The Texas Diversity Council will be hosting the 12th Annual Best Practices & DiversityFIRST™ Awards Luncheon in four markets across the state, which included participants with diverse ethnicities, backgrounds and experiences, in order to share best practices in the areas of diversity and inclusion. It will also a time to recognize individuals and organizations for their leadership, achievement, and commitment to diversity and inclusion. #TXDCinAction
Moderator: Brenda Teele, Business Relationship Manager, Federal Title, Inc.
Best Practice Sessions will be presented by:
Raul Treviño, Senior Organizational Development Consultant, Human Resources, Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas
9:00 – 10:00 a.m.
Fierce Conversations: Achieving Success at Work and in Life One Conversation at a Time10:15 – 11:15 a.m.
The Power of Storytelling
11:30AM- Luncheon Keynote Speaker: Monica R. Alonzo, Mayor Pro Tem, Dallas City Council District 6
Special Guest: Lupe Valdez, Sheriff, Dallas County, Texas
Best Practice Sessions will be presented by:
9:00AM – 10:00AM
Michael N. Gilliam, Chief Executive Officer, San Antonio Lighthouse for the Blind (SALB)
10:15AM-11:15AM- The Inspiring Life of Texan Hector P. Garcia
Cecilia Garcia Akers, Specialist-Geriatric Orthopedics and Neuromuscular, Rehabilitation and Author
Best Practice Session will be presented by:
9AM-10AM
Binny Nanavati - Director of Culture & Engagement – Global Diversity & Inclusion at Dell
11:30AM- Luncheon Keynote Speaker: Steve Adler, Mayor, City of Austin, TX
Best Practice Sessions will be presented by:
9:00AM – 10:00AM- Managers as Champions for Diversity and Inclusion
Tracy Brown, President, Diversity Trends LLC
10:15AM – 11:15AM- Six Success Traits of An Inclusive Leader
Arthur Jackson, CEO & Principal, The Vision Inspired Performance Group
11:30AM- Luncheon Keynote Speaker: Sallie Rainer, President & CEO, Entergy Texas
For information and sponsorship, please contact Rachel Lopez at [email protected]
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