Global Leadership Seminar
Monday, October 5, 2015 at 9:00 AM–5:00 PM CDT
Wedgewood
Contact (primary)
Tony Talbot, Out and Equal Workplace Advocates
Presenters
Anthony Talbot, Out & Equal
Leadership Seminar; Advanced Employee/Business Resource Group (ERG/BRG) Topics
Monday, October 5, 2015 at 9:00 AM–5:00 PM CDT
Grand Ballroom C (Global Series)
Contact (primary)
Emily Odenberg, Out and Equal Workplace Advocates
Presenters
Daniel Guillory, Innovations Consulting International
Leadership Seminar; Allies
Monday, October 5, 2015 at 9:00 AM–5:00 PM CDT
Monet
Contact (primary)
Emily Odenberg, Out and Equal Workplace Advocates
Presenters
Dr. David M. Hall, David M Hall Associates
Leadership Seminar; Faith
Monday, October 5, 2015 at 9:00 AM–5:00 PM CDT
Metropolitan
Contact (primary)
Emily Odenberg, Out and Equal Workplace Advocates
Presenters
Mr. Mark Fowler, Tanenbaum Center for Interreligious Understanding
Terry Hildebrandt, PhD, PCC, Terry Hildebrandt and Associates, LLC
Jean-Marie Navetta, PFLAG National / Straight for Equality
Leadership Seminar; Train The Trainer
Monday, October 5, 2015 at 9:00 AM–5:00 PM CDT
Grand Ballroom DE (Featured Panel)
Contact (primary)
Emily Odenberg, Out and Equal Workplace Advocates
Presenters
Pat Baillie, Out & Equal Workplace Advocates
Daniel Lawrence Smith, Out & Equal Workplace Advocates
Leadership Seminar; Unconscious Bias (Includes Bi, Trans, PoC Advisory Committees)
Monday, October 5, 2015 at 9:00 AM–5:00 PM CDT
Grand Ballroom AB (Case Study)
Contact (primary)
Emily Odenberg, Out and Equal Workplace Advocates
Presenters
Dr Steven R Yacovelli, Ed.D., SweetRush, Inc.
Heidi Bruins Green, Union City, M.B.A., Jamison Green & Associates
Kirsten E MacPherson, Boeing
Leadership Seminars
Monday, October 5, 2015 at 9:00 AM–5:00 PM CDT
Workshop Rooms
Contact (primary)
—
Presenters
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YOUR JOURNEY TO ERG SUCCESS: Mapping a Framework to Win
Monday, October 5, 2015 at 9:00 AM–5:00 PM CDT
De La Salle
Contact (primary)
Out & Equal, a
Presenters
Tracy Brown, Out and Equal Workplace Advocates
Justin Knepper, Bank of the West
Leadership Seminar Lunch (12:00-1:00PM)
Monday, October 5, 2015 at 12:00 PM–1:00 AM CDT
Workshop Rooms
Contact (primary)
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Presenters
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Exhibit Hall
Tuesday, October 6, 2015 at 8:30 AM–11:00 AM CDT
Hotel
Contact (primary)
—
Presenters
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Bisexual Community Reception
Tuesday, October 6, 2015 at 9:00 AM–10:30 AM CDT
Hotel
Contact (primary)
—
Presenters
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Sector Roundtable Sessions
Tuesday, October 6, 2015 at 9:00 AM–10:30 AM CDT
Workshop Rooms
Contact (primary)
—
Presenters
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Transgender Community Reception
Tuesday, October 6, 2015 at 9:00 AM–10:30 AM CDT
Hotel
Contact (primary)
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Presenters
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Newcomer's Orienation
Tuesday, October 6, 2015 at 9:30 AM–10:30 AM CDT
Workshop Rooms
Contact (primary)
—
Presenters
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Opening Brunch Plenary
Tuesday, October 6, 2015 at 9:30 AM–10:30 AM CDT
Ballroom
Contact (primary)
—
Presenters
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Attracting Top LGBT Talent: MBA Recruiting & Retention
Tuesday, October 6, 2015 at 1:30 PM–3:00 PM CDT
Monet
Contact (primary)
Beck Bailey, Human Rights Campaign Foundation
Presenters
Beck Bailey, Human Rights Campaign Foundation
Margarita Alonso, PhD, IE University Madrid
Matt Kidd, Reaching Out MBA Inc.
Ted Johnson, SAP
Bisexual Roundtable
Tuesday, October 6, 2015 at 1:30 PM–3:00 PM CDT
Manchester (Round Table)
Contact (primary)
Emily Odenberg, Out and Equal Workplace Advocates
Presenters
Heidi Bruins Green, a
Miriam Edelstein, Lambda Legal
Cis for Equality: Engaging and Activating Trans Allies
Tuesday, October 6, 2015 at 1:30 PM–3:00 PM CDT
Metropolitan
Contact (primary)
Ms. Jamie E Henkel, PFLAG National
Presenters
Jean-Marie Navetta, PFLAG National / Straight for Equality
GO GLOCAL! Adapting your ERG to Accommodate Growth and Success
Tuesday, October 6, 2015 at 1:30 PM–3:00 PM CDT
Coronado CD
Contact (primary)
Jayzen Patria, NBCUniversal
Presenters
Jayzen Patria, NBCUniversal
Reginald Harwick, NBC5 Dallas Ft Worth
Kristin Wygal, NBC Entertainment
Tlaca Benavides, The Dow Chemical Company
Lisa Rhodes, The Dow Chemical Company
How LGBTQIA Business Leaders & Allies Thrive: You Can Too!
