D CEO welcomed 400 attendees on September 13 for its fifth annual Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Symposium. The event was held at the Frontiers of Flight Museum and brought together the organizations and leaders working to make workplaces more inclusive and equitable.
D Magazine Partners President Gillea Allison welcomed the guests. She also moderated a panel, while Publisher Noelle LeVeaux and D CEO editor Christine Perez moderated intimate and authentic conversations with a local business leader.
Candid panels and presentations from top leaders focused on the theme “Culture and Talent: The Competitive Edge” and provided a crucial backdrop for insightful conversations, lessons learned, and key takeaways. Here is a glimpse into the half-day symposium:
Opening Keynote:
“Cultivating a Thriving Diverse Workforce that Wants to Stay” with Florencia Velasco Fortner, president and CEO at The Concilio
Panel Discussions:
“Is a Truly Inclusive Culture Possible? Navigating DEI in the Modern Workplace” featuring Gerry Altamirano, workplace diversity manager at AMN Healthcare, Keith Davidson, managing principal of the Dallas Office of CLA, Erin Fitzpatrick, SVP, corporate trust national sales manager at Bank of Texas, and Senay Redda, vice president, solution consulting, corporate segment at Thomson Reuters and moderated by Noelle LeVeaux, publisher at D Magazine Partners
“Where Do We Go From Here? DEI in an Evolving Landscape” featuring Cece Cox, CEO at Resource Center, Sharon E. Jones, partner and chief diversity, equity, and inclusion Officer at Haynes Boone, and Cedric Rockamore, chief diversity officer at American Airlines and moderated by Gillea Allison, president at D Magazine Partners
Solo Presenters:
“DEI Includes People with Disabilities” with Meryl K. Evans, speaker and accessibility consultant
“Unlocking Hidden Talent: The Business of Second Chance Hiring with Doug Deason, president at Deason Foundation and Deason Capital Services
Fireside Chats:
“Building Trust: The Cornerstone of a Thriving Company Culture,” a conversation with Nina Vaca, chairman and CEO at Pinnacle Group, and Christine Perez, editor at D CEO
“Prioritizing DEIB in the Face of Adversity: Why Now is the Time to Double Down,” a conversation with Mandy Price, co-founder and CEO at Kanarys, and Noelle LeVeaux, publisher at D Magazine Partners
A huge thank you to series sponsors Haynes Boone, KERA, and Maker’s Mark, and title sponsors American Airlines, AMN Healthcare, Bank of Texas, CLA, and Thomson Reuters for their help in making this incredible event possible.
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