CONFERENCE SCHEDULE
Wednesday, November 10, 2021
On Day 1 of the Conference, nationally and locally-recognized leaders will speak to, and facilitate, discussion on how leaders – whether in senior roles or emerging into critical leadership positions – employ strategies to support DEI and eliminate perceived “blocks” to grow a successful, long-term culture. Experts from inside and outside the AEC industry will lead workshops and breakout sessions on DEI topics organized to spur real conversations, and action, during and after the conference.
7:30 - 8:15am
8:20 - 8:30am
8:30 - 9:15am
9:20 - 10:20am
10:20 - 10:30am
10:30am - 12:30pm
Coffee Connection Networking Gathering
Welcome & Opening Remarks
Keynote
Pascale Sablan, Beyond the Built Environment LLC & Adjaye Associates
Breakout Sessions
Alondra De Leon, Consigli Construction Company
Strategies for Promoting Diversity through Associations
Paolo Campos, Patriquin Architects
Aurora Perreault, University of Hartford
Alicia Washington, HRP Associates, Inc
Making an Impact through Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
Max Hartman, Gilbane Building Company
Joe Visgaitis, Gilbane Building Company
Own Your Personal "Why": A Discovery Session for Senior Leaders & Owners
Yvonne Alston, Indelible Impressions Consulting, LLC
Ellen Feldman Ornato, The Bolder Company
Community Engagement: Building the Foundation for Inclusion
David Ferris, Antinozzi Associates
Denise Goodman, Turner Construction Company
Reggie Tolliver, Turner Construction Company
Break
The Journey to Building an Inclusive Organization
Karen Hinds, Workplace Success Group
Devon O’Nalty, AVANGRID
Friday, November 12, 2021
On Day 2 of the Conference, an internationally-known author and speaker kicks off the day speaking on the adaptability skills you need to successfully navigate accelerating change. After the keynote, he will be joined by a panel of senior leaders who will bring personal experiences and case studies to the conversation. The conference culminates in an experiential workshop exploring how you can use your strengths as a leader to support an inclusive culture and adapt to change. Prior to the session, each participant will complete the science-backed CliftonStrengths
7:30 - 8:15am
8:20 - 9:00am
9:10 - 10:00am
10:00 - 10:15am
10:15am - 12:30pm
Coffee Connection Networking Gathering
Welcome Remarks & Keynote
Adaptability: The Key to Abundance
Ross Thornley, AQai - Adaptability Assessments & Coaching
Panel Discussion
Adaptability in the Real World
Ross Thornley, AQai - Adaptability Assessments & Coaching, Moderator
Lisa Cini, Mosaic Design Studio
Kristen Smitherman-Voltaire, Turner Construction Company
Nancy Watt, Nancy Watt Communications
Break
Group Workshop
Raabia Shafi, Raabia Shafi Consulting
