As Black, Brown and women of colour, sometimes, we might feel that we exist in a world, with systems and structures that were not built for us. So, we navigate, negotiate, cover or fit in, because it makes us feel safe. Nonetheless, it can be very isolating. The Sister Circle is a non judgmental space ... Read more
When you think about working in “tech”, what do you imagine? It might quite possibly be something along the lines of computers, coding, robots, silicon valley… and men? With this series we aim to challenge these stereotypes by demonstrating the broad range of careers and skills that fall under the category of “tech”, as well ... Read more
In recent years, many organizations have introduced mandatory Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging trainings and various internal and external initiatives to address the identified challenges. But the potential of driving true inclusion and belonging goes far beyond that. When we create or amend a service, product, digital tool, or anything else – it can be inclusive by design. ... Read more
Diversity and inclusion in the workplace is imperative for a sustainable, competitive and innovative company and society at large. Diversity also goes beyond the outward perception of a company – it includes how the internal structures work and signal the value systems of an organization’s management or leadership team. This series is designed by Diversify ... Read more
The Blaze Inclusion Awards celebrate and illuminate the trailblazers – individuals and organizations – who actively and passionately uplift Diversity, Inclusion, Equity and Belonging (DEIB) initiatives in their workspaces, communities and society overall. Blaze panel discussions will follow nominations and voting periods for the Blaze Inclusion awards and will take on important DEIBJ topics featuring speakers ... Read more
Join us for a discussion on Leading with an Anti-Racist Lens: Bias, Discrimination & Racism in the Workplace and Society on August 23 at 17.30 CEST. Our speakers are Chisom Udeze, DEIBJ Strategist & Founder of Diversify and HerSpace and Hatem Ben Mansour, Daglig Leder i Antirasistisk Senter. More speakers to be announced soon! This ... Read more
Diversity and inclusion in the workplace is imperative for a sustainable, competitive and innovative company and society at large. Diversity also goes beyond the outward perception of a company – it includes how the internal structures work and signal the value systems of an organization’s management or leadership team. This series is designed by Diversify ... Read more
Changing organisational culture is easier said than done. It's a bit like starting to live healthier, behavioural change is required. We all know that it doesn't happen overnight. Our workshop will give you effective tools for real change in behaviour and attitudes towards a more Diverse and Inclusive working culture. For this, we developed interactive ... Read more
Diversify is proud to host an inspiring evening to celebrate the book launch of “The Art of Active Allyship” by Dr. Poornima Luthra as a part of Oslo Innovation Week. What can I do? When it comes to diversity, equity and inclusion, it’s a question that comes up time and time again. How can we ... Read more
The Diversify Nordics Summit (DNS) is the first-of-its-kind conference on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB). The overarching theme of DNS in 2023 is “Diversity and Inclusion through an Equity, Justice and Intersectional Lens.” In 2023 we are bringing together intersectional stakeholders from Denmark, Faroe Islands, Finland, Greenland, Iceland, Norway, Sámi/Sápmi, Sweden and Åland Islands. We ... Read more
The Annual is a yearly gala celebration that champions community, diversity, and co-creation for sustainable social innovation across the Nordics. The Annual gathers people from different backgrounds and walks of life, who are standouts in their fields and have shared values to bridge fragments of society into a cohesive whole. The Annual invites us to ... Read more
With the heightened urgency for diverse, equitable, inclusive, and sustainable workplaces, companies, leaders, and employees seek concrete, actionable, effective, and measurable outcomes to their initiatives. In today’s world, an organization’s culture is imperative to its success. Building an inclusive culture requires the responsibility and ownership of all stakeholders, including leaders, managers, HR, and employees. A ... Read more
Chisom is an Economist, a Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) Strategist, and a 3 times founder of impact driven companies. She has over 14 years of experience working with organizations like the European Commission, The United Nations, ExxonMobil and The Economist Group. Chisom is analytical and a data enthusiast. She is passionate about interrogating the cross-sectoral relationship between society’s inhabitants, resources, production, technology, distribution and output. She efficiently and effectively unlocks complex systems, interprets data, forecasts socio-economic trends and conducts research.
Having lived and worked in 7 countries across 3 continents, she is highly adaptable to different circumstances and people, and thrives in uncertain environments.
As the founder of Diversify and Diversify Consult, Chisom and her team work with companies, institutions, governments and civil society to develop sustainable DEIB strategies and embed measurable diversity and inclusion initiatives in the workplace and society. In addition, in 2022, Diversify launched the Diversify Nordics Summit, the largest conference in the Nordics that gathers cross-sectoral stakeholders to amplify DEIB in the Nordics and beyond.
In 2020, she founded HerSpace, a diverse and inclusive co-creation community for all genders, with particular focus on women and non-binary people. In 2022, HerSpace launched HerTech, Women in Tech incubator, for women-led companies, with a focus on the inclusion of diverse founders.
Chisom is a thought-leader in DEIB and a passionate advocate for mental health and wellness. She writes often on DEIB and justice related topics, some of her work is published on Forbes.