Overcoming Imposter-ism

Why can't so many of us shake unfounded feelings of self-doubt? As many as 70% of people will feel undeserving of their accomplishments at least once in their lives. Attend a townhall to hear how some County leaders overcome this barrier known as imposter-ism or imposter syndrome.

This Diversity and Inclusion Executive Council event will be held at noon on Thursday, Aug. 31. There are three ways to join.

  1. Join in-person in the County Operation Center Chambers, 5520 Overland Ave., San Diego, CA  92123. Map.

  2. Join on MS Teams with meeting ID: 296 746 012 375. Register to get an automated calendar link. (Open in Edge.)

  3. Call in at 619-343-2539, Phone Conference ID: 317 636 098#.

Speakers

  • Moderator: Natalia Bravo, D&I Exec Council Chair and CAO Chief of Staff

  • Panelist: Lucero Chavez Basilio, D&I Exec Council Member and Director of the Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs in the Homeless Solutions and Equitable Communities department

  • Panelist: Edith Sanchez Cruz, Public Affairs Officer for the Sheriff's Department

  • Panelist: Ebony Shelton, Finance and General Government Deputy Chief Administrator and Chief Financial Officer

  • Panelist: Andrew Strong, D&I Exec Council Member and Office of Equity and Racial Justice Director

  • Panelist: Tamara Watson-Foster, LGBTQ&A ERG Board Member and Human Services Specialist at the Northeastern FRC

  • Panelist: Matthew Parr, Office of Economic Development and Government Affairs Deputy Director

Learn more about imposter syndrome prior to this session. Watch this short video.

This session will be recorded.