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Diversity Summit
 

City & State PA’s Virtual Diversity Summit will offer industry executives, public sector leaders and academics a half day virtual conference dedicated to fostering business partnerships between the state and local government, prime contractors and MWBEs. Find out what it takes to thrive in Pennsylvania’s competitive procurement arena by connecting with key government agencies, prime contractors, and state & local representatives at the City & State Virtual Diversity Summit.

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Details

 

1:00PM - 3:30PM EST

 

July 27th, 2021

 

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Speakers

Curt Topper
 

Curt Topper
Secretary, Pennsylvania Department of General Services

Malcolm Kenyatta
 

Malcolm Kenyatta
Representative, PA House of Representatives District 181

Christi Powell
 

Christi Powell
WBE/MBE Market Manager and Commercial Sales, 84 Lumber

Iola Harper
 

Iola Harper
Deputy Commerce Director, Entrepreneurship and Economic Opportunity

Toni P. Brown
 

Tony P. Brown
Chief Administrative Officer, Delaware River Port Authority

Kerry L. Kirkland
 

Kerry L. Kirkland
Deputy Secretary, Diversity, Inclusion and Small Business Opportunities Pennsylvania Department of General Services

Lisette Martinez
 

Lisette Martinez
Executive Vice President for Inclusion, Diversity & Community Engagement, Thomas Jefferson University & Jefferson Health

Sharmain Matlock-Turner
 

Sharmain Matlock-Turner
President and CEO, Urban Affairs Coalition

Kristin Malek
 

Kristin Malek
Director of Business Diversity, CDW

Chad Dion Lassiter
 

Chad Dion Lassiter
Executive Director, Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission

Nefertiri Sickout
 

Nefertiri Sickout
Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer, City of Philadelphia

Denise Pearson
 

Denise Pearson
Vice Chancellor and Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer, Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education

Karen Spencer Kelly
 

Karen Spencer Kelly
Founder and Principal, KESK Consulting, LLC

Paula Bailey
 

Paula Bailey
Senior Vice President, Chief Equity Diversity and Inclusion and Belonging Officer, Grant Associates

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Agenda

 

1:00 PM

Welcome and Introduction By Jenny DeHuff, Editor; City & State PA

1:05 PM

1:15 PM

  • Keynote Remarks By Secretary Curt Topper; Pennsylvania Department of General Services
  • Interview with Representative Malcolm Kenyatta; PA House of Representatives District 181 and Jenny DeHuff, Editor; City & State PA

1:30 PM

MWBE & Top Procurement Projects Panel

  • The opportunities for government contracts in Pennsylvania are starting to bounce back. Between the major cities and state, there will be billions of dollars in capital spending over the next few years. What are the top projects in transportation, construction, technology, healthcare and more? What kinds of contracts will be available for MWBEs? How has COVID-19 highlighting racial disparities affect the way Pennsylvania is now handling these opportunities? Get invaluable insight and strategic advice from agency leaders and prime contractors on how to best position your business to win contracts.
  • Moderated By Teresa Lundy, Principal and Founder; TML Communications
  • Panelists:
  • Iola Harper, Deputy Commerce Director; Entrepreneurship and Economic Opportunity
  • Toni P. Brown, Chief Administrative Officer; Delaware River Port Authority
  • Kerry Kirkland, Deputy Secretary; Diversity, Inclusion and Small Business OpportunitiesPennsylvania Department of General Services
  • Lisette Martinez, Executive Vice President for Inclusion, Diversity & Community Engagement; Thomas Jefferson University & Jefferson Health
  • Sharmain Matlock-Turner, President and CEO; Urban Affairs Coalition
  • Kristin Malek, Director of Business Diversity; CDW

2:30 PM

Diversity in Pennsylvania Panel

  • Pennsylvania is working harder than ever to implement inclusive hiring practices and foster a diverse workforce. These strategies are a win-win: they promote good outcomes and help organizations remain competitive. What else can the government and sectors like tech, education and health care s do to increase diversity and inclusion? How can Pennsylvania’s government ensure that the diversity in this city and state is further embraced?
  • Introduction Remarks By Christi Powell, WBE/MBE Market Manager and Commercial Sales; 84 Lumber
  • Moderated By Justin Sweitzer, Senior Reporter; City & State PA
  • Panelists:
  • Chad Dion Lassiter, Executive Director; PA Human Relations Commission
  • Nefertiri Sickout, Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer; City of Philadelphia
  • Dr. Denise Pearson, Vice Chancellor and Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer, Pennsylvania's State System of Higher Education
  • Paula Bailey, Senior Vice President, Chief Equity Diversity and Inclusion and Belonging Officer; Grant Associates
  • Karen Spencer Kelly, Founder and Principal; KESK Consulting, LLC

3:30 PM

Sessions Conclude

 

Sponsors

 

GOLD


Jefferson Corporate Enterprises
Urban Affairs Coalition
Airbnb
 

SILVER


84 Lumber
CDW-G
Grant Associates
The Port of Philadelphia
 

BRONZE


KESK Consulting, LLC
Greenberg Traurig Pennsylvania
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