Words Matter: Developing Competence in Person-Centered Communication

3rd Annual DEI Summit- focusing on communication with racial/ethnic, LGBTQ, and individuals living with substance use disorder populations

About this Event

Offered by the RIC Onanian School of Nursing Graduate Student Nurse DEI Association (GSNDEIA) in collaboration with the RIC OSON Multicultural Student Nurse Organization (MSNO)

Monday March 30 3:30-7pm RINEC 308. Free parking-park at 330 Eddy St and bring your ticket for validation.

Pending award of 2 CEU NEMSD, light dinner provided. Free, registration required by 3/27/2026.

Speakers: Featuring Rachelle Freisen and Maddie Kite RIC OSON; Nicole Proulx, BSN, RN, Open Door Health; Dennis Bailer, Project Weber Renew.

Agenda


🕑: 03:30 PM - 04:00 PM
Registration/View RI Black History Society Exhibit: African American Nurses in

🕑: 04:00 PM - 04:10 PM
Introduction/Welcome/Disclosures
Host: Joanne Costello and Jocelyne deGouvenain

🕑: 04:10 PM - 04:40 PM
Culturally Affirming Language, Assessment, Intervention
Host: Madison Kite & Rachelle Freisen

🕑: 04:40 PM - 05:40 PM
Culturally Affirming Language, Assessment, Intervention: LGBTQ Populations
Host: Nicole Proulx

🕑: 05:40 PM - 06:15 PM
Break/Sandwiches/Chips/Cookie/Drinks Networking

🕑: 06:15 PM - 06:45 PM
Culturally Affirming Language, Assessment, Intervention: Individuals w/ SUD
Host: Dennis Bailer

🕑: 06:45 PM - 07:00 PM
Wrap Up
Host: Joanne Costello/Jasmin Woodbury

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