SIETAR USA Webinar Series
Dedicated to providing continuing professional education opportunities, the Webinar Series from SIETAR USA features leading practitioners working in key areas of intercultural and DEIB theory and practice.
The depth and diversity of the webinars is designed to grow your knowledge base and to provide a positive impact on your work in the ever-evolving professional landscape. The Webinar Series is just one example of SIETAR USA’s commitment to support transformational growth and intercultural understanding through professional interchange with a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, belonging and social justice.
Your participation and feedback are welcome and appreciated.
UPCOMING WEBINAR
Thursday, June 12th - 11:30AM ET
Visual Intercultural Storytelling Art Adventure
Explore how art can inspire meaningful conversations and invite sharing stories across cultures.
Experience how we can apply visual storytelling to our teaching, coaching and facilitation as a way to:
- trigger self-reflection,
- invite a change of perspective,
- expand one’s comfort zone, and
- initiate a vivid exchange of stories across cultures.
Join SIETAR USA as Joanna Sell take us on an adventure in visual intercultural storytelling through the power of art.
Joanna Sell
Joanna Sell, certified Coach, Intercultural Trainer and Facilitator, knows that sharing stories contributes to building bridges of understanding across cultures. She contrasts encounters with an unknown work of art and with a person from another culture for their many similarities. Based in Germany Joanna is known for her latest book The Art of Storytelling Across Cultures (2024), hosting the “One Word Stories” podcast, and designing numerous intercultural games. She works internationally for both corporate and academic institutions.
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UPCOMING WEBINAR
Wednesday, July 9th - 11:30AM ET
One Choice, Many Reasons: Â Holding Space for Difference
Unconscious bias touches everyone, and educators and trainers are continually called to deepen their awareness and practice of cultural inclusivity — both in their personal growth and in their engagement with others. Across cultures and continents, women participate in the rich, time-honored tradition of head and hair wrapping — a practice steeped in personal, cultural, and spiritual significance. Yet, it is often misunderstood and clouded by harmful stereotypes. In our time together, we will explore how to honor this expression without marginalizing those who practice it, and how to foster a greater sense of psychological safety. Through the lens of a simple piece of fabric, we’ll uncover the deeper meanings behind a universal symbol of femininity and resilience.
Detra Lynn Mills, JD, MBA
Detra Lynn Mills, JD, MBA, is a former litigator and mediator who transitioned into corporate executive leadership after a 20-year career in the health and hospital industry. Her expertise spans law, governance, risk, compliance, and operations. Currently pursuing a PhD in Global Leadership (anticipated December 2025), Detra’s research lies at the interdisciplinary intersection of behavioral science — particularly psychological safety — and social justice, with a focus on gender equity. A Fulbright Specialist grantee and committed interculturalist, she is also a harp enthusiast and devoted snack provider to two pups and two house panthers.
Want to present in the Webinar Series?
The SIETAR USA Webinar Team is always on the lookout for new and different presentations that will appeal to practitioners in intercultural relations, diversity, equity, inclusion, belonging, social justice, and more.
Got a topic you’d like to present? Please complete the form at the link shown below. Your completed form will go to our Webinar Team for review, and they will contact you for further details and the possibility of scheduling your presentation as part of the SIETAR USA Webinar Series.
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Meet the webinar team:
Cheryl Woehr
Carolyn RyffelÂ
Sandy FowlerÂ
Julia Gasper-Bates
Brianna Harrison
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