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HRO Today’s Inclusion Summit Virtual Event Series will present examples of strategic D&I leadership that can guide us through the current storm and lead us in the continuing quest to create better organizations and societies…read more
Championing Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Inside and Out (August 26th – 27th) will address the importance of diversity, equity and inclusion as not just organizational initiatives or programs, but as something that has the power to transform society at large by producing behavior change. Join our expert speaking faculty as they share strategies that can impact the way your entire organization operates, and the individual ways of working, communicating, contributing and even just being in the world.
The Role of D&I in Navigating Uncertainty and Change (October 22nd – 23rd) will discuss strategies for D&I practitioners to provide organizational and social leadership in the context of a pandemic and the fight against systemic racism.
Event Agenda
Championing Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Inside and Out (Day 1)
| Time (EST) | Session |
|---|---|
| 10:00am | Building an Award-Winning Diversity Culture - How to Leverage Your Leadership to Drive a Culture of Engagement and Accountability on D&I Initiatives. Anton Gunn, Chief Diversity Officer, MUSC Health System |
| 10:45am | The Formula for Sustainable Growth - Purpose + Inclusion Angela Harrell, Chief Diversity and Corporate Responsibility Officer, Voya Financial |
| 11:30am | Bettering the Balance - Removing Gender Bias from Performance Feedback To Ensure Equity Denise Reed Lamoreaux, Global Chief Diversity Officer, Atos |
| 12:15pm | Break |
| 1:15pm | The Cultural Reasons Sexual Harassment Prevails - Offering Deeper Meaning for a Better Workplace Sonja Spears, Chief Equity and Inclusion Officer, Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program |
| 2:00pm | Demystifying D&I and Adding Meaningful Substance for All Ashlee Davis, Vice President, Senior Diversity and Inclusion Manager, AllianceBernstein |
| 2:45pm | Diversity, Age and the Coming Impact on the Marketplace Edna Kane-Williams, Senior Vice President Multicultural Leadership, AARP |
| 3:30pm | Afternoon Networking Break |
Championing Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Inside and Out (Day 2)
| Time (EST) | Session |
|---|---|
| 10:00am | Connectivity, Ingenuity and Inclusivity In Times of Crisis Singleton Beato, Chief Diversity & Engagement Officer, McCann Worldgroup |
| 10:45am | Social and Political Issues in Today’s Landscape Lor Lee, Director Diversity & Inclusion, Mayo Clinic |
| 11:30pm | The Inclusive Talent Pool - Employing People with Disabilities Lorrie Lykins, Vice President Research, i4cp |
| 12:15pm | Lunch |
| 1:00pm | The Multi-Generational Workforce – Making Room at the Table Sharon Aut, Global Inclusion and Diversity Director, Slalom Lindsey Wopschall, Consulting Workforce Learning Manager, Slalom |
| 1:45pm | 3 Keys to a Diversity Recruiting Strategy Lisa Strack, Vice President Diversity Recruiting, Bank of the West |
| 2:30pm | Conference and Day 2 Sessions Conclude |
The Role of D&I in Navigating Uncertainty and Change (Day 1)
| Time (EST) | Session |
|---|---|
| 11:00am | 2020 - Diversity & Inclusion and Progress in Times of Crisis Celeste Warren, Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer, Merck |
| 11:30am | Safety and Inclusion During Consecutive Major Events Tanya Meisenholder, Deputy Commissioner of Diversity and Inclusion, New York City Police Department |
| 12:00pm | Thought Leadership by Event Partner |
| 12:30pm | Why D&I Matters More Than Ever Girish Ganesan, Global Head Diversity and Inclusion, TD Bank |
| 1:00pm | Break |
| 2:00pm | Leading the Way in Advancing Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Higher Education Denise DeCou, Manager Diversity and Community Outreach, Washington University |
| 2:30pm | Fireside Chat: Adapting to the New Normal - CDO Perspectives on the Coronavirus Pandemic and the Fight Against Systemic Racism Elliot Clark, CEO, SharedXpertise Media |
| 3:00pm | How are Employers - And Employees - Functioning Through This Unprecedented Period of a Pandemic and Civil Unrest? Janica Pierce Tucker, Managing Director and Co-Chair of the Diversity Committee, Taft Law |
| 3:30pm | Presentation by Michele Meyer-Shipp, Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer, KPMG |
| 4:00pm | Conference Day 1 Concludes |
The Role of D&I in Navigating Uncertainty and Change (Day 2)
| Time (EST) | Session |
|---|---|
| 11:00am | Immersive Session: Community Healing Through Storytelling - Navigating This Thing Called Race Cheryl Cofield, Director of Culture, Inclusion & Engagement, Georgia Institute of Technology |
| 12:30pm | Elevate Your Change Management Game - Accelerating Progress Through Strategic Intention Angela Cooper, Vice President Diversity & Inclusion, Mutual of Omaha |
| 1:00pm | The Power of a Social Impact Strategy – Channeling Emotion to Productive Purpose Fernando Little, Chief Diversity Officer, Atrium Health |
| 1:30pm | Getting it Right - Diversity and Equity in the Age of COVID-19 Ewuare Osayande, Chief Diversity Officer, American Friends Service Committee |
| 2:00pm | Conference and Day 2 Conclude |
Event Speakers
Anton Gunn
Chief Diversity Officer, MUSC Health System
Celeste Warren
Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer, Merck
Tanya Meisenholder
Deputy Commissioner of Diversity and Inclusion, New York City Police Department
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