Senior Director of Field Diversity & Inclusion – Hispanic Segment Lead
Northwestern MutualPlease note all times are in CDT.
10:00 am | Welcome and New Announcement
Patrick Sheahan, CEO, Circa
10:30 am | Keynote Speaker: Melinda Briana Epler, CEO & Founder, Change Catalyst
Join Melinda, a TED speaker who speaks, mentors, and writes about diversity and inclusion, inclusive innovation, empathy, and entrepreneurship!
11:30 am | Break
11:45 am | Panel Session – Allyship: Mastering the Practice of Inclusion
Moderator: Roselle Rogers, Vice President, Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion, Circa
Chris Rowland, Director of Partnership Development & Relations, Circa
Rachel Williams, Head of EID | Strategy & Operations, X – the moonshot factory
Gladys Manzanet, Senior Director of Field Diversity & Inclusion – Hispanic Segment Lead, Northwestern Mutual
1:15 pm | Moderator Wrap Up
Measuring to Master Inclusion Workshop | 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM CDT
Speaker: Pamela Pujo, Diversity Advocate, Affirmity
Studies have shown that companies who embrace diversity as well as inclusion together are more likely to be high-performing, innovative, and achieve better outcomes. Inclusion and diversity can function independently but work best in partnership with each other to foster an improved culture. This session will focus on how metrics communicate progress toward diversity and inclusion goals.
Strategies for Workplace Allies and Supporting Employees with Invisible Disabilities | 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM CDT
Speakers: Craig Leen, former Director of OFCCP, Circa Board Member, & K&L Gates Partner
Join Craig Leen as he shares Strategies for Workplace Allies and Supporting Employees with Invisible Disabilities.
– What are some strategies and supportive behaviors that ally co-workers can engage in to support employees with invisible disabilities?
– How can leaders improve the working lives and the diversity climate in their organizations for those with invisible disabilities?
Building Allyship into the Workplace | 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM CDT
Speakers: Sonya Sepahban, CEO and Co-Founder, OurOffice
