
35th Annual Conference
March 27-29, 2023
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Coaching Center
The DEI Coaching Center Offers Four Programs at the 2023 Conference
- Small Group Coaching Sessions (75-minutes)
- Ask-An-Expert One-On-One Consultations (15 to 20-minutes)
- Critical Conversations Roundtable Discussions (75-minutes)
- DEI Professionals Affinity Group Meetings (75-minutes)
Our premier faculty includes Chief Diversity Officers, DEI/HR leaders, conference presenters, multicultural talent acquisition and management experts, and executive coaches. See our faculty roster at the bottom of the page.
Small Group Coaching Session
In-Person Attendees
March 27, 2023 March 28, 2023
9:00am – 10:15am CT 8:30am – 9:45am CT
Virtual+ Attendees
March 27, 2023 March 28, 2023 March 29, 2023
2:30pm – 3:45pm CT 8:30am – 9:45am CT 8:00am – 9:15am CT
Participate in one of 18 small group coaching sessions over two days in-person or three days on Virtual+ . DEI subject matter experts lead sessions to provide outcome-focused assistance you can apply immediately in the workplace. Seats are limited to 20 participants per session.
- 75-minute sessions.
- Select from one of nine specific DEI management or executive and leadership development topics (some sessions repeat).
- Coaches will answer individual participant questions and facilitate group conversations.
- Pre-register for your session on the conference platform. Limited slots are available.
Left to right: Sandra S. Yamate, Institute for Inclusion in the Legal Profession (IILP) | Bill Proudman, White Men as Full Diversity Partners/FDP Global | Howard Ross, Udarta Consulting | Regina Speed-Bost, SB Law, PLLC | Candi Castleberry, Amazon
Small Group Coaching Options:
Check registration and the Attendee Hub for specific session dates and times.
DEI Management Coaching
- Strategy and Execution
- Diversity Talent Acquisition
- Employee Development/Upward Mobility
- Employee Resource Groups (BRG/ERG) and Diversity Councils
- DEI Training and Coaching in Organizations
- DEI Metrics and Communicating the Results
Executive & Leadership Coaching
- Managing your DEI Role
- Career Management
- Self-Care and Resilience for DEI Professionals
Ask-An-Expert One-On-One Consultations
In-Person Attendees Only
March 27, 2023 March 28, 2023
9:00am – 12:00pm CDT 8:30am – 9:45am CDT
A confidential 15 to 20-minute consultation with a DEI subject matter expert designed to provide practical guidance and next-step solutions. All consultations are on a first-come, first-served basis.
Got DEI Questions? Get Answers from DEI Leaders!
Topic areas include
- Managing your DEI Role
- Strategy & Execution
- Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
- Measuring Your DEI Success
- Managing Your DEI Career
Critical Conversations Roundtable Discussions
In-Person Attendees
March 27, 2023
10:45am – 12:00pm CT
Virtual+ Attendees
March 27, 2023 March 28, 2023 March 29, 2023
2:30pm – 3:45pm CT 10:45am – 12:00pm CT 8:00am – 9:15am CT
Participate in one of 12 roundtable discussions over two days in-person or three days on Virtual+. DEI thought leaders will facilitate dynamic conversations on specific topics. You will collaborate with participants to unpack conference learnings, discuss critical issues and identify solutions. Seats are limited to 20 participants per roundtable.
- 75-minute session
- Select from one of 12 topics
Critical Conversations RoundTable Discussion Topics
Topics TBD. Check back on your registration page and the Attendee Hub for specific session topics, dates and times.
DEI Professionals Affinity Group Meetings
In-Person Attendees Only
March 28, 2023
12:35pm – 1:50pm CDT
Topics
Thought leaders will facilitate dynamic conversations on issues impacting specific affinity groups of DEI professionals and DEI Council, ERG, DEI-related, Committee members, etc. Seats are limited to 20 participants per roundtable.
- Asian and Pacific Islander (API)
- Black
- Multiracial and other Intersectional Identities
- Latino/a/x
- LGBTQIA+
- Women
Ready to join us?
What Attendees Are Saying
2023 Coaching Faculty
Chief Diversity Officers, DEI/HR leaders, conference presenters, multicultural talent acquisition and management experts and executive coaches. Click on the coaches’ names to learn more about each.
The 2022 faculty are listed below. 2023 faculty will be posted soon.
Managed By:
Mann Bombela Tobias Group LLC
A – L
Naseem Ahmed Head of Diversity & Inclusion CIPD
America Baez Sr. Director Global Inclusion & Talent Acquisition Verizon
Michael Baran Senior Partner inQUEST Consulting
Dr. Susy Francis Best HR, D&I, ERGs & Leadership Development Allstate
Rose Mary Bombela-Tobias Managing Partner Mann Bombela-Tobias Group, LLC
James Cheng Global Head, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Zimmer Biomet
Bianca Chow VP, Head of Consulting Hummingbird Humanity
Craig B. Clayton, Sr Global DEI Consulting Practice Leader DHR International
Stephen Cornejo Garcia Sr. DEI and HR Leader
Deborah Dagit President Deb Dagit Diversity, LLC
Dr. Airies Davies Founder and Chief Diversity Strategist WorkforcEQi LLC
Paul Deemer Head of Diversity and Inclusion NHS Employers
Jared Fitzpatrick Sr. Vice President, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Dallas Regional Chamber
Aisha Ghori Ozaki Director, Diversity, Equity Northwestern University, Office for Research
Solskin Gomez Krogh Senior Program Manager United Neighborhood Organization
Daniel Gough Senior Consultant LCW
Jane Hyun Founder and President Hyun & Associates
Nicole Johnson Senior Director, DEI, Member Solutions Seramount, Diversity Best Practices
Cesar Lostaunau Director, Growth Markets / Diversity and Inclusion Century 21 Real Estate LLC
M – Z
Anu Mandapati Founder IMPACT Leadership Partners
Murray Mann Managing Partner / Chief Coaching Officer Mann Bombela-Tobias Group LLC
Mercedes Martin President/CEO Mercedes Martin & Company
Pam McElvane CEO and Publisher Diversity MBA Media
Graciela Meibar Executive Coach / D&I Thought Leader Graciela Meibar
Kurt Merriweather Co-Founder / VP The Diversity Movement
Alejandra Mielke Founder Alejandra Mielke PhD Coaching & Consulting, LLC
Farzana Nayani Founder and Principle Consultant Farzana Nayani Consulting and Training
Obella Obbo Consultant Hummingbird Humanity
Julie O’Mara Board Member The Centre for Global Inclusion
Lisa Ong President and Founder Wishing Out Loud LLC
Rebecca Parilla Director of Content and Research LCW
Michelle Rodriguez Director, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging LinkedIn
Riikka Salonen Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Leader
May E, Snowden President and CEO Snowden & Associates Inc.
Ada Vargas Associate Consultant LCW
Eric Watson Director, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Southern California Electric
Lynda White Chair / President Centre for Global Inclusion / Mcleod White and Associates
Dr. Nika White President and CEO Nika White Consulting
Andrea Wicks Bowles Senior Consultant LCW
Latasha Williams CEO / Corporate HR Leader The Modern Millennials Careers and Consulting
Gamiel Yafai CEO Diversity Marketplace
Isaias Zamarripa Director, PBRG Strategy & Operations Bristol Meyers Squibb