Strategic Cultural Transformations
Virtual DEI Conference

September 21, 2023 | 10:00 - 04:00 (EST)

About

Strategic Cultural Transformations Virtual DEI Conference serves as a catalyst for real organizational change that advances accountability and action for DEI outcomes. Participants will uncover methods that help to engrain Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion into the very tapestry of company culture with sustainable and meaningful impact . Attendees in all learning tracks will glean strategies and insights that help them champion cultural transformation in their workplaces. Key takeaways include developing tools that enable DEI advocates to amplify and empower equity and inclusion in modern organizations.



Agenda

10:30 am

10:30 am to 11:15 am EST:

Track 1: Metrics-Grounded Leadership & Strategy (For Seasoned DEI Professionals)

Vendor and Supplier Diversity Strategies for Modern Procurement and Strategic Cultural Change

Stacey Key

Measurement & Metrics in DEI

Ayanna Cummings

ABCs of DEI & Employment Engagement

Jonathan Reid

Diversity: The Unspoken Key to Innovation

Imari Tuakli

Crafting Culture that Attracts Diverse Talent

Lara Harris

Unlocking Executive Leadership Buy-In for DEI Strategic Implementations

Melody Gratic

Inclusive Leadership for Sustainable Cultural Transformation

Adrianne Pinkney

Diversity in the C-Suite: A Modern Approach to an Age Old Adage

Angel Henry

Leadership Accountability: Moving From Talk To Action

Alvin Hill

Leadership First: Leaning Into Your Allyship and Become an Accomplice.

Sonja Simpson

Pay Transparency - Is It Here to Stay?

Zhou Fang

11:30 am

11:30 am to 12:15 pm EST:

Track 2: Ubuntu: A human centered approach to DEI Strategy (For all levels)

Empathy & Compassion

Respect & Belonging

Active Allyship & Bystander Intervention for Cultural Transformation

Ayanna Cummings

Linda Wiley Bing

Intersectionality: A Human Centered Framework that emphasizes Empathy and Curiosity

Zhou Fang

12:15 pm

12:15 pm – 1:15 pm EST:

Lunch Break and Intermission (Games & Door Prizes via Zoom meeting on Platform)

1:30 pm

1:30 pm to 2:15 pm EST

Track 3: Getting to the heart of DEI (For Aspiring DEI Pros)

The role of context in the construction and conceptualization of DEI: Where, For Whom, About Whom, and How Matters.

Ayanna Cummings

Mentoring to Promote Intergenerational Understanding and Talent Retention

Wendelin Dunlap

Incorporating Neurodiversity, Accessibility, & Universal Design into the DEI Framework, Aspiring DEI Professionals

Keshawn Hughes

Becoming Great: A DEI Practioner's Guide to Effective Strategic Transformation, Aspiring DEI Professionals

Ellen Rice Chever

Moving from Diversity and Inclusion to Equity and Belonging

Mike Powell

Tame Your Tongue

Linda Wiley Bing

Inclusion Uncomplicated: Unraveling the Knot that Binds Humanity Together.

Dr. Nika White

2:30 pm

2:30 pm to 3:15 pm EST

Track 4: Micro-Learning Track (20 minutes or less)

ABCs of DEI for HR Professionals

Anthony Howard

Transformative Inclusive Leadership

Traci Harrell

3:30 pm

3:30 pm EST – 4 pm EST

Closing Remarks

Dr. Ayanna Cummings

CEO & Owner, Tapestry Consulting, LLC and Host, Strategic Cultural Transformations Virtual DEI Conference

Speakers

Stacey Key

Ayanna Cummings

Anthony Howard

Lara Harris

Dr. Bowtie Todd Jenkins

Sonja Simpson

Jon Reid

Wendelin Dunlap

Imari Tuakli

Zhou Fang

Mike Powell

Melody Gratic

Alvin Hill

Traci Harrell

Angel Henry

Ellen Rice Chever

Keshawn Hughes

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, you’ll need to register for this conference.
Simply follow the link at the top of the page and submit your information. Then you’ll receive an email with the link to enter the conference. You are welcome to join any or all the sessions.
Your login details will be emailed to you after you register. You can then log in with your email address.
No. You do not need to download or install any software to participate. You only need to have access to the internet. However, if you have trouble joining the live webinar sessions, you may need to download and install Zoom to be able to participate.
Yes, the platform will remain open 24/7 for 30 days until 20th October 2023. You will be able to access the recorded sessions during this time.
  • Strategic Cultural Transformations Virtual DEI Conference serves as a catalyst for real organizational change that advances accountability and action for DEI outcomes. Participants will uncover methods that help to engrain Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion into the very tapestry of company culture with sustainable and meaningful impact . Attendees in all learning tracks will glean strategies and insights that help them champion cultural transformation in their workplaces. Key takeaways include developing tools that enable DEI advocates to amplify and empower equity and inclusion in our workplaces.
Yes. Like any physical event, we will have a swag bag for you! You can add all of the documents and videos available to the online swag bag in your account and then email them to yourself or share items with your colleagues by simply entering their email.