Tri-State Diversity Council Highlights Leadership Excellence at 2018 Diversity & Leadership Conference
NEW YORK, August 1, 2018 /3BL Media/ - the Tri-State Diversity Council will be hosting the 2018 Diversity and Leadership Conference on August 23, 2018, at the New Yorker Hotel. The conference will feature multiple speakers presenting on a variety of topics regarding the importance of diversity and inclusion in the workplace. In addition, top business leaders will be recognized with a series of awards highlighting their commitment to effective and progressive leadership. This year’s theme is “Inclusion: The Source of Innovation.”
“I am always honored to be in the presence of 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.”
This half-day event will open at 8:00 a.m. with registration and breakfast. Throughout the day, a variety of notable speakers will lead workshops discussing topics such as “Organizational Politics & Power Dynamics,” “Leading with Emotional Intelligence,” and “Women of Color in Leadership.” Featured keynote speakers, Melissa Ben-Ishay, Founder, President & Chief Product Officer of Baked by Melissa, and Carla Moore, Vice President of POS Strategy & Education at HBO will also be present to share the knowledge they have gained throughout their career. Attendees will have the opportunity to share their thoughts during question and answer sessions following each discussion.
Two awards will also be presented at the Tri-State Diversity & Leadership Conference: The Most Powerful and Influential Women Award and the Leadership Excellence Award. During breakfast, top female business leaders will be presented with the Most Powerful and Influential Women Award. This award highlights women that exemplify undeniable leadership by demonstrating a commitment to the community, and significantly impacting company revenues and profitability. The Leadership Excellence Award will be presented during the mid-day luncheon. This award recognizes individuals from all backgrounds who are committed to fostering equality and demonstrate exceptional leadership skills.
Registration for the Tri-State Diversity and Leadership Conference is currently open and can be completed at www.tristatediversityconference.com/2018. For more information, please contact Sofia Reed at sofia.reed@nationaldiversitycouncil.org.
2018 Leadership Excellence Awardees
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Annemarie Crouch |
Brian Vaught |
Claudia Coplein |
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Deborah Stanley-McAulay |
Gerald Lamadieu |
Gil Quinones |
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Kenneth Cole |
Luis Diaz
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Meika Roberson |
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Melissa Rioseco |
Orly Lynn |
Smita Pillai |
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Thomas Massaro |
2018 Most Powerful & Influential Women Awardees
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Angela Thompson UPS |
Cheryl Palmerini |
Christina Herrmann |
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Christina Komporlis |
Jacqueline Woods |
Kathleen Navarro |
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Linda Hassan |
Rosemarie Lanard |
Singleton Beato |
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Vivian Greentree |
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About the Tri-State 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 Washington Diversity Council is available at www.tristatediversitycouncil.org.
Media Contact:
Jasmine Mack
Sr. Communications Specialist
National Diversity Council
jasmine.mack@nationaldiversitycouncil.org
