Diversity isn’t just a checkbox—it’s your organization’s superpower!

In the summer of 2020, organizations—both non-profit and for-profit—launched diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs. These initiatives aimed to address pressing concerns, sparked by national discussions following George Floyd’s tragic murder. Senior leaders and experts championed diverse representation, emphasizing its pivotal role in maximizing creativity and organizational success.

Fast-forward to 2024, and we find major companies quietly reevaluating their commitment to DEI principles. But here’s the secret: Diversity isn’t just a checkbox—it’s your organization’s superpower!  Learn why diverse teams thrive and how Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) are key to your success. 

To unveil the DEI magic, session moderator Damita Snow with the American Society of Civil Engineers will engage our speakers, Kelli Baxter with the American Translators Association and Randy Townsend with George Washington University. They’ll share how ERGs and DEI programs turbocharge success. It’s not about checking boxes; it’s about weaving diversity into your organizational DNA.

Don’t just encourage diversity—embrace it! Let’s turn your organization into a powerhouse of innovation, empathy, and growth.

Speakers

Kelli C. Baxter

• Executive Director
  American Translators Association

• Vice President
  Black Association Executives
  
  
  

Randy Townsend

• Inaugural Editor-in-Chief
  George Washington Journal of Ethics in Publishing
  George Washington University
  
  
  
  
  

Moderated by:
Damita Snow, CAE, ENV SP

• Director
  Accessibility & Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Strategy, Publications & Standards
  American Society of Civil Engineers

• Corresponding Secretary, Black Association Executives

• Board Member, Society for Scholarly Publishing