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Session III - Embracing DEI in Your Organization
Archives Room | 1:30pm – 2:30pm
DEI in the workplace isn’t a novel idea but in recent years it has moved into greater focus. Many businesses
are realizing that creating a diverse and inclusive organization is not only the right thing to do, it’s the smart
thing to do. Employers that want to be innovative and transformative must ensure that DEI is a central part
of their business strategy and is embedded in their culture. Join us to hear from industry experts on what
they are doing in their organizations to advance DEI initiatives and create an environment where everyone
feels like they belong.
MODERATOR
Carmen Garcia
Board Member, Dallas Area Rapid Transit
Lindsay Shelton-Gross
Vice President, External Affairs
and Strategic Initiatives,
WTS International
Darlene Slaughter
José C. Feliciano, Jr
Intergovernmental Affairs Of昀椀cer,
Greater Cleveland Regional
Transit Authority
Chief Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Of昀椀cer,
Washington Metropolitan Area
Transit Authority
Tanya Adams
Chair, Board of Directors, COMTO
Secretary, Executive Board, American Council of
Engineering Companies of Illinois
Senior Vice President, Inclusion and Diversity, WSP USA
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