Cultivating a Culture of Access at Georgetown
This session will explore how Georgetown University's Disability Employee Resource Group (ERG) leverages interdependent leadership to promote accessibility, inclusion, and belonging across campus. Presenters will share strategies for building a supportive community through initiatives such as collaborative programming, cross-departmental partnerships, and professional development opportunities focused on disability awareness.
We will highlight key projects, including the development of accessibility resources, integration of intersectionality in ERG events, and innovative leadership practices that prevent burnout while sustaining engagement. The presentation will also showcase lessons learned from fostering open dialogues with university leadership to advocate for increased representation of disabled employees in planning and decision-making processes.
Attendees will come away with practical insights into creating meaningful partnerships, empowering diverse voices, and sustaining accessible cultural events in their organizations. Whether you are establishing a new ERG, seeking to grow existing programs, or looking to enhance accessibility awareness in your workplace, this session will provide actionable tools to help you cultivate a thriving, inclusive environment.
Speakers
Carmen Danley
Program Manager, School of Foreign Service, Georgetown University
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Carmen Danley is the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program Manager for Georgetown's School of Foreign Service, driving initiatives that foster belonging and student success. With a background in Human Resources and DEI, she brings expertise in program management, partnerships, and learning development. A proud Memphis native and University of Tennessee, Knoxville graduate, Carmen leverages her neurodivergence to create inclusive spaces that celebrate diversity and spark innovation.
Amy Kenny
Director, Disability Cultural Center, Georgetown University
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Dr. Amy Kenny is a disabled scholar-practitioner whose writing has been featured in Teen Vogue, Sojourners, Shondaland, Reader’s Digest, Huff Post, and in her award-winning book, My Body Is Not a Prayer Request. She served on the Mayor's Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion taskforce, and as a facilitator for Freedom Road Institute for Leadership and Justice. She currently serves as the inaugural Director of the Disability Cultural Center at Georgetown University, which seeks to celebrate the diverse disability community and cultivate a culture of access across campus.
Kevin Andrews
Electronic Information Technology Accessibility Coordinator in University Information Services, Georgetown
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Kevin, a certified Web Accessibility Specialist through the International Association of Accessibility Professionals, is deeply dedicated to exceeding compliance. He possesses a robust understanding of internationally recognized digital accessibility standards, and with his genuine, enthusiastic, and collaborative approach, he tirelessly ensures that websites and mobile applications go beyond meeting standards to truly serve all users with accessibility and usability first, emphasizing the importance of the right approach and mindset by meeting stakeholders where they are. Kevin's background includes accessibility program management comprised of public speaking to various audiences, conducting accessibility audits and producing detailed reports, collaborating with diverse, cross-functional teams to address accessibility challenges while meeting business requirements, delivering accessibility training and workshops from teams of 20 to 200, and employing effective communication skills characterized by clarity and empathy. Currently based in the Washington DC area, he enjoys cooking, biking, hiking, long walks, and extensive travel at home and abroad.