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Closing Remarks
Pages 48-51

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... Amber Woodburn McNair, The Ohio State University, Rapporteur Overview The rapporteur shared summarizing thoughts on the key themes from the day. Detailed Summary of Closing Remarks After the breakout room summaries, Amber Woodburn McNair closed the day with observations of the first day's discussions.
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From page 49...
... Some expressed a desire for more events that cultivate a sense of belonging for underrepresented groups. With respect to the third theme -- dismantling, disrupting, and interrogating social systems and power structures in the aviation industry -- McNair identified the following topics that were referenced repeatedly throughout the day: • Social systems and power structures that influence labor rights and wages for airport workers, • Social systems and power structures that influence burdens and barriers associated with certification and contracting practices for minority airport consultants and contractors, and • Social systems and power structures that influence notions, cultures, and structures of authority in aviation organizations (e.g., the U.S.
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... Tina Frias, Harry Reid International Airport, Chair, Insight Event Project Panel Amber Woodburn McNair, The Ohio State University, Rapporteur Overview The chair of the Insight Event Project Panel and the rapporteur closed out the Insight Event with summarizing comments. Detailed Summary of Presentations and Discussions Tina Frias invited Amber Woodburn McNair to share the closing comments from the perspective of the rapporteur.
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... Following are some examples mentioned during the Insight Event that would be helpful if implemented: • Developing internal networks of allies and people conducting DEIJ work, for example, repeating this Insight Event; • Encouraging trade associations to advocate for federal policies, for example, encouraging AAAE and ACI to motivate progress in Congress, which would expand FAA's options; • Experimenting with new organizational dynamics and approaches, for example, - Appointing DEI representatives who can advocate at the executive level of the organization, - Hiring consultants to play a significant role in internal DEI communications and strategic planning, and - Formalizing intentions and actions with an internal charter; and • Pursuing multimodal and multijurisdictional approaches. Frias shared some of her own closing comments and stated that individuals with research ideas identified during the Insight Event should submit those ideas to ACRP.
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