Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Accessibility: DEIA Leadership Forum

9876 Wilshire Boulevard,Beverly Hills CA 90210

10 November, 2022

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BackgroundLos Angeles Times B2B Publishing is excited to announce our second annual Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Accessibility Forum event, hosting a series of panels with diverse business leaders from variety of backgrounds and industries. The L.A. Times B2B Publishing team will also publish a magazine following the in-person event recapping the forum and honoring inspirational, diverse leaders exhibiting achievements within their respective businesses. AGENDADEIA Forum8:00am – 8:45am: Registration, Networking, & Breakfast Buffet 9:00am – 9:05: Welcome Remarks Panel Discussions9:05am - 11:00am The ESG Effect – How has ESG changed the way business view DEIA initiatives and how and where are organizations seeing the greatest impact? Moderator: Dr. Thelá Thatch, CEO, Thelá Thatch Consulting Panelist: Abyah Wynn, True Capital Management Panelist: Carlos Salas, President, The Change Company Leadership & Accountability – Enacting change, especially in larger organizations, can be a challenge even for leaders who are committed to enhancing to DEIA initiatives. How important is it to continue to hold leaders accountable to making necessary changes that lead to success? Why is accountability so important to this conversation? Moderator: Danisha Lomax, EVP, Head of Client Inclusivity & Impact, Digitas Panelist: Dr Erika D Beck, President, California State University, Northridge Panelist: Elizabeth Morrison, Chief Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Officer, Levis Strauss Panelist: Hannah Said, Diversity &Inclusion Business Partner, Lyft Panelist: Monty Adams, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Program Manager, City of Hope How To Build a Diverse, Equitable & Inclusive Work Place -- Hear from executives who have successfully built teams that truly embody inclusivity. What practices have yielded the best results and what are the challenges they faced along the way? Moderator: Dr. Beverlyn Mendez, COO, Easterseals Southern California Panelist: Robert Brown, President, University of West Los Angeles Panelist: Sonia Nayak, Los Angeles Office Managing Partner, Nixon Peabody LLP Panelist: Angela Roseboro, Chief Diversity Officer, Riot Games Panelist: Mark Gunn, Chief Human Resources Officer, 99 Cents Only Stores Questions about the event?Ticketing questions: [email protected] Sponsorship opportunities: contact Helya Askari, [email protected] What is the COVID-19 Policy: All Parties must either be fully vaccinated -OR- have received a negative test result for a COVID-19 test taken no longer than 48 hours prior to the Event Date. Full vaccination is defined as two doses of the COVID vaccine, booster shot is encouraged. What is the dress code for the event? Please dress in business attire IMPORTANT COVID SAFETY NOTES:If you or anyone within your group has or is experiencing COVID-19 symptoms, we ask you to please stay home to ensure the health and safety of our audience and staff. Face coverings are required for all attendees. By voluntarily attending this event, you acknowledge the following: Attending the event includes possible exposure to and illness from infectious diseases including but not limited to COVID-19. While particular rules and personal discipline may reduce this risk, the risk of illness does exist; You knowingly and freely assume all such risks related to illness and infectious diseases, such as COVID-19, and release Los Angeles Times and its affiliate partners of liability; and You hereby knowingly assume the risk of injury, harm and loss associated with the Activity, including any injury, harm and loss caused by the negligence, fault or conduct of any kind on the part of the Released Parties. Paid Presenting Sponsor: The Change CompanyPaid Platinum Sponsor: California State University NorthridgePaid Platinum Sponsor: Easterseals Southern California Disability ServicesPaid Platinum Sponsor: Nixon Peabody LLPPaid Platinum Sponsor: University of West Los Angeles