2022 DLA CONFERENCE
BRAVE CONVERSATIONS:
Turn stumbling blocks into stepping stones
Wednesday – Friday, October 12 – 14, 2022
Presented by
Diversity Leadership Alliance exists to bring a voice to marginalized communities, provide a forum for constructive dialogue, and eradicate racism through strategic professional development workshops. Together, with our business and community partners, we enhance the workplace and highlight the value of diversity as an essential part of any successful business model. We believe that organizations that understand and value diversity and inclusion can attract and retain top talent and position themselves competitively in the larger employment marketplace.
The 21st annual DLA Conference invites you to participate in BRAVE CONVERSATIONS, where we will turn stumbling blocks into stepping stones on a path toward a more diverse and equitable community. Our empowering keynote sessions, dynamic workshop content, and cutting-edge fire-side chats will cultivate change agents ready to lead with a renewed sense of bravery, urgency, and empathy. We invite you to raise our collective voice, drown out the havoc of racism, and walk bravely on the stones of change for our community.
2022 Speakers and Presenters
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Jim E. Warne
Native Advocate, Filmmaker and Educator
Warrior Society Development, LLC and WSD Productions
Community Engagement Director, University of South Dakota Center for Disabilities
Oyáte Circle, Sanford School of Medicine
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OPENING KEYNOTE:
LET’S TALK ABOUT IT! Productive workplace conversations around race, gender, and equity
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 13
8:30 – 10:00 am
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Ashlea Taylor-Barber, LMFT
Marriage and Family Therapist
Favor and Grace Under Fire, Therapy and Consulting
Speaking Favor and Grace Under Fire, Speaking and Engagement
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HEALING: COLLECTIVE COMMUNITY TRAUMA: Addressing the isolation, trauma, anxiety, and uncertainty resulting from the pandemic
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 13
10:30 am – 12:00 noon
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Miguel Joey Avilés
(he/him/él)
Global Diversity and Inclusion
Keynote Speaker | Consultant | Coach
MJA & CO, LLC
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BELONGING AND CONNECTING: Feeling seen, heard, understood, and accepted
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 13
10:30 am – 12:00 noon AND 12:30 pm – 2:00 pm
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Nathan Baptiste
(he/him/his)
Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion Advisor
EDI Mindfulness Consulting
Certified Meditation Instructor
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MINDFULNESS: Creating intentional space to foster peace and balance in the workplace
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 13
2:15 pm – 3:30 pm
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Eleanor Clifford
(she/her)
Founder
Cancel Culture Consulting
View BioWORKSHOP #1:
CANCEL CULTURE: Calling In Not Out
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 14
10:30 am – 12:00 noon
12:30 pm – 2:00 pm
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Andraéa LaVant
Founder and President
LaVant Consulting, Inc.
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LEADING DIFFERENTLY: The intersectionality of ableism, racism and leadership
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 14
10:30 am – 12:00 pm
12:30 – 2:00 pm
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Dr. Talee Vang
DEI Consultant
Urban Trauma
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HEALING: COLLECTIVE COMMUNITY TRAUMA: Addressing the isolation, trauma, anxiety, and uncertainty resulting from the pandemic
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 13
12:30 – 2:00pm
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Dr. Sherard A. Robbins
Owner, Founder and Chief Executive Officer
Visceral Change
View BioOPENING KEYNOTE:
LET’S TALK MORE ABOUT IT! The tools and resources needed to empower conversations around race, gender and equity
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 14
9:00 – 10:00 am
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DEI Champions Speakers
Essen Otu
Manager Diversity and Inclusion, SRP
Danyel Peterson
AVP / Bank PMO Strategic Execution, USAA
Erick Garcia
Equity, Inclusion and Diversity Advisor, Mayo Clinic
Saray Lopez
Director, Student Diversity and Inclusion, University Of Phoenix
Kate Morris
General Manager and President, CH. 12 NEWS
View BiosCLOSING SESSION:
DEI CHAMPIONS ASSEMBLE! Highlighting the DEI strategies and programs that work, and how yours can too!
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 14
2:15 – 3:30 pm
2022 Conference sponsors
PRESENTING SPONSORS
Thank you to ALL of our amazing sponsors! We could not do this work without you.
2022 Diversity Awards
Wednesday, October 12 • 6:00-8:00pm AZ time
Join us for the live 2022 Diversity Awards ceremony!
Live on Zoom – Open to the public!
Bookmark this link to attend the live event: https://asu.zoom.us/j/84661078469
Learn more about the DLA awards.
2022 Award Winners
Congrats to all of our nominees and winners!
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Christine French Lifetime Service – Individual
Lee Barnett
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Christine French Lifetime Service – Individual
Phil Pangrazio
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Christine French Lifetime Service – Organization
Mayo Clinic
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Christine French Lifetime Service – Organization
Cox Communications
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Equity Trail Blazer Award
Thinkzilla
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Equity Trail Blazer Award
Casual Astronaut
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2022 Diversity Leader of the Year
Kristin Rodney
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2022 Diversity Leader of the Year
Felina Cordova Marks
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2022 Diversity Leader of the Year
Donald Northfelt, MD
Congratulations to our nominated 2022 Diversity Leaders of the Year:
Jennifer Sanchez
Niki Tapia
Sam Castro
Zachary Romo
Thanks to the following for nominating our award winners and nominees:
Farhia Omar
Dr. Teshia Soloman
Mayra Vasquez
Adrianna Tusek Erickson
Banita Bevineau
Jeff Buda
Michelle Dew
About the Awards
DLA celebrates and recognizes Arizona individuals, Corporations, and Organizations that lead by example, creating an inclusive environment that enhances and strengthens the community. The DLA Diversity and Inclusion Award is a joint award given on behalf of Diversity Leadership Alliance and Arizona SHRM. This prestigious award is given to a Corporation or Organization that recognizes and values Diversity, Equity, and Belonging. They create a safe space in an inclusive, collaborative work environment where their employees can be their genuine and authentic selves. In addition to their innovative internal Diversity programs and initiatives, they lead the way in terms of their extensive Community outreach efforts and support. DLA also honors individuals who serve as Diversity and Inclusion Leaders in the Community. These passionate individuals demonstrate collaborative leadership and a visible commitment to the work of Diversity and Inclusion. These individuals are bravely forging forward and creating spaces where others can celebrate and be celebrated and they do so selflessly with dignity and humility.
Special Thanks to our Award partners AZSHRM and Mayo Clinic!
“We have to make strategic and intentional changes to create safe spaces for diverse communities.”
