Diversity MBA 2019 Conference & Awards Gala - Breaking Barriers: Lean into Inclusion by Bárbara Negrón

BREAKING BARRIERS: LEAN INTO INCLUSION

13th ANNUAL ELITE NATIONAL

Business Leaders Conference & Awards Gala Introducing Real-Talk Unplugged Plenaryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s & Connecting Inclusion Thought Leader

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What’s Inside WELCOME Diversity MBA CEO | Pamela A. McElvane DMBA Advisory Board Chair | Dr. James Taylor Cook County Board President | Toni Preckwinkle Governor of Illinois | J.B. Pritzer

CONFERENCE PROGRAM Conference Schedule At A Glance Industry Roundtables C-Suite Symposium & Fireside Chat Inclusive Diversity Sessions Leadership Development Sessions REAL TALK Unplugged Plenary’s Women & Men

ENGAGEMENT & SOCIAL EVENTS Social & Information Booths Opening Session Luncheon Networking Luncheon

EVENING PROGRAMS Welcome Reception Hall of Fame Reception Awards Dinner & Gala

AWARDS RECOGNITION Impact Awards Diversity Champion Intern of the Year 50 Out Front: Best Places to Work for Women & Diverse Managers Top 100 under 50 Executive & Emerging Leaders

MEET OUR TEAM DMBA Advisory Leadership Board of Directors Diversity MBA Staff, Partners & Supporting Team

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Welcome Welcome to the 13th Annual National Elite Business Leaders Conference & Awards Gala. We are so excited to have you here with us celebrating diversity, achievement and excellence. We thank you up front; staff, volunteers, presenters, corporate sponsors and partners without whom this would not be possible. And of course, we thank you participants for being bold and courageous. Breaking Barriers: Lean into Inclusion is the Conference theme. We believe it is timely to have a theme focused on what leaders are doing to lean into inclusive behaviors, while simultaneously breaking down barriers.

PAMELA A. MCELVANE CEO & PUBLISHER DIVERSITY MBA MAGAZINE

We love that we can continue to bring new and exciting programming to you every year; while experiencing growth at Diversity MBA. New this year; Diversity MBA introduces Diversity Business Review; a practical thought leadership journal; along with the digital issues reaching across generations. Our learning solutions is powered by Bold nuggets; original learning tools created by Dr. Deborah Ashton, chief psychologist and learning officer. DMBA recognizes the 50 Out Front Companies for diversity leadership and Top 100 emerging and executive leaders. We also acknowledge those champions that have impact on Diversity MBA and the marketplace. This year we bring you UNPLUGGED REAL-TALKPLENARY’S facilitated by corporate and industry experts. We have five (5) concurrent plenaries that include African American, Asian American, Hispanic American, White American and Identity (inclusive of persons with disabilities, veterans and LGBTQ Plus Pronoun). The purpose of these plenaries allows heterogeneous groups to come together and seek ways to approach difficult conversations, ignite creative solutions and learn best practices from each other.

It is our distinct honor to welcome you to a celebration of diversity excellence, unlike any other. This conference and awards gala is a well-established institution of Diversity MBA, and a learning forum that provides critical information and skills development to DR. JAMES E. TAYLOR, better address the unique business needs of our members. “Breaking Barriers: Lean into SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, Inclusion” has been thoughtfully and strategically curated to offer a host of inspiring CHIEF DIVERSITY & TALENT talent who will provide what we anticipate will be a memorable two day experience. MANAGEMENT OFFICERUPMC What an incredible time to partner with Diversity MBA! My commitment to diversity and inclusion shows up not only as Board Chair for this thriving organization, it resonates with the values of UPMC. For us, diversity is how we achieve our mission and grow our business. It is not possible for us to improve the health status of the communities we serve without knowing and supporting the unique diversity within each. In some industries, there are only vague connections between diversity and the core work of the organization. Not with us. Transformation is an urgent industry requirement, and cultural competency is fundamental to our transformation. At UPMC, our employees are constantly assessing the direct link between culture, workforce productivity, community engagement, and health care outcomes to inform care delivery practices. I sincerely appreciate this opportunity to serve as your Chair; it is a high honor. May this experience enhance your cultural knowledge and connect you with some of our nation’s most innovative and inspiring minds. Pamela A. McElvane, MBA MA James Taylor, PhD. Diversity MBA UPMC

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Greetings! As Governor of the State of Illinois, I am pleased to welcome everyone gathered for the Diversity MBA 13th Annual Elite Business Leaders Conference and Awards Gala. From my own experiences, I know that having more perspectives at the table consistently leads to better outcomes. That’s why I’m proud to have built the most diverse administration in state history– and that diversity helped lead to us to a similarly historic legislative session. In business, diversity in leadership leads to reduced turnover, increased growth, and improved market share. The distinguished organizations and corporate leaders you’ve gathered here have demonstrated the power of inclusion for the state of Illinois and across the nation. Your persistence and drive to raise the bar has resulted in better business, and in turn, a better business community. On behalf of the people of Illinois, I offer my best wishes for an enjoyable and productive conference and for continued success in your future endeavors.

