35th Annual Conference
March 27-29, 2023
General Sessions
Welcome to the 2022 Forum on Workplace Inclusion® 34th Annual Conference: Workplace Revolution. Our General Sessions synthesize the theme of our 2022 program year on the conference’s biggest stage for all to engage. See below for list of this year’s General Sessions.
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Day 1 Opening General Session
April 5, 2022 at 10am CDT
We don’t need to be math experts to know this: solving complex problems requires first establishing an understanding of the constants and variables in the grand equation. Keynote speaker Cassandra Worthy, a chemical engineer turned DEI thought leader, brings a highly engaging, creative, and accessible invitation to get grounded in the complexity of DEI in this moment and prepare to contend, contest, and compete for proof of Equity as the solution to our work and world problems.
Cassandra Worthy is Founder & CEO of Change Enthusiasm® Global, a well-respected Growth Enablement Firm. She is a former Fortune 100 Innovation Leader, highly dynamic speaker & presenter, chemical engineer, but above all else the world’s leading expert on Change Enthusiasm®. Visit Cassandra’s bio to learn more.
Keynote Speaker
Cassandra Worthy
Founder & CEO, Change Enthusiasm® Global
Day 2 General Session: Solving for X by Identifying I
April 6, 2022 10am CDT
Solving complex DEI challenges is rarely easy or accomplished alone. It requires examining things from multiple perspectives, probing beyond surface questions, and the willingness to risk the vulnerability of admitting we all have blind spots that may be impeding the advancement of equity. A dynamic group of leaders bringing diverse intersectional lived and work experiences come together in real time to tackle Solving for X challenges raised by the Forum community and model the rigor necessary to wrestle with inner conflict to cultivate the boldest ideas for change.
Guest Speaker
Donte Curtis
Owner and Lead Consultant, Catch Your Dream Consulting
Guest Speaker
Tami Jackson
Instructional Designer, The Winters Group Inc.
Guest Speaker
Rachel Korberg
Executive Director and Co-Founder, Families and Workers Fund
Guest Speaker
Kathy Martinez
President & CEO, Disability Rights Advocates
Guest Speaker
Mark Ritchie
President, Global Minnesota
Guest Speaker
Nadia Younes
EMEA Director and Chief Diversity Officer, Rupert Organizational Design
Day 3 Closing General Session: Forward with Equity
April 7, 2022 1:45pm CDT
Minal Bopaiah, author of “Equity” and founder of Brevity & Wit, sets the stage for a conversation with entrepreneur, author, philanthropist, nonprofit leader, and former U.S. presidential and NYC mayoral candidate Andrew Yang about what is needed to see the possibilities in our greatest challenges to move forward with equity.
In a call to action following the interview, Andrew Yang will speak to the topic of Proving the Worth of Solving for X for the Greater Good and share his ideas on what it takes to connect “big possibilities” with “now actions” that boldly challenge obsolete equations—such as the duopoly of U.S. politics—and test inventive ways to achieve different and desired outcomes.
Keynote Speaker
Andrew Yang
Entrepreneur, Author, Philanthropist, Nonprofit leader, and Former US Presidential & NYC Mayoral candidate
Moderator
Minal Bopaiah
Founder & Principal Consultant, Brevity & Wit