Who is Ray White?

Raymond D. White is a passionate advocate for equity and inclusion. As an experienced strategist, he helps non-profit executives weave diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) principles into the fabric of their organizations. With a firm grasp of the importance of inclusive environments, Raymond guides organizations toward fostering an atmosphere where employees feel valued and clients are drawn to their commitment to these essential values.

Over the past 8 years, Ray White has been committed to addressing anti-racism by advising mid to senior-level leaders on fostering workplace belonging and consulting non-profit organizations on integrating equity and anti-racist values. This commitment is evident through leveraging his platform to advocate for action among organizational leaders and developing strategic plans with local nonprofits in Salem, Oregon, to enhance equity and inclusion within their organizations.

• Salem Free Clinics - Ray conducted demographic and quantitative organizational cultural assessment that has been used to address organizational changes to better serve the healthcare needs of their uninsured population.

• Church At The Park - This non-profit organization that serves the unhoused community experiences tremendous growth with an operating budget from $250,000 to $8 Million in 3 years. Ray designed a leadership and governance structure to support its expansion, meet operational needs, and produce effective results. In addition, Ray has developed and equipped leaders within operations to carry out EDI within their work. The development of leaders within Church at the Park has created a council of engaged staff who are speaking into the education, relationships, policies and frameworks of the institution with an equity lens.

• OHSU: Richmond Clinic - Ray engaged leaders, frontline staff, and organizational documentation to map a strategy for how operational leadership can increase and embed cultural humility within their work.

• Withnell Family YMCA of Marion and Polk Counties - Ray has crafted policy changes and processes with executive leaders to fulfill the mission for making “The Y for All.”

*Advocacy in Action! - How to Transition from Ally to Advocate for Anti-Racism

Leaders who are new to social justice and anti-racism work will receive the confidence to use their current position and resources to take action

• Understanding of theoretical concepts into practical applications

• Reflective questions to frame national issues within a local context

• Define how to instill change within their circle of influence

*Inclusive Leadership By Design

This workshop will incorporate reflection, discussion, and action around DEI so leaders can create a workplace where every identity belongs and thrives.

• Comprehending the foundation of DEI and its impact on the workplace

• Strengthen their self and social awareness for cultural humility

• Evaluate tactics to create a belonging team culture through our leadership

• Developing and implementing an equity lens to make conscious actions that impact the most vulnerable identities in our society

*Leadership Shift: How to Lead from Any Seat

The term “leadership” is daunting, with the belief that it’s only designated for those who have a high status in our organizations and community. Yet with this belief, those who are not in positional leadership find themselves feeling that their roles are insignificant to make an impact in their work.

However, what if we transitioned our understanding of leadership from a “position” to a “Perspective?” In this workshop, we magnify the leader within us.

Participants will explore how to shift our perspectives of leadership to make an impact within our current organizational position.

*Hand in Hand: Empathy and Belonging

If you want to have a strong belonging workplace culture, then you need to strengthen your empathy muscles! This topic addresses the value of being an empathetic leader for every person to feel like they have a place on the team!