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Schedule At A Glance DAY 1: MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 9TH, 2019

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LEVEL

9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Conference Registration Opens

Grand Court

Lower Level

9:00 am - 7:00 pm

INTERACTIVE CAFÉ

Grand Court

Lower Level

10:30 am - 12:00 pm

Opening Session Program- Presenting Sponsor

Grand Ballroom Lower AB Level

12:00 pm - 12:40 pm

Networking Luncheon, Chicago Sinfonietta

Grand Ballroom Lower AB Level

12:45 pm - 2:15 pm

INDUSTRY ROUNDTABLES TRACK 1-HOT TOPICS: BID Talks: Business with Inclusive Diversity Healthcare Roundtable

Promenade A

Lower Level

Legal Roundtable

Promenade B

Lower Level

Sports Roundtable: Diversity in Sports

Promenade C

Lower Level

Best Practices Roundtable

Grand Ballroom Lower C Level

2:15 pm-2:30 pm

Interactive Engagement: SNACK AND BEVERAGE BREAK

2:30 pm – 4:00 pm

INDUSTRY ROUNDTABLES TRACK 2-HOT TOPICS: BID Talks: Business with Inclusive Diversity Technology Roundtable

Promenade A

Lower Level

Consumer Services Roundtable

Promenade B

Lower Level

Financial Services Roundtable

Promenade C

Lower Level

Best Practices Roundtable

Grand Ballroom Lower C Level

4:15 pm - 5:00 pm

Large Group Wrap Up: Sharing Insights

Grand Ballroom Lower AB Level

5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Registration Re-Opens

Grand Court

Lower Level

7:00 pm- 10:00 pm

WELCOME RECEPTION Full buffet dinner & Hosted bar Raffle & Live Music

Riverfront Room

Upper Level

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Schedule At A Glance DAY 2: TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10TH, 2019

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LEVEL

7:00 am - 4:00 pm

Conference Registration Opens

Grand Court

Lower Level

9:00 am - 7:00 pm

INTERACTIVE CAFÉ

Grand Court

Lower Level

8:00 am - 9:30 am

C-Suite Panel: Leadership and Symposium

Grand Ballroom Lower AB Level

9:45 am - 10:45 am

Executive Session: Fireside Chat: Executives (Invitation Only)

Grand Ballroom Lower C Level

9:45 am - 11:15 am

INCLUSIVE DIVERSITY: TRACK 1 Bias Free Leadership

Executive Room

Upper Level

The Respect Effect

Promenade C

Lower Level

Impact through Influence

Promenade A

Lower Level

Power in Presence II

Promenade B

Lower Level

LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT: TRACK 2

11:15 am -11:30 am

Transition to Lunch

11:30 am -12:30 pm

Networking Luncheon

1:00 pm -2:45 pm

Real Talk- Unplugged Plenary’s

Grand Ballroom Lower AB Level

Real Talk- Unplugged Plenary- White American

Promenade A

Lower Level

Real Talk- Unplugged Plenary- Hispanic

Promenade B

Lower Level

Real Talk- Unplugged Plenary- African American

Grand Ballroom Lower C Level

Real Talk- Unplugged Plenary- Asian American

Promenade C

Lower Level

Real Talk- Unplugged Plenary- Identity (LGBTQ, Veterans, Disability)

Executive Room

Upper Level

3:00 pm- 3:45 pm

Large Group Wrap Up

Grand Ballroom Lower AB Level

3:45 pm- 6:00 pm

FREE TIME

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

HALL OF FAME RECEPTION

Grand Court

7:00 pm - 9:30 pm

AWARDS DINNER & CELEBRATION

Grand Ballroom Lower ABC Level

9:30 pm -11:00 pm

Photo Lounge, Music & Networking

Grand Court

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Lower Level

Congratulations TO

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ERIC MENA ANALYST, FINANCE

OUR WINNERS

JOANNA CRISHOCK

DIRECTOR, STRATEGY & INNOVATION

DHARA PATEL

PHARMACIST, FAIRLESS HILLS, PA, STORE #6094

Chiemeka (CJ) Azubuine HR Consultant, Executive Assessment and Development

Deniqua Crichlow HR Director, Human Resources

Jason Gallo

Global Senior Director, Enterprise Networking Global Partner Organization

Maria Medrano Director, Inclusion & Collaboration

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Industry Roundtables

Opening Session Roundtable Presenting Sponsor

Presenting Sponsor Monday September 9th, 2019 The Westin Chicago River North

UPMC is the presenting sponsor for the opening day. INDUSTRY ROUNDTABLES-HOT TOPICS BID TALKS: Business with Inclusive Diversity Engaging in robust conversations to learn different perspectives is what the roundtables are all about. We are blending the business conversation with the inclusive diversity imperative at our industry roundtable hot topics. Business leaders and diversity practitioners are bringing the conversations forward challenging all perspectives. DR. JAMES E. TAYLOR, SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, CHIEF DIVERSITY & TALENT MANAGEMENT OFFICER-UPMC

SPORTS Roundtable

Track 1: 12:45 pm - 2:15 pm

HEALTHCARE Roundtable

LEGAL Roundtable

BEST PRACTICE Roundtable

Track 2: 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm

TECHNOLOGY Roundtable

CONSUMER SERVICES Roundtable

FINANCIAL Roundtable

BEST PRACTICE Roundtable

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Blending Connections, Engagement and Learning Solutions The DMBA way leverages our assets to support your diversity & inclusion journey. We integrate our strategic pillars to align with customer needs and provide integrated value.

