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Diversity & Inclusion 1-On-1: Code Switching – Agency or Assimilation?

DIVERSITY & INCLUSION 1-ON-1: CODE SWITCHING – AGENCY OR ASSIMILATION?

Cost Free
Presentation Length 1.0 hour

Recorded DateOctober 25, 2024
CPE:Not available
(archived webinars do not offer CPE credits)
Subject AreaPersonal Development
Course LevelBasic
Course Description

Join us for a conversation with Masika Mahabir, CDP, Founder and CEO of Diversity Nexus, a virtual consulting practice offering innovative DEI products and services designed to create inclusive, safe, and connected communities. Code switching is a practice many engage in, often without realizing it, to adapt their communication or behavior in different social or professional environments.

In this discussion, we will explore how code switching shapes interactions, impacts mental health, and influences perceptions. Whether you're familiar with the concept or just beginning to understand it, this session will invite participants to think critically about the choices we make in adapting our language, behavior, and identity in different environments. By exploring the nuances of code switching, participants will gain a clearer understanding of how it can be a source of agency, allowing individuals to build connections and succeed professionally without losing their unique identities. Through this lens, we will explore how code switching can support rather than hinder personal and professional growth.

Learning Objectives:


  • Define code switching and its impact on personal and professional identities

  • Describe the distinction between code switching for self-preservation and conformity

  • Identify strategies for fostering inclusive environments that support authenticity

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Jina Etienne, CPA, CGMA

Etienne Consulting
Diversity & Inclusion Consultant, Speaker & Trainer
[email protected]
(301) 778-5510

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Jina is a consultant and speaker on diversity, inclusion, culture, and belonging. She creates training programs and workshops to help clients move forward in their D&I journey. She is a storyteller and speaks candidly about her experiences, hard lessons, and ‘aha’ moments that helped her understand the importance of individuality, the value of curiosity, and the courage it takes to “just” be yourself. Often described as “approachable” and “relatable” by her clients, she works with purpose and the intention of being engaging, practical, and immediately applicable to real-world situations. Jina draws from her unique background and mix of work experiences to offer examples and share insights designed to benefit everyone across the workplace ecosystem – executives, management, employees, and customers.

Previously, she was Principal Consultant at EtiennePartners (EP), a boutique consulting firm that offered a unique strategy development, workshops & coaching to leaders, executives and entrepreneurs. Co-founded with her husband, EP was a full-time partnership in both work and life. Although in different professions, their work often intersected around the importance of self-awareness in leadership and navigating conflict within teams. Combining their experiences, backgrounds, and work led to the development of their unique approach to D&I, which she continues to use in her practice today.


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Masika Mahabir

Diversity Nexus
CEO and Founder
[email protected]
(416) 938-2967

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Masika Mahabir, CEO and Founder of Diversity Nexus, is a problem-solver who delivers measurable results across industries. With a diverse skill set, Masika leverages her expertise to create high-impact solutions that drive growth, innovation, and success. Her ability to draw from a wide range of experiences allows her to tackle complex challenges with precision and efficiency, producing outcomes that transform teams and organizations.

At the core of her work is psychological safety. Masika knows that when people feel secure and empowered, they perform better, think creatively, and collaborate more effectively. She has built Diversity Nexus on this foundation, using DEI and ISO standard frameworks to create environments where teams thrive, leading to improved innovation, stronger performance, and tangible growth.

With over a decade of experience, Masika’s leadership has propelled Diversity Nexus to the forefront of DEI solutions. Her passion, combined with a results-driven approach, ensures that organizations meet and surpass their goals.

About Our Presenter

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Etienne Consulting's passion is diversity & inclusion. The company helps organizations and businesses, large and small, wherever they are on their journey to fearless inclusion. 

Etienne Consulting's work is informed by their unique mix of experience in public accounting & business consulting, association management & member engagement, and diversity & inclusion consulting and training. Although in a variety of roles and industries, their work has always intersected around the importance of self-awareness in leadership, clarity of purpose, and navigating conflict within teams.

This led them to develop techniques to deepen awareness and strengthen communication — core skills necessary for driving meaningful change in organizations. They work with businesses and firms to infuse diversity, equity, and inclusion across all aspects of people experience, operations, policy, communications, branding, and community & social responsibility. Their training programs and workshops are designed to bridge the gap between diversity and inclusion by offering concrete skills and communication strategies teams and use to build teams capable of leveraging their full diversity to drive innovation, growth, and lasting cultural change. They also offer support in developing, implementing, executing, and reporting on D&I strategy.