Los Angeles Business Journal proudly hosted the annual event. Diversity, Equity + Inclusion Symposium and Awards March 29th at JW Marriott Los Angeles at LA Live. During the event, a morning panel discussion will feature industry experts on the different ways our business community can promote workplace diversity while creating an environment that allows equity and inclusion to flourish. We discussed.
Panels included:
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KeAndra D. Cylear-Dodds, Executive Director, Equity and Race, Los Angeles Metro
Kimberly Garrett, Children's Bureau Chief Human Resources and Diversity Officer
Megan O'Neill, Founding Partner and Chair of Litigation, DTO Law
Moderator: Laura Mitchell, Wells Fargo Bank Regional Senior Manager
Building a diverse and multigenerational workforce
Tanya Greene, McGuireWoods Partner
Letitia Kimble, Raines Feldman's partner
MMChr CEO Dr. Mashi Rahmani
Robert Sacedo, President and CEO, Community Build, Inc.
Moderator: Lois Shelton, CSUN Professor of Management, CSUN
What’s Really Working: A Journey to Success
Andrés De La Peza, Director of Partner Relations Strategy, Woodcraft Rangers
Rose Madriaga, Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Optum Pacific West
Laura Mitchell, Wells Fargo Bank Regional Senior Manager
Quentin Strode, President and CEO of NEW Community Investments
Moderator: Karen Fairey, Marketing Communications Manager;
HNTB Corp. Senior Public Engagement Specialist
The thought-provoking panel discussion was followed by an afternoon luncheon celebrating the Los Angeles region's continued efforts to promote diversity and inclusion in workplace and business leadership, while creating an equitable environment. We celebrated champions of diversity, inclusion, and equity.
We were truly honored to spotlight these incredible leaders and organizations within the Los Angeles business community and announce this year's award winners. This special section includes profiles of all award winners and finalists, as well as articles and features on best practices and the tremendous benefits of diversity, inclusion, and equity programs and initiatives in the workplace. I am.
A huge thank you to our sponsors, including diamond sponsors HNTB and Wells Fargo, and platinum sponsors CSUN, NEW Community Investments, and Optum, who helped make this event possible. Once again, I would like to congratulate all the award winners. Los Angeles-based professionals and organizations combine an effective business vision with a passionate commitment to positively effecting change and promoting diversity, inclusion, and equity in both the business world and society. We are working to “set an example'' by successfully integrating these activities. in the communities they serve.