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Diversity MBA Magazine-Digital: Sports, Technology, Entertainment, Money, Recruiting, Millennials

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Diversity MBA Magazine-Print 50 Out Front Corporate Diversity & Top 100 Recognition

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Custom Training LIVE-Internal-Online

Blogs: Ask the DMBA Team Women Who Lead & Engaging Men Blogs (NEW)

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Industry Roundtables

Track 1

Legal Moderator: September 9th, 2019 • 12:45pm - 2:15pm • Location: Promenade B Hot Topic: The Diversity Brief: Advancing Women & People of Color Despite an increased focus on diversity and inclusion in the legal profession over the last couple of decades, the profession remains one of the least diverse of any profession. While strides have been made in terms of gender diversity, less gains have been made in attracting and retaining people of color. Do law firms truly value diversity in their ranks and believe that it leads to a competitive advantage and better business outcomes for themselves and their clients, or are they simply talking the talk? Learning Outcomes: • Explore best practices for attracting and retaining women and people of color and creating inclusive cultures within the legal profession. • Deepen your understanding of barriers to advancing diversity and inclusion in the legal profession and strategies to overcome them.

Panelists:

Demitrus Evans Managing Attorney TIEL Firms, LLC

Yasmin N. Best Partner Faegre Baker Daniels, LLP

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Tracie N. Ransom Esq. Founder Ransom Strategies Group, LLC

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Industry Roundtables

Track 1

Healthcare Moderator: September 9th, 2019 • 12:45pm - 2:15pm • Location: Promenade A Hot Topic: Patience vs Profits: The Healthcare Equity Imperative Come join a roundtable discussion regarding the workforce challenges and opportunities in the health care environment. We will discuss how companies can leverage diversity and inclusion to health equity. What is the best practice around patient satisfaction and engagement with diverse patients. You will learn how improving providing cultural competence education can transform health care delivery. Dr. Andrew Lee Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer Community Outreach, Education, Benefit and Health Equity WellStar Health System

Learning Outcomes: • Learn strategies to leverage equity in health care. • Understand how to prepare to meet the demands of diversity in health care

Panelists:

Melonie Jackson Vice President Human Resources UPMC

Tamara Smith Senior Director of Strategy Novant Health

Tina Esposito System VP Chief Health Information Officer Advocate Aurora Health

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Moses Ike Director of Investments Blue Shield California

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Industry Roundtables

Track 1

Best Practice Moderator: September 9th, 2019 • 12:45pm - 2:15pm • Location: Grand Ballroom C Hot Topic: Inclusive Culture and Advancing & Retaining Talent The panel will discuss how to create and promote an inclusive culture for the advancement and retention of talent.Advice will be given on how to gain management and employee buy-in for inclusion; whatpolicies, practices or procedures can be leveraged to counteract unconscious biases;how to overcome resistance to change;how to address the difference between employees’ authentic self and the encroachment on others’ boundaries/rights. Dr. Deborah Ashton Chief Psychologist & Head of Behavior Practice, DMBA

Learning Outcomes: • How to ensure the inclusive development and retention of talent. • How to gain management and employee buy-in for inclusion.

Panelists:

Alison Banks Moore Bridget Hurd Beth Seghal Denise Wright Cecilia Nelson-Hurt, Vice President Sr. Director Diversity Director of Diversity Vice President AVP & Chief & Inclusion A.T. Kearney Inclusion Consultant Diversity & Diversity Officer, Blue Cross Diversity Consultant Inclusion Horizon BCBS, NJ Blue Shield, MI PNC Financial Loreal USA

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Industry Roundtables

Track 1

Diversity in Sports Moderator: September 9th, 2019 • 12:45pm - 2:15pm • Location: Promenade C Hot Topic: Leveraging D&I for Positive Business Impact Some sports inherently are overwhelming diverse based on the athletic talent recruited from some of the most densely populated communities of people of color. Coupled with that the sports industry has enjoyed diverse consumerism platforms. Sports’ is a multibillion-dollar industry that includes a vast range of disciplines and career opportunities far beyond the athlete. So why is it so difficult to leverage diversity and inclusion in the back office, among key decision influencers. Learning Outcomes: • Learn some of the realities of why the movement to diversity and inclusion has become a business imperative for the sports industry; • Understand the work being done to leverage diversity & inclusion as part of the business and how it can be leveraged

