Stronger Together: Diversity Equity & Inclusion Summit

Thursday, June 23

Virtual Event

Employers who understand and embrace diversity also understand the opportunity to grow and better serve customers by expanding their demographic footprint. Studies show the most diverse companies at executive levels are now more likely to outperform peers in terms of profitability. Join us as we discuss today’s most challenging issues and hear from experts on how to best embrace diversity, equity and inclusion, making it a regular part of your day-to-day operations.

Join us to engage, learn, and be inspired through the power of community.

Agenda

8:30 a.m.Welcome

8:45 a.m.Taft Communications

The Importance of Communication to Foster Inclusion in the Workplace

9:15 a.m.Keynote Speaker

9:45 a.m.Panel One

Undoing Racism: Getting Unstuck

This panel will educate, challenge and empower attendees to undo the structural racism that hinders growth.

10:45 a.m.Panel Two

Using Your Power for Good: Rethinking Privilege and Creating Access

Everyone holds unconscious beliefs about various social and identity groups, and these biases stem from one’s tendency to organize social worlds by categorizing. Learn how to recognize these tendencies and challenge these in-grained assumptions.

11:45 a.m.Networking Break

12:15 p.m.Panel Three

How to Manage Inter-Generational Communication

We now have all five generations working together in our places of business. The generational gap can lead to miscommunication, misunderstandings, and sometimes, no communication at all. This can slow production or, worse, create conflict. This panel will offer ideas on how to address issues before they become real problems.

1:15 p.m.Awards & Closing Remarks

This is a virtual event.
Remarks will begin at 8:30 a.m.

Questions or technical issues?

Please contact the NJBIA Events Team

AGENDATuesday, February 23, 2021 10:00 – 10:15 am Opening Remarks LIVE – NJBIA President & CEO Michele Siekerka 10:15 – 11:15 am Networking via Zoom with Breakout Rooms 11:15 – 12:15 pm Opening Keynote LIVE 12:45 – 1:45 pm 2 Breakout Sessions (1 On Demand, 1 LIVE)2:00 – 3:00 pm Coaches Corner and Networking Wednesday, February 24, 2021 10:00 – 10:15 am Opening Remarks LIVE – NJBIA President & CEO Michele Siekerka 10:15 – 11:15 am Networking via Zoom with Breakout Rooms 11:15 – 12:15 pm 2 Breakout Sessions (1 On Demand, 1 LIVE)12:45 – 1:45 pm Closing Keynote LIVE2:00 – 3:00 pm NetworkingAGENDATuesday, February 23, 2021 10:00 – 10:15 am Opening Remarks LIVE – NJBIA President & CEO Michele Siekerka 10:15 – 11:15 am Networking via Zoom with Breakout Rooms 11:15 – 12:15 pm Opening Keynote LIVE 12:45 – 1:45 pm 2 Breakout Sessions (1 On Demand, 1 LIVE)2:00 – 3:00 pm Coaches Corner and Networking Wednesday, February 24, 2021 10:00 – 10:15 am Opening Remarks LIVE – NJBIA President & CEO Michele Siekerka 10:15 – 11:15 am Networking via Zoom with Breakout Rooms 11:15 – 12:15 pm 2 Breakout Sessions (1 On Demand, 1 LIVE)12:45 – 1:45 pm Closing Keynote LIVE2:00 – 3:00 pm Networking

Michele N. Siekerka, Esq. President & Chief Executive Officer, New Jersey Business & Industry Association (NJBIA)

Alethea M. Batts, SHRM - SCP Chief Diversity Officer, Lakeland Bank

Sheila Cort Senior Director & Head, Taft ClearPoint

Beanne DeGuzman Director of Development, iLearn Schools

Ted Deutsch Chief Executive Officer and Managing Partner, Taft Communications

Yvette Donato Founder & CEO, Diversity Inclusion Strategists, LLC

Robyn Gigl Partner, Gluck Walrath LLP & Author

Brittany S. Hale Founder & Chief Executive Officer, BND Consulting Group

John E. Harmon, Sr., IOM Founder, President and Chief Executive Officer, African American Chamber of Commerce of New Jersey (AACCNJ)

Jason Holt Member, Chiesa Shahinian & Giantomasi PC

James W. Horne, Jr. President & Chief Executive Officer, United Way of Greater Union County (UWGUC)

Lena Kamal Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Consultant, ALEXENA Consulting, LLC & Immigration Attorney, Noah’s Law, PLLC

Reginald Lewis Executive Director, Greenleaf Center for Servant Leadership and Adjunct Professor, Seton Hall University

Jackie Lue Raia President & Owner, ALEXENA Consulting, LLC

Lorena Mosquera Workflow Strategist, Paradigm Marketing and Design

Alizanette Rodriguez SOMOS Global Operations Co-Lead, Verizon

Michael Tozzoli Chief Executive Officer, West Bergen Mental Healthcare

Dr. June DePonte Sernak Statewide Diversity Consultant, Center for Family Services

Muriel R. Watkins, MSILR MRW Consulting Group International, LLC, Founder & President

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