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Making Milwaukee a Region of Choice for Diverse Talent

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Summit

Thursday, June 16, 2022
8 AM - 12:30 PM at the Marcus Center for the Performing Arts - Bradley Pavilion

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Culture impacts everything from your productivity and stability to employee attraction and retention. In the context of DEI, culture is crucial.
Companies involved in the Region of Choice (ROC) initiative are on track to meet or exceed five-year goals for increasing Black and Brown talent. But we’re just getting started! Join fellow CEOs and leaders in HR, DE&I, Communications, and other disciplines to leverage the power of collective action to accelerate change.

The Summit will convene the 125 ROC pledge-signing companies and others interested in advancing equity and inclusion to explore insights, research and best practices. We’ll hear from national and local leaders giving practical examples of how your company can achieve and sustain wins in your DEI and community impact efforts.

AGENDA

8 AM
Registration, Networking & Continental Breakfast

9 AM
Welcome
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Kendra Whitlock Ingram
President & CEO, Marcus Performing Arts Center
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Corry Joe Biddle
VP of Community Affairs, MMAC
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Overview of ROC Initiative
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MMAC Chair
Cathy Jacobson
President & CEO, Froedtert Health

9AM
Keynote: The Power of Business to Drive Societal Change
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Roy Weathers - Vice Chair, Policy & Societal Engagement for PwC and leader of the firm’s CEO Action for Racial Equity, will discuss how companies across the country are working together to advance public policies, address societal challenges and drive change.
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Fireside Chat with ROC Taskforce Member
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Emily Phillips - Financial Advisor & Managing Partner with the Drosner Phillips Ristau Group, Baird

10 AM
Global Research on DEI Progress
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Megan Connolly, Principal and Senior DEI Consultant at Mercer will discuss the latest positive global DEI results, including how many organizations are making it part of their business strategy. But there’s still much more they can do to translate their commitments into real progress.
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10:45 AM
Company culture: Where intention meets action
Culture impacts everything from your productivity and stability to employee attraction and retention. In the context of DEI, culture is crucial. We’ll hear from several ROC companies on the steps and strategies they have taken to improve their culture.
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Moderator:
Darren Fisher
Founder & CEO, SPEARity
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Erica Conway
Co-Owner/President,
Co-Owner & President, C2/Co-Founder, Talimer
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Angela Adams
Chief Comm. & Diversity Officer, Goodwill Industries of SE WI and Metro Chicago
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Sue McKenzie Dicks
VP, Healthy Culture, Rogers Behavioral Health

11:30 AM
Starting from the top: Implementing & measuring DEI strategy throughout the organization
To realize measurable change, DEI strategies must start at the top and continue throughout the organization. We’ll hear from companies leading the way with metrics and accountability.
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Moderator:
Nancy Hernandez
President, Hispanic Collaborative & Owner of ABRAZO Multicultural Marketing & Communications
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Troy Dennhof
System VP, Human Resources, Aurora Health Care
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Denise Malloy
VP/Global Head Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Johnson Controls Corporate
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Christopher Rowland
Director of Commercialization and Strategic Partnerships, Circa

12:15 PM
Networking lunch



Presenting Sponsor
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Gold Sponsors

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Silver Sponsors

Advocate Aurora Health
Circa
Gilbane Building Co.
Harley-Davidson
Michael Best & Friedrich
Molson Coors
Rogers Behavioral Health
UW Credit Union
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  • JOIN
  • Membership
    • The benefits of joining
    • Member directory >
      • Member Spotlights
      • Talent Solutions Directory
    • What we do >
      • Talent >
        • Ranking Milwaukee County Schools
        • Education recommendations
        • Technology Education & Literacy in Schools (TEALS)
        • Career-based learning experiences
      • Growth
      • Livability
      • Equity
      • Peer metro comparison
    • Cost saving programs >
      • Health insurance plan
      • Office supply discount program
    • Events >
      • 2021 All Member Meeting
      • Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Summit
      • Talent Solution Series
      • Emerging Leaders Series
      • Global Business Insights Series
      • Member Orientation
      • Replay: The Business of MKE Series
      • Replay: Race Bridge Series
    • For members only >
      • Fall 2022 Impact Report
      • Sponsorship
      • Advertising
    • Need more info?
  • Networks
    • Leadership Council
    • President's Huddle
    • Executive roundtable program
    • FUEL Milwaukee for young professionals
    • Future 50 Awards Program
    • Networking Forum for referrals
    • Region of Choice Initiative
    • Roundtables for high-growth companies
    • World Trade Association
  • Advocacy
    • 2021-2022 Legislative Scorecard >
      • Senate Votes
      • Assembly Votes
    • Recent Legislative Wins
    • Funding Local Governments
    • Miller Park economic impact study
    • Wisconsin State Legislature
    • K-12 Education Recommendations
  • Economic Development
    • Milwaukee 7 Partnership for Economic Development
    • MKE Venture Mentoring Service
    • Milwaukee Development Corp. >
      • Rebuild & Revitalize Program
    • Milwaukee Urban Strategic Investment Corp. (MUSIC)
    • Milwaukee EB-5 Visa program
    • Starting a business >
      • BizStarts
      • New business planning guide
  • Metro MKE
    • 2022 Navigate Business MKE
    • Business outlook survey
    • Economic trends
    • Local media listings
    • Major employers in metro Milwaukee
    • Metro Milwaukee demographics
    • Order a publication
    • Relocating a business
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