Dr. Erin L Thomas

Mama. Pragmatist. Chicagoan. Head of Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging @Upwork. @FortuneMagazine 40/40. [email protected]

[Dr. Erin L Thomas @ErinLThomasPhD]

As we navigate this pivotal time for equity and inclusion in the workplace and world at large, I'm excited to open up a huge opportunity to copilot the next chapter of #DEI at @Upwork .

#hiring #HiringAlert #diversityandinclusion

https://t.co/WQydb9AiX3

[Dr. Erin L Thomas @ErinLThomasPhD]

@textio Thanks so much for sharing 🙌🏾

[Dr. Erin L Thomas @ErinLThomasPhD]

After yrs of collaborating/rooting for each other, it was the highlight of my month to finally meet @mjmichellekim in person. This is what being starstruck by your own friend looks like.

Learning from Michelle & studying her book The Wake Up have transformed me as a leader. ✨

[Dr. Erin L Thomas @ErinLThomasPhD]

@samrap10 @TODAYshow @NFL Way to go, Sam!

[Dr. Erin L Thomas @ErinLThomasPhD]

@samrap10 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

[Dr. Erin L Thomas @ErinLThomasPhD]

What can you do? Pull out your tools: schedule an extra therapy session, open up your journal, get some fresh air, exercise for a bit, connect with friends, sleep, play, reach out your manager and trusted colleagues.

You are not alone. I love you.

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[Dr. Erin L Thomas @ErinLThomasPhD]

Dear Black woman -

It took me a really long time to learn that intentionally avoiding traumatic stimuli -- like the Tyre Nichols footage -- doesn't mean I'm not down with the cause. 🧵1/4

[Dr. Erin L Thomas @ErinLThomasPhD]

While I keep the tv off, I still feel the stress and pain that remind me that the world is harmful to Black folks and I'm human. It took me a long time to relearn how to surrender to that humanity; not prove to myself or others that I'm the strong one. To feel things fully. 3/4

[Dr. Erin L Thomas @ErinLThomasPhD]

To be quoted in @Essence is so personally meaningful to me. Read our 2023 forecasts for #dei leaders.

Who else grew up with stacks of this magazine along with Ebony and Jet in your living rooms?

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What lies ahead for DEI leaders? Our very own @ErinLThomasPhD shared her thoughts with @EbDawn_ for @Essence https://t.co/cxbNoHhLHH

[Dr. Erin L Thomas @ErinLThomasPhD]

@MindaHarts Thanks for changing the conversation, Queen.

[Dr. Erin L Thomas @ErinLThomasPhD]

I was recently on a panel when an #hr leader encouraged folks from multiple companies to "bring their whole selves to work." No nuance; just an open call to show up fully in the spirit of engagement. Though well intended, this advice is reckless. 🧵/1

[Dr. Erin L Thomas @ErinLThomasPhD]

I wish things were easier. I'm also pragmatic and rooting for y'all! 🙏🏾

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[Dr. Erin L Thomas @ErinLThomasPhD]

These anecdotes should reinforce your personal values & enable others to get to know more about what drives and matters most to you. The ultimate advantage is telling your story before someone else tells it for you./14