The National Summit on Welcoming Environment brought leaders together to explore how they can strengthen their organization’s DE&I efforts to provide a space that is inclusive for all professionals and members. If your organization is struggling with where to start, this event provides leaders with actionable ways to get started.
Purchase the National Summit on Welcoming Environment recordings to:

• Learn from industry leaders who are creating a Welcoming Environment in their organizations
• Explore actions to integrate DE&I into your organizational strategy and become a truly Welcoming Environment
• Gain access to ten educational sessions and gain key takeaways to apply to your organization

Event Sessions

DEI First Steps: Cracking the Code on Creating an Equitable & Inclusive Association Speaker: Dr. Brandi M. Baldwin, PhD, CEO, Millennial Ventures Holdings

Setting the Tone: Bringing DE&I into Practice at Meetings & Events In partnership with Destinations International Speakers: Melissa Cherry, Chief Operating Officer, Destinations International Patrick Harrison, Chief Marketing Officer, Visit Tampa Bay Melissa Gogel, Vice President of Marketing, Tourism, and Communications, Visit Phoenix

Race Relations in America Moderator: Paul Pomerantz, FACHE, CEO, American Society of Anesthesiologists Panelists: Geoffrey Brown, CAE, CEO, National Association of Personal Financial Advisors Greg Heidrich, CEO, Society of Actuaries

Hilton Worldwide: The Journey to Becoming a Best Place to Work Speaker: Meghan Magette, Senior Director of Employer Brand, Hilton Worldwide

The Critical Role of Strong Leadership on the DE&I Path to Success Speaker: Richard Yep, CEO, American Counseling Association

Identity-Based Advisory Groups to Further Association DE&I Efforts Moderator: Norma Castrejon, CAE, Associate Director of Information Technology, Higher Learning Commission Panelists: Jacqualine Price Osafo, MBA, CAE, Vice President of Membership, AHIMA Bob Moore, MA, CAE, Executive Director, ACOFP Josie Hernandez, IOM, Manager, DPG/MIG Relations, Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics

Perspective: What the Welcoming Environment Research Co-Sponsors Have Learned So Far Moderator: Jon Hockman, Principal, McKinley Advisors Panelists: Shawn Sanford, Manager, Member Relations, American Academy of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation DJ Johnson, Vice President of Membership and Volunteer Engagement, AWHONN

DE&I Talent Management Strategy Speaker: James Pogue, PhD, President and CEO of JP Enterprises

Lead Your Ship: Seven Steps to a DEI Culture Where Emerging Leaders Thrive Speaker: Candace Washington, Chief Executive Officer, Pivotal Impact Learning

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