How Dr. Tana M. Session provided her expertise in cultural transformation and leadership development:

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• HR Director Coaching. Partnered with Executive Director to develop HR Director position and then coached the newly hired HR Director with key skills for engaging talent and managing future workforces.

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• Change Management Strategy. Helped develop year-over-year (YoY) DIEB strategy using evidence-based research, industry best practices and understanding of organization’s mission, vision and business strategy.​​
   

• Positive Behaviors Org-wide Training. As an expert in facilitating experiences, Dr. Session shared her methodology on communication and leadership skills that aim to build psychological safety and build employee skills that can be used on a daily basis.

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Las Trampas School prides itself on a shared sense of belonging and is deeply committed to accessibility and respect. The work of the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging Committee reflects the world envisioned by Las Trampas School, where:

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• People of all abilities feel a sense of belonging, inclusion, and friendship in their communities, and are valued for their contributions.

• All people are empowered to make choices about their own lives and achieve their highest level of independence and potential.

• Las Trampas serves as a leader and model of excellence for innovative person-centered services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

 

Dr. Tana M. Session notes that Las Trampas School's organizational culture alignment to the mission is at a level where employees experience better problem-solving and longer tenure — opposite of what is typically the case for such industries.