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Winners Announced!
The 12 organizations and 1 champion will be recognized for their efforts in diversity and inclusion are:
- Diversity Champion: Adama Brown, United Way of Rhode Island
- Accounting: CLA
- Architecture/Construction/Design: Gilbane Inc.
- Arts & Entertainment: Trinity Repertory Company
- Career Consulting: Tribe Academy LLC
- Education – K-12: William M. Davies Jr. Career and Technical High School
- Education – Postsecondary: Community College of Rhode Island
- Financial Services: R.I. Housing and Mortgage Finance Corp.
- Health Care – Enterprise Company: CVS Health Corp.
- Health Care – Large Company: Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island
- Insurance: Amica Mutual Insurance Co.
- Manufacturing: Amgen Rhode Island
- Nonprofit/Social Services: Rhode Island Developmental Disabilities Council Inc.
Honorees will be recognized at our hybrid summit/awards breakfast on December 7th at the Crowne Plaza. Winners will also be featured in a special DEI section published on December 8th.
Morning Agenda
8:30am – Registration and buffet breakfast
9:00am – Panel discussion
Panelists & Moderator:
Topics include:
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- What Scotus’s Affirmative Action Decision Means for Corporate DEI
- How can businesses properly define their DEI policies and why it matters
- What is ‘belonging’ in the workplace?
- Understanding and dealing with management and employee pushback
- The importance of inclusive leadership
- Expanding your DEI efforts via Supplier Diversity
- Education – from a mentoring and sponsorship standpoint – to hire diverse candidates
- What’s next for the role of Chief Diversity Officer?
10:15am-11:15am – Awards Ceremony
11:15am – Closing Remarks
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