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Peter Danzig

Sr. Director, Foundation Culture, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia

Peter Andrew Danzig (they/them) LSW, MSS, MA, CCPT, CPT is a Culture Change-maker, Senior Leadership Strategist, Psychotherapist, Play and Toy analyst, and Diversity and Inclusion Professional in the Greater Philadelphia region. When not working within larger systems to elicit cultural change and impact, Peter consistently finds ways to integrate their lived experience to further social justice work. Peter’s research and practice interests are invested in community mental health, theories on adult play and the ways it frames our social interactions, and trauma informed work with clients and artists/creatives. Peter’s clinical approach is rooted in holistic, relational and humanistic theory. They believe in a strengths-based perspective, recognizing the resiliency in their clients. Peter’s research and Op-Eds have been featured in the Psychology Today, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Philadelphia Gay News, The Mighty, and others. Prior to their work in mental health and organizational dynamics, Peter worked in administration and performance arts for over 15 years. Peter received their MSS degree from Bryn Mawr College and was the L. Diane Bernard Fund for LGBTQ and Human Sexuality Scholar recipient. Peter has experience in senior leadership and administration providing case management and counseling in a variety of settings including hospitals, higher education, and non-profit arts agencies. In 2014, Peter founded Theatrical Trainer, a non-profit research collective dedicated to social service and wellness for artists across the country. Peter’s research investigated the biopsychosocial impacts of mental health and artists/creatives. Peter also serves as Commissioner for the Mayor’s Office of LGBT Affairs in Philadelphia.Additionally, Peter is amongst one of the first APA approval modality cohorts of therapists researching and normalizing geek culture, “nerdom,” and affirming care that integrates pop culture and community healing. Peter has researched and presented nationally on the impacts of toys, design, and play on neurology throughout their lifespan.When not public speaking on the Queer experience, they can be found watching Sailor Moon, enjoying homemade CubanX food, 90’s kitchen dance parties with their French Bulldogs, or learning humility in the human experience through their interactions with anyone willing to enjoy coffee, or tea, and vulnerability.

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Sessions

Panel discussion

Wed, May 14, 1:30 pm - 2:20 pm MT

Fostering Inclusive Cultures and Psychological Safety for Sustainable Growth

LIFT UP FOR YOUR COMMUNITY

This panel will explore the critical intersection of DEIB and psychological safety, offering HR leaders actionable insights to build cultures of belonging and trust within their organizations. Experts will discuss how recognition, inclusive practices, and leadership strategies can empower diverse talent to not only feel valued but also thrive, collaborate, and innovate. By focusing on psychological safety, HR leaders can create an environment where all employees can contribute authentically and drive long-term organizational success.

Key takeaways include:

Learn how to implement inclusive recognition strategies that foster a culture of trust, engagement, and belonging across diverse teams.
Understand how creating psychologically safe environments leads to improved employee performance, retention, and innovation within DEI initiatives.

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Breakout session

Tue, May 13, 2:50 pm - 3:40 pm MT

Diplomatic Disruption: How You Can Have a Seat at the Table

LIFT UP FOR YOUR COMMUNITY

Inclusion and belonging are critical to the experience and retention of staff. Yet, many organizations can’t find a means of measuring this. One area is developing your skills and the skills of your organization to share differences in opinion, needs for culture change, and observations in a tangible way that leads organizational growth, connection across difference, and above all, shared humanity in the workplace. Author, culture catalyst, and Senior Director of Foundation Culture at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Peter Danzig will share experiences from CHOP’s extensive culture and DEI journey as well as their own lived experiences in helping you find your voice and empower your staff to boldly find their own.

Key takeaways include:

Understand the meaning of diplomatic disruption: the practice in which observations of bias and un-inclusive practices are observed and openly discussed or challenged with curiosity and shared accountability
Build a foundational imperative: an “enabling” objective which will help you advance your strategic imperatives
Create cultural strategic imperatives

Join this session to discover how Workhuman customers are mastering recognition and driving meaningful impact.

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Conflict & Feedback Management | DEI & Neurodiversity | Professional Development & Skilling/Reskilling | Psychological Safety | Workplace Culture & Innovation

Peter Danzig

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