elenagillis39Jun 20, 20234 min readThis Juneteenth, I'm learning the Black history of my home state.I found out yesterday that Florence, Massachusetts was an enclave for abolitionists and freed slaves – and the home of Sojourner Truth. I...
elenagillis39Jul 11, 20225 min readWherever you go, power remains the samePeople often ask what makes me good at “Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.” The lofty, academic terminology complicates what we’re really...
elenagillis39Mar 19, 20223 min readDeep in our bonesMy heart is heavy. Every screen I look at there is a reminder that Russia has invaded Ukraine. That this violence is just adding to the...
Elena GillisMar 29, 20213 min readNormalize Being Uncomfortable: why discomfort is integral to achieving your DEI goals“Discomfort is currency for growth.” This phrase may feel like a common trope. But it’s true, and proof has been around for a long time....