Tuesday, October 6, 2015 at 1:30 PM–3:00 PM CDT
Cortez AB
Contact (primary)
Ben Chulaluxsiriboon, Northrop Grumman Corporation
Presenters
Vu H Pham, PhD, University of California, San Diego - Rady School of Management
Ben Chulaluxsiriboon, SPHR, Northrop Grumman Corporation
Melissa Minneci, Northrop Grumman Corporation
Karen Kramer Horning, PhD, SPHR, UCSD Rady School of Management, Center for Executive Development
Dana Keefer, Northrop Grumman
John Basile, Fidelity Investments
Internalized Oppression, Domination, and Social Change
Tuesday, October 6, 2015 at 1:30 PM–3:00 PM CDT
Coronado B (smaller room)
Contact (primary)
Jim Price, SPHR, SHRM-CRP, PMP, Citi
Presenters
Jim Price, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, PMP, Citi
LGBT ERGs in the Bible Belt: It’s a cinch!?
Tuesday, October 6, 2015 at 1:30 PM–3:00 PM CDT
DeSoto AB (ERG Track)
Contact (primary)
Ron Snitker, UBS Financial Services Inc.
Presenters
Ron Snitker, UBS Financial Services Inc.
Steve Smotherman, Cracker Barrel Old Country Stores
Ms. Rosa Berger, Fifth Third Bank
Lisa Howe, Nashville LGBT Chamber of Commerce
Managing LGBT Mobility in a Global Organization
Tuesday, October 6, 2015 at 1:30 PM–3:00 PM CDT
Grand Ballroom C (Global Series)
Contact (primary)
Robert Conti, Littler Mendelson
Presenters
Denise Visconti, JD, Littler Mendelson
Fatime Doczi, Kindred Healthcare
Jill Rorschach, Citi Bank
Robert Conti, Littler Mendelson
Mark T. Phillis, Littler Mendelson
Mr. James A. Frederick, Littler Mendeslon, P.C.
Navigating the New Financial Landscape: A primer for employers and LGBT employees
Tuesday, October 6, 2015 at 1:30 PM–3:00 PM CDT
Grand Ballroom AB (Case Study)
Contact (primary)
Cassandra E Biehl, Schmitt Young Investment Group of Wells Fargo Advisors
Presenters
Steven W. Schmitt, CFP®, ADPA®, MBA, Schmitt Young Investment Group of Wells Fargo Advisors
Kyle D Young, CFP®, ADPA®, Schmitt Young Investment Group of Wells Fargo Advisors
Outward presentation: Executive presence meets authenticity
Tuesday, October 6, 2015 at 1:30 PM–3:00 PM CDT
Miro
Contact (primary)
Joe Petrucci, Ernst & Young
Presenters
Dr. Michelle Marzullo, EY
Corey McDougle, EY
Jennifer Werner, Ernst & Young
Jeff Shade, EY
Presentation Skills for the LGBTQ Advocate
Tuesday, October 6, 2015 at 1:30 PM–3:00 PM CDT
Morocco
Contact (primary)
Dr Steven R Yacovelli, Ed.D., SweetRush, Inc.
Presenters
Dr Steven R Yacovelli, Ed.D., SweetRush, Inc.
Ssshhh, workplace equality activists are inspiring action and leading change
Tuesday, October 6, 2015 at 1:30 PM–3:00 PM CDT
De La Salle
Contact (primary)
Jeffrey Curbo, EY
Presenters
Lanaya Irvin, Bank of America Merrill Lynch
Chris Crespo, EY
Jeffrey Curbo, EY
Straight Talk from Teens about Having Not-so-straight Parents
Tuesday, October 6, 2015 at 1:30 PM–3:00 PM CDT
Cortez CD
Contact (primary)
Jane Switzer, Ernst & Young
Presenters
John E Kandray, Ernst & Young LLP
The Switzers: Sidney, Lucas & Ian, Ernst & Young LLP (children of)
The Donaldsons: Joy & Glenn, HP (child of)
The Nathans: Nathan Butts-Cheng & Nathan Hetrick, Ernst & Young LLP (children of)
Workshop Session 1
Tuesday, October 6, 2015 at 1:30 PM–3:00 PM CDT
Workshop Rooms
Contact (primary)
—
Presenters
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5 Ways to Drive Participation beyond your leadership team
Tuesday, October 6, 2015 at 3:30 PM–5:00 PM CDT
Monet
Contact (primary)
Erin Brown, Whirlpool Corporation
Presenters
Erin Brown, Whirlpool Corporation
Greg Fulmer, Whirlpool Corporation
Randy Maples, Whirlpool Corporation
Brad Gorman, Whirlpool Corporation
Brian Maynard, Whirlpool Corporation
Bisexuality 101 -- Getting to Cultural Competence
Tuesday, October 6, 2015 at 3:30 PM–5:00 PM CDT
Metropolitan
Contact (primary)
Heidi Bruins Green, Union City, M.B.A., Jamison Green & Associates
Presenters
Heidi Bruins Green, Union City, M.B.A., Jamison Green & Associates
Robyn Ochs, Ed.M., Robyn Ochs Speaking
Building Bridges toward LGBT Cultural Competency - A Global View!
