Speaking Engagements

WELL Equity with Dr. Angie Scott

Shaw Contract Listening Room

Join us as Dr. Scott explores the foundational beginnings of The WELL Equity Rating and IWBI's ongoing efforts to propel organizations to create places where everyone feels welcome, seen and heard.


Diversity in Design: the time for change is now

Neocon 2023 Feature Presentation

The Time For Change Is Now. This powerful panel examines the role design plays in solving social justice issues as well as the lack of diversity and representation in the profession. Novità Senior Vice President Joseph Cephas hosts the panel alongside black design industry leaders: Angelita Scott, Ph.D., Maya Bird-Murphy, and Ronnie Belizaire, IIDA. The discussion examines the problems facing African Americans both in society and in the design industry, including institutional racism and discrimination, reviews changes made in recent years, and focuses on a path toward equity.


Learning New

IIDA Collective D(esign) Episode 5

In this episode, IIDA convenes education and design leaders as they examine new models for learning. This panel will explore how design education and designing for education, can shift society and the ways it can be a catalyst for growing diversity and expanding the reach of the design community.


Changing tomorrow

Podcast Episode: Belonging & Inclusion: Transforming Spaces and Lives with Kimberly Lewis Inkumsah and Dr. Angie Scott

In this episode, we dive into the transformative power of belonging and equity with our esteemed guests, Kimberly Inkumsah and Angie Scott. We explore the multifaceted nature of belonging, the role of equity in fostering a sense of community, and the importance of self-care in the journey towards a more inclusive future. This episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to make a meaningful impact in their organization and community.