Ohio Chamber DEI Summit

April 20, 2023

Venue: Renaissance Columbus Downtown

Address: 50 N. Third Street
Columbus, Ohio 43215

Details

The Ohio Chamber of Commerce’s second annual DEI Summit provides a rich and engaging experience around DEI-related topics, allowing attendees to learn more about DEI issues, hear from leaders in the DEI space, and network with others who have an interest in DEI issues. This year’s Summit focuses on the specific behaviors that promote a sense of belonging and inclusion.

Please feel free to contact Lindsey Perkins with any questions at (614) 629-0911.

 

Agenda

 

1:00 pm: Check-in Opens

1:30 pm: Welcome + Opening Keynote Speaker: A Holistic View on Inclusion and Belonging

  • Alan Nevel, MetroHealth

2:00pm: Opening Panel: Employee Resource Groups

  • Margie Diaz, MetroHealth
  • Ryan Showalter, ITOPiA
  • Kristen Smitherman Voltaire, Turner Construction
  • Hannah Boppel, Cardinal Health
  • Marilyn McGrone-Conley, Honda
  • Dirk Kreutzer, CareSource
  • Kurt Buddelmeyer, Plante Moran

3:15 pm: Breakouts (first occurrence) (45 minutes)

Breakout 1: Mentoring and Sponsoring

  • Ryan James, Mivie
  • Reshamar Shortand Mentee/Mentor, Kroger

Breakout 2: The Future of DEI Training

  • Moderated by Karen Fowler, Hexion
  • Devray Kirkland, Cardinal Health
  • Daniel Juday, Accelerant Culture
  • Lourdes Negron-McDaniel, Nationwide Children’s Hospital
  • Ankit Shah, Columbus State Community College

Breakout 3: Transforming Your Team Through Inclusive Leadership

  • Bluezette Marshall, University of Cincinnati

4:15 pm: Breakouts (second occurrence) (45 minutes)

Breakout 1: Mentoring and Sponsoring

  • Ryan James, Mivie
  • Reshamar Shortand Mentee/Mentor, Kroger

Breakout 2: The Future of DEI Training

  • Moderated by Karen Fowler, Hexion
  • Devray Kirkland, Cardinal Health
  • Daniel Juday, Accelerant Culture
  • Lourdes Negron-McDaniel, Nationwide Children’s Hospital
  • Ankit Shah, Columbus State Community College

Breakout 3: Transforming Your Team Through Inclusive Leadership

  • Bluezette Marshall, University of Cincinnati

5:00 pm: Closing Keynote Speaker + Closing: Marking the Progress of Inclusion

  • Jeanetta Darno, UC Health

5:30 pm: Networking/Happy Hour

General Admission

$99
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