Exploring the Tapestry: Deep Dive into Erie's Global Communities

Please join The Nonprofit Partnership and Imad Diab, Program Manager and Diversity Trainer with the Multicultural Community Resource Center on Wednesday, January 31, 2024 for "Exploring the Tapestry: Deep Dive into Erie's Global Communities."

Building upon the foundational knowledge from the "Introduction to Diversity" workshop, this advanced session invites participants to delve deeper into the rich cultural mosaic of Erie's international communities. This workshop is designed to provide an in-depth exploration of the diverse groups from Iraq, Syria, Sudan, Afghanistan, Congo, Nepal, Bhutan, Burma, Ukraine, and the Philippines that have become an integral part of the Erie landscape.

Participants will leave the workshop with a profound understanding of the cultural richness of Erie’s international communities. They will be better equipped to interact with, support, and advocate for these communities, thereby contributing to a more inclusive and harmonious Erie.

This workshop promises to be not just an educational experience but a celebration of the diverse tapestry that makes up the heart of Erie’s communities.

Please note: this event is free for members of The Nonprofit Partnership. Space is limited.

More about Imad:

Imad Diab, Program Manager and Diversity Trainer at the Multicultural Community Resource Center and adjunct faculty at Erie Community College, has over 20 years of experience in the fields of education, employability & soft skills, sustainable development, and international affairs. He graduated with a master’s degree in communication studies from the University of Edinboro of Pennsylvania. He also obtained a graduate certificate in conflict & crisis management at Edinboro and got his teaching certificate from Cambridge University, UK. From 2012-2019, he taught Middle Eastern culture and Arabic language for non-Arabic speakers at Mercyhurst University in Erie, PA. While there, he also conducted orientation for international students. From 2018-2022, Imad taught at the Higher Colleges of Technology in Abu Dhabi & Dubai. He taught international business, Business English, and diversity in the workplace. Imad has a lifetime of living in and understanding different cultures and has spent his adult life getting an education and working in the Middle East, Europe, and the United States.