Panelists:

Stephanie Jackson Director of Diversity & Inclusion USA Hockey

Esu Ma’at National Manager of Diversity & Inclusion United States Tennis Association

Michon Ellis Founder and Chief Executive Officer LimeGreen Moroch, LLC

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D.A. Abrams CAE, Founder & Chief Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Officer D&I

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Industry Roundtables

Track 2

Best Practice Moderator: September 9th, 2019 • 2:30 pm –4:00 pm • Location: Grand Ballroom C

Dr. Deborah Ashton Chief Psychologist & Head of Behavior Practice, DMBA

Hot Topic: Best Practice Roundtable for an Inclusive Culture and Advancing & Retaining Talent The panel will discuss how to create and promote an inclusive culture for the advancement and retention of talent. Advice will be given on how to gain management and employee buy-in for inclusion; what policies, practices or procedures can be leveraged to counteract unconscious biases; how to overcome resistance to change; how to address the difference between employees’ authentic self and the encroachment on others’ boundaries/rights. Learning Outcomes: • How to ensure the inclusive development and retention of talent. • How to gain management and employee buy-in for inclusion.

Panelists:

Peggy Harris, Sr. Director of Diversity & Inclusion Atrium Health

Eugene Kelly Vice President Global Diversity & Inclusion Colgate-Palmolive

Donald Fan, Sr. Director Inclusion Diversity & Culture Walmart

Doreen Viloria Stephanie Browne Head of Vice President Diversity & Inclusion & Chief US Markets Diversity Office Bank of America BCBS, MA

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Industry Roundtables

Track 2

Financial Services September 9th, 2019 • 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm • Location: Promenade C

Moderator:

Hot Topic: Bridging the Wealth and Talent Gap Explore how the financial industry decision makers are improving the current situation by increasing minority financial professionals, solidifying their training, promoting them, giving them real decision-making power, and a voice at the table to advocate for their community. Here from prominent financial leaders on what they are doing to promote bridging the wealth and talent gap while creating inclusive cultures within their respective organizations and best practices. Learning Outcomes: • Learn what financial professionals are doing individually and through their organizations to help Black and Latino families and what challenges they still face. • Participants will learn they need to influence decisions and decision makers within the financial industry as related to recruiting new talent.

Olga Camargo CEO& Founder FARO Associates, LLC

Panelists:

Diana Starks Vice President & Chief Diversity Officer, Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland

Adriana Duenas, SVP, Alliant/Mesirow Insurance Services

Lynne Walker EVP Affinity & Strategy First Horizon Corporation

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Tricia Myers, SPHR US Head Inclusion & Diversity / People & Culture BMO Financial Group

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Industry Roundtables

Track 2

TECHNOLOGY Moderator: September 9th, 2019 • 2:45 pm - 4:15 pm • Location: Promenade A Hot Topic: Impact of Global Business on Brand and Talent Hear from mature technology company how they have successfully leveraged branding to enhance their diversity and inclusion messaging and increase their market share. On the flip side, learn the realities the technology industry is having in retaining and advance diverse talent. Gain insights on leveraging best practices for leveraging AI technology. Poonam GuptaKrishnan Chief Executive Officer, IYKA Enterprises Inc.

Learning Outcomes: • Learn how to leverage your brand in moving the diversity & inclusion initiatives; • Understand the challenges technology industry is having attracting and retaining diverse talent in today’s competitive marketplace.

Panelists:

Jason Gallo, Global Senior Director, Cisco Systems

Shuchi Sharma Vice President, & Global Head of Gender Intelligence, SAP

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Industry Roundtables

Track 2

Consumer Services September 9th, 2019 • 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm • Location: Promenade B

Moderator:

Hot Topic: How the Customer experience is influencing Consumer Behavior The phrase, “The Customer is always right” in brick and mortar locations stays true in todays’ world with a different twist. In the brick and mortar world it’s the customer talking to you in the store. Today, it is the customer either giving the brick and mortar location ratings online or rating the products it carries individually that has a global impact. This three prong approach, In-Store experience, Product experience and online experience presents unique opportunities for major brands to influence customer service and transcend employee behavior to consumer behavior. Learning Outcomes: • Learn best practices on leveraging brand, innovation and employee engagement • Learn collaboration strategies without giving away the secret sauce financial industry as related to recruiting new talent.

Panelists:

Germaine Hunter Vice President, Inclusion & Diversity, The Clorox Company

Kimberly Williams Supplier Diversity Lead, Diageo

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Felix LeShey Regional Director, TROC Global-Walmart

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Welcome Reception Evening Programs What’s going on at the Welcome Reception Sponsored by Fordtert Health

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C Suite Panel Sessions & Board Symposium Fireside Chat Session Tuesday, September 10, 2019 8:00am - 9:30am • Location: Grand AB Ballroom Inclusive Leadership: Dialogue on Corporate Board Diversity & Leadership Business leaders today are tasked with not only growing the business through innovation but ensuring that their organizations are attracting and retaining top talent. Often, board and executive leadership represent a small portion of the company, lacking the diversity that permeates their businesses. However, research reveals the promotion of diversity and inclusion within organizations leads to higher employee morale, increased exposure, further advancement and success. This C-Suite will focus on inclusive leadership at the Board level in the C-Suite and the impact of diverse cultures.

