2023 Employer Summit

1130 East McDowell Road,Phoenix AZ 85006

05 April, 2023

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In today’s tight labor market, attracting a diverse workforce and fostering an inclusive work environment that retains that workforce is more important than ever. To support you in this effort, Fresh Start Women’s Foundation is convening experts from the Department of Labor, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Women’s Foundation for the State of Arizona, Televerde Foundation, and CARE 7 - City of Tempe to share best practices and lead conversations around innovative ways to build and retain your talent pipeline. Whether you’re a small business owner or an HR professional within a larger organization, you’re invited to join us for a day filled with insightful presentations, networking, and more! Agenda9:30am – 9:45am: Welcome and Light Breakfast 9:45am – 10:30am: Fair Employment Practices Panel Discussion Moderator: Kelly Jenkins-Pultz, Regional Administrator, Department of Labor Women’s BureauPanelists Melinda Caraballo, Acting District Director, Phoenix District Office of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)Marvin Jordan, District Director, Department of Labor Federal Compliance ProgramsAmalia Luxardo, PhD, Chief Executive Officer, Women’s Foundation for the State of ArizonaMary Jo O'Neil, Regional Attorney, Phoenix District Office of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)Krista Watson, Outreach and Education Coordinator, Phoenix District Office of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)10:30am – 11:15am: The Strengths That Come From a Diverse Workforce Amalia Luxardo, PhD, Chief Executive Officer, Women’s Foundation for the State of Arizona 11:15am – 12:00pm: Lunch 12:00pm – 12:45pm: Creating a Trauma-Informed Workplace Robin Afinowich, Trauma & Resilience Trainer/Speaker and Trauma Healing Specialist, CARE 7 City of Tempe 12:45pm – 1:30pm: Breakout Sessions Creating Employee-Friendly Workplaces - Krista Watson, Outreach and Education Coordinator, U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)How to Interview and Hire with Diversity in Mind - Marvin Jordan, District Director, Department of Labor Federal Compliance Programs1:30pm – 1:45pm: Break 1:45pm – 2:30pm: Breakout Sessions What Do Accommodations Look Like? - Mary Jo O'Neil, Regional Attorney, Phoenix District Office of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)Evolving Your Employment Model for a Sustainable, Competitive Advantage - Michelle Cirocco, Chief Executive Officer, Televerde Foundation2:30pm – 3:00pm: Closing, Raffles, and Networking This workforce product was funded by a grant awarded by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Women’s Bureau. The product was created by the grantee and does not necessarily reflect the official position of the U.S. Department of Labor. The U.S. Department of Labor makes no guarantees, warranties, or assurances of any kind, express or implied, with respect to such information, including any information on linked sites and including, but not limited to, accuracy of the information or its completeness, timeliness, usefulness, adequacy, continued availability, or ownership. This product is copyrighted by the institution that created it.