Anti-Racist Practice: Allyship (Virtual Training)

Allyship is an active, consistent, and ongoing practice in which a person holding systemic power seeks to end oppression in solidarity with a group of people who are systemically disempowered. This training will explore what it means to be an ally against racism in a Human Services profession.

After attending this training, participants will be able to:

Understand the definition of privilege and what it means to have multiple identities
Value the importance of being an ally to individuals who are disadvantaged due to race/ethnicity in order to create a just and equitable society
Understand what it means to be an ally
Learn what it takes to fulfill the duties allyship requires and develop a plan for action

CEUs

0.6

Section Number

244SSA274

Instruction Method

Online class

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Section Schedule

Thur., May 8th, 2025, 9:00am to 4:00pm

Fees

Instructors

Carl Rabun

Carl Rabun, Ph.D., has more than 20 years of experience working in government agencies and 10 years managing teams in public and private sector organizations. He served as an employment services case manager, unit supervisor and Employment Zone workshop facilitator at the Kern County Department of Human Services before spending the past 15 years training state and county human services employees and managers as an instructor/consultant for UC Davis Continuing and Professional Education (CPE) and Sacramento State University College of Continuing Education. His areas of expertise include employee motivation, communication skills, personality and generational dynamics, cultural empathy, conflict resolution, performance management, team dynamics, strength-based coaching and goal setting. Rabun received the 2020 Outstanding Service Award from UC Davis Continuing and Professional Education.

Ebony Chambers

Ebony Chambers is a peer leader with over 20 years of experience in social justice, equity, child welfare, mental health and diversity. She brings her lived experience to her work and provides strategic consultation, leadership development and equity initiatives to support organizational success. As a speaker, educator and facilitator, Chambers advocates for mental health access and stigma reduction nationally and locally. She has trained schools, universities and agencies on culturally responsive practices, focusing on privilege, power and leadership in a multicultural society. Ebony also serves as co-chair for the Parent Partner Advisory Committee and supports local initiatives for children and families.