The workplace is getting geared up for a rebirth…
…and there are challenges.
Many of us are wondering things we aren’t sure how to ask like:
- Should I discuss race in the workplace?
- Are team members experiencing financial or emotional loss from the pandemic that might affect their ability to focus?
- When and how do we create culture and engagement since all of or part of our workforce is now remote?
- Is active listening the most important skill currently needed for a leader?
We have gathered some of the brightest Chief Diversity Officers and DEI strategists to tackle these issues and more. We will interview and host discussions on race, health equity, psychological safety, gender equity, LGBTQ+, religion, ageism, and accessibility.
Sponsors
Karamu House is America’s oldest Black producing theater and will be providing four virtual performances from incredible Artists during this event.
Learn more about the amazing history and artistic impact of Karamu House at their website.
Since 1921, AFB has been a leader in expanding possibilities for the nearly 25 million Americans living with vision loss. They are committed to creating a more equitable world for people with disabilities. AFB will be providing two virtual performances from incredible Artists during this event.
Learn more about the incredible work going on at the American Foundation for the Blind website
Executive Interviews
Executive Interviews
Dr. Dionne Poulton – Care New England 
Tony Sias – Karamu House 
Dr. Karl Reid – Northeastern University 
Ernest Adams – Ralph Lauren 
Dr. Thela’ Thatch – Paychex 
Tony Bridwell – Ryan 
Lisa Gutierrez – IU Health 
Derrick Miles – CourMed 
Monica Davy – Vizient 
Ron Steptoe – Warrior Centric Health 
EJ Blanchfield – Point B 
Grant Doster -American Foundation for the Blind 
Neil Edwards – Purpose & Inclusion Leader
Table of Contents
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- Shell Roth, M.Ed. – Partner, Diversity Crew
- Monica Davy – SVP & Chief Culture, Diversity, and Inclusion Officer, Vizient
- Kellie Goodson – Partner, Diversity Crew
- Tony Sias – President & CEO, Karamu House
- Artist Performance – George Floyd’s Mama
- Ronald Steptoe – CEO & Co-Founder, Warrior Centric Health
- Dr. Froswa’ Booker-Drew – Partner, Diversity Crew
- EJ Blanchfield – Chief Operations Officer, Point B
- Kristin Durney – Partner, Diversity Crew
- Neil Edwards – Purpose and Inclusion Leader
- Artist Performance – What I see I Feel
- Lisa Gutierrez – VP & Inclusion Officer, Indiana University Health
- Dr. Thela’ Thatch – Diversity, Equity, Inclusion Manager – Paychex
- Dr. Jill Carroll – Partner, Diversity Crew
- Dr. Dionne Poulton – Vice President & Chief Diversity Officer, Care New England System
- Artist Performance – Lamban Praise (West African Dance)
- Kris Nurse – Partner, Diversity Crew
- Dr. Karl Reid – Senior Vice Provost and Chief Inclusion Officer, Northeastern University
- Michelle Witman – Partner, Diversity
- Grant Doster – American Foundation for the Blind
- Artist Performance – What a Wonderful World
- Anton Gunn – Partner, Diversity Crew
- Derrick Miles – CEO and Founder, CourMed
- Stacey Givens – Partner, Diversity Crew
- Tony Bridwell – SVP & Chief People Officer, Ryan
- Artist Performance – Mamie Till Interview
- Ernest Adams – Head of Global Talent, RL People and Development, Ralph Lauren
- Dinaz Jiwani – Partner, Diversity Crew
- Artist Performance – What’s Going On?
Shell Roth, M.Ed.
Partner, Diversity Crew
Gender Inclusive Language and Bringing Your Full Self to Work
Monica Davy
SVP & Chief Culture, Diversity, and Inclusion Officer – Vizient
Tony Sias
President & CEO – Karamu House
“Re-imagining legacy institutions during and post pandemic. Figuring out how to remain relevant AND stay true to your core principles, mission and vision“
Artist Performance from Karamu House
George Floyd’s Mama
Ronald Steptoe
CEO & Co-Founder – Warrior Centric Health
“Understanding the urgent need for building resiliency into the healthcare sector as a post-pandemic mandate”
Neil Edwards
Purpose and Inclusion Leader
Artist Performance from American Foundation for the Blind
What I See I Feel
Lisa Gutierrez
VP and Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer – Indiana University Health
Dr. Dionne Poulton
Vice President & Chief Diversity Officer – Care New England Health System
Artists Performance from Karamu House
Lamban – Praise (West African Dance)
Dr. Karl Reid
Senior Vice Provost and Chief Inclusion Officer – Northeastern University
“A systems approach to diversity, equity and inclusion efforts”
Grant Doster
American Foundation for the Blind
Artist Performance from American Foundation for the Blind
What a Wonderful World
Derrick Miles
CEO and Founder – CourMed
“Embracing diversity at the startup phase sets the tone for corporate growth”
Tony Bridwell
SVP & Chief People Officer – Ryan
“Using hope as a strategy: Learn how you can lead your team through confusion and anxiety to psychological safety, while motivating their goals, personally, professionally and organizationally”
