Moving the Needle on Systemic Racism Part 1: Understanding Systemic Racism Program

MOVING THE NEEDLE on Systemic Racism Presented by

PART 1

Understanding Systemic Racism with Lynette Chappell Williams

NOVEMBER 10, 2020 • 9:00 - 10:30 AM VIRTUAL

Program 9:00 AM Welcome

David Black Harrisburg Regional Chamber & CREDC

9:05 AM

MOVING THE NEEDLE on Systemic Racism

Sponsor Remarks

Sheilah Borne Penn State Health

9:10 AM Understanding Systemic Racism Presentation

Lynette Chappell-Williams Penn State Health

About our Speaker Lynette Chappell-Williams Chief Diversity Officer Penn State Health

Lynette Chappell-Williams is responsible for developing and implementing an organizational diversity/inclusion strategy for Penn State Health and Penn State College of Medicine, including recruitment strategies for diverse medical students, implementation of training to advance cultural competency, oversight of implementation of the affirmative action program, oversight of student disability services, partnerships with departments to advance recruitment of a diverse workforce and implementation of a supplier diversity program.

Among her accomplishments, she has led the implementation of a written patient bias policy to reduce medical student and provider experiences of bias, co-led the establishment of the "Rooney Rule" to increase senior leadership diverse representation from 23% (2016) to 35% (2018), establised diversity pipeline partnerships with historically Black colleges and universities, established a measurable three-year diversity strategic plan and established the framework that allowed the institution to be recognized as a best employer for diversity by Forbes, Military Times, Human Rights Campaign and Insight into Diversity.

Thank you to our sponsors

MOVING THE NEEDLE on Systemic Racism

Diversity Leaders

Diversity Ambassadors

Diversity Ally

UPMC Pinnacle Diversity Supporter Penn National Insurance

Highmark continues to build better pathways for personal development opportunities, so that employees of color can grow into leadership roles. We continue to take the talent seriously—not just by filling seats—but instead providing competitive employment and development that gives all employees opportunity to succeed and feel a sense of purpose.

In 1999, Highmark established its Diversity & Inclusion Committee Board, one of the few committees of its kind among major corporations in the U.S. Additionally, the Inclusion Advisory Council, a diverse body of more than 40 executive leaders from all parts of the enterprise, are committed to fostering diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

Highmark has 8 Business Resource Groups, with nearly 2000 members, that engage employees in the workplace and community, and support retention. The BOLD (Black Organization for Leadership and Development) Business Resource Group supports the strategic initiative to empower black employees in achieving great business results for the workplace, marketplace, and community.

In addition to Highmark Health’s award-winning supplier diversity program in which we contract with minority owned businesses, we have also recently launched a provider supplier diversity program to ensure diversity at all levels of our clinical providers. Highmark is a mentor in Governor Tom Wolf’s Mentor-Protégé program for diverse suppliers.

For more information, visit highmarkhealth.org/hmk/responsibility/diversity.shtml

A message from our sponsor

Highmark is an organization that’s mission-driven and leads by example. Fundamental to our mission is a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion, as well as helping to address social and health inequities. Differences — whether by race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religion, customs, perspectives, or experience — reflect the communities we serve, make us stronger and more capable to meet the diverse needs of our members, patients, and customers. Inclusion enables innovation, which will ultimately help us to build a health system that works better for all.

Series Schedule Moving the Needle on Systemic Racism Part 2: Our Education System December 3, 2020 | 9:00 - 10:30 a.m.

MOVING THE NEEDLE on Systemic Racism

Moving the Needle on Systemic Racism Part 3: Employment & Entrepreneurship January 12, 2021 | 9:00 - 10:30 a.m.

Moving the Needle on Systemic Racism Part 4: Healthcare April 13, 2021 | 9:00 - 10:30 a.m.

Moving the Needle on Systemic Racism Part 5: Criminal Justice May 11, 2021 | 9:00 - 10:30 a.m.

Moving the Needle on Systemic Racism Part 6: Wealth June 8, 2021 | 9:00 - 10:30 a.m.

All dates subject to change in the future. Visit HarrisburgRegionalChamber.org for confirmed dates and to register for events.