Conference
2020 Virtual Conference
Thursday and Friday
October 29th and 30th 2020
9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
2020 Virtual Conference Theme
Uncomfortable Conversations that Ignite Change is a two day conference designed as a safe space and place to listen and learn. This virtual conference will take all of the pain, hurt, anger, fear and emotion that we are all feeling and harness that energy into a powerful tool of action, where through meaningful and healing dialogues, we can bring about sustainable change. In order for true progress to be made, difficult and sometimes uncomfortable conversations must be had around the topics of Systemic Racism, Bias, Privilege, Equity and Allyship.
Join us with open minds and kind hearts as we stand together for Justice and Equity for All.
2020 Partnership Opportunities
2020 Virtual Conference Theme
Uncomfortable Conversations that Ignite Change is a two day conference designed as a safe space and place to listen and learn. This virtual conference will take all of the pain, hurt, anger, fear and emotion that we are all feeling and harness that energy into a powerful tool of action, where through meaningful and healing dialogues, we can bring about sustainable change.
In order for true progress to be made, difficult and sometimes uncomfortable conversations must be had around the topics of Systemic Racism, Bias, Privilege, Equity and Allyship. Join us with open minds and kind hearts as we stand together for Justice and Equity for All.
Key Strategies & Programs
Workshops – Monthly workshops, with attendance averaging over 100 plus attendees per month, feature world-class diversity practice leaders who promote leadership skills and educate attendees on a wide variety of topics. Participants gain valuable tools and information that can be implemented in their organizations and community.
We were able to smoothly transition to a virtual format successfully with our 2020 workshops and embarked on a 5-part virtual dialogue series.
Youth Leadership Academy
The Youth Leadership Academy assists High school students transitioning from school to work, as well as provide them with tools and resources to help build leadership skills. Students receive resources, funding and guidance to pursue Higher Education. Funded by Mountain Park Health Center and Maya Cinemas.
About DLA
Diversity Leadership Alliance is the premier Diversity Education organization in Arizona. We provide thought-provoking Diversity training, leadership guidance and continued support to help cultivate an inclusive community where each individual is valued and respected.
2020 Partnership Levels
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CHANGE AGENT / $20,000
DLA needs 20 Companies to commit as Change Agents in 2020!
- Virtual Podium Acknowledgment by Moderator
- Premiere placement of company logo on digital communication
- Digital platform speaking opportunity to conference attendees
- Full-page ad in digital event program booklet
- Logo recognition on event Power Point presentation
- Company logo on DLA website with hyper-link to company site
- (50) Virtual registrations for conference attendees
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PARTNER / $10,000
- Virtual Podium Acknowledgment by Moderator
- Inclusion of company logo on electronic promotional items
- Half page ad in digital event program booklet
- Logo recognition on event Power Point presentation
- Company logo on DLA website with hyper-link to company site
- (30) Virtual registrations for conference attendees
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ADVOCATE / $ 5,000
- Inclusion of company logo on electronic promotional items
- Quarter page ad in digital event program booklet
- Logo recognition on event Power Point presentation
- (15) Virtual registrations for conference attendees
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SUPPORTER / $ 3,000
- Acknowledgment in digital event program booklet
- (12) Virtual registrations for conference attendees
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FRIENDS OF DLA / $1,000
- (10) Virtual registrations for conference attendees
2020 Conference Agenda At-A-Glance
Day One
9:00 – 10:00 A.M.
Opening Session Keynote
10:30 – 12:00 NOON
Workshop #1
12:30 – 2:00 P.M.
Workshop #2
2:00 – 3:00 P.M.
CLOSING SESSION PANEL DISCUSSION
Day Two
9:00 – 10:00 A.M.
Opening Session Keynote
10:30 – 12:00 NOON
Workshop #1
12:30 – 2:00 P.M.
Workshop #2
2:00 – 3:00 P.M.
CLOSING SESSION PANEL DISCUSSION
2020 Conference Registration Coming Soon!
Partnership Opportunities
2020 Annual Conference Partnership Levels
CHANGE AGENT $20,000 (20 available in 2020 ONLY!)
Partner $10,000 (5 available)
Advocate Partner $5,000 (10 available)
Supporter Partner $3,000 (10 available)
Friend of DLA $1,000 (Unlimited Friendships)
Thank you to EVERYONE who attended our 2019 In-person Conference and Awards Luncheon!
2019 Annual Conference & Diversity Awards
Fostering Conversations that Ignite Change!
Friday, November 15th 2019
7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Sheraton Grand Downtown Phoenix
340 N 3rd Street, Phoenix, AZ 85004
#ourstories19
Event Details
“OUR STORIES”, Fostering Conversations that Ignite Change is this year’s conference theme. Storytelling is a unique and powerful way to teach, persuade and understand ourselves and others. It is a uniquely human trait and has been with us nearly as long as we’ve been able to speak. Whether it evolved out of necessity or was simply a by-product of our own intellectual development, stories are deeply embedded in our DNA. Across time and across cultures, stories have proven their worth not just as works of art, historical perspective or amusement, but as catalysts for change. Come listen and learn while you share your story, setting aside judgments and biases and exploring the possibilities that come when we are truly connected.
- Registration and Breakfast starts at 7:00 a.m.
- Program begins promptly at 8:00 a.m.
