Many Georgia businesses are realizing the competitive advantages and leading the way using Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion as a sustainability and growth strategy. Three Chambers of Commerce – Henry, Clayton, and Fayette – serving counties located in the Southern Crescent of metro Atlanta, are collaborating to present the STRONGER TOGETHER Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion (DEI) Summit.
Attend the STRONGER TOGETHER DEI Summit to learn how companies and organizations are leveraging their DEI strategies to sustain their workforce and attract new talent. Sign up for one of three workshops that will deep-dive into critical facets of meaningful DEI work. Gain insights from companies that will spotlight DEI strategies that have benefited their organizations in tangible ways. This DEI Summit will provide businesses with effective ways for communicating and implementing DEI strategies for:
- Creating a broader understanding of the many dimensions of diversity
- Building bridges and fostering trusted relationships
- Finding common ground in shared values and business goals
- Explaining the impact of DEI on profitability and increased productivity
- Understanding and embracing the advantages of the growing diversity of our region
Who Should Attend: CDOs and C-Level executives,Vice Presidents and Directors of: Diversity & Inclusion, Talent Management, Human Resources; Professionals with responsibility for: Diversity & Inclusion, Organization Culture, Leadership Development, Employee Engagement, Learning, Succession Planning, Learning and Development, Employee Relations, Talent Acquisition, Global Business, Ethics, and Integrity.
Agenda:
9:00 a.m. Registration Check-In Opens / Coffee & Connections
10:00 a.m. Welcome and Opening Keynote - confirmation pending
11:00 a.m. Disparity in Healthcare & Impact on Business
Moderator - Anna Adams, Executive VP/External Affairs, Georgia Hospital Association
Panelists
- Jayne Morgan, MD, Executive Director of Health & Community Education, Piedmont Healthcare
- Anita Johnson, MD, Chief of Surgery, City of Hope Atlanta
- Ericka Gibson, MD, OBGYN, Kaiser Permanente
- Kathy Rosado, Dir. Program Operations, Health Equity Navigator Program, Mercer University School of Medicine
- Dr. Stan Sonu, Pediatrician Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta and Emory
11:45 a.m. Break
12:00 p.m. Lunch is served
12:30 p.m. Keynote Speaker: Trenton Merideth, Sr., US Head of DEI, UCB Pharma
1:15 p.m. Break
1:30 p.m. Hot Topics Breakout Sessions:
- Option 1: Practical Strategies for Integrating DEIB
- Facilitator: Oneka Jefferson-Cornelius, Convergence Solutions
- Option 2: Combating Marginalization
- Moderator: Ericka Gordon-Roberts, Principal Coach & Consultant, TAI Solutions Group
- Option 3: DEI Successes & Strategies
- Moderator: Mike Carnathan, Manager of Research & Analytics, Atlanta Regional Commission
- Sharon Ponder, VP of Finance, Bennett International Group
- Cooper Lighting Solutions
- Clayton County Water Authority
2:30 p.m. Closing Keynote
3:00 p.m. Conclusion