Ohio Diversity Council Hosts 2016 Ohio Diversity & Leadership Conference
COLUMBUS, OH, October 11, 2016 /3BL Media/ -- The Ohio Diversity Council will be hosting the 2016 Ohio Diversity and Leadership Conference on October 20, 2016 at the Columbus Athenaeum. The conference will feature multiple speakers presenting on a variety of topics. In addition, business leaders will be recognized with a series of awards highlighting their commitment to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
“I am always honored to be in the presence of such outstanding individuals who advocate for diversity and inclusion in the workplace,” said Dennis Kennedy, Founder and Chairman of the National Diversity Council. “Their achievements epitomize the exceptional capabilities of individuals from all backgrounds.”
The theme of this year’s conference is “Diversity 2.0: Aligning Purpose, People, and Performance.” Throughout the day, a variety of notable speakers will lead workshops discussing diversity, leadership, and power. Headlines such as “Racism, Power & Privilege,” “Leading with Emotional Intelligence,” and “Owning Your Career” are only a few of the exciting featured workshops. Attendees will have the opportunity to share their thoughts during question and answer sessions following each discussion.
Four awards will also be presented at the Ohio Diversity & Leadership Conference: The Most Powerful and Influential Women Award, the Multicultural Leadership Award, the Leadership Excellence Award, and the DiversityFIRST™ Award. Each award is designed to recognize individuals or organizations that how demonstrated outstanding achievements and sustained a strong commitment to the pursuit of diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
Registration for the Ohio Diversity and Leadership Conference is currently ongoing and can be completed at: www.ohiodiversityconference.com. For more information, please contact brittney.morgan@nationaldiversitycouncil.org.
Most Powerful & Influential Women Awardees
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Amie Vanover Partner Thompson Hine LLP |
Anita L. Adams Chief Operating Officer Kettering Medical Center |
Bethny Brown VP, Human Resources The Scott Miracle-Gro Company |
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Catherine E Woltering Partner Baker Hostetler LLP |
Cathy King GVP, Enterprise Contracting Cardinal Health System |
Fama Francisco President, Global Feminine Care Proctor & Gamble
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Janica Pierce Tucker Partner Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP |
Jeanetta Darno Former VP & Global Chief Diversity Officer Abercrombie & Fitch |
Katherine Murphy Chief Operating Officer Bricker & Eckler LLP |
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Kristen Wevers Chief Marketing & Communications Officer UC Health |
Laura Trice, MD President, Physician Hospital Organization TriHealth |
Lisa G Han Partner Jones Day |
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Wendy May VP, Sales Cintas |
Eloise P. Broner President & CEO Good Samaritan Hospital |
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Multicultural Leadership Awardees
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Charles E. Sanders VP, Medical Education & Research Mount Carmel Health System |
Christie Angel Director, Government Relations Calfee Strategic Solutions |
Eduardo Kim Partner Thompson Hine LLP |
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Jamahal C. Boyd, Sr. Director, Diversity, Inclusion & Language Services TriHealth
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James Brooks SVP & Chief Compliance Officer Huntington Bank |
Jerry Allen Partner Bricker & Eckler LLP |
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Neeraj Jotsinghani VP, Information Technology Quantum Health |
Sharon Davies Vice Provost, Diversity & Inclusion The Ohio State University |
Talvis Love Senior VP, Enterprise Architecture & Chief Information Security Officer Cardinal Health System |
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Tricia Mullins Director, Grateful Patient & Family Program UC Health |
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Leadership Excellence Awardee |
DiversityFIRST™ Awardee |
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William E. Miller Partner KPMG LLP |
UC College of Nursing
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About the Ohio Diversity Council
A non-profit organization committed to fostering a learning environment for organizations to grow in their knowledge of diversity. The council affords opportunities for organizations to share best practices and learn from top corporate leaders in the areas of diversity and inclusion.
More information about the Ohio Diversity Council is available at www.ohiodiversitycouncil.org.
Media Contact:
Dennis Kennedy
Founder & Chair
National Diversity Council
