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Kansas Inclusion Summit

"Finding Common Ground in a Seemingly Divided World"

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Date
Tuesday, September 17th, 2024

Time
8:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M.
(Doors open at 8:00 A.M.) Opening Ceremony Begins at 8:45A.M.
Programming Begins at 9:15 A.M.)

Location
Prairie Band Casino & Resort
12305 150th Rd
Mayetta, KS 66509

Day of Schedule of Events

Join us for the Kansas Inclusion Summit: Finding Common Ground In A Seemingly Divided World. This year’s summit will feature inspiring keynote speakers, engaging breakout sessions, an interactive townhall, and ample networking opportunities. Together, we will explore ways to bridge divides and foster unity within our communities and workplaces. Lunch will be provided, ensuring a day full of learning, connection, and growth. Don’t miss this chance to be part of a transformative learning opportunity and conversation on building a more inclusive and equitable world.

Eric M. Ellis

Eric Ellis, President and CEO of Integrity Development Corp., is an award-winning entrepreneur, thought leader, author, and keynote speaker with over thirty years of experience in diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging.  

Named one of the Top 100 DEI Experts in the World by the Society for Human Resources Management and “Cincinnati’s Diversity Fixer” by The Cincinnati Enquirer, Eric is an innovative thought leader who helps transform organizational cultures into people-centered workplaces that inspire employee engagement and a sense of belonging.

Eric is a singer/songwriter, and the author of Diversity Conversations. He hosts a weekly podcast named after his book, which can be found on Apple, Spotify, Facebook and YouTube.

Tamara Ghandour

At the forefront of human-centered innovation, the impact of Tamara Ghandour’s groundbreaking work can be seen in individuals and teams across the globe. Bringing together over two decades of business experience, neuroscience, behavioral psychology and change principles, Tamara created the first tools to truly make innovation tangible and accessible to all of us. Through her proprietary assessment, the Innovation Quotient Edge TM (IQE), her book Innovation is Everybody’s Business, and online tools and training, Tamara helps leaders and teams discover the keys to unlocking their innovative minds to get into a state of flow, create meaningful breakthroughs, have stronger, more valued voices and build high-performing, high-value teams that innovate and win, together.

 

Rebecca Collins

Generational Insights: Enhancing Workplace Belonging for All Ages

Bartlett & West
Learning & Development Manager

Dr. Kim Wilson

Abilities Panel

Hill's Pet Nutrition
Learning & Principal Scientist

Zach Ahrens

Abilities Panel Moderator President & CEO, Capper Foundation

Crystal Wells

Abilities Panel

Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Kansas

Adrianne Ralston, M.A.

LGBTQIA+ Panel

Kansas Children's Service League

Mallory Bishop
(she/they)

What's Class Got To Do With It? The Impact of Socioeconomic Status on Resources and Access

Emporia State University Clinical Instructor & Director of the Social Change Program

Phelica Glass

LGBTQIA+ Panel

Phelica Glass LSCSW, LLC

Cassie Weatherwax

LGBTQIA+ Moderator

Colgate-Palmolive/Hill's Pet Nutrition
Analytics Engineer

Connie Fulton

Abilities Panel

Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Kansas

Nyk Robertson
(they/them)

What's Class Got To Do With It? The Impact of Socioeconomic Status on Resources and Access

Emporia State University
Senior Diversity Officer and Assistant Dean

Bianca Merriweather

LGBTQIA+ Panel

Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Kansas

Kelli Turner

Abilities Panel

Hill's Pet Nutrition
Director of Global Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Dan Moore

LGBTQIA+ Panel

Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Kansas

Thank you to this years sponsors!

· Advisors Excel
· Azura Credit Union
· Bartlett & West
· Capitol Federal
· City of Topeka
· CoreFirst Bank & Trust
· Kansas Gas
· Security Benefit
· Southwest Publishing
· Stormont Vail Health
· University of Kansas Health Systems – St. Francis

Interested in becoming a sponsor? Contact:

Ashlee.Spring@TopekaPartnership.com