Tiffany Townsend
Psychologist and former Chief Diversity Officer with decades of experience in higher education; president of CORE Perspectives and author of Weathering the Storm: Navigating the Anti-Social Justice Wave.
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Apr 27, 2026 • 48min
The Sunday Interview: Weathering the Backlash: Navigating The Anti-DEI Wave with Dr. Tiffany Townsend
Dr. Tiffany Townsend, psychologist and former Chief Diversity Officer now leading CORE Perspectives, discusses the rise and rollback of DEI. She traces backlash to historical patterns, reframes inclusion as expanding the table, and describes tokenism, pervasive stereotypes, and the psychological toll. She argues for collective solidarity, strategic persistence, and community-based resilience.
