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Julie Des Jardins, PHD

Trained as a cultural historian, Julie brings her nuanced understanding of culture and intersectionality efforts to bolster diversity, belonging, inclusion, and engagement for Paradigm’s Training & People Development clients.

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Inclusion & Belonging

What is DEI?

As a Senior Consultant at Paradigm, Julie Des Jardins, gets many people asking her, "What is DEI?" She gives us an inside look at how a typical conversation like this goes.

Apr 17, 2023

Learning & Training

What is DEI Training?

Many have heard of DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion), but what does it mean to implement DEI Training? Take it from Paradigm Senior Consultant, Julie De Jardins, who gives us a peek at what deliverity DEI Training looks like.

Dec 2, 2022

Leadership & Managers

How Do Leaders Make Women’s History Month Meaningful for Employees of All Gender Identities?

This March, evolve your organization's Women's History Month celebrations with tips from Paradigm's expert Dr. Julie Des Jardins.

Feb 22, 2022

Inclusion & Belonging

What History Reminds Us About Women in STEM

What can scientists like Rosalind Franklin and Margaret Meade teach us about increasing representation of women in science, technology, engineering, and math?

Mar 31, 2021

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