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SEPTEMBER 13 - 14
SEPTEMBER 13, 2021
Sophia Velastegui
Chief Technology Officer
Microsoft
10:00 AM
Welcome Remarks and Anniversary
Reflections
Welcome message from HACR's President and CEO, Cid Wilson, and our sponsors.
Cid Wilson
President and CEO
HACR
Sponsored by:
10:00 AM ET
10:15 AM
ET
Align Inclusion and Business Strategy through ERGs
Employee resource groups (ERGs) are one of the most effective ways to nurture an inclusive work environment. Hear from ERG leaders on the role their groups play in providing employee support, reducing turnover, and achieving organizational goals. You’ll also learn how companies can use these groups to lead their philanthropic efforts.
Moderator
Yai Vargas
VP Strategic
Engagement
& Initiatives
HACR
Daniel Caratini
Executive - Chief
Consulting Engineer
GE Aviation
Derek Gutierrez
Sr. Director
GM - Transformation
PepsiCo
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Eric Mitchell
AVP - Diversity & Inclusion
AT&T
11:05 AM
ET
From the Top: CDO Strategies for DE&I
Since effective diversity initiatives start at the top and are influenced by executive culture, these chief diversity officers will provide helpful context for how DE&I strategies are implemented throughout the pipeline. They’ll also share the latest best practices for building and sustaining a diverse workforce.
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Cynthia Bowman
Chief Diversity & Inclusion
and Talent Acquisition
Officer
Bank of America
Moderator
Thomas Savino
CEO
Prospanica
Tina Bigalke
Global Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer
PepsiCo
Sponsored by:
12:05 PM
ET
Networking Break
Expand your professional network through the HACR structured networking break for an opportunity to engage and connect with attendees in small breakout rooms.
12:40 PM
ET
Empowering Latinas in STEM
While barriers to entry in STEM fields remain for women, these roadblocks are compounded for the Latina community, who account for just three percent of the industry, according to 2018 research. Learn firsthand how to support Latina success in these ever-growing fields from current Latina STEM professionals. They will share their paths to success, how they challenged the status quo, and how they (and you!) can advocate for a stronger pipeline of Latinas in STEM careers.
Moderator
Dr. Lisette Garcia
Assistant VP, Diversity
Inclusion & Belonging
The Pennsylvania State University
Claudya Arana Sanchez
Sustainability Reporting
& Integration Manager
Ford Motor Company
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Michelle Boston
Audit & Legal CIO
& Data Management
Technology
Executive
Bank of America
Monica Tijerina
Executive Director
Gilead Sciences
Sponsored by:
1:45 PM
ET
Developing the Leadership Pipeline
This session is for human resources managers, strategists, and DEI practitioners who seek best practices for developing talent through the leadership pipeline. Learn strategies for moving non-exempt employees to exempt positions, and enlisting partnerships to guide their advancement. We’ll also discuss the power of lateral assignments to broaden skillsets for a wider range of responsibilities.
Moderator
Sylvia Pérez Cash
Senior Vice President of Operations
HACR
Carly Sanchez
EVP, Head of Talent Acquisition Strategy & Delivery
Wells Fargo
Kathy Smith
Vice President, Talent Management and Development
Nationwide
Sponsored by:
2:35 PM
ET
Corporate Boards: Who’s Missing?
Explore the state of Hispanic representation in corporate boardrooms with the latest research from HACR in conjunction with the Alliance for Board Diversity and Deloitte. This discussion of the 6th Edition Missing Pieces Report will analyze the results of this research as it relates to the Hispanic/Latinx population.
Moderator
Carey Oven
National Managing Partner
Deloitte Center for Board Effectiveness
Linda Akutagawa
President and CEO
LEAP
Lorraine Hariton
President and CEO
Catalyst
Michael Hyter
President and CEO
ELC
Cid Wilson
President and CEO
HACR
Sponsored by:
3:35 PM
ET
Networking Break
Expand your professional network through the HACR structured networking break for an opportunity to engage and connect with attendees in small breakout rooms.