Tuesday, October 6, 2015 at 3:30 PM–5:00 PM CDT
Morocco
Contact (primary)
Pat Baillie, Out & Equal Workplace Advocates
Presenters
Pat Baillie, Out & Equal Workplace Advocates
Daniel Lawrence Smith, Out & Equal Workplace Advocates
Building Community with Industry Partners
Tuesday, October 6, 2015 at 3:30 PM–5:00 PM CDT
Coronado B (smaller room)
Contact (primary)
Cory Valente, PhD, The Dow Chemical Company
Presenters
Cory Valente, PhD, Dow Chemical
Jeff Carver, Pfizer, Inc.
Brittany Micele, Johnson & Johnson
Emilie Carr, GlaxoSmithKline
Lisa Rhodes, The Dow Chemical Company
Corporate Partners in Equality: Policy & Practice - Standing Up for LGBT Inclusion amidst Religious Freedom Restrictions
Tuesday, October 6, 2015 at 3:30 PM–5:00 PM CDT
Grand Ballroom DE (Featured Panel)
Contact (primary)
Emily Odenberg, Out and Equal Workplace Advocates
Presenters
Mr. Bob Witeck, Witeck Communications, Inc.
Kenneth Upton, Jr, Lambda Legal
Andrea Shorter, Out & Equal Workplace Advocates
Mike Harrington, Eli Lilly and Company
Jessica Shortall, Texas Competes
Creating a transgender framework: improving employee experience and decreasing risk
Tuesday, October 6, 2015 at 3:30 PM–5:00 PM CDT
Miro
Contact (primary)
Crystal Howard-Doliber, Bank of America
Presenters
Crystal Howard-Doliber, Bank of America
Lauren Alleman, Bank of America
Lori Henkel, Bank of America
Culture and Advancement: Improving the Workplace Trajectory for LGBT Employees
Tuesday, October 6, 2015 at 3:30 PM–5:00 PM CDT
Cortez CD
Contact (primary)
Robert Conti, Littler Mendelson
Presenters
Denise Visconti, JD, Littler Mendelson
Josh Stewart, PNC Financial Services
Jeff Bharkhda, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Brian McComak, The Walt Disney Company
Mark T. Phillis, Littler Mendelson
ERG Roundtable
Tuesday, October 6, 2015 at 3:30 PM–5:00 PM CDT
Manchester (Round Table)
Contact (primary)
Emily Odenberg, Out and Equal Workplace Advocates
Presenters
Darius Kemp, Out & Equal
Executive Forum Reunion (invitation only)
Tuesday, October 6, 2015 at 3:30 PM–5:00 PM CDT
Hotel
Contact (primary)
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Presenters
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Getting LGBTQ Millennials to Come Out & Stay Out
Tuesday, October 6, 2015 at 3:30 PM–5:00 PM CDT
Coronado CD
Contact (primary)
Matt Kidd, Reaching Out MBA Inc.
Presenters
Beck Bailey, Human Rights Campaign Foundation
Matt Kidd, Reaching Out MBA Inc.
Jared Knote, Wells Fargo Securities
Andy Huang, Deloitte Services LP
Making Your Workplace a Safe Space
Tuesday, October 6, 2015 at 3:30 PM–5:00 PM CDT
DeSoto AB (ERG Track)
Contact (primary)
Mr. Paul von Wupperfeld, Texas Instruments
Presenters
Mr. Paul von Wupperfeld, Texas Instruments
Mr. Dale Philbrick, Texas Instruments
Raising the Bar: The New Corporate Equality Index Criteria & Data from the 2016 Report
Tuesday, October 6, 2015 at 3:30 PM–5:00 PM CDT
Cortez AB
Contact (primary)
Deena Fidas, MA, Human Rights Campaign
Presenters
Liz Cooper, Human Rights Campaign Foundation
Setting Trends: The LGBT Consumer
Tuesday, October 6, 2015 at 3:30 PM–5:00 PM CDT
Grand Ballroom AB (Case Study)
Contact (primary)
Mrs. Sherri M Dublin, Nielsen
Presenters
Mrs. Sherri M Dublin, Nielsen
The power to close healthcare & benefit gaps for trans* employees
Tuesday, October 6, 2015 at 3:30 PM–5:00 PM CDT
De La Salle
Contact (primary)
Gail Babes, Ernst & Young, LLP
Presenters
Gail Babes, Ernst & Young
Andy Baskin, Aetna
Valuing, Engaging and Serving LGBT Older Adults as Clients and Staff
Tuesday, October 6, 2015 at 3:30 PM–5:00 PM CDT
Coronado A
Contact (primary)
Elise Colomer, Services and Advocacy for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual & Transgender Elders (SAGE)
Presenters
Ms. Hilary Meyer, Esq. , Services & Advocacy for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Elders, Inc. (SAGE)
Andrew B. Werner, EdS, MS, Johnson & Johnson
Ms. Lynn Faria, Services & Advocacy for GLBT Elders (SAGE)
Gia Owens, Genworth Financial
James Campbell, ASA, MAAA, Mercer
Workshop Session 2
Tuesday, October 6, 2015 at 3:30 PM–5:00 PM CDT
Workshop Rooms
Contact (primary)
—
Presenters
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Opening Reception
Tuesday, October 6, 2015 at 5:00 PM–Saturday, June 13, 2015 at 6:30 PM CDT
Hotel
Contact (primary)
—
Presenters
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Registration
Wednesday, October 7, 2015 at 8:00 AM–5:30 PM CDT
Hotel
Contact (primary)
—
Presenters
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Exhibit Hall
Wednesday, October 7, 2015 at 8:30 AM–1:00 PM CDT
Hotel
Contact (primary)
—
Presenters
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People of Color Reception
Wednesday, October 7, 2015 at 9:00 AM–10:30 AM CDT
Hotel
Contact (primary)
—
Presenters
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Sector Roundtable Sessions 2
Wednesday, October 7, 2015 at 9:00 AM–10:30 AM CDT
Workshop Rooms
Contact (primary)
—
Presenters
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Ticketed Breakfasts?
