YWCA Day of Commitment to Eliminate Racism and Promote Diversity 2023

100 East Onondaga Street,Syracuse NY 13202

27 April, 2023

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Register today for the YWCA Day of Commitment to Eliminate Racism and Promote Diversity, presented by Excellus BlueCross BlueShield! This year's theme, "Until Justice Just Is," will be explored through workshops, two guest panels of local leaders, an inspiring keynote, and a celebratory luncheon. Attendees can expect to: Be empowered and equipped to become advocates for diversity, equity, and inclusion in their workplaces and communities Learn about efforts to increase access and opportunities in Onondaga County Network with local leaders, community members, and champions of diversityThe Day of Commitment will run from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 27, at the Marriott Syracuse Downtown. The day is divided into two segments: training sessions in the morning, followed by a luncheon and award ceremony in the Persian Terrace. Participants have the option to attend just one, or both segments of the day. AGENDA 8:00 - 8:30 a.m. Registration and Refreshments8:30 - 9:00 a.m. Welcome Remarks & Keynote (by Dr. Gina Cuyler, of Excellus BlueCross BlueShield)9:10 - 10:10 a.m. Workshop 1(Choose cohort)10:20 - 11:20 a.m. Workshop 2 - Panel Discussion (Choose cohort)11:45 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Luncheon & Champions of Diversity Award Ceremony WORKSHOPS During the registration process, participants will have the option to choose which cohort they prefer (Cohort 1 or Cohort 2). Each cohort will consist of two workshops. The choices are: HEALTH EQUITY (COHORT 1) Workshop 1: Cost of Health Disparities - Led by Dr. Gina Cuyler, Christy Simoncelli & Ndoye Maty | Excellus BlueCross BlueShieldWorkshop 2: Tackling Health Disparities in CNY - Panel Discussion Workshop 2 Panelists: Clark Sargent | Director of Primary Care Services, Liberty Resources, Inc.Taelye Pinet | Co-Director for Program-Career Services, On Point for College, Inc. Olive Sephuma | Vice President & COO, InterFaith WorksCheryl Giarrusso | Division Director, Contact Community ServicesPanel Moderator: Robyn Smith | Community Investments & Partnerships Manager, CNY Region, Excellus BlueCross BlueShield BARRIERS TO JUSTICE (COHORT 2) Workshop 1: Trauma Informed Care for Syracuse Youth - Led by Carrie Land-Steves | Co-Director of Clinical Services, Vera House Workshop 2: Building Community Through a Lens of Equity - Panel Discussion Workshop 2 Panelists: Latoya Allen | Deputy Director, Home HeadQuartersMichael Watrous | Agency Relations Manager, Food Bank of CNYCherylene "Twiggy" Billue | Workforce Development Coordinator, Jubilee HomesPanel Moderator: Ingrid Paredes | Vice Principal, PSLA at Fowler High SchoolLUNCHEON Keynote by Rasheada Caldwell | Director of Youth & Community Partnerships, Allyn Family FoundationAward ceremony honoring our Champions of Diversity: Murjan Abdi, Monu Chhetri & Reggie KellyBy dedicating ourselves to diversity, equity, and inclusion progress, we strengthen our community today and tomorrow. We look forward to seeing you on April 27 for the YWCA Day of Commitment! Interested in donating tickets or making a gift to the YWCA? Visit www.ywca-syracuse.org or contact Keely Marriott at [email protected].