12:00 - 1:30pm

Closing Luncheon

Complete your 2020 Philadelphia Diversity and Inclusion Conference experience by joining our Closing Luncheon where you will have the opportunity to share your key takeaways. Leave inspired to make a difference in your organization diversity, equity and inclusion strategies through what you’ve learned.

Opening Emcee Remarks: Nina Vaca, Chairman & CEO, Pinnacle Group

Remarks: Shawn Aleong, Undergraduate Student
Temple University Fox School of Business,  Student Intern,  The Disability Rights Network of Pennsylvania Law Firm

Greetings: Zabeth Teelucksingh, Executive Director, Global Philadelphia Association

Mayor’s Roundtable

Rountable Introduction by: Damien Ghee, Regional Vice President, Greater Philadelphia Lending Group,  TD Bank

Moderator: Tamala Edwards, Co-Anchor, Philadelphia 6abc News

DIVERSE AND WELCOMING CITIES
Today, cities and municipalities in the United States are recognizing the economic and social benefits of becoming welcoming communities and fostering a welcoming culture. Cities are developing welcoming agendas that look to attract and retain a global workforce and maximize the local economic development and growth opportunities that newcomers bring.

• Mayor James F. Kenney, City of Philadelphia

  A lifelong City resident, Mayor Jim Kenney grew up the oldest of four children in a South Philadelphia rowhome. On January 4, 2016, Jim was sworn in as the 99th Mayor of Philadelphia. In his first budget, the Mayor worked closely with City Council to fund bold anti-poverty initiatives. The initiatives included the expansion of quality pre-k, the creation of community schools, and investing in parks, rec centers, and libraries. These initiatives were possible because Philadelphia became the first major city to pass a tax on sweetened beverages.

• Mayor Régis Labeaume, Québec City

  Mayor Régis Labeaume was elected as the 37th Mayor of Quebec City in December 2007. He was re-elected in 2009, 2013 and 2017. Throughout his professional career, Régis Labeaume has been involved in the social and cultural life of Québec City and its metropolitan area in addition to being a member of several boards including Festival d’été de Québec and Hydro-Québec.

  Sponsored by: TD Bank

10:15 a.m. – 11:00 a.m .

Veterans Diversity & Inclusion

Moderated by: Cauldon "Cal" Quinn, CEO, Bancroft Capital

Panelists:

Major Floretta Barbee-Watkins, Retired, Chief Breakthrough Officer, FlowMotion Coaching, Senior Pastor, The Avenue Presbyterian Church (USA), Charlotte, NC, Retired Major, US Air National Guard

Carlo Aragoncillo, Director, City of Philadelphia Office of Veterans Affairs

 Lt. Colonel Angel J. Lugo, Chief, Diversity & Inclusion Integration, US Air Force

Veterans are part of creating an inclusive culture. Diversity is about individuals contributing their unique experiences, backgrounds and ideas. Veterans have a spectrum of skills, experiences and perspectives that they can bring to the workplace. They have a deep understanding of teamwork, leadership and the value of a strong work ethic. Veterans know how to solve complex problems and can adapt quickly to changing circumstances and situations.

10:15 a.m. – 11:00 a.m .

Employee Resource Groups (ERG)

Moderated by: Terri Hartwell Easter, Founder & Principal, T.H. Easter Consulting

Panelists:

Daniel Estrada, Business Intelligence Data Analyst & President,  Organization of Latinos @ Exelon -- OLE PECO, PECO

Maria Veglia, Co-Founder, Time to Flourish

Robyn F. Pollack, Esq, Managing Director, AchieveNEXT

Where are we, resource groups are evolving into business tools: sources for corporations to mine for insights into new markets.

10:15 a.m. – 11:00 a.m .

Young Professionals Diverse Talent Pipeline

Moderated by: Kimberly S. Reed, MEd, Chief Transformation Officer, Reed Development Group

Panelists:

Linda Sanchez, SVP and Chief HR Officer, Bryn Mawr Trust Bank

Rasagna Holt, President, KG Tiger Corporation

Allison Latham, Growth Strategy Director, The Ivy Research Council

Employers are recognizing the strong business case to improve the level of diversity and inclusion within their workforce.

11:15 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. 

Diversity Includes Disability

Moderated by: Koert Wehberg, Esq, Executive Director, Philadelphia Mayor's Commission on   People with Disabilities

Panelists:

Ron Siggs, Senior VP, Development, Magee Rehabilitation Hospital - Jefferson Health

Chase Trimmer, Director, Philadelphia Program, Special Olympics Pennsylvania

Sara Molina Robinson, Managing Director of Special Education Programs and Support               Services, Public Health Management Corporation (PHMC)

Ryan Hammond, Executive Director, Eagles Autism Foundation

Fostering a culture of diversity and inclusion benefits everyone. While companies increasingly recognize the benefits of building and retaining a diverse workforce, they inadvertently neglect “disability” in their diversity and inclusion practices.

