previous Virtual Conversations
AUGUST 11 | KICK-OFF EVENT: BUILT OUT OF THE PANDEMIC
In 2019, women of color were starting businesses faster than any other group. Then a global pandemic hit. While it has been a challenging year and a half, many entrepreneurs and small businesses showed incredible resilience and found ways to successfully adapt. Hear from a collection of entrepreneurs, small business owners, and nonprofit and corporate leaders on how they found ways to succeed despite the pandemic and the work being done to ensure an equitable recovery.
Keynote: Thear Suzuki, Global Client Service Partner, Ernst & Young, LLPPanel:
- Adrienne Borlongan, Co-Founder, Wanderlust Creamery & Droplet
- Jennifer Garcia, COO, Latino Business Action Network
- Tasia Hawkins, Social Impact Program Manager, DoorDash
- Gayatri Shenai, Partner, McKinsey & Company
AUGUST 18 | Repairing the Rung: Women Climbing the Tech Ladder
According to a recent “Women in Tech” report, 37% of women of color in tech feel that racial bias is a barrier to promotion. In addition, studies found a “broken rung” on the workplace ladder that is preventing women, especially women of color, from being promoted to manager level positions. We’re bringing together a panel of powerful women who have found success in the tech industry to share their inspiring stories and insights on how women can support each other on the climb to the top.
Panel:
- Susan Jin Davis, Social Impact Officer, Al Roker Entertainment
- Caren Khoo, Vice President and Deputy General Counsel, Verizon
- Grace Lee, President, Ashford Connex
- Tanya Lombard, Vice President of External Affairs – Head of Multicultural Engagement and Strategic Alliances, AT&T
August 25 | Raising our Voice: Shaping A More Equitable World
Women of color have been at the forefront of impacting social change across the nation. They are using their voices and influence to elevate critical narratives, mobilize communities, and push for more divers and inclusive opportunities within companies. Now is not the time to be silent. Our panel of women activists and advocates are leading the charge and reflect on the social responsibility and power women of color possess in today’s world.
Special Remarks: Erika Moritsugu, Deputy Assistant to President Biden and AAPI Senior Liaison
Keynote: Lisa Chang, Global Chief People Officer, The Coca-Cola Company
Panel:
- Kemba Hendrix, Director – House Office of Diversity & Inclusion, U.S. House of Representatives
- May Lee, Host, Founder, Lotus Media House
- Lorenza Muñoz, Senior Global Awards Executive, Amazon Studios
- Rita Srivastava, Senior Counsel, Global Labor & Employment Law, McDonald’s
AUGUST 28, 2020 | BRINGING WOMEN OF COLOR TO THE TABLE
Women of color are increasingly reaching executive level positions, but work still needs to be done to bring more to the table. Discover how companies and institutions are prioritizing diversity, equity, and inclusivity and reaping the benefits.
Speakers:
- Rachel E. Cooke, Deputy Director of Communications, Sheryl Sandberg & Dave Goldberg Family Foundation (LeanIn.Org | OptionB.Org)
- Lisa Lee, VP of Global Culture, Belonging, and People Growth, DoorDash
- Monica Poindexter, Head of Inclusion & Diversity/Employee Relations, Lyft
- Mandy Price, CEO, Kanarys
- Melissa Thomas-Hunt, Head of Global Diversity and Belonging, Airbnb
- Sara Prince, Partner, McKinsey & Company