This roundtable explores the leadership development of ethnically diverse women in Chi Sigma Iota chapters and within the counseling profession. This open discussion will address the importance of how professional leadership characteristics develop and how they intertwine with racial and gender development. A better understanding of this intersectionality can help CSI chapters plan more intentional and reflective activities for their students. Facilitators will review pertinent literature on leadership characteristics and professional identity development of diverse women and the role CSI has in fostering these experiences. Facilitators will also encourage dialogue and discussion around exemplary leadership characteristics, activities, and/or models CSI chapters are currently utilizing to promote the leadership identity in diverse women.