Wednesday, October 7, 2015 at 9:00 AM–10:30 AM CDT
Hotel
Contact (primary)
—
Presenters
—
Beyond the Blame Game 101: The Intersection of Religion, Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity at Work
Wednesday, October 7, 2015 at 11:00 AM–12:30 PM CDT
Metropolitan
Contact (primary)
Eliza Blanchard, Tanenbaum
Presenters
Mr. Mark Fowler, Tanenbaum Center for Interreligious Understanding
Jean-Marie Navetta, PFLAG National / Straight for Equality
Bi the Ratings: Measuring Bi Inclusion in an Era of LGBT 100%s
Wednesday, October 7, 2015 at 11:00 AM–12:30 PM CDT
Cortez AB
Contact (primary)
Heidi Bruins Green, Union City, M.B.A., Jamison Green & Associates
Presenters
Deena Fidas, MA, Human Rights Campaign
Heidi Bruins Green, Union City, M.B.A., Jamison Green & Associates
Beck Bailey, Human Rights Campaign Foundation
Bringing Out & Equal Back to Your Workplace Through Training
Wednesday, October 7, 2015 at 11:00 AM–12:30 PM CDT
Coronado B (smaller room)
Contact (primary)
Crystal Howard-Doliber, Bank of America
Presenters
Crystal Howard-Doliber, Bank of America
Erin Hanson, Bank of America
Paige Dula, Bank of America
Leslie Henry, Bank of America
Daniel Lawrence Smith, Out & Equal Workplace Advocates
Pat Baillie, Out & Equal Workplace Advocates
Cross-Company Mentoring in the LGBTA Space and beyond
Wednesday, October 7, 2015 at 11:00 AM–12:30 PM CDT
Morocco
Contact (primary)
Ali Cook, Ernst & Young LLP
Presenters
Ali Cook, Ernst & Young LLP
Sam Seelbach, American Airlines
Greg Moakes, Celanese
Rick J Wilson, AT&T
Fran Dillard, Texas Instruments
Engaging Middle Managers in Driving LGBT Inclusion
Wednesday, October 7, 2015 at 11:00 AM–12:30 PM CDT
Obelisk AB
Contact (primary)
Therese Bechet-Blake, JP Morgan Chase
Presenters
Therese Bechet-Blake, JP Morgan Chase
Vignesh Ashok, JPMorgan Chase
Brad Baumoel, JPMorgan Chase
Finn Darling, Chase
Stephanie Galano, JPMorgan Chase
Executive Sponsors: Use 'em or Lose 'em
Wednesday, October 7, 2015 at 11:00 AM–12:30 PM CDT
DeSoto AB (ERG Track)
Contact (primary)
Joe Petrucci, Ernst & Young
Presenters
Sara Birmingham, Thomson Reuters
Benoit Gallot, Thomson Reuters
Steve Strohbusch, GE
Tom Johnson, GE Healthcare
Peter Lease, EY
Jennifer Werner, Ernst & Young
Marriage Equality Nationwide: What your company needs to know now.