11:15 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Diverse Marketing Strategies

Moderated by: Matt Skallerud, President, Pink Media

Panelists:

Rakia Reynolds, President & CEO, Skai Blue Media

Hernan Tagliani, President/Founder, The Group Advertising

Jay Kim, President, AAAZA

Katie Kern, COO/Partner, Media Frenzy Global

Marketers must be more attentive, communicating in ways that appeals to, and includes, diverse groups.

11:15 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Diversity and Healthcare

Moderated by:

Panel Introduction by: Bridgett Battles, Community Engagement Administrator, Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals

Panelists:

Taryn Guy, Regional Director of Diversity and Inclusion, Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic Region

Delphine O’Rourke, Esq, Partner, Duane Morris

Gloria Kersey-Matusiak, PhD, RN, Professor Emerita and Adjunct Professor of Professional Ethics, Global Health, Health Policy, and Quality and Safety, Holy Family University School of Nursing and Allied Health Professions

Diversity is becoming a key word in health care. Hospitals and health care systems are focusing on providing care that addresses the diversity of their patient populations. Hospitals also are working to increase the diversity of their leadership team, board and staff and building a culture of diversity and inclusion.

11:15 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Unconscious Bias Analysis

Moderated by:

Panelists:

Uva C. Coles, MSM, OL, Associate VP, Civic & Global Engagement, Widener University

Teddie Malangwasirea, PhD, President and CEO, Malangwasira Leadership Consulting

Wendy J. Ross, MD, Director, Center for Autism & Neurodiversity, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital and Sidney Kimmel School of Medicine

Learned stereotypes that are automatic, unintentional, deeply engrained within our beliefs, universal, and have the ability to affect our behavior.

Sponsored by:

8:15 – 10:00 am

Emcee - Nina Vaca
Chairman & CEO, Pinnacle Group 

Nina Vaca personifies the American Dream as a trailblazing Latina entrepreneur, a world-changing philanthropist, and a dynamic global leader. As Chairman and CEO of Pinnacle Group, she has led the firm into a global workforce solutions powerhouse that is continually recognized for its growth and commitment to diversity. She is a strong advocate of STEM education for women and minorities. As one of the few Latinas on the boards of publicly traded companies, she has dedicated much of her time to empowering women and minorities and expanding their opportunities.

Remarks: Nolan N. Atkinson, Jr., Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer, Office of Philadelphia Mayor James F. Kenney

Sponsor Remarks: Ericka L. White, Diversity & Inclusion Manager, Pennsylvania Convention Center

Remarks: Michael Days, Vice President, Diversity and Inclusion, The Philadelphia Inquirer

Welcome: Karen Dougherty Buchholz, Chief Diversity Officer and Senior VP, Administration,
Comcast NBCUniversal

8:45 – 9:15 am

Keynote - Howard Ross
Principal Consultant

Howard Ross is a lifelong social justice advocate, Founder of Cook Ross, and Principal of Udarta Consulting. He is considered one of the world’s seminal thought leaders on identifying and addressing Unconscious Bias.  Howard authored the Washington Post best seller, Everyday Bias:  Identifying and Navigating Unconscious Judgments in Our Daily Lives (published by Rowman and Littlefield in 2014) and ReInventing Diversity: Transforming Organizational Community to Strengthen People, Purpose and Performance, (published by Rowman and Littlefield in conjunction with SHRM in 2011).  

His current book, Our Search for Belonging:  How the Need for Connection is Tearing Our Culture Apart, was published by Berrett-Koehler in 2018, and will be available for purchase and signing at the conference.

9:15 – 10:00 am

CEO Roundtable

Rapidly shifting local and national demographics, as well as continued globalization, requires organizations to embrace diversity, equity and inclusion not only as a means to enhance business performance but also as an enabler of innovation and collaboration. Businesses must make diversity a priority in practice, not just a promise. While there has been significant progress, organizations must do more to ensure everyone is able to achieve their dreams and potential.

Hear from national business leaders, from the private and public sectors, fostering a positive and productive workplace.  Although advancement has been achieved, as leaders it is imperative that diversity, equity and inclusion are more than goals to strive for – it’s smart business.

Hosted by: CEO Action

The CEO Action for Diversity & Inclusion™ aims to rally the business community to advance diversity and inclusion within the workplace by working collectively across organizations and sectors. It outlines a specific set of actions the undersigned companies will take to cultivate a trusting environment where all ideas are welcomed and employees feel comfortable and empowered to discuss diversity and inclusion.

Moderated by: Deanna Byrne, Managing Partner, PriceWaterhouseCoopers Philadelphia Practice

Panelists:

• Jagruti Panwala, Chairwoman, Asian American Hotel Owners Association (AAHOA)

• Jay S. Sidhu, Chairman & CEO, Customers Bancorp, Inc.

• Kelly Tomblin, President & CEO, Intren, LLC

• Thomas Roth, Founder & President, Community Marketing & Insights

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