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 —
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) — Presenters —
Bisexual Community Reception Tuesday, October 6, 2015 at 9:00 AM–10:30 AM CDT Hotel Contact (primary) — Presenters —
Sector Roundtable Sessions Tuesday, October 6, 2015 at 9:00 AM–10:30 AM CDT Workshop Rooms Contact (primary) — Presenters —
Transgender Community Reception Tuesday, October 6, 2015 at 9:00 AM–10:30 AM CDT Hotel Contact (primary) — Presenters —
Newcomer's Orienation Tuesday, October 6, 2015 at 9:30 AM–10:30 AM CDT Workshop Rooms Contact (primary) — Presenters —
Opening Brunch Plenary Tuesday, October 6, 2015 at 9:30 AM–10:30 AM CDT Ballroom Contact (primary) — Presenters —
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 —
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) — Presenters —
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 —
Opening Reception Tuesday, October 6, 2015 at 5:00 PM–Saturday, June 13, 2015 at 6:30 PM CDT Hotel Contact (primary) — Presenters —
Registration Wednesday, October 7, 2015 at 8:00 AM–5:30 PM CDT Hotel Contact (primary) — Presenters —
Exhibit Hall Wednesday, October 7, 2015 at 8:30 AM–1:00 PM CDT Hotel Contact (primary) — Presenters —
People of Color Reception Wednesday, October 7, 2015 at 9:00 AM–10:30 AM CDT Hotel Contact (primary) — Presenters —
Sector Roundtable Sessions 2 Wednesday, October 7, 2015 at 9:00 AM–10:30 AM CDT Workshop Rooms Contact (primary) — Presenters —
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) — Presenters —
Power Lunch Plenary Wednesday, October 7, 2015 at 1:00 PM–3:00 PM CDT Ballroom Contact (primary) — Presenters —
Exhibit Hall Wednesday, October 7, 2015 at 3:00 PM–5:30 PM CDT Hotel Contact (primary) — Presenters —
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 —
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) — Presenters —
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 Contact (primary) — Presenters —
Sector Roundtable Sessions 3 Thursday, October 8, 2015 at 12:00 PM–1:30 PM CDT Workshop Rooms Contact (primary) — Presenters —
Ticketed Luncheons ? Thursday, October 8, 2015 at 12:00 PM–1:30 PM CDT Hotel Contact (primary) — Presenters —
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 Workshop Rooms Contact (primary) — Presenters —
Gala Reception Thursday, October 8, 2015 at 5:30 PM–6:45 PM CDT Hotel Contact (primary) — Presenters —
VIP Reception (invitation only) Thursday, October 8, 2015 at 5:30 PM–6:45 PM CDT Hotel Contact (primary) — Presenters —
Gala Dinner Plenary Thursday, October 8, 2015 at 7:00 PM–10:00 PM CDT Ballroom Contact (primary) — Presenters —