Moderator:

Nereida (Neddy) Perez Global Chief Diversity Officer McCormick & Co.

Panelists:

David Popwell President First Horizon National Corporation

Marsha Jones EVP & Chief Diversity Officer PNC Financial

Dr. Mary Donohue Michael Millegan Author & CEO Independent Director Donohue Learning Retired Global President Verizon

Private Invitation Only: Fireside Chat with C-Suite Panelists. Immediately following General Session: 9:45 am – 10:45 am • Location: Grand Ballroom C

CEO PANEL ENGAGES EXECUTIVES IN DIALOGUE This dialogue with the executives and board members will allow them to hear honest and open feedback on what the business community is facing and how these issues are considered at a board level. While many of them have access to their own senior executives and directors, this is an opportunity to broaden their exposure and depth to hear from other senior leaders on the same issue. Levels range from sr. vice presidents, executive vice presidents, divisional presidents and CEO’s of small businesses.

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Inclusive Diversity Tool-Kit Session Track 1: Inclusive Diversity Tuesday, September 10th, 2019 • 9:45am - 11:00am • Location: Promenade Ballroom C Hot Topic: The RESPECT Effect: Using Neuroscience to Help Build a More Inclusive Work Culture

Presenter:

A culture of inclusion can only be built upon a solid foundation of supporting processes, systems and behaviors. This discussion will address topics from the fields of psychology, anthropology and neuroscience to show how redefining and refocusing on the core value of respect can help organizations from all industries create powerful work cultures that attract, engage and keep the very best employees and managers available. Don’t risk missing this important “aha” opportunity. Attend this session so you can help your organization stop losing (or disengaging) great employees who don’t feel valued and connected! Learning Outcomes: • Learn the difference between tolerance and respect. While focusing on why defining respect as an active process is critical to changing behaviors and culture. • Explore the damage that can be done to a work environment when disrespect is amplified when perpetrated by managers and leaders.

Paul Meshanko Author & President Legacy Business Cultures

Track 1: Inclusive Diversity

Tuesday, September 10th, 2019 • 9:45am - 11:00am Location: Rogers Park

Presenter:

Hot Topic: Bias Free Leadership This session will focus on how the brain influences empathy, and how we tend to judge. Learn how empathy versus judgement impacts leadership; and how to be intentional in developing skills to overcome innate survival social bonds and survival avoidance that creates bias leadership – the us versus them phenomenon. We will discuss what is bias-free leadership and how to model inclusive behavior, inclusive communication, inclusive team development and inclusive customer focus. Learning Outcomes: • Learn to better exhibit inclusive behavior that others may wish to emulate. • Accept call to action to make a commitment to enhance an inclusive skill to bolster a bias free leadership style.

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Dr. Deborah Ashton Chief Psychologist & Learning Officer, Diversity Learning Solutions (DLS)

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Inclusive Diversity Tool-Kit Session Track 2: Leadership Tuesday, September 10th, 2019 • 9:45am - 11:00am • Location: Promenade Ballroom A Hot Topic: IMPACT THROUGH INFLUENCE

Presenter:

Company culture often breeds an environment that is slow to change relative to how they manage, support and promote their aspiring female leaders. Women need to take the lead and change how they interact, engage, and influence within their organizational culture, while advancing their careers and maintaining Individual impact. This interactive session provides opportunities to discuss strategies for enhancing personal influence and authority while recognizing success is not always defined by the corner office. Learning Outcomes: • Learn how to Develop a framework for challenging strategic management issues. • Learn the process and impact of influence while strengthening the art of negotiation

Nadine Vogel CEO WHIP

Track 2: Leadership Tuesday, September 10th, 2019 • 9:45am - 11:00am Location: Promenade Ballroom C

Presenter:

Hot Topic: POWER AND PRESENCE II Back by popular demand, a continuation of Power and Presence from the 2018 conference focusing on “coaching for power.” In an interactive session where case studies and issues from the audience and also from last year’s session will be discussed and debriefed to determine strategies for handling situations that dissipate our power and sometimes demean us. We will discuss what is power”, and how to measure your strengths, establish credibility and influence supervisors/senior leaders and become powerful. Learning Outcomes: • Learn how to establish credibility and influence others (even if introverted leader). • Learn strategies for protecting your self-esteem and integrity.

