Sophie Williams
Anti-Racism Advocate | Environmental Scientist
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Sophie Williams is a leading anti-racism advocate, activist and author. Her work focuses on using environmental science to advance social justice and combat climate change's disproportionate impact on marginalized communities.
As a prominent voice in the environmental movement, Williams' keynotes challenge audiences to see the intersections between racial equity and sustainability. Combining scientific expertise with grassroots activism, her talks inspire action on the critical issues of our time.
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The rigged test of leadership
The glass cliff: an experience of taking on a leadership role only to find that your chances of success have been limited before you've even begun. Equality activist Sophie Williams explores the research-backed reasons behind this workplace phenomenon and how it overwhelmingly affects underrepresented groups, despite a facade of progress and inclusion. Learn more about the biases and behaviors that set people up for failure -- and what can be done to make the path to success in leadership better for everyone.
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