Diversity and Inclusion Practitioners, Human Resource Experts and Business Leaders to Address October Las Vegas Conference
Sanford, Florida (PRWEB) September 28, 2016 -- 22 Diversity and Inclusion practitioners, human resource experts and business leaders will offer presentations on a wide range of Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and Diversity Council topics at the 2016 ERG & Council Conference being held in Las Vegas Oct. 20-21. More than 350 participants are already registered. Here’s a rundown of the presenters and their sessions.
8 Concurrent Sessions
Spread over two days, the eight, 75 minute concurrent sessions reflect the areas in which ERGs, BRGs and Diversity Councils desire clearer understanding, greater insights, knowledge, skills and proven examples of best practices. They are led by some of the most respected and accomplished D&I organizational leaders and recipients of past year's Honors Awards.
"Creating Inclusive Environments through Power of Recognition – Ubuntu" facilitated by Stephanie Piimauna, Director Diversity & Inclusion at MGM Resorts International - Thursday 1 pm & 2:30pm.
"ERGs and Philanthropy: Integrating Your Brand in the Community" presented by Tanya Vaughn-Patterson, Senior Diversity & Inclusion Consultant at NextEra Energy – Thursday 1 pm & 2:30 pm.
"Driving For Results Through ERG Collaboration" facilitated by Melissa Wallace, Senior Manager Diversity & Inclusion at American Airlines - Thursday 1 pm & 2:30 pm
"Getting the Most from your Executive Sponsor Relationship" presented by Salvador Mendoza, Vice President, Diversity & Inclusion, Office of Diversity & Inclusion at NBCUniversal - Thursday 1 pm & 2:30 pm
"Leveraging a National ERG Structure to Scale and Align Chapters" facilitated by Rhom Erskine, Director of Diversity & Inclusion at McKesson Corporation - Friday 9:30 am & 11 am.
"Partnering with Employee Resource Groups to Influence Your Business Results - Castro: Business Case for Diversity & Inclusion" – presented by Michael Gonzales, Director, Corporate Diversity & Inclusion at Hallmark - Friday 9:30 am & 11 am.
"The Power of a Hashtag: Using Social Media to Build Your ERG or Council Brand, Engage Employees, and Deliver Business Value" facilitated by Lisa Allen-Brown, Vice President, Employee Communications & Instructional Design at State Street Corp. and Jenifer Hartnett-Bullen, Vice President Chief Administrative Officer, Strategic Enterprise Business Solutions at State Street Corp. - Friday 9:30 am & 11 am.
"Strategies to Increase Business Value" presented by Brian Chase, Agent Manager, Strategy, Planning & Analytics, Global Diversity & Ombudsman at Chevron Corporation and Miriam Lopez, Senior Diversity Advisor, Global Diversity at Chevron Corporation - Friday 9:30 am & 11 am.
4 Workshops
The day begins with four, 90 minute workshops that provide Employee Resource Group, Business Resource Group and Diversity Council members with an opportunity to take a deeper dive into four of the most challenging topics facing them today.
"Using the ERG & Council Honors Award™ Application and Application Summary Report as Tools to Drive Greater Impact" presented by Linda Stokes, President & CEO at PRISM International, Inc. & the Association of ERGs & Councils – Thursday at 8:30 am.
"Transforming Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to Business Resource Groups (BRGs): The Next Stage of Affinity Group Evolution" presented by Fernando Serpa, Executive Director at the Association of ERGs & Councils – Thursday at 8:30 am.
"Becoming an Effective, Impactful Articulate Advocate" facilitated by Bobby Gordon Vice President Client Relationships, PRISM International, Inc. and Alan Partin, Vice President Client Relationships, PRISM International, Inc. - Thursday at 8:30 am.
"Leveraging Your Multicultural Skills and Competencies to Grow Your Career" presented by Miguel Valenciano, Senior Consultant at PRISM International, Inc. – Thursday at 8:30am.
2 Keynotes
Also featured at the Conference are two keynote presenters.
Opening Day One - "Unconscious Bias: Illusions & Conclusions" presented by master illusionist Apollo Robbins - Thursday at 10:45 am.
Opening Day 2 - "Owning Your Duality" presented by accidental advocate Ash Beckham – Friday at 8:20 am.
Lunch Panel: "Winning the Generation Game"
The “Hardball” panel of top Generational ERG experts interact with host and audience to debate, explore, discuss similarities and differences of working in a multi-generational workforce. Moderated by Ondra Berry, Senior Vice President of Organizational Culture & Engagement at MGM Resorts International. Panel members include: Derek Stapleton, Associate Director, Public Sector Customer Service and oxyGEN National President at AT&T; Danielle Sword, Actuarial Consultant, Truth to Power, Reverse Mentoring Program Lead at MassMutual; Andres Gonzalez, Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer at Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin; and, Lindsay Day, XYZ Network President at Chevron Corporation. – Friday, 12:30 pm – 2:00 pm.
Registration is open and sponsorship is available. Diversity and consulting firm PRISM International, Inc., is the host of the 2-day event. For more information and to register, visit ERGCouncilConference. or call/email Debbie Mitchell at 888.997.7476 / Debbie[at]PrismDiversity.com.
About the ERG & Council Conference™
ERGs and Diversity Councils are vital links for improving organizational results. However, to remain impactful and effective, they need opportunities to increase their skills and knowledge and to learn and share best practices. They need opportunities to network, celebrate and grow. This is the purpose of the only annual conference designed specifically for ERGs and Diversity Councils. Learn more by visiting ERG & Council Conference.
About PRISM International, Inc.
PRISM is a WBENC-certified, full-service provider of innovative and proven consulting, training and products for leveraging diversity and inclusion, addressing unconscious bias, increasing cross-cultural competencies, and creating more effective ERGs and Diversity Councils. Learn more by visiting PRISM.
Debbie Mitchell, ERG & Council Conference, http://www.ergcouncilconference.com, +1 888.997.7476, [email protected]
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