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Dr. Linda Liang President Organizational Resources, LLC

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Engagement & Social Events BE INTERACTIVE AROUND THE WAY Stop by and visit the booths around the way and learn from organizations and companies on what they are doing to broaden their reach and expand their cultures. is bringing you the technology diversity and thought leadership nuggets to get and keep you charged throughout the day. NETWORKING LUNCHEON sponsored by September 10th â&#x20AC;˘ 11:30 am - 12:30 pm â&#x20AC;˘ Location: Grand Ballroom AB The power networking luncheon is an open forum that provides you an opportunity to engage someone new; and to share your experience from the previous day. Challenge yourself to make at least one new connection, then share an experience where you overcame an obstacle that allowed you to move forward. This is in the spirit of breaking down barriers. HALL OF FAME RECEPTION sponsored by September 10th

Although this is a festive part of the evening; enjoy spirits from DIAGEO and the great networking and reconnecting after two days of incredible learning. UPMC, the number one company, has sponsored this reception and atmosphere so you can enjoy taking photos with the top companies and top 100 honorees, and colleagues.

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Real Talk: Unplugged Plenary Hispanic American Moderator:

September 10th, 2019 • 1:00 pm – 2:45 pm • Location: Promenade Ballroom B Courageous & Bold Dialogue on Creating Inclusive Workplace:

Rich Robles, Sr. Director, Diversity & Inclusion Novant Health

With today’s social justice issues integrating into the workplace, companies must become more sensitive to the impact these issues can have on productivity. The broad range of political polarization people are experiencing includes movements, such as, #MeToo, race relations, transgender rights, white men feeling excluded, pay gaps and gender issues. The focus of the dialogue will be shared practices on how the diversity and inclusion initiatives can be leveraged to enhance people’s engagement by having an organizational culture that values promoting both business and personal morale. The outcome of the plenary is for attendees to walk away with key themes that can be put into action to create a more sustainable and inclusive workplace.

Panelists:

Alexandra Contreras CDP, Associate Mgr. Global Diversity & Inclusion Colgate-Palmolive

Andres Gonzalez, Vice President & Chief Diversity Officer Froedtert Health

Mauricio De La Pena Dr. Patricia Arredondo Author & President Vice President, PS, Arredondo Advisory The Clorox Group Company

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Real Talk: Unplugged Plenary Asian American Moderator:

September 10 , 2019 • 1:00 pm – 2:45 pm • Location: Promenade Ballroom C th

Courageous & Bold Dialogue on Creating Inclusive Workplace: With today’s social justice issues integrating into the workplace, companies must become more sensitive to the impact these issues can have on productivity. The broad range of political polarization people are experiencing includes movements, such as, #MeToo, race relations, transgender rights, white men feeling excluded, pay gaps and gender issues. The focus of the dialogue will be shared practices on how the diversity and inclusion initiatives can be leveraged to enhance people’s engagement by having an organizational culture that values promoting both business and personal morale. The outcome of the plenary is for attendees to walk away with key themes that can be put into action to create a more sustainable and inclusive workplace.

Panelists:

Donald Fan, Sr. Director of Diversity, Culture & Inclusion Walmart

Dr. Chandrakanth Bollsetti Research Scientist Idaho National Labs

Sharmila Fowler Director D&I Strategic Alignment, Global Diversity, Inclusion & Community Engagement McDonalds Corp.

Nausheena Hussain Executive Director RISE

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VF CORPORATION CONGRATULATES KATHY HINES JENNIFER SIM ASHANTI SMOOT on being selected to the Diversity MBA 2019 Top 100 under 50 Emerging and Executive Leaders List.

vfc.com Better Together

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Real Talk: Unplugged Plenary African American Moderator:

September 10 , 2019 • 1:00 pm – 2:45 pm • Location: Grand Ballroom C th

Reggie Miller Vice President of Inclusion & Diversity VF Corporation

Panelists:

Germaine Hunter Eugene Kelly Vice President, Vice President Inclusion & Diversity, Global Diversity The Clorox & Inclusion Company Colgate-Palmolive

Celeste Warren Vice President Chief Diversity Officer Merck

Angela Roseboro Vice President & Chief Diversity Officer Riot Games

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Ashanti Smoot, Sr. Merchandising Operations Manager VF Corporation

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Real Talk: Unplugged Plenary White American Moderator:

September 10th, 2019 • 1:00 pm – 2:45 pm • Location: Promenade Ballroom A Courageous & Bold Dialogue on Creating Inclusive Workplace:

Kirsten Marriner EVP & Chief People Officer The Clorox Company

Panelists:

Beth Seghal, Sr. Director of Diversity & Inclusion A.T. Kearney

Liesel Downey VP for Institutional Advancement & Executive Director of the NEIU Foundation, Northeastern Illinois University

Paul Mashanko Author & President Legacy Business Cultures

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Ed Kopko CEO & Publisher Bold Business

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Real Talk: Unplugged Plenary Identity (PWD, Veterans & LGBTQ) Moderator:

September 10 , 2019 • 1:00 pm – 2:45 pm • Location: Executive II, Upper Level th

Daniel Kedish Director of Diversity & Inclusion Zurich Insurance

Panelists:

