To me, sense of belonging at work means
Having open and honest communication with the team, specifically leadership members.
Being asked to collaborate on a project or for my opinion on something.
Seeing a variety of people
contributing to the organization
Being comfortable in the physical space
(office, building, area).
To me, being engaged in my work means
Having conversations on related
topics with colleugues
Interested in the content
Completing tasks on time or ahead
of schedule
Looking for more oppurtunities to learn
more about the subject
We're All in This Together!
This is the first song I play when I
start working on anything :)
Engagement and Belonging Mealea VanDenburg
Diversity and Inclusion
I will help others grow and do their best work by
Setting a positive example
Doing my best work so everyone can also do well
Holding people accountable
I will create open and safe environments by
Connecting to different people through projects and events
Knowing when to let people have a moment to themselves in stressful situations
Encouraging positive conversation and welcoming constructive critisim
I will help colleagues, clients and other feels valued by
Allowing colleagues to display talents on appropriate projects
Reaching out for different opinions/perspectives
Creating an authentic environment that feels safe and welcoming
I will promote fairness and respect by
The golden rule (Treat others the way you want to
be treated
Hold myself and leadership accountable
Ask coworkers if they feel heard and respected
I will be an advocate for diversity by
Involvment in organizational decision making
Acknowledging my privilege
Listening to others
Organization
The mission(s) of the organization I work for or lead should include
Inovation
Dedication
Example of organizations that may meet my expectations for engagement and belonging include
No specific organization yet, but being a part of a birthing center as a midwife or doula has peaked my interest.
My current internship site
A workspace or environment that increases my sense of engagement and belonging looks like
Understanding that there is more to life outside of work!
The organization(s) that I work for or lead will impact the community by
Connecting with individuals
Challenging existing systems
Advocating for healthy lives
Values for the organization that I work for or lead should include
Life Balance
Skills: My top five skills include
Dependability
My team can rely on me to complete needed tasks, and assists with other tasks when asked
Attention to detail
I have been able to execute data entry at my internship
with minimal errors
Self-Regulation
I am able to dedicate time for work and breaks that respect my deadlines and needs.
Articulate
I am able to clearly and concisley communicate with my team on a variety of topics
Personable
I have had many conversations with individuals on the team about their individual journeys and they have expressed that it has had a positive impact on the internship experience.
Tasks and Projects
I will aspire to become
A mentor to new public health professionals
A strong leader
Someone who positively impacts their community
I will seek opportunities to continue to learn and grow by
Welcoming challenges
Reflecting on daily work happenings
Participating in workshops and seminars
Challenges I would like to address or problems I would like to solve include
Efficient collaboration
Ensuring that future teams I am responsible for are able to execute projects with minimal upsets.
Healthcare access
Definitely an issue I would like to take on. I will continue to
learn about policy and procedure, and put myself in positions to make changes.
Racial Disparities in Childbirth
My field of study has prepared to take address this challenge or problem by pursuing the study of racial health disparities pre and post partum, and create new systems to prevent deaths and traumatic births.
Tasks I would like to complete for my work that I find engaging include
Maternal health advocacy
Community Involvement
Creating new systems of healthcare access
Relationships
Professional organizations in my field that I could join include
NIH
I will proactively build relationships by
Participating in staff events
Supporting coworkers with projects within my
ability
Reaching out to have crucial conversations
I would like to collaborate with people who value
Respect
Integrity
When collaborating with others, I will bring the following skills, traits or perspectives
Self-Sufficiency
Creativity
Confidence
I would like to collaborate with people who are passionate about
Development
Healthcare
Change
Values: My five key values include
Support
Helping
Diversity
Leadership
Balance
