Dr. Tatum is committed to starting difficult conversations to help solve problems and build community. As an award-winning psychologist and a leading voice in higher education, she is often invited to speak to student and faculty groups, industry associations, corporate employee meetings and leadership groups to discuss how to engage their communities in tough conversations across lines of difference and to create inclusive communities where all can thrive. Her preferred speaking format is a fireside chat that allows for the conversation to be tailored to the audience and encourages both a dynamic event and audience participation.

Popular themes and topics include:

• The ABCs of Inclusive Leadership
• Navigating College Leadership in Turbulent Times
• Closing the Empathy Gap: Community Building Through Dialogue
• Breaking the Silence: Embracing Cross-Racial Dialogue
• Talking to Young Children About Race: What Every Parent Should Know