Women's Leadership Alliance: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the Workplace
Date and Time
Tuesday Oct 26, 2021
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM EDT
Location
Mariapolis Luminosa
200 Cardinal Road
Hyde Park
Fees/Admission
$45 per person (Includes Breakfast)
Proceeds from events will support the programs and services of the Dutchess County Regional Chamber of Commerce and The Chamber Foundation, Inc.
Description
-Creating an inclusive environment that attracts and retains a diverse workforce-
Keynote speaker, Jennifer Howland
You have heard of unconscious bias. You may know that everyone has unconscious biases. You may have attended presentations that focus on what UB is and why it’s important to understand and address. But what are real actions you can be taking as a technical or business leader to help overcome your own personal biases, create a culture of inclusion and improve your leadership effectiveness? How do you respond if you feel you have been the subject of unconscious bias? Come to this session and have these questions answered in a fun, interactive way from a seasoned business executive.
Panelists:
- Josayne Anderson-Tejera, Dutchess County Human Resources: Equal Employment Opportunity and Inclusion
- Inaudy Esposito, Executive Director of Orange County Human Rights Commission
- Karen Marder, Dutchess Pride Center
- David McGorry, New Horizons Resources, Inc.
Price of admission includes Breakfast, Networking, Keynote Presentation, Interactive Panel Discussion and materials including a list of actionable items to take back to your workplace!
The Chamber is following the updated CDC guidelines recommending everyone wear masks in public indoor areas. Our staff will be wearing masks at indoor events, and are required to enforce that our attendees to do the same, regardless of vaccination status.
Thank you to our Sponsors!
Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corporation
Integrated Enterprise Solutions, Inc.
KeyBank
Ulster Savings Bank
