Mark your calendars for July 28!
We are thrilled to offer the second-annual Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Conference. Happening in person this year, this is a great opportunity to listen, learn and take action. The day will feature thought-provoking speakers that will equip you with the resources you need to continue you and your organization’s DE&I journey. Register Now
2021 Conference Agenda*
8:30 a.m. Welcome
Bryan Derreberry, President and CEO, Charleston Metro Chamber
8:35 a.m. Sponsor Message – Roper St. Francis Healthcare
8:45 a.m. A Look Back Video
8:50 a.m. Fireside Chat: Understanding Systems Change
Dr. Rebecca Baumgartner, Senior Diversity & Inclusion Manager, Ogletree Deakins
Kenya Dunn, Charleston Metro Chamber Executive Fellow of DE&I and Founder of The Power-Filled Woman
9:30 a.m. Reflections: The Lived Experience
Vanessa Gongora, South Carolina Territory Manager, Norsan Media
9:45 a.m. BREAK
10:00 a.m. Panel Discussion: Leading Through a Lens of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Mary Garcia, Regional President, SC Coastal Market – Pinnacle Financial Partners
Bernie Mazyck, President & CEO, South Carolina Association for Community Economic Development (SCACED)
Herbert L. Drayton III, Managing Partner, HI Mark Capital
Moderated by Michael Eckard, Office Managing Shareholder, Ogletree Deakins
10:45 a.m. Presentation: Diversify the Workplace with Intention
Dr. Anthony C. Hood, Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer, First Horizon Bank
11:30 a.m. Presentation: Amplifying Accountability
Dr. Shawn Spann Edwards, Chief Diversity Officer, The Citadel
12:15 p.m. Reflections: The Lived Experience
KJ Kearney, Community Engagement Expert
12:25 p.m. LUNCH
1:25 p.m. Reflections: The Lived Experience
Chase Glenn, Director of LGBTQ+ Health Services and Enterprise Resources, Medical University of South Carolina
1:30 p.m. Panel Discussion: Things in the Workplace that Stall DE&I Efforts
Vanessa Gongora, South Carolina Territory Manager, Norsan Media
Michael Samuel, Commercial Portfolio Manager, Truist Bank
David Galvin, Senior Director of HR & Operations, Coastal Community Foundation
Sean Holleran, Vice President, First National Bank
Moderated by Jaymes McCloud, CEO, J.H.W. Enterprises Property Management
2:15 p.m. Panel Discussion: Tying DE&I Strategies to your Daily Operations
Charles Stephens, Senior Diversity Recruiting Partner, Klaviyo, Inc.
Bobby Teachey II, Project Manager, Brownstone Construction Group
Amber Brown, Program Officer, Coastal Community Foundation
Moderated by Mamie Bush, Director of Sales & Marketing, Hilton Garden Inn Charleston Waterfront
3:00 p.m. Reflections: The Lived Experience
Keith Smalls, Violence Intervention Prevention Client Advocate, Medical University of South Carolina
3:10 p.m. BREAK
3:25 p.m. Keynote Message
Megan Connolly, Principal and Senior DEI Consultant, Mercer
3:55 p.m. Closing Remarks
*The above times may be subject to change
July 28
8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Charleston Marriott
170 Lockwood Dr., 29403
Cost:
$99 Chamber Members
$149 Non-Members
