Tri-Cities Diversity Summit

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Wednesday, October 16
8:30am - 1:30 pm
Three Rivers Convention Center
In partnership with our sponsors, the Tri-City Regional Chamber is hosting a half-day event to focus on the importance, impact and benefits of diversity and inclusion practices in the workplace. 
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2019 Schedule

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8:30 - 9 am
Check In & Registration
Early Morning Sessions
9 - 10 am
Session A - 
Panel Discussion - Join the Movement to Build a Diverse Mid-Columbia Future Workforce!
Moderated by: Deb Bowen, Executive Director, Washington State STEM Education Foundation and Mid-Columbia STEM Network
Panelists:
  • Dee Gray, Chief of Staff, CH2M HILL Plateau Remediation Company
  • Frederick Davis, Senior Leader, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
  • Laura Sanchez, Intercultural Center Director, Whitman College
  • Carlin Llorente, Director of Strategic Partnerships, Washington STEM

Session B - 
Everyday Actions to Minimize the Achievement Gap and Opportunity Gap
Patrick Zuniga, Founder, My Mind My Power

Session C -
DEI: Moving Beyond Buzz Words and Definitions to Practical Application
Lynn Carlson, Program Liaison, FUSE SPC
Late Morning Sessions
10:15 - 11:15 am
Session A - 
Panel Discussion - Innovative Leadership in our Community - A panel moderated by the Washington State Commission on Hispanic Affairs
Moderated by: Myra Hernandez, Commission on Hispanic Affairs​
Panelists:
  • Dr. Sandra Haynes, Chancellor, WSU Tri-Cities
  • Michelle Whitney, Superintendent, Pasco School District
  • Dr. Michael Landry, Head of LIGO Observatory
  • Paula Linnen, Executive Director of External Affairs, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
  • Dr. Rebekah Woods, President, Columbia Basin College
  • Maureen Gore, Human Resources Specialist, Mission Support Alliance
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​Session B – 
The Science of Leading Diversity and Inclusion
M. Semi Bird, Behavioral Scientist and Professional Development Speaker, Team Concepts Training Services, LLC

Session C – 
Partnering for an Inclusive Workforce
Susan Mason, Executive Director, What’s Next Washington
Roz Solomon, Co-Founder and Board President, What’s Next Washington
Break
11:15 am - 12 pm
Networking with Sponsors & Registration
Luncheon
12 - 1:30 pm
Membership Luncheon, Diversity & Inclusion Summit Presentation
Building Diverse Teams - A Case Study from the Front Lines at Tesla
Parag Vaish, Founder-in-Residence, Google
VIP Reception
1:30 - 2:15 pm
Networking with Sponsors & Speakers

2019 Sponsors

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Sponsorships Available!
​Contact Elisabeth Holt at elisabeth.holt@tricityregionalchamber.com for more information.