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SEPTEMBER 13 - 14
SEPTEMBER 13, 2021
Sophia Velastegui
Chief Technology Officer
Microsoft
10:00 AM
10:00 AM ET
10:15 AM
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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.
11:05 AM
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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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12:05 PM
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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
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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.
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1:45 PM
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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.
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2:35 PM
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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.

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3:35 PM
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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
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10:10 AM
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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.
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11:00 AM
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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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12:00 PM
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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
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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.
Sponsored by:


1:40 PM
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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.
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2:25 PM
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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.
3:30 PM
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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.