Busting the Myths About Diversity in Talent Acquisition

During National Women’s History month, I’m talking to outstanding women like Keecia Broy, who is the founder and CEO of KLB Consulting, an organization specializing in executive search, and the School Board President at Oak Park Elementary District 97. Keecia has a passion for nonprofit work, and has dedicated most of her professional career to the nonprofit sector. She has a drive to connect talented people to organizations in need of their skills and capabilities. As a former teacher, Keecia feels strongly that executive level positions in nonprofits and schools should reflect the communities they serve. She debunks myths about diversity in talent acquisition. One such myth is that it’s difficult to find diverse individuals - specifically in black and brown communities - with the levels of technique and knowledge necessary for certain positions. Often, people set the bar higher for candidates of color, putting them at an immediate disadvantage, and write them off if they don’t measure up.