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
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.