2020 Summit Focus -- Collaborative Actions In Progress, Planned, and Results Achieved for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiatives
Think Regional! Summits highlight ideas, progress and future initiatives in factors that drive Economic and Job Growth and Quality of LIfe Improvements across our region. One of the 6 key factors identified in our first Regional Summit of 2014 was the level of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in business, education and neighborhoods that is necessary to support economic growth. Southwest Oho cannot build a world class economy and achieve greater economic and job growth without attracting, embracing and retaining a diverse workforce and community culture. Thus, at the 2020 Summit we will have 2 morning panels and a small group discussion in the afternoon that will focus on beginning to explore answers to the following key questions in the areas of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Programs:
1. In the short term, what are the more effective and impactful actions that are underway in this area? What is the expected benefit for the organization and region, and how are these benefits being achieved?
2. In the long term, what are the actions that are being planned to benefit the region in these areas that support long term economic and job growth and quality of life across the region? Are there any barriers to bringing these actions to reality in the future?
2020 Summit Agenda Overview
Welcome Comments:
Dr. Bennyce Hamilton
Miami University Regional Director of Diversity & Multicultural Services
Deputy Title IX Coordinator
Kick-Off Speaker:
Wendy Waters-Connell
Executive Director, Hamilton YMCA
Morning Panels:
Panel Moderator: Emiko Moore
Former Host, The City Show, Lebanon TV Channel 6
First Panel: DEI Programs in Business, Education and Health Care
Business Panelist: Nikki Robinson, US Bank
Education Panelists: Michael Carter, Sinclair Community College; Noha Eyada, Mason CommUNITY;
Dr. George Sehi, Women Walking West, Board of Directors
Healthcare Panelists: Adrian Taylor, Director of Diversity, Premier Health; Dr. O’dell Owens, CEO,
Interact for Health & Interact for Change
Second Panel: DEI Programs in Manufacturing, Non-Profits, and Technology
Manufacturing Panelist: Madeline Iseli, Senior VP, Regional Development, Sinclair College
Non-Profit Panelists: Doug Bolton, CEO, Cincinnati CARES; Alfonso Cornejo, President, Cincinnati
Hispanic Chamber; David Dreith, COO, Easter Seals
Technology Panelist: Mark Romito, Director of External Relations, AT&T; Clifford Bailey, President &
CEO, TechSoft Systems
Afternoon Session:
Better Angels Overview
Civil Discourse Among Diverse Groups
David Lapp, Co-Founder; Kouhyar Mostashfi, Board of Directors
Master of Ceremony, Joe Hinson, CEO, West Chester Liberty Chamber Alliance