Nadine Vogel CEO Springboard Consulting, LLC

Michael Camp General Manager Walmart

Steve Humerickhouse Executive Director Augsburg University

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David Bubas Director Diversity Strategy Execution and Workplace Inclusion Center for Engagement and Inclusion, UPMC

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2019 Impact Award Honorees MARKETPLACE

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DR. ELIZABETH ORTIZ VICE PRESIDENT OF INSTITUTIONAL DIVERSITY & INCLUSION DEPAUL UNIVERSITY

CESAR ROLAN PRESIDENT IMAGEN CONSULTANTS

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MERRY GREENE PRESIDENT MG EVENTS

ALLSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY

DIVERSITYMBA INTERN OF THE YEAR

DIVERSITY MBA CHAMPION

PEGGY HARRIS DIVERSITY & INCLUSION DIRECTOR ATRIUM HEALTH

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ESTELLA BROWN CHICAGO STATE UNIVERSITY

N TIO I ED 019 L 2 A UR ber G AU tem IN Sep

A PRACTICAL THOUGHT LEADERSHIP JOURNAL Inside

COMPANY PERFORMANCE FACTORS: DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

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DBR Review Committee

DBR Photos of Committee w/ contributors sidebar

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Awards Dinner Program EMCEE: DIANA GUITERREZ, ANCHOR, REPORTER WGIC

Event Blessing & Welcome OPENING REMARKS Dr. James E. Taylor Senior Vice President Chief Diversity Inclusion & Talent Management Officer UPMC

SPECIALTY AWARDS & RECOGNITION DINNER SERVED INTRODUCTION OF NO. 1 COMPANY HONOREE VIDEO & REMARKS Dr. Steven Shapiro, Executive Vice President, Chief Medical & Scientific Officer & President Health Services Division, UPMC

Pamela A. McElvane Publisher Diversity MBA Diversity Learning Solutions

TOP 100 UNDER 50 EXECUTIVE, CEO & EMERGING LEADERS AWARD PRESENTATIONS

50 Out Front Companies Top 10 Companies No. 1 Regional Company Bridget Hurd Sr. Director of Inclusion & Diversity Blue Cross Blue Shield, Michigan

CLOSING REMARKS Pamela A. McElvane & Diana Guiterrez Enjoy our special entertainment, networking & photo lounge.

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Diana Gutiérrez News Reporter

Diana Gutiérrez is a news reporter at WCIU’s ‘The Jam’. Gutierrez attended John F. Kennedy High School and graduated from DePaul University. She is a former multimedia journalist at Weigel Broadcasting Co.’s WBND-TV in South Bend, Indiana, and previously served as a programming intern at Chicago’s ABC 7 News. Diana Gutiérrez is a Mexican-American Chicago native. Born to immigrant parents, she is bilingual and speaks fluent Spanish. Diana came to The Jam ready to report and cover the city’s top stories of the day. Born on the city’s Southwest side, Gutiérrez understands the importance of unbiased journalism and is passionate about storytelling. As a board member of the National Association of Hispanic Journalists, she focuses on keeping their mantra alive, ‘more Latinos in News’! DIANA GUTIERRÉZ, NEWS REPORTER

Gutierréz discovered her passion for journalism while she was studying abroad in Madrid, Spain. Soon after, as a first-generation college graduate, she received her bachelor’s degree from DePaul University in 2016. She kicked off her career in South Bend, Indiana where she was a weekday general assignment reporter and weekend morning anchor. She’s covering everything from immigration reform, severe weather, and festivals, Gutiérrez is excited to be back home in the Windy City!

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Number One Company KEYNOTE Steven D. Shapiro, MD, leads the Health Services Division as an executive vice president of UPMC, along with his overarching responsibility as chief medical and scientific officer for this integrated delivery and finance system. Dr. Shapiro works with colleagues across UPMC and the division, which includes 40 hospitals and 4,800 employed physicians. In collaboration with the University of Pittsburgh Schools of the Health Sciences and the UPMC Insurance Services Division, Dr. Shapiro is promoting evidence-based care pathways and population health models that position UPMC to provide the highest value and quality to patients. During his first five years at UPMC and Pitt, Dr. Shapiro served as the Jack D. Myers Professor and chair of the Department of Medicine. He was named UPMC’s chief medical and scientific officer in 2010. STEVEN D. SHAPIRO, MD EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT CHIEF MEDICAL AND SCIENTIFIC OFFICER PRESIDENT, HEALTH SERVICES DIVISION

Dr. Shapiro received his undergraduate and medical degrees from the University of Chicago. He then completed an internal medicine residency, chief residency and fellowship in respiratory and critical care at the Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. Prior to his move to Pittsburgh, Dr. Shapiro was the Parker B. Francis Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School and the chief of the Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care at Brigham and Women’s Hospital.

