Julia
Yanzi
DEI Manager at DataArt
"From Impact to Resilience: Sustaining DEI in a Time of Backlash"
"From Impact to Resilience: Sustaining DEI in a Time of Backlash"
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Session: From Impact to Resilience: Sustaining DEI in a Time of Backlash
As DEI initiatives face increased scrutiny and fatigue, many leaders are questioning how to sustain impact over time. This session explores how DEI can move beyond isolated initiatives to become a long-term capability within tech organizations. Drawing on real-world experience, we will discuss how people lead inclusion in practice; connecting DEI to business priorities, addressing resistance, and focusing on outcomes that matter. The session offers practical perspectives for those responsible for advancing inclusion, even in uncertain contexts.Key Takeaways
- Understand how the current backlash is affecting DEI work in tech organizations
- Identify practical ways to respond to resistance without diluting goals
- Gain realistic perspectives on sustaining DEI impact over time, even in a context of pushback
- Explore how to connect inclusion efforts to everyday business decisions
Bio
Julia Yanzi is a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion leader at DataArt with over 15 years of experience developing impact-driven programs across public institutions, NGOs, and private companies. She holds a degree in Political Science and has worked on designing and implementing long-term DEI strategies within organizations. Her work focuses on inclusive leadership, accessibility, and the development of DEI practices.