Transformations With Jayne

Today I'm talking to Dr. Jackie Steele. Jackie, a Canadian, Founder & CEO, enjoi Diversity & Innovation, was in Sendai on March 11, 2011, and this experience influenced the course of her life.  We talk about: How Jackie came to be in Japan, after years of Japanese study Why Jackie was in Sendai on March 11th, 2011 when the earthquake and tsunami struck Her experience on that day and how they escaped the disaster zone How she found a way to contribute using her unique skills and knowledge The challenge with the Japanese legal family definition and system Disaster risk as a diversity issue How the disaster has encouraged women to take on grassroots leadership roles Dr. Jackie F. Steele is a trilingual political science professor, published author, and longtime Japan resident. An expert in diversity, women's empowerment, diverse talent mobilization and inclusive decision-making, Jackie is experienced in guiding leaders in the co-creation of organizational mission, policies and practices tha