LANGUAGE HAS TWO KEY COMPONENTS: the ability to speak and be understood, and the ability to listen and understand. Language is used in
every aspect of our lives, reflecting our personal values and beliefs. It has a
profound impact on the way we perceive ourselves and others, influencing our
mood and mindset. It also shapes our cultural identities and social realities.

Today, the need for a conscious change or awareness of how words are
used has become ever more urgent – for inclusivity in communication and to
support gender equality. A keynote presentation by Suzanne Wertheim, PhD.
includes insights and strategies for using inclusive language effectively. The
essence of her message highlights the ways in which language can be used
to empower women and create positive change in our communities.

No matter your position, role, or identity, this event is for you. You’ll have the
opportunity to be with people who value and appreciate women and gender
expansive people, engage in thought-provoking discussion, and walk away
with practical tips for promoting inclusive language in your own life and work.

SPEAKER AND EXPERT

Dr. Suzanne Wertheim is a national expert on inclusive language and
the author of The Inclusive Language Field Guide (2023). After getting
her Ph.D. in Linguistics from Berkeley, she held faculty positions at
Northwestern, University of Maryland, and UCLA. In 2011, she left the
university system in order to apply her expertise to real-world problems.

Dr. Wertheim has been an invited speaker around the US and in Europe,
presenting research on language and bias, language and gender, and
anthropology and artificial intelligence. She has done fieldwork with
speakers as diverse as Tatar nationalists in the former Soviet Union, Native
Americans in central California, comedians in Los Angeles, and female
engineers of San Francisco and Silicon Valley.

As head of Worthwhile Research & Consulting, Dr. Wertheim now
specializes in analyzing and addressing bias at work. Her clients have
included tech giants such as Google and Reddit, financial companies
such as Charles Schwab, and national news organizations such as News
Nation. In addition to her keynote speaking on inclusive language and
culture, Dr. Wertheim creates customized training for clients based on her
original research. She also leads both short-term and long-term consulting
engagements.

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