Dr. Shapiro is a physician-scientist who remains active clinically and at the lab bench. His research is focused on novel molecular pathways of inflammation, tissue destruction, and host defense in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), infectious diseases, vascular disease, and lung cancer. His efforts have led to several new potential therapies that are in clinical trials. He is the author of more than 230 peer-reviewed manuscripts, chapters, and reviews. In addition, Dr. Shapiro was the editor-in-chief of the American Journal of Respiratory Cell and Molecular Biology and serves on several editorial boards, including the Journal of Clinical Investigation. Dr. Shapiro also served on the advisory committee of the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute and currently serves as a member of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s Pulmonary-Allergy Drugs Advisory Committee.

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ADRIAN DELANCY

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ERICA KIRKWOOD

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EVE EWING

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LIA ERICKSONMD

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A D V I S O R Y B O A R D

EUGENE KELLY, VICE PRESIDENT GLOBAL DIVERSITY & INCLUSION COLGATE-PALMOLIVE

NEREIDA (NEDDY) PEREZ, GLOBAL CHIEF DIVERSITY OFFICER MCCORMICK & CO

DR. ANDREW LEE, CHIEF DIVERSITY & INCLUSION OFFICER - COMMUNITY OUTREACH, EDUCATION, BENEFIT AND HEALTH EQUITY WELLSTAR HEALTH SYSTEM

ANGELA TALTON, FORMER CHIEF DIVERSITY OFFICER NIELSEN

CELESTE WARREN, VICE PRESIDENT GLOBAL DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION MERCK

GRANT CLARKE-CROWE DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION, FACEBOOK

DA ABRAMS, FOUNDER & CHIEF DIVERSITY, EQUALITY & INCLUSION OFFICER, D&I GLOBAL ADVISORS, LLC

DONALD FAN, SENIOR DIR. GLOBAL OFFICE OF CULTURE, DIVERSITY & INCLUSION WALMART STORES INC.

KIRSTEN MARRINER, EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT & CHIEF PEOPLE OFFICER THE CLOROX COMPANY

ANGELA N. ROSEBORRO, CHIEF DIVERSITY OFFICER & VICE PRESIDENT RIOT GAMES

DR. PATRICIA ARREDONDO, PRESIDENT & PROFESSOR - ARREDONDO ADVISORY GROUP

PEGGY HARRIS, ASSISTANT VICE PRESIDENT, ATRIUM HEALTH

REGINALD MILLER/ VICE PRESIDENT, GLOBAL INCLUSION & DIVERSITY/ VF CORPORATION

DR. JAMES E. TAYLOR, SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, CHIEF DIVERSITY & TALENT MANAGEMENT OFFICERUPMC

RICH ROBLES, DIRECTOR OF DIVERSITY & INCLUSION NOVANT HEALTH

STEVE HUMERICKHOUSE, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE FORUM ON WORKPLACE INCLUSION - AUGSBURY UNIVERSITY

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Thank You To everyone that has touched Diversity MBA directly or indirectly we appreciate the love. A special shout out goes to our event partners, speakers, volunteers, corporate members, and friends. I especially want to acknowledge the tireless staff and interns for their continuous efforts. And finally, the DMBA Advisory Leadership board is second to none in their undying support for us to strive for excellence.

Pamela A. McElvane, CEO & Publisher Diversity MBA, A P&L Group Brand Corporate Relations Team

Conference Planning Committee

Anita Gonzalez-Scott- Client Engagement Officer Erika Thompson-Sr. Corporate Relations Lead Pierce Adams-National Client Relations Director Percy Scott-Executive Sales Consultant Kendall Gresham - Corporate Relations Coordinator Kendall Oliver-Advertising & Marketing Coordinator

Alison Moore Banks, Horizon BCBS,NJ D.A. Abrams, D&I Global Advisors Peggy Harris, Atrium Health Marsha Jones, PNC Financial Group Bridget Hurd, BCBS, MI Chari Davis, BCBS, MI Dr. James Taylor, UPMC Tammy Sadler, UPMC Joe Bryant, VF Corporation Dr. Patricia Arredondo, Arredondo Advisory Cynthia Washington, AHA Donald Fan, Walmart Dr. Andrew Lee, Wellstar Health

Marketing & Communications Team Haeven Herron - Communications Coordinator Joshua Boulanger - Social Marketing Intern Brittany Bisner - Digital Specialist-Bold Business Donyel Young - Sr. Graphic Designer

Operations Team Estella Brown - Business & Administrative Services Cameron Boulanger-Financial Services Alan Sanchez - Financial Management DeAndro Hodo-Technology Management

Editorial Team Dan Holly-Executive Editor TaVashane Brown - Asst. Managing Editor & Digital Editor Fran Sherman-Sr. Creative & Design Director (Print) Sharee Dorsey-Sr. Creative & Design Director (Digital) Barbara Negron, Senior Graphic Designer

Learning Solutions Team Dr. Deborah Ashton, Chief Psychologist & Learning Officer Dr. Charlotte Ashton, Culture & Social Strategist Dr. Patricia Arredondo, Latin Strategist Ed Kopko, CEO Bold Business, Technology Strategist

Conference Management Team Reggie Rush - Logistics & Production Director Miriam Lewis-Though Leader Connector Trevon Prentis - Photography

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