Wednesday, October 7, 2015 at 11:00 AM–12:30 PM CDT
Grand Ballroom DE (Featured Panel)
Contact (primary)
Emily Odenberg, Out and Equal Workplace Advocates
Presenters
Jennifer C. Pizer, Esq., Lambda Legal
Mark T. Phillis, Littler Mendelson
Paul D Castillo, Lambda Legal
Marrying Process & Progress: Getting the Job Done to Move the Internal Needle
Wednesday, October 7, 2015 at 11:00 AM–12:30 PM CDT
Cortez CD
Contact (primary)
David Anderson, Johnson&Johnson
Presenters
David Anderson, Johnson&Johnson
Cory Valente, PhD, Dow Chemical
Thomas K Franklin, Chubb & Son
Terry Albarella, Prudential
Arnie Doyle, Johnson & Johnson
Douglas Adams, Chubb Group of Insurance
Power of LGBT in the Growth Markets
Wednesday, October 7, 2015 at 11:00 AM–12:30 PM CDT
Grand Ballroom AB (Case Study)
Contact (primary)
Emily Odenberg, Out and Equal Workplace Advocates
Presenters
Jared Scherer, Out & Equal Workplace Advocates
Marijn Pijnenburg, IBM
Progressing Towards Success: Maximize Your ERG for Business Impact
Wednesday, October 7, 2015 at 11:00 AM–12:30 PM CDT
Monet
Contact (primary)
Jennifer Brown, Jennifer Brown Consulting
Presenters
Kevin England, MBA, PHR, Ph.D. Candidate, Bank of America
Lisa Fain, JD, Outerwall
Michael Spinella, MSLM, OD, Jennifer Brown Consulting
Jennifer Brown, MM, MA, Jennifer Brown Consulting
Ready, Set, Go Ally – The Future
Wednesday, October 7, 2015 at 11:00 AM–12:30 PM CDT
Coronado CD
Contact (primary)
Aimee Broadhurst, Bank of America
Presenters
Daniel Docherty, Bank of America
Aimee Broadhurst, Bank of America
Haley Blaska, Bank of America
Emiliano D. Aviles, Bank of America
Strengthening the Work Place with Out Allies–#Out Allies Matter
Wednesday, October 7, 2015 at 11:00 AM–12:30 PM CDT
Miro
Contact (primary)
Cheryl Gilliam, Kellogg Company
Presenters
Erin Brown, Whirlpool Corporation
Ms. Norma Barnes-Euresti, Kellogg's
Susan M Machelski, Dow Chemical
Cheryl Gilliam, Kellogg Company
Ms. Carol Lewis, Kellogg
Mr. Gary H. Pilnick, Kellogg's
The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly: Transitioning and the Critical Importance of the Ally
Wednesday, October 7, 2015 at 11:00 AM–12:30 PM CDT
De La Salle
Contact (primary)
Ms Angela Maya Orlando, Deloitte Consulting LLP
Presenters
Ms Angela Maya Orlando, Deloitte Consulting LLP
Ms. Tina Madison White, Pfizer
Jennifer Kurzawa, LMCO
Ms. Brynn Reay Tannehill, Sparta - an LGBT Military Organization
Billie Lynn Ross, SAP
Transgender Roundtable
Wednesday, October 7, 2015 at 11:00 AM–12:30 PM CDT
Manchester (Round Table)
Contact (primary)
Emily Odenberg, Out and Equal Workplace Advocates
Presenters
Ms Deborah Jane Drew, FE/EIT, MBA, Verizon
Wells Fargo and Marriott: Recent Case Studies in LGBT-inclusive Marketing
Wednesday, October 7, 2015 at 11:00 AM–12:30 PM CDT
Coronado A
Contact (primary)
Charles B Garrison, Wells Fargo
Presenters
John Lake, Wells Fargo
Mr. Bob Witeck, Witeck Communications, Inc.
Apoorva Gandhi, Marriott
Mr. David Paisley, B.S., Community Marketing & Insights
Workshop Session 3
Wednesday, October 7, 2015 at 11:00 AM–12:30 PM CDT
Workshop Rooms
Contact (primary)
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Presenters
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Power Lunch Plenary
Wednesday, October 7, 2015 at 1:00 PM–3:00 PM CDT
Ballroom
Contact (primary)
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Presenters
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Exhibit Hall
Wednesday, October 7, 2015 at 3:00 PM–5:30 PM CDT
Hotel
Contact (primary)
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Presenters
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A Closer Look at Unconscious Bias
Wednesday, October 7, 2015 at 3:30 PM–5:00 PM CDT
Grand Ballroom DE (Featured Panel)
Contact (primary)
Emily Odenberg, Out and Equal Workplace Advocates
Presenters
Michael Trout, State Farm
Dr Steven R Yacovelli, Ed.D., SweetRush, Inc.
Andrea Shorter, Out & Equal Workplace Advocates
A World Where Everyone is Accepted Everywhere: Visa’s Evolution of LGBT Advocacy
Wednesday, October 7, 2015 at 3:30 PM–5:00 PM CDT
Coronado CD
Contact (primary)
Emily Odenberg, Out and Equal Workplace Advocates
Presenters
Adam Wand, Visa
Zachary Kazzaz, Visa
Goki Muthusamy, Visa
Accommodating Religion and Sexual Orientation in the Workplace
Wednesday, October 7, 2015 at 3:30 PM–5:00 PM CDT
Miro
Contact (primary)
Ms. Michelle Phillips, Esq., Jackson Lewis LLP
Presenters
Ms. Michelle Phillips, Esq., Jackson Lewis LLP
Rebecca Benhuri, Jackson Lewis P.C.
