
Paula Brantner: 'Dealing with some of these incidents quickly can change the trajectory of someone's life.'
06/07/24 • 52 min
An interview, hosted by Magdalina (Maggie) Atanassova, Convene’s digital media editor.
Guest Information:
· Paula Brantner
Paula Brantner (she/her) of Accountability Ignited builds harassment and toxic workplace prevention systems and implements codes of conduct for academic societies, professional associations, and political organizations. She works with organizations to ensure confidential reporting, safe and inclusive meetings, and a harassment-free environment. An employment lawyer for over 30 years, Paula has degrees from UC Law-San Francisco and Michigan State University’s James Madison College and is a certificate holder with the Association of Workplace Investigators (AWI).
Links to mentioned resources:
· Making Allyship Part of the Program (2023 article by Jennifer N. Dienst)
· Moving Your Meeting Amid Rising Reproductive Rights Concerns (SMFM article by Jennifer N. Dienst)
· Convene Talk on harassment (March 15, 2024)
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Music: Inspirational Cinematic Piano with Orchestra
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An interview, hosted by Magdalina (Maggie) Atanassova, Convene’s digital media editor.
Guest Information:
· Paula Brantner
Paula Brantner (she/her) of Accountability Ignited builds harassment and toxic workplace prevention systems and implements codes of conduct for academic societies, professional associations, and political organizations. She works with organizations to ensure confidential reporting, safe and inclusive meetings, and a harassment-free environment. An employment lawyer for over 30 years, Paula has degrees from UC Law-San Francisco and Michigan State University’s James Madison College and is a certificate holder with the Association of Workplace Investigators (AWI).
Links to mentioned resources:
· Making Allyship Part of the Program (2023 article by Jennifer N. Dienst)
· Moving Your Meeting Amid Rising Reproductive Rights Concerns (SMFM article by Jennifer N. Dienst)
· Convene Talk on harassment (March 15, 2024)
Follow Convene:
Website: pcma.org/convene
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/showcase/pcma-convene
Instagram: instagram.com/pcmaconvene
Subscribe to our newsletters: pcma.org/subscribe-to-pcma-emails
Contact Information: For any questions, reach out to Magdalina Atanassova, matanassova(at)pcma(dot)org.
Sponsorships and Partnerships: Reach 36,000 qualified meeting organizers with Convene, the multi-award-winning magazine for the business events industry. Contact our sales team: https://www.pcma.org/advertise-sponsorship/
Music: Inspirational Cinematic Piano with Orchestra
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Sponsorships and Partnerships: Reach 36,000 qualified meeting organizers with Convene, the multi-award-winning magazine for the business events industry. Contact our sales team: https://www.pcma.org/advertise-sponsorship/
Music: Inspirational Cinematic Piano with Orchestra
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