TMA Diversity and Inclusion Training Division

Renaire Frierson, JD

Renaire Frierson most recently served as Executive Director of the Nassau County Commission on Human Rights in Mineola, NY from 2001 until she assumed her present role as Vice President of Diversity and Inclusion Training and Executive Recruitment for Todd Mitchell Associates. 

As the first African American woman Executive Director, Ms. Frierson’s responsibilities included the oversight of Nassau County’s law enforcement agency for complaints of discrimination of employment as well as housing and public accommodation. Ms. Frierson has conducted training seminars, workshops and forums on the topics of diversity, inclusion, equal employment opportunity, harmonious inter-group relations, the American with Disabilities Act. She has been a panelist for the Nassau County Bar Association’s Continuing Legal Education program on minorities.

Ms. Frierson’s education includes a Juris Doctorate from Boston University School of Law and a Bachelor of Business Administration from Hofstra University.

Renaire is an Adjunct Assistant Professor of Legal Studies at Nassau Community College. Additionally, she is a New York State Unified Court System Certified mediator. She is admitted to practice within the courts of New York State, the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York, The United States Supreme Court, the United States Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces, the United States Court of Federal Claims, and the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit.

Renaire is also a member of the Nassau County and New York  Bar Associations, Women’s Bar Association of New York State and Amistad Long Island Black Bar Association.

 To contact Renaire, email: renaire.frierson@toddmitchell.com 

Diversity and Inclusion Training Division

The concept of Diversity and Inclusion is not new.  Initially, Diversity training in the United States was a response to the Civil Rights movement of the 1960’s and was called “sensitivity” training. The goal was to increase sensitivity to the effects of racial inequity.  In the late 1980’s and the 90’s businesses all over the country used Diversity training to protect against civil rights lawsuits. Sensitivity training in corporate America changed over time as Affirmative Action laws were curtailed by the Federal Government into what is now known as Diversity training.  Workforce diversity and inclusion policies and practices seek to INCLUDE in the workforce employees who are considered to be in some way, “different” from those in the prevailing constituency.

Companies who have experienced diversity training seminars have found the programs for managing diversity to be successful. Further, studies have shown that diversity management facilitates better working relationships among employees, reduces costs, increases productivity and boosts the bottom line; creating an organizational culture that respects and welcomes ALL employees regardless of gender, race, age, ethnic background or sexual orientation.  No company can afford to unnecessarily restrict its ability to attract, retain and ACHIEVE the greatest return available from its employees.

 For more information email Renaire Frierson: renaire.frierson@toddmitchell.com 

Train • Manage • Achieve

Customized training tailored to your organization and our industry, including: small and large groups and train-the-trainer -- on the following topics:

• Diversity, Inclusion, Affirmative Action
  Diversity is what we are; inclusion is what we do and affirmative action, a way to achieve diversity.

• Diversity and Inclusion
  As the competitiveness of the US continues to grow, the only way to maintain a competitive advantage is through human and organizational resources. Organizations must create cultures of systemic change. Make the move from Affirmative action to affirming diversity.

• Diversity and Inclusion Plans
  Approach the goal with a well thought out, systematic process that includes accountability, measurement and follow-through.

• Sexual Harassment and Discrimination Prevention
  Learning to appreciate and respect the differences among us will help us avoid offensive, harassing behavior.

• Action Plan for retention and achievement
  NOW, that the organization is diverse, the task has been accomplished and things seem to be going well, why, all of a sudden do the “new” people resign?  Why don’t they stay?  What happened?  What to do to achieve retention?  Effective programming involves RETENTION, development, mentoring AND ACHIEVEMENT.
  

Get The Advantage

Todd Mitchell Associates’ Diversity and Inclusion Division is uniquely qualified to assist the property and casualty insurance industry in Training, Managing and Advancing a diverse workforce. Todd Mitchell Associates has developed a keen understanding of the industry’s corporate culture and will give you the Todd Mitchell Advantage with Diversity and Inclusion training; we show our clients how to maximize employee creativity and productivity to achieve long-term goals and objectives.  Staying on top of current trends affects how business is done.  Attracting the best talent is just the beginning. Training your staff to work together to create congruency and acceptance amid different cultural dynamics is critical for individual and corporate success. Todd Mitchell Associates will put you on track to harness the collective genius of all of the people in your organization. 

Our established reputation for integrity is another contributing factor behind the success Todd Mitchell Associates has achieved for our clients.  But, in today’s increasingly competitive insurance world, generating results is ultimately what counts. That’s where the team at Todd Mitchell Associates truly stands out! 

For more than 30 years Todd Mitchell Associates has recruited and placed superior talent throughout the Property and Casualty industry.  With this same expertise, Todd Mitchell Associates can deliver Diversity & Inclusion Training to your organization.

Diversity & Inclusion Training Brochure

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