- Please arrive early and allow additional time for parking and networking.
2019 Schedule
7:00am – 7:50am Registration, Continental Breakfast & Networking
8:00am – 8:50am Opening Ceremony, Welcome, Logistics
8:50am – 9:00am Break (Transition to workshops)
9:00am – 10:15am Workshops Session #1 (3 workshops)
10:30am – 11:45am Workshops Session #2 (3 workshops)
11:45am – 12:00pm Break, Youth Speaker
12:00pm – 1:15pm Conference Luncheon and Diversity Awards
1:15pm – 1:30pm Break (Transition to workshops)
1:30pm – 2:45pm Workshops Session #3 (3 workshops)
Workshops
Workshop #1
OVERCOMING – Breaking Barriers to Create our Own Stories
Panelists: Capt. Lynn Ripplemeyer, Adonis Watt, Kelly Falardeau
Moderator: Jezreel Ramirez, Program Administrator, Department of Veterans Affairs
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Workshop #2
BELONGING – Owning our Stories
Presenter: Calvin Terrell
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Workshop #3
YOU ARE NOT ALONE: The Power of Allyship in Transformation
Panelists: Claire Sarnowski, Angelica Lindsey, Julian Melson
Moderator: Jacque Starks
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“The work of Diversity is about critical conversations. See the value of talking, listening and connecting in a moment when there isn’t a crisis.”
Dr. Neal Lester – ASU Project Humanities
2018 DLA Diversity & Inclusion Award recipient
Our Partners
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Champion Partner
$20,000
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Partner
$10,000
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Advocate Partner
$5,000
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Supporter Partner
$3,000
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Friends of DLA
$1,000
Accolade
Boeing
Chubb
City of Phoenix-Equal Opportunity Department
City of Phoenix – Water Department
City of Scottsdale
Coconino County
Coconino County – Public Works
Ewing Irrigation & Landscape Supply
Girl Scouts – AZ Cactus Pine Council
Harvest
Liv Communities
Nationwide Insurance
Scottsdale Community College
Terros Health
Vanguard
YWCA
“Growing up as a Muslim in America post 911 you have two choices, you either embrace your identity or you fold. I decided to embrace it and go out and develop my own faith, confidence, education and knowledge and then share it with others.”
Yaser Ali – Yaser Ali Law and “Greater Arizona” Founder
2018 DLA Diversity & Inclusion Award recipient
2019 Diversity and Inclusion Award Nominees
Listed below alphabetically, are all of the individuals and companies that were nominated this year.
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ARIZONA SHRM
BREANNE IFFERT
CHANTEL WEST
CHUBB
CITY OF SCOTTSDALE
COCONINO COUNTY
DR. SARA BONFIG
EDWARD JONES
GIRL SCOUTS
GOOD WILL INDUSTRIES
INDIA ASSOCIATION
KATE GOLDMAN
KELLA PRICE
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KOVILAKONDA BABU
LAYN ABBOTT
LUCINDA ANDREANI
NAACP
NADIA MUSTAFA
PAT GILLUM
ROY TATEM
SARAY LOPEZ
SISTERHOOD EXTRAVAGANZA
TOM FRANKLIN
UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX
VANGUARD
2019 Conference Co-Chairs
ASAP Recruiting
National Director
Velo Tutoring Program
Valley of the Sun United Way
2019 DLA Conference Planning Committee
** Not all committee members pictured above. See full committee list below **
Thank you for your support.
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- Joanna de’Shay, Executive Director
- Marion Kelly, DLA Co-Founder & Executive Board
- Essen Otu, DLA Board of Directors
- Phil Pangrazio, DLA Board of Directors
- Lee Barnett, DLA Board of Directors / Youth Committee Dominic Bartola, DLA Board/Youth Committee
- Michelle Gray, DLA Board of Directors
- Barry Stratford , DLA Board of Directors
- Dr. Mallary Tytel, DLA Board/Education Committee Chair Francisco Lucio, DLA Board of Directors
- Tina S. Drews, DLA Board of Directors
- Leslie Scott, DLA Board of Directors
- Elouise Nathaniel, Conference Co-Chair
- Reid DeSpiegelaere, Conference Co-Chair and DLA Board
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- Dr. Brent Scholar, Education Committee / Website
- Alethea Session, Education Committee/Website
- Betty Thompson, Education Committee
- Tyree Boze, Education Committee
- Shannon Walker, Education Committee
- Suzanne Martin, Education Committee
- Kristen Walker, Conference Committee
- Chantel West, Conference Committee
- Victoria Stinson, Conference Committee
- Sam Dias, Conference Committee
- Kellee Salas, Conference Committee
- Jacque Starks, Conference Committee
- Marcia Edwards, Conference Committee
- Kara Saliba, Conference Committee
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- Ronda Lewis, Conference Committee
- Dr. Sara Bonfig, Conference Committee
- Shauniece High, Conference Committee
- Gina Read, Conference Committee
- Gabriela Woody, Conference Committee
- Kamana Khadka, Conference Committee
- Jeff Shewan, Conference Committee
- Tikki Carmichael, Conference Committee
- Julie Fink, Conference Committee
- Kim Phillips, Conference Committee
- Tondra Richardson, Conference committee
- RJ Shannon, Conference Committee
- Terry Mitich, Conference Committee
- ASDdesign, Graphic Design