Allies Roundtable
Wednesday, October 7, 2015 at 3:30 PM–5:00 PM CDT
Manchester (Round Table)
Contact (primary)
Emily Odenberg, Out and Equal Workplace Advocates
Presenters
Joanne Sprague, Friendfactor
Beyond Mentorship: Career Sponsorship and the Employee Experience
Wednesday, October 7, 2015 at 3:30 PM–5:00 PM CDT
Morocco
Contact (primary)
Clif Mathews, Deloitte & Touche LLP
Presenters
Clif Mathews, Deloitte & Touche LLP
Lora Rothe, Deloitte & Touche LLP
James Luna, Deloitte Consulting, LLP
Aaron Wright, Deloitte
Building an LGBT SEP at USDA: One Team, One Purpose
Wednesday, October 7, 2015 at 3:30 PM–5:00 PM CDT
Monet
Contact (primary)
Meghan Walter, USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service
Presenters
Meghan Walter, USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service
Beth Leopold, USDA-FSIS
Jeremy Wood, USDA-APHIS
Ashlee Davis, USDA
Employee Benefits and Legal Advocacy for LGBT Diversity Post-DOMA
Wednesday, October 7, 2015 at 3:30 PM–5:00 PM CDT
Cortez CD
Contact (primary)
Brian Tiemann, McDermott Will & Emery LLP
Presenters
Brian Tiemann, McDermott Will & Emery LLP
Michael Weaver, McDermott Will & Emery LLP
Executive Forum Panel
Wednesday, October 7, 2015 at 3:30 PM–5:00 PM CDT
Coronado A
Contact (primary)
Rachel Rubin, A
Presenters
Charlene Grabowski, General Electric
How Many Allies? LGBT2030 Research: Measuring The Power of Friends
Wednesday, October 7, 2015 at 3:30 PM–5:00 PM CDT
Coronado B (smaller room)
Contact (primary)
Mr Ian Johnson, Out Now
Presenters
Mr Ian Johnson, Out Now
Implementing and leveraging self-identification as a method for driving change
Wednesday, October 7, 2015 at 3:30 PM–5:00 PM CDT
Grand Ballroom C (Global Series)
Contact (primary)
Tim Jarman, EY
Presenters
Tim Jarman, EY
Chris Crespo, EY
Ryan H Nelson., MetLife
LGBT as a Market: Successful Corporate Strategies to Improve Reputation and Increase Sales
Wednesday, October 7, 2015 at 3:30 PM–5:00 PM CDT
Metropolitan
Contact (primary)
Thomas Roth, Community Marketing & Insights
Presenters
Thomas Roth, MBA, Community Marketing & Insights
Mr. David Paisley, B.S., Community Marketing & Insights
Michael Furstenberg, Aetna
Hilary Shaev, National Basketball Association
Proven ideas to jump start your Ally Program
Wednesday, October 7, 2015 at 3:30 PM–5:00 PM CDT
Grand Ballroom AB (Case Study)
Contact (primary)
Cory Calvin, PepsiCo
Presenters
Cory Calvin, PepsiCo
Chris Horton, PepsiCo
Liam Gent, PepsiCo
Kim Layton, PepsiCo
Start From Where You Are
Wednesday, October 7, 2015 at 3:30 PM–5:00 PM CDT
Cortez AB
Contact (primary)
Ms Deborah Jane Drew, FE/EIT, MBA, Drew Quality Group, Inc.
Presenters
Kirsten E MacPherson, PMP™, Boeing
Heidi Bruins Green, Union City, M.B.A., Jamison Green & Associates
Ms Deborah Jane Drew, FE/EIT, MBA, Drew Quality Grop, Inc.
Transgender Healthcare: Past, Present & Future
Wednesday, October 7, 2015 at 3:30 PM–5:00 PM CDT
De La Salle
Contact (primary)
Crystal Howard-Doliber, Bank of America
Presenters
Ms. Jenna Cook, Ph.D., Johnson & Johnson Family of Campanies
André Wilson, Jamison Green & Associates
Workshop Session 4
Wednesday, October 7, 2015 at 3:30 PM–5:00 PM CDT
Workshop Rooms
Contact (primary)
—
Presenters
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You've Led the ERG, Now What?
Wednesday, October 7, 2015 at 3:30 PM–5:00 PM CDT
DeSoto AB (ERG Track)
Contact (primary)
Mr. Lance Joseph Freedman, Lockheed Martin
Presenters
Lance Freedman, Lockheed Martin
Christine Bland, Lockheed Martin
Mr. Terry M. Demby, Lockheed Martin
Night Out/Night In
Wednesday, October 7, 2015 at 6:00 PM–10:00 PM CDT
Hotel
Contact (primary)
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Presenters
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Registration
Thursday, October 8, 2015 at 8:00 AM–3:30 PM CDT
Hotel
Contact (primary)
—
Presenters
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Exhibit Hall
Thursday, October 8, 2015 at 9:30 AM–4:00 PM CDT
Hotel
Contact (primary)
—
Presenters
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Building a LGBT ERG from top to bottom
Thursday, October 8, 2015 at 10:00 AM–11:30 AM CDT
DeSoto AB (ERG Track)
Contact (primary)
Rodney Cornelius, Hewlett-Packard
Presenters
Krystianne Avedian, Hewlett-Packard
Dawn Vigil, HP
