Embedding EDI in the Research Management Profession. A conversation with NCURA's Kris Monahan and Joey Gaynor

A core element of our work is to make research managers key promoters of diversity in research and research management. But sometimes, we felt a little alone with this agenda. Then, along came Kris and Joey. Kris A. Monahan is the President of NCURA (National Council of University Research Administrators), and Joey Gaynor is chair of NCURA's International Region. We had a great conversation at a conference and decided to move to the podcast. 

The conversation explores their experiences promoting equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) in research management in the US and internationally through NCURA. The US context is characterised by political polarisation and state-level bans on EDI initiatives, which impact research institutions. The conversation highlights the importance of having conversations and creating safe spaces to discuss EDI and the need for organisations like NCURA to provide education and training on EDI as well. Balancing global EDI standards with local customs and traditions is a complex task, but organisations can play a role in facilitating these discussions and promoting change. The conversation emphasises the importance of embedding EDI in the research management profession and moving beyond tokenistic approaches.

We love the work NCURA have done so far. Will we try to push them further? Certainly. 

The episode is produced and edited by Peter Xiong. 

Learn more:
You can learn more about NCURA here: www.ncura.edu
You can find the part of the website here: https://www.ncura.edu/DEI.aspx
You can follow Kris here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kris-monahan-ph-d-9a14a817/
You can follow Joey here:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/joey-gaynor-452937211/

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