Share best practices, engage in cross-industry discussions, and preview DEI and workforce related research in order to impact our community.
9:00 a.m. -9:30 a.m. Welcome
9:30 a.m. -10:45 a.m.: The CEO Fireside Chat
- Facilitator: Ms. Tashanda Thomas '11, Chief Human Resources Officer, WXXI
- Not-For-Profit/CBO: Dr. Seanelle Hawkins '13 (Ed.D), CEO, Urban League of Rochester
- Education: Dr. Joyce Jacobsen, Immediate Past President, Hobart & William Smith Colleges
11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.: Diversity in the Workforce - 3 Tracks Available
Education: Dr. Joellen Maples, Dean of the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. School of Education at St. John Fisher University; and Dr. Kevin McGowan, Superintendent and Dr. Allison Rioux, Asst. Superintendent for Curriculum & Instruction, Brighton Central School District
Health & Human Services/Not-For-Profit: Dr. Linda Clark, Chief Medical Officer, Common Ground Health; Mr. Miguel Meléndez '08, Chief Community Engagement Officer, Ibero American Action League and City Council President, City of Rochester
Corporate: Ms. Stephanie Pennington, Corporate Diversity Manager, LeChase Construction; and Carlos Butler-Vale, Chief Diversity Officer, Constellation Brands
1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.: Luncheon, featuring the music of Panloco Steel Drum Band
2:15 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.: "Try Tomorrow" Today!: Breakout Sessions
3:45 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.: Networking and Cocktail Event
For questions, please contact Dr. Marlowe V.N. Washington '19 (Ed.D), Senior Diversity Officer at St. John Fisher University, mwashington@sjf.edu