Online: Executive Director Gathering
The Executive Director Gathering provides a space to learn, support & share
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The DEI Work Only Executive Leaders Can Do
Executive directors play a unique role in determining what an organization prioritizes, resources, communicates, and holds accountable. While DEI work should be shared across an organization, certain leadership responsibilities cannot be delegated to a committee, consultant, or individual staff member. This session will support executive leaders in clarifying what they must personally own and how they can create the conditions for shared leadership and lasting change.
In this session, we will:
• Clarify the executive director’s role in advancing organizational DEI commitments.
• Examine how leadership behaviors and decisions shape workplace culture.
• Identify what leaders should personally own, share, support, or delegate.
Thanks to Our Partner
Presented by Nonprofit Association of Washington in partnership with the Washington Office of the Secretary of State.
Event Details
Wednesday, August 26, 2026
9:00AM – 11:00AM PT
Online via Zoom – This gathering will not be recorded
Cost
This gathering is free to attend.
Who Should Attend
All executive directors, and those serving in similar roles, are welcome.
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About the Speaker
Mariama Suwaneh
Mariama Suwaneh is an award-winning team and culture architect, organizational strategist, facilitator, and executive coach. She believes every person deserves to experience joy and connection at work—to feel connected to a meaningful mission, valued for their contributions, and part of a workplace community where they can thrive. Through The Alegría Co., Mariama partners with leaders and organizations to strengthen culture, clarify strategy, and create the conditions for people to do purposeful, impactful work together.
With more than a decade of experience across corporate, government, nonprofit, legal, and educational settings, Mariama has led teams, advised executives, designed organizational strategies, and facilitated complex conversations at every level of an organization.
Mariama is known for bringing warmth, candor, and strategic rigor to the rooms she enters. With particular expertise in refining leadership strategies and facilitating compassionate, productive dialogue, she helps teams navigate difficult conversations, strengthen trust, make clearer decisions, and move forward with greater alignment.
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