Friends and Allies: Engaging, Linking and Leveraging for your BRG
Thursday, October 8, 2015 at 10:00 AM–11:30 AM CDT
Coronado A
Contact (primary)
Joe Petrucci, Ernst & Young
Presenters
John E Kandray, EY
Kirsche Romo, EY
David Quinlan, Wells Fargo
Kristi Gainey, Thomson Reuters
Victoria Hood, Thomson Reuters
Zafrulla Khan , Thomson Reuters
Globally Out: Facing LGBT Challenges While Working Abroad
Thursday, October 8, 2015 at 10:00 AM–11:30 AM CDT
Grand Ballroom C (Global Series)
Contact (primary)
Ms. LoAnn Halden, IGLTA
Presenters
Mr. John Tanzella, IGLTA
LGBT Inclusion and Partnerships in Asia, South Asia and America
Thursday, October 8, 2015 at 10:00 AM–11:30 AM CDT
Cortez CD
Contact (primary)
Chris Crespo, Ernst & Young, LLP
Presenters
Mr. Rath Chienchi Wang, EY
Mr Moriaki Kida, EY
Max Taffel, EY
Mr. Glenn Magpantay, Esq., Nat'l Queer Asian Pacific Is. Alliance
Jai Leonard Carinan, Thomson Reuters
Zafar Khan, Thomson Reuters
LGBTA Community in the U.S. Defense Industry: A Role Model
Thursday, October 8, 2015 at 10:00 AM–11:30 AM CDT
Morocco
Contact (primary)
Greer Puckett, Northrop Grumman Corporation
Presenters
Ms. Sandra Joyce Evers-Manly, Northrop Grumman
John Hickey, Northrop Grumman
Sandra Fields, Northrop Grumman
John Gillespie, Out Serve
Mr. Michael J Sofield, Jr, Lockheed Martin Corporation
Mr. Lance Joseph Freedman, Lockheed Martin
Mirror, Mirror: Solutions for Challenges around Religious and LGBT Identities
Thursday, October 8, 2015 at 10:00 AM–11:30 AM CDT
Metropolitan
Contact (primary)
Eliza Blanchard, Tanenbaum
Presenters
Mr. Mark Fowler, Tanenbaum Center for Interreligious Understanding
Powerful Branding Concepts for Your Employee/Business Resource Group
Thursday, October 8, 2015 at 10:00 AM–11:30 AM CDT
Miro
Contact (primary)
Mr. Jeffrey G Viner, Chubb Group of Insurance Companies
Presenters
Christie S. Alderman, Chubb & Son
Paul Scoggins, Johnson & Johnson
Southern States Strategy Roundtable
Thursday, October 8, 2015 at 10:00 AM–11:30 AM CDT
Manchester (Round Table)
Contact (primary)
Emily Odenberg, Out and Equal Workplace Advocates
Presenters
Andrea Shorter, Out & Equal Workplace Advocates
Storytelling – Using personal narratives to create inclusive cultures
Thursday, October 8, 2015 at 10:00 AM–11:30 AM CDT
Coronado B (smaller room)
Contact (primary)
Mr Scott Ballina, Deloitte
Presenters
Mr Scott Ballina, Deloitte
Morgana Bailey, State Street
Supplier Diversity: Advancing Equality Through Corporate Contracting
Thursday, October 8, 2015 at 10:00 AM–11:30 AM CDT
Cortez AB
Contact (primary)
Mr. Casey M Oakes, NGLCC
Presenters
Mr. Casey M Oakes, NGLCC
Jennifer Brown, Jennifer Brown Consulting
Mr. Manny Diaz, MBA, Johnson & Johnson
Mr. Stacey Lawson, Capital One
Mr. Trung Tieu, M.A., PepsiCo
Matthew Luginbuhl, Aetna
The Clorox Journey Continues: Changing Corporate Culture &Driving Business Growth
Thursday, October 8, 2015 at 10:00 AM–11:30 AM CDT
Monet
Contact (primary)
Reza Rahaman, The Clorox Company
Presenters
Sarah Morra, The Clorox Company
Reza Rahaman, The Clorox Company
Ken McLellan, The Clorox Company
Jonathan Weisman, The Clorox Company
William Melendez, The Clorox Company
Dan Staublin, The Clorox Company
The Curious Case of the Fried Ally: Beating Ally Burnout
Thursday, October 8, 2015 at 10:00 AM–11:30 AM CDT
Coronado CD
Contact (primary)
Ms. Jamie E Henkel, PFLAG National
Presenters
Ms. Jamie E Henkel, PFLAG National
Jean-Marie Navetta, PFLAG National / Straight for Equality
The Walt Disney Co. Case Study
Thursday, October 8, 2015 at 10:00 AM–11:30 AM CDT
Grand Ballroom AB (Case Study)
Contact (primary)
Emily Odenberg, Out and Equal Workplace Advocates
Presenters
John Smith, a
Transgender Protections In Employment
Thursday, October 8, 2015 at 10:00 AM–11:30 AM CDT
De La Salle
Contact (primary)
Miriam Edelstein, Lambda Legal
Presenters
Gregory R. Nevins, BBA '86, JD '89, Lambda Legal
Demoya Gordon, Lambda Legal
Beck Bailey, Human Rights Campaign Foundation
Workshop Session 5
Thursday, October 8, 2015 at 10:00 AM–11:30 AM CDT
Workshop Rooms
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Sector Roundtable Sessions 3
Thursday, October 8, 2015 at 12:00 PM–1:30 PM CDT
Workshop Rooms
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Ticketed Luncheons ?
