Activate Inclusion Presented by Liberty University

The Inclusion Summit will assist attendees in creating action steps for moving towards a more inclusive and equitable culture. The intended audience includes executive leadership, business resource group members, human resources partners, DEI practitioners, and employees wanting to advance their understanding of DEI topics.

Agenda
10:30 AM    Registration & Connections
10:45 AM    Welcome
11:00 AM    Keynote: More Than A Moment. . . More Than A Fish
                        Dr. Todd Jenkins, Jr., Founder and CEO of Bowtie Leadership
                       & Development, Inc.
12:30 AM    Lunch
12:30 AM    Session: Allyship: Action Oriented
                       Gloria Witt, Founder, Define Success Coaching & Facilitation Services
                       Shon Muldrow, EVP, Chief Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Officer, Liberty University
                       Christine Kennedy, COO & Executive Vice President, LRBA
                       Eddie Herndon, Area Vice President, First Citizens Bank
12:30 AM    Hear from those who were recipients of allyship and someone advocating                        on their behalf in the workplace and from allies who made it happen.                        Through the power of story, you’ll walk away with thought provoking and                         tangible actions you can take to be an ally and advocate for those who may                         be marginalized or unseen in your spheres of influence.  And, if you’re                         needing an ally, you’ll hear what to look for and how to ensure your                         behavior and work practices align with those who may be in a position to                         advocate for you. 
1:30 PM     Session: Dissing Ability
                      Tory Lucas, Professor of Law, Liberty University
12:30 AM    People with disabilities have historically endured the horrors of exclusion                        and elimination because America has incessantly fixated on disability                        without seeing ability. To correct a disabling view of people with disabilities,                        Professor Tory L. Lucas will prescribe a paradigm shift that permanently                        redirects the focus from disability to ability. If America achieves this hopeful                        vision to no longer diss—or disrespect—ability, then people with disabilities                        will enjoy equal access to equal opportunity.

2:30 PM    Session: Inclusion: A Journey, Not A Destination
                     Princess Ousley, President & CEO, Elite Business Strategies
                  Matters of diversity, equity, and inclusion have existed for a long time. The more     
                     recent emphasis has made us realize that we can all benefit from greater
                     understanding. Join me on a journey as we explore key principles, codify our
                     understanding, discuss practical applications, and explore their value in our business
                     practices, community partnerships, and everyday relationships.

3:30 PM    Conclusion


Who Should Attend:

• Business and community leaders who are seeking innovative, forward-thinking diversity, equity and inclusion strategies
• Individual who seek to better understand diversity, equity and inclusion in order to build empathy and provide support.
• Business leaders who seek to expand their network of supportive and likeminded professionals.
• Champions of diversity, equity, and inclusion for business growth and advancement.
• Young professionals who strive to advance their business knowledge.