See note from Shavonne, professional networking group for Blacks in IO Psych. Check it out! Tom Mitchell, Ph.D. Associate Professor, Industrial & Organizational Psychologist From: Blacks In IO - DMV <[log in to unmask]> Sent: Thursday, February 13, 2020 3:30 PM To: Angela Miller <[log in to unmask]> Cc: Thomas Mitchell <[log in to unmask]> Subject: Re: Professional Networking Group: Blacks in IO Psychology [EXTERNAL EMAIL] . From: Blacks In IO - DMV <[log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>> Sent: Thursday, February 13, 2020 2:06 PM To: Thomas Mitchell <[log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>>; Angela Miller <[log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>> Subject: Professional Networking Group: Blacks in IO Psychology [EXTERNAL EMAIL] Good Afternoon, My name is Shavonne Holman and I am the co-founder of Blacks in IO Psychology, a DC MD VA based networking organization for minorities in I/O. Our group consists of 200+ minority and ally I/O's collectively. I am reaching out in hopes that you will disseminate our information to your I/O network. I've included our current goals and contact information below. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13707548/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blacksinio/ Goals: • Serve as a resource to individuals interested in entering the I/O Psychology profession • Establish a national network of current and aspiring I/O Practitioners & Researchers • Increase the presence of Blacks in the I/O Psychology industry through the facilitation of networking events, seminars and strategic alliances. • Build a community and promote a safe space for members of the African diaspora • Improve black representation in Industrial/Organizational Psychology programs at educational institutions nationwide. • Increase awareness of the industry and minority focused issues at educational institutions nationwide. I look forward to keeping in touch with you and the University of Baltimore IO students. Thank you, Blacks in IO Shavonne Holman and Macy Cheeks.