Thursday, October 8, 2015 at 12:00 PM–1:30 PM CDT
Hotel
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Advancing LGBT Equality and Inclusion in the US Intelligence Community
Thursday, October 8, 2015 at 2:00 PM–3:30 PM CDT
Grand Ballroom AB (Case Study)
Contact (primary)
Chris Courtemanche, Central Intelligence Agency
Presenters
Charles B, Central Intelligence Agency
Brian S, NSA
Lee M, NGA
Balancing Religious, Disability and Transgender Accommodations in the Workplace
Thursday, October 8, 2015 at 2:00 PM–3:30 PM CDT
Metropolitan
Contact (primary)
Robert Conti, Littler Mendelson
Presenters
Robert Conti, Littler Mendelson
Denise Visconti, JD, Littler Mendelson
Mark T. Phillis, Littler Mendelson
Jeremy W. Hawpe, Esq., Littler Mendelson
Jane Ann Himsel, Littler Mendelson, P.C.
Building Authentic LGBT Leaders: How Wells Fargo Develops Diverse Talent
Thursday, October 8, 2015 at 2:00 PM–3:30 PM CDT
Miro
Contact (primary)
Charles B Garrison, Wells Fargo
Presenters
Manichan Nguyen, Wells Fargo
Jennifer Brown, Jennifer Brown Consulting
Jay T Norvell, Wells Fargo
Employee Benefits Today
Thursday, October 8, 2015 at 2:00 PM–3:30 PM CDT
Morocco
Contact (primary)
Miriam Edelstein, Lambda Legal
Presenters
Jennifer C. Pizer, Esq., Lambda Legal
Gregory R. Nevins, BBA '86, JD '89, Lambda Legal
Tracey R. Wallace, Esq., Jackson Walker
Miriam S. Edelstein, Esq., Lambda Legal
Governance Model & Executive Sponsors–Key to a Successful BRG
Thursday, October 8, 2015 at 2:00 PM–3:30 PM CDT
Grand Ballroom C (Global Series)
Contact (primary)
Benoit Gallot, Thomson Reuters
Presenters
Sara Birmingham, Thomson Reuters
Jenny Fallover, Thomson Reuters
Benoit Gallot, Thomson Reuters
Patsy Doerr, Thomson Reuters
Bob Schukai, Thomson Reuters
Including the “T” in your ERG and Workplace
Thursday, October 8, 2015 at 2:00 PM–3:30 PM CDT
DeSoto AB (ERG Track)
Contact (primary)
Susan M Machelski, Dow Chemical
Presenters
Susan M Machelski, Dow Chemical
Chris Rice, Whirlpool
Carol Lewis, Kellogg
Cheryl Gilliam, Kellogg Company
Mr. Greg Gwaltney, Dow Chemical
Carol Levey, Dow Chemical
Measures of Success: Interactive Dialogue on Measuring LGBT Workplace Inclusion
Thursday, October 8, 2015 at 2:00 PM–3:30 PM CDT
Cortez CD
Contact (primary)
Lisette R. Bergeron, Lockheed Martin
Presenters
Mr. Terry M. Demby, Lockheed Martin
Lisette R. Bergeron, Lockheed Martin
Mr. Lance Joseph Freedman, Lockheed Martin
Mr. Jeffrey Parker, Lockheed Martin
People of Color Roundtable
Thursday, October 8, 2015 at 2:00 PM–3:30 PM CDT
Manchester (Round Table)
Contact (primary)
Emily Odenberg, Out and Equal Workplace Advocates
Presenters
Tracy Brown, Diversity Trends LLC
Redefining Ally in the Workplace
Thursday, October 8, 2015 at 2:00 PM–3:30 PM CDT
Coronado CD
Contact (primary)
William Geddings, Lockheed Martin
Presenters
Matt Smith, Lockheed Martin
Roxanne K Robison, Lockheed Martin
Alicia I Laird, Lockheed Martin
Michelle N Venables, Lockheed Martin
Bill Geddings, Lockheed Martin
Telling Your (Super-Awesome) Story for LGBT Workplace Inclusion and Engagement
Thursday, October 8, 2015 at 2:00 PM–3:30 PM CDT
Monet
Contact (primary)
Ms. Jamie E Henkel, PFLAG National
Presenters
Jean-Marie Navetta, PFLAG National / Straight for Equality
Thinking globally, acting locally - steps for real LGBT inclusion
Thursday, October 8, 2015 at 2:00 PM–3:30 PM CDT
Grand Ballroom DE (Featured Panel)
Contact (primary)
Chris Crespo, EY
Presenters
Chris Crespo, EY
Rodney Cornelius, Hewlett-Packard
Tomás Leal, GlaxoSmithKline
Aimee Broadhurst, Bank of America
Winning Nondiscrimination Protections for LGBT Americans
Thursday, October 8, 2015 at 2:00 PM–3:30 PM CDT
Coronado B (smaller room)
Contact (primary)
Katie Belanger, Freedom for All Americans
Presenters
Katie Belanger, Freedom for All Americans
Matt McTighe, Freedom for All Americans
Workshop Session 6
Thursday, October 8, 2015 at 2:00 PM–3:30 PM CDT
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Gala Reception
Thursday, October 8, 2015 at 5:30 PM–6:45 PM CDT
Hotel
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VIP Reception (invitation only)
Thursday, October 8, 2015 at 5:30 PM–6:45 PM CDT
Hotel
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Gala Dinner Plenary
Thursday, October 8, 2015 at 7:00 PM–10:00 PM CDT
Ballroom
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