Month: September 2016

We would like to welcome you to the third edition of the 2016 Texas Diversity Council Newsletter. We are very excited about our past accomplishments in the second quarter and look forward to our upcoming events. This past quarter, the Texas Diversity Council offered the DiversityFIRST ™ Certifications program in Houston, TX, in partnership with the University of Houston-Downtown. The program prepared qualified business professionals to create and implement highly successful D&I strategies for organizational excellence and a competitive edge in today’s global business marketplace. Over 15 participants completed the program and earned the National recognition NDCCDP (National Diversity...

The Texas Diversity Council is hosting the last symposium for 2016! Join us for the last TEXAS locations left this year! Each symposium will include a panel of senior level executive women who have successfully paved their way to leadership positions. Conversations will delve into what it takes to succeed as leaders as well as how your organizations can support your efforts. #MyTable         The Texas Diversity Council will partner once again with the Neeley School of Business at TCU to host the Annual Women in Leadership Symposium on Thursday, October 27, 2016. The theme this...

#YoungLadiesLeading The goal of the Symposium is to promote the development of future leaders by providing young women access to mentors. It will focus on overcoming obstacles, dealing with change, and building self-esteem while learning about different careers. The theme for this year is “Love Your #Selfie”. Dennis Kennedy, Founder & Chair, National Diversity Council says, “This valuable program is just one piece of the foundation needed to help these young ladies succeed and I am proud that the Texas Diversity Council has this opportunity to make a difference early in their lives.” The young women, ranging from 6th-8th...