Kaan Dural

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging Assistant @Boston Red Sox

Boston, MA, US

Overseeing the organization and promotion of the Boston Red Sox & FSM Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), facilitating communication between ERGs and leadership, and providing resources to support the planning and execution of ERG events.• Overseeing the planning and execution of On-field Employee Recognition during the pregame ceremonies of the Cultural & Identity Celebrations, helping to foster a better employee experience and a positive organizational culture.• Assisting the Director of DEI & B with the Mentorship Program, ensuring a healthy knowledge transfer within the organization and providing opportunities for employees with less experience to learn and grow through mentorship.• Organizing DEI & B-related events, workshops, training sessions, and awareness campaigns (e.g, cultural celebrations, diversity trainings).• Assisting in gathering data on diversity metrics and preparing reports to track the progress of DEI & B initiatives.• Conducting research to stay updated on DEI & B best practices, policies, and trends that could benefit the organization.• Supporting DEI & B training sessions and assisting in the creation of educational materials on topics such as microaggressions, implicit bias in hiring, mentorship, and psychological well-being.

Koç University

Master of Arts - MA, Psychology (Clinical Psychological Science)

Yeditepe University

Bachelor of Arts - BA, Psychology

Yeditepe University

Minor in Anthropology