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

This course addresses the need for allyship and what people need to understand in order to become effective allies. The course 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 course addresses the need for allyship and what people need to understand in order to become effective allies. The course 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 University of Chicago’s Booth School.

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 more.

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.

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

Be an Effective Workplace Ally

Improve Inclusive Workplace Cultures for All

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