Allies are critical to improving inclusive workplace cultures for all – particularly underrepresented groups. 

This class addresses the need for allyship and what people need to understand in order to become effective allies. The class is highly interactive, including discussion and exercises. Trish’s direct experience with allyship programs and her research ensure that attendees leave with practical knowledge they can use immediately.

Allies are critical to improving inclusive workplace cultures for all – particularly underrepresented groups. 

This class addresses the need for allyship and what people need to understand in order to become effective allies. The class is highly interactive, including discussion and exercises. Trish’s direct experience with allyship programs and her research ensure that attendees leave with practical knowledge they can use immediately.

Trish Foster teaches employees how to be an effective ally by walking through research and engaging in interactive exercises.

Improve Inclusive Workplace Cultures for All

Be an Effective Workplace Ally

Trish Foster is a sought-after diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) speaker, consultant, and workshop

facilitator. She develops and delivers a variety of DE&I programs for organizations throughout the U.S. and

internationally. Speaking engagements range from workshops and keynotes to panel discussions and

moderated roundtables. Venues include major international corporations, early-stage companies,

non-profits, conferences, and academic institutions, including MIT, Harvard Business School, and

She has authored numerous DE&I research reports. Topics include: elevating allyship in the workplace;

inclusive culture; intersectionality; disability inclusion; mentorship and sponsorship; gender equity and

Previously, Trish served as Executive Director of the Center for Women and Business (CWB) at Bentley

University, where she led the center’s mission-driven work to create more inclusive organizations. While

there, she guided strategy and thought leadership along with marketing and program development on

behalf of more than 100 organizations, establishing a track record of exceptional client referrals.

As a passionate advocate for inclusion and allyship, Trish spearheaded formation of Bentley University’s

Men of Alliance initiative and co-led development of the university’s Women’s Leadership Group. She

co-developed and facilitated the Bentley Executive Education DE&I certificate program, and also served

on Bentley’s Diversity Council and Racial Justice Task Force.

Trish has also served as Senior Vice President for FleishmanHillard Global PR and Vice President for Ogilvy International Advertising and PR.

Energy and mindfulness work are among her many personal interests -- Trish is a certified energy healing practitioner.

Be an Effective Workplace Ally

Improve Inclusive Workplace Cultures for All

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