"My favorite quote is from the United Farm Workers Union co-founder, Dolores Huerta, 'Sí, se puede,' which is translated as 'yes, we can.' It reminds us that we can not give up because when we work together, all is possible."
Patricia Izek, MEd., is the Director of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Accessibility at the University of Minnesota Libraries. She presents on topics of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility for units across the University, including the Equity and Diversity Certificate workshop: Implicit Bias in the Search Process.
Previously, Patricia was an equity, diversity and inclusion consultant, talent acquisition consultant as well as a diversity and inclusion recruiter for the Office of Human Resources at the University. She also worked as a paralegal in the Office of the General Counsel at the University and was head of the Spanish Department at a private school in the metro area. Throughout her career she has maintained a focus on furthering the understanding and importance of the issues of diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility.
Patricia holds a bachelor's in history from Loyola University of Chicago and a Master of Education from the University of Minnesota in Human Resource Development.
Patricia instructs Talent Acquisition: Recruiting a Diverse Workforce and Allyship: Creating an Inclusive Workplace for the University of Minnesota College of Continuing and Professional Studies. She has also presented the following professional development webinars: