web02.fireside.fm Wed, 06 May 2026 09:33:26 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) The Leading Ladies of Economic Development - Episodes Tagged with “New Mexico Economic Development” https://www.llofed.com/tags/new%20mexico%20economic%20development Fri, 04 Oct 2024 04:00:00 -0400 This podcast is a safe place for female economic development professionals to share stories, insights, and challenges of the economic development industry. We hear from women leaders across the country about their careers in ED and how you can apply their experiences to your own economic development career goals. en-us episodic These are the women leading economic development across the US. Kaycee Bunch This podcast is a safe place for female economic development professionals to share stories, insights, and challenges of the economic development industry. We hear from women leaders across the country about their careers in ED and how you can apply their experiences to your own economic development career goals. no economic development, econ dev, development, community development, women, leadership Kaycee Bunch kayceegbunch@gmail.com The JEDI Framework and Empowering Underserved Communities │Shani Harvie and Rita Veleta https://www.llofed.com/episode11-shaniharvie-ritaveleta 284d51c5-2631-42f2-a8db-044ee6bf9fa5 Fri, 04 Oct 2024 04:00:00 -0400 Kaycee Bunch full 1 Kaycee Bunch 44:35 no <p>Today we’re joined by New Mexico Economic Development Department’s Creative Industries Division Director and JEDI (Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion) practitioner Shani Harvie and JEDI Coordinator Rita Veleta. We'll delve into their inspiring journeys, the impact of the pandemic on minority communities, and the essential role of DEI in economic development. </p> <p>*<em>In this episode, we explore:<br> *</em></p> <ul> <li>The concept of "targeted universalism"</li> <li>The importance of community-centered events</li> <li>What is JEDI (Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion)?</li> <li>Progressive policies vs. state bans</li> <li>Diverse, resilient, and inclusive leadership models</li> </ul> <p><strong>Quotable</strong><br> &gt; “Imagine a world where anyone can create a business and not have these huge hurdles and so much hardship trying to access capital and resources. We need to learn how to take people seriously and give them the opportunity. And why do we do that differently depending on people's demographic backgrounds?"</p> <p>*<em>Resources and Links<br> *</em><br> <a href="https://edd.newmexico.gov/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">New Mexico Economic Development Department</a><br> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/shani-h/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Connect with Shani Harvie</a><br> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/rita-carina-veleta/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Connect with Rita Veleta</a> Special Guests: Rita Veleta, EDP and Shani Harvie.</p> economic development, women in economic development, New Mexico Economic Development, Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Today we’re joined by New Mexico Economic Development Department’s Creative Industries Division Director and JEDI (Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion) practitioner Shani Harvie and JEDI Coordinator Rita Veleta. We'll delve into their inspiring journeys, the impact of the pandemic on minority communities, and the essential role of DEI in economic development.

*In this episode, we explore:
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  • The concept of "targeted universalism"
  • The importance of community-centered events
  • What is JEDI (Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion)?
  • Progressive policies vs. state bans
  • Diverse, resilient, and inclusive leadership models

Quotable

“Imagine a world where anyone can create a business and not have these huge hurdles and so much hardship trying to access capital and resources. We need to learn how to take people seriously and give them the opportunity. And why do we do that differently depending on people's demographic backgrounds?"

*Resources and Links
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New Mexico Economic Development Department
Connect with Shani Harvie
Connect with Rita Veleta

Special Guests: Rita Veleta, EDP and Shani Harvie.

]]> Today we’re joined by New Mexico Economic Development Department’s Creative Industries Division Director and JEDI (Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion) practitioner Shani Harvie and JEDI Coordinator Rita Veleta. We'll delve into their inspiring journeys, the impact of the pandemic on minority communities, and the essential role of DEI in economic development.

*In this episode, we explore:
*

  • The concept of "targeted universalism"
  • The importance of community-centered events
  • What is JEDI (Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion)?
  • Progressive policies vs. state bans
  • Diverse, resilient, and inclusive leadership models

Quotable

“Imagine a world where anyone can create a business and not have these huge hurdles and so much hardship trying to access capital and resources. We need to learn how to take people seriously and give them the opportunity. And why do we do that differently depending on people's demographic backgrounds?"

*Resources and Links
*
New Mexico Economic Development Department
Connect with Shani Harvie
Connect with Rita Veleta

Special Guests: Rita Veleta, EDP and Shani Harvie.

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