Kiera Fernandez
Chief Diversity
& Inclusion Officer
Senior Vice President HR
Target
10:00 AM
ET
Special Remarks
Special remarks from HACR's President and CEO, Cid Wilson.
Cid Wilson
President and CEO
HACR
10:10 AM
ET
Metrics for Progress: HACR Corporate Inclusion Index
Learn data-backed Hispanic inclusion strategies from companies who participated in our 2021 HACR CII survey and earned four to five stars for their implementation of these strategies. In addition to hearing about proven DE&I methods, our research team will show you how to use the HACR CII to support diversity progress at your company focus on what your organization already does well to gather data, and overcome legal barriers to survey participation, so you can show that what gets measured, gets done.
Moderator
Cid Wilson
President and CEO
HACR
Claudia Gilles
Vice President Human Resources
Intel
Juan Otero
SVP, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Comcast Corporation
Sponsored by:
11:00 AM
ET
Chief Procurement Officer Roundtable
Corporate chief procurement officers will explain how their operational duties, including cost optimization, supplier relations, and talent management, have become essential to the success of diversity and inclusion strategies.
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Ana Elena Marziano
Chief Purchasing Officer
Procter & Gamble
Moderator
Ramiro Cavazos
President and CEO
United States
Hispanic Chamber of
Commerce
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Bonnie Clinton
Vice President and
Chief Procurement
Officer, Indirect
Procurement
Toyota
Dr. Karmetria Burton
Senior Director
Supply Chain- Business Diversity
McDonald's
Sponsored by:
12:00 PM
ET
Networking Break
Expand your professional network through the HACR structured networking break for an opportunity to engage and connect with attendees in small breakout rooms.
12:35 PM
ET
Latinx Intersectionality: A Workplace for All
Applying an intersectional lens to inclusion policies is vital to their effectiveness. Discrimination is not one-dimensional; neither are the initiatives that combat it. Attend this session for tips on creating and evaluating tools and policies designed to support an intersectional workforce. We’ll reference the latest HACR research, as well as the roles of ERGs, multi-cultural marketing, and community engagement in intersectional inclusion.
Moderator
Alida Minkel
Data Analytics Manager
HACR
Angela Arboleda
Sr. Director Federal Government Affairs
Altria
Enna Jimenez
Senior Director, Head of Quality Assurance
IDEMIA
Sponsored by:
1:40 PM
ET
DE&I for an Evolving Workplace Culture
Over the last year, companies have come to recognize and appreciate the benefits of multi-dimensional workplaces, with employees shifting to remote work, in-person, or hybrid models. We’ll discuss how to mitigate the adverse effect of these work modes on opportunities for career advancement. Learn how companies are adapting DE&I culture and programs to dynamic work structures.
Moderator
Yai Vargas
VP Strategic
Engagement
& Initiatives
HACR
Ann Anaya
VP of Global Inclusion
and Chief Diversity Officer
3M
Ray Dempsey
Group Chief
Diversity Officer
Barclays
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CeLois Steel
Director Global Diversity & Inclusion
Bristol Myers Squibb
Sponsored by:
2:25 PM
ET
CEO Roundtable
Don’t miss HACR’s flagship, exclusive panel discussion with corporate CEOs. They will discuss the importance of investing in Hispanic inclusion and how CEO buy-in is essential to the success of DE&I initiatives.
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Moderator
Bertha Coombs
Reporter
CNBC
Tom Greco
Chief Executive Officer
Advance Auto Parts
Joseph Dominguez
Chief Executive Officer
ComEd
3:30 PM
ET
CII Awards Ceremony and Networking Reception
The HACR CII Awards Ceremony recognizes corporations that have excelled in supporting Hispanic diversity and inclusion in Corporate America around HACR’s four pillars: Employment, Procurement, Philanthropy, and Governance. The Networking Reception is sponsored by Molson Coors.