The Tri-Cities Diversity Summit is an annual half-day event focused on helping professionals create a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace. Through engaging breakout discussions and an inspiring keynote presentation, Diversity Summit attendees will receive actionable information and powerful resources to optimize their team and bring about lasting change in their organizations.
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2024 TRI-CITIES DIVERSITY SUMMIT AGENDA
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8:30 A.M.
Doors open
9 – 10:15 A.M.
Session A - From Conflict to Conversation: Finding Common Ground Through Civil Discourse
Dr. Luz Garza, Dean for Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion, Columbia Basin College
Session B - The Power of WE: Building a Culture of Understanding, Inclusion, and Collaboration
April Castañeda, Chief Human Resources Officer, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
10:30 – 11:45 A.M.
Session A – Empowering Inclusion: Tools for Valuing Differences with Veterans and Disabilities
Lisa Bunch, EEO/HR Compliance Manager, Washington River Protection Solutions
Jim Bischoff, M.S. C.R.C., Region 1 Supported Employment Program Manager, WA State Department of Social and Health Services
Session B – Cultural Wealth: Elevating Careers with an Anti-Deficit Approach
Laura Sanchez, Director of Student Services, Washington State University Tri-Cities
12 – 1:30 P.M.
Membership Luncheon and Champion of Diversity Awards
Keynote Presentation: The Sum of Us: 1 + 1 Equals 1
Dr. Kimberly Harden, Founder and CEO, Harden Consulting Group, LLC
8:30 A.M.
Doors open
9 – 10:15 A.M.
Session A - From Conflict to Conversation: Finding Common Ground Through Civil Discourse
Dr. Luz Garza, Dean for Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion, Columbia Basin College
Session B - The Power of WE: Building a Culture of Understanding, Inclusion, and Collaboration
April Castañeda, Chief Human Resources Officer, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
10:30 – 11:45 A.M.
Session A – Empowering Inclusion: Tools for Valuing Differences with Veterans and Disabilities
Lisa Bunch, EEO/HR Compliance Manager, Washington River Protection Solutions
Jim Bischoff, M.S. C.R.C., Region 1 Supported Employment Program Manager, WA State Department of Social and Health Services
Session B – Cultural Wealth: Elevating Careers with an Anti-Deficit Approach
Laura Sanchez, Director of Student Services, Washington State University Tri-Cities
12 – 1:30 P.M.
Membership Luncheon and Champion of Diversity Awards
Keynote Presentation: The Sum of Us: 1 + 1 Equals 1
Dr. Kimberly Harden, Founder and CEO, Harden Consulting Group, LLC
TRI-CITIES CHAMPION OF DIVERSITY AWARDS
The Tri-Cities Champion of Diversity Awards aim to recognize and commend an individual and a member organization that has demonstrated outstanding achievements and sustained commitment to the pursuit of diversity and inclusion in the community and workplace.
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EVANGELINA SHREEVE
2024 TRI-CITIES CHAMPION OF DIVERSITY AWARD RECIPIENT (IND.) |
NUMERICA CREDIT UNION
2024 TRI-CITIES CHAMPION OF DIVERSITY AWARD RECIPIENT (ORG.) |
2024 TRI-CITIES DIVERSITY SUMMIT SPONSORS
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PARTNER WITH US
Our events are some of the most respected and anticipated events in Eastern Washington. From our monthly membership luncheons and Business After Hours socials to our premiere events, like the Tri-Cities Women in Business Conference and Tri-Cities Diversity Summit, there are a variety of event sponsorship opportunities available to you and your business. Sponsor benefits include logo recognition, preferred seating and table placement, and much more.
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