As Told By Nomads

In today’s episode of As Told by Nomads, Tayo sits down with Celeste Warren, Vice President of Global Diversity and Inclusion Center of Excellence at Merck, to discuss what it means to be a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) champion. Celeste shares her personal experiences of feeling marginalized and attacked while attending an all-white school and working in predominantly white organizations, as well as how she uses those experiences to ensure that others do not feel the same way. The conversation also focuses on the increased focus on DEI since the murder of George Floyd and just what it takes to be a DEI ambassador.The episode delves into how Celeste's journey into the field of DEI came from personal experiences and observations and encourages listeners to reflect on their own experiences and observations to see how they can champion people in their lives. Celeste also discusses her book on the culture of being a DEI ambassador and the importance of truly understanding and embracing the concepts of di