- Small Group Coaching Sessions (75-minutes) In-Person and Virtual
- Ask-An-Expert One-On-One Consultations (15 to 20-minutes) In-Person Only
- Critical Conversations Roundtable Discussions (75-minutes) In-Person and Virtual
- DEI Professionals Affinity Group Meetings (75-minutes) In-Person Only
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 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.
In-Person Attendees
- March 27, 2023 – 9:00am – 10:15am CT
- March 28, 2023 – 8:30am – 9:45am CT
Virtual+ Attendees
- March 27, 2023 – 9:00am – 10:15am CT
- March 28, 2023 – 8:30am – 9:45am CT
- March 29, 2023 – 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.
Check registration and the Attendee Hub for specific session dates and times. Offered In-Person and Virtual
- 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
- Managing your DEI Role
- Career Management
- Self-Care and Resilience for DEI Professionals
In-Person Attendees Only
- March 27, 2023 – 9:00am – 12:00pm CDT
- March 28, 2023 – 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.
Topic areas include
- Managing your DEI Role
- Strategy & Execution
- Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
- Measuring Your DEI Success
- Managing Your DEI Career
In-Person and Virtual Attendees
- March 27, 2023 – 10:45am – 12:00pm CT
Virtual+ Attendees
- March 27, 2023 – 2:30pm – 3:45pm CT
- March 28, 2023 – 10:45am – 12:00pm CT
- March 29, 2023 – 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
Topics TBD. Check back on your registration page and the Attendee Hub for specific session topics, dates and times.
In-Person Attendees Only
- March 28, 2023 – 12:35pm – 1:50pm CDT
Thought leaders will facilitate dynamic conversations on issues impacting specific affinity groups of DEI professionals and DEI Council, ERG, DEI-related, Committee members, etc.
- Asian and Pacific Islander (API)
- Black
- Multiracial and other Intersectional Identities
- Latino/a/x
- LGBTQIA+
- Women
Seats are limited to 20 participants per roundtable.
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 2023 faculty are listed below.
Mann Bombela Tobias Group LLC
America Baez, Talent Acquisition & DEI Leader, America Baez & Associates
Michael Baran, Founder & CEO, Iris Inclusion
Dr. Susy Francis Best, Founder & President, Thrive Group International, LLC
Rose Mary Bombela-Tobias, Managing Partner, Mann Bombela-Tobias Group, LLC
Damita Byrd, Sr. Director Diversity Equity & Inclusion, BCT Partners
Craig B. Clayton Sr, Chief Diversity Officer, Blue Beyond Consulting
Chevalier Cleaves, Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer, MIT Lincoln Laboratory
Dr. Patricia Conde-Brooks, Executive Director of Student Engagement & Inclusion, University of St. Thomas
Jeffrey Cookson, Executive Coach, Language & Culture Worldwide, LLC
Angela Cooper, Founder and Principal Consultant, Mindpower Strategic
Stephen Cornejo Garcia, Global Head of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, UL Solutions
Emily Drury, IDEA Consultant y, Equity & Inclusion, UL Solutions
Monica Diaz, President & Principal, D&I-MD
Dr. Bernardo Ferdman, Principal & Founder, Ferdman Consulting
Aisha Ghori Ozaki, Director, Diversity, Equity Northwestern University, Office for Research
Stacey A. Gordon, Executive Advisor + Workplace Culture Consultant, Rework Work
Tonya Jackman Hampton, Senior Vice President and Chief People and Culture Officer, Hennepin Healthcare
David Hunt, Senior Director Health Equity, BCT Partners
Jane Hyun, Founder and President Hyun & Associates
Patricia Izek, Director, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Accessibility, University of Minnesota Libraries
Cesar Lostaunau, Director of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion – Strategic Growth & Partnerships, Anywhere Real Estate
Anu Mandapati, Global Head of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging, Magic Leap
Murray Mann, Managing Partner / Chief Coaching Officer, Mann Bombela-Tobias Group LLC
Pamela A. McElvane, CEO and Publisher, Diversity MBA Media
Farzana Nayani, Founder and Principal Consultant, Farzana Nayani Consulting and Training
Rosie Nestingen, Transformation Director – Tech Talent, Best Buy
Adéola Oduwole, Vice President and Chief Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Officer, Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital
Rosalyn Taylor O’Neale, Owner & Principal, R.T.O’Neale Group
Lisa Ong, President and Founder, Wishing Out Loud LLC
Rosemond Owens, Director, Health Equity Integration, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota
Dr. Randal Pinkett, CEO and Managing Partner, BCT Partners
Riikka Salonen, Managing Director Health Equity, BCT Partners
Philomena Satre, Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and Strategic Partnerships, Land O’Lakes
Renu Sachdeva, Head of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, Talkin Talent
May E. Snowden, President and CEO, Snowden & Associates Inc.
Eric Watson, Director, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, Southern California Electric
Dr. Nika White, President and CEO, Nika White Consulting
Isaias Zamarripa, CEO, Three Degrees from Isaias
