, and tools to the women they work with and aims to provide awareness to the male perspective of supporting women.

Learning Objectives:

  • Describe common situations that women face in male-dominated work places.
  • Outline qualities and techniques that inclusive male team leaders and members possess.