TRAINING & WORKSHOPS
Diversity Equity Inclusion Training & Workshops in Oregon
Real organizational change requires more than awareness it demands skill-building, practice, and ongoing commitment. Dr. Irvin M Brown’s diversity equity inclusion training and workshop services provide interactive, evidence-based learning experiences that equip teams with practical tools to advance equity in their daily work. From school districts in Salem and Portland to government agencies, healthcare organizations, and nonprofits throughout Oregon, leaders choose Dr. Brown’s training programs because they deliver measurable results, not just inspiration.
As a U.S. Navy Veteran, Salem City Councilor, and the first African American to earn a Doctorate in Education from the University of Portland, Dr. Brown brings both personal experience and professional expertise to every racial equity workshop. His training approach combines research-based content, real-world application, and skilled facilitation that meets participants where they are while challenging them toward growth. Whether you’re launching your organization’s first equity initiative or deepening existing work, our customized training programs build the competencies your team needs to create lasting change.
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What Are DEI Training & Workshop Services?
Dr. Brown’s cultural competency training programs are interactive learning experiences designed to build specific skills, knowledge, and competencies related to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Unlike one-time presentations that raise awareness without providing actionable tools, these training programs focus on skill development through practice, reflection, group dialogue, and application planning.
Each anti-racism workshop is customized to your organization’s context, challenges, and readiness level. Training topics range from foundational equity concepts to advanced implementation strategies, always grounded in Dr. Brown’s extensive experience as a former school administrator, state DEI coordinator, and current education policy advisor. Participants don’t just learn about equity they develop concrete skills they can apply immediately in their work.
Training and workshop formats include half-day intensives, full-day deep dives, and multi-session series that allow for practice and integration between sessions. All formats emphasize active learning through small group discussions, case study analysis, scenario practice, and collaborative problem-solving. Dr. Brown’s inclusive facilitation style creates psychologically safe environments where participants can engage authentically, ask challenging questions, and grow together.
Why Systemic Racism Training Matters for Organizations
Organizations across Oregon face persistent equity gaps in outcomes, representation, and experience despite genuine commitment to diversity and inclusion. These gaps exist not because of bad intentions but because of inadequate skills, outdated systems, and unexamined practices that perpetuate inequity. Systemic racism training provides teams with the frameworks, language, and tools necessary to identify and interrupt these patterns.
Research consistently demonstrates that well designed equity training produces measurable improvements in organizational culture, employee satisfaction, and service delivery when paired with accountability structures and ongoing practice. Organizations that invest in comprehensive DEI workplace training experience:
- Improved recruitment and retention of diverse staff, particularly employees of color
- Enhanced ability to serve diverse student populations, clients, and community members
- Reduced complaints, grievances, and legal risks related to discrimination and harassment
- Stronger relationships with historically marginalized communities
- More inclusive decision making processes that consider diverse perspectives
- Better alignment between stated equity values and actual organizational practices
- Increased staff confidence to address bias, microaggressions, and inequitable practices
However, training alone isn’t sufficient it must be part of a broader equity strategy that includes policy review, leadership accountability, and ongoing support. Dr. Brown’s approach integrates training with strategic planning, policy development, and implementation support to ensure learning translates into lasting organizational change. This comprehensive approach distinguishes superficial diversity initiatives from genuine transformation.
Who Needs Cultural Awareness Training?
Dr. Brown’s equity lens training serves diverse organizations throughout Salem, Portland, Eugene, and across Oregon committed to building inclusive cultures and advancing equitable outcomes:
K-12 School Districts & Educational Institutions
- Teachers and instructional staff implementing culturally responsive practices - School administrators creating inclusive building cultures - District leadership teams developing equity initiatives - Counselors and support staff serving diverse student populations - Special education teams ensuring equitable access and services - School board members governing with an equity lens
Government Agencies & Public Service
- State and local government employees serving diverse communities - Human services agencies addressing disparities in outcomes - Law enforcement agencies building community trust and accountability - Juvenile justice professionals working with youth of color - Public health departments addressing health equity - Parks, libraries, and recreation departments ensuring inclusive access
Nonprofit & Community Organizations
- Executive directors leading organizational culture change - Program staff designing inclusive services and programs - Board members governing with equity principles - Volunteer coordinators building diverse volunteer bases