Dr. Jen O'Ryan is the founder and principal of Double Tall Consulting, specializing in the design of Inclusion and Diversity strategies. Leveraging two decades of experience in change management, Jen has guided organizations across a variety of industries through her process. Jen holds a PhD in Human Behavior, focused on gender identity and sexual orientation, as well as an MBA in Technology Management and B.A. in Ethics and Human Behavior. A data geek at heart, Jen brings an extensive understanding of how people interact with technology, with each other, and with change. She frequently speaks on panels, conferences, and podcasts related to gender identity, sexual orientation, and influencing change across organizations.
Jen O'Ryan has given a gift to the diversity and inclusion community and anyone challenged to create and maintain an inclusive, welcoming work environment. Inclusive AF is often conversational in tone, sometimes funny, but always founded in science and experience that is both relatable and practical. Literally a quick, direct, and easily understood field guide for those aspiring to translate good ideas and intentions into meaningful and sustainable results. David Feldman, Manager, Supplier Diversity, Chevron Corporation Reading this guide feels like finding that endearingly quirky expert who explains the complicated science in hero movies. Imagine having that character explain inclusion and diversity. I am more comfortable leading Inclusion and Diversity efforts with this book in hand. Mia Rella, Finance professional, Bank of America Merrill I love Inclusive AF! This book is REAL, outshining other, sometimes dull books written in a monochrome business style. It's like sitting down with Dr. O'Ryan for a coffee. As an Inclusion & Diversity professional, I would have loved this book at the start of my journey, and highly recommend it to everyone on the path. Brian Ballantyne, Senior Program Manager, Inclusion & Diversity, Amazon This one will remain in my go-to resource library. Inclusive AF! offers an attainable path for HR teams, to reconstruct the antiquated policies of passively handling humans as a resource, instead of as an investment to improved company environments. Kym Adams, CEO, The Business Team Inclusive AF unpacks in a clear, direct way the neuroscience and sociological dimensions of encountering difference in the workplace. The reader will gain a deeper understanding of what has shaped the lives of the LGBTQ+ people they meet both in regular life and, in particular, at work. This is an essential handbook for how to create a welcoming and sustainable work environment in which LGBTQ+ employees can thrive. Pierre Bradette, LGBTQ+ Community Activist and Management Consultant This is a book like no other I have ever read about Diversity & Inclusion. It takes an entirely different angle and approach than I've ever seen before. If you're looking for a totally different angle and approach, you want this book ... and you want to read it cover to cover! It's outstanding. Diane Conklin, Complete Marketing Systems