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Wednesday, Nov 9
10:15 AM – 11:15 AM

Creating a Culture of Inclusivity
Location: Cascade 9/10
Lead Presenter: Kevin Getch – Webfor
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Strategies
Wednesday, Nov 9
1:10 PM – 2:10 PM

Best Practices for Layoff Orientations: How to Ensure Equitable Rapid Response Services to Diverse Populations
Location: Cascade 9/10
Moderator: Donna Mack (she/her/hers) – Washington State Employment Security Department
Co-Presenter: Michelle Smith (she/her/hers) – South Central Workforce Council
Co-Presenter: Emmanuel Flores (he/him/his) – Washington State Labor Council, AFL-CIO
Co-Presenter: Kristan Lortz – WorkSource Seattle King County
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Strategies
Wednesday, Nov 9
1:10 PM – 2:10 PM

Discover How Retail Careers Advance Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)
Location: Northwest 3
Lead Presenter: Rose Gundersen – Washington Retail Association
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Strategies
Wednesday, Nov 9
3:30 PM – 4:45 PM

Rebuilding a More Diverse, Equitable & Inclusive Workplace: A Series of Lessons Learned
Location: Cascade 9/10
Lead Presenter: Ayanna Colman (she/her/hers) – Employment Security Department
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Strategies
Thursday, Nov 10
8:45 AM – 10:00 AM

Building a Diverse Workforce Through a Lens of Equity
Location: Northwest 1
Lead Presenter: Tamar D. Jackson – WorkForce Central
Co-Presenter: Samuel Bradshaw, Certified Diversity Consultant (he/him/his) – WorkForce Central
Co-Presenter: Chloe Wilhelm (she/her/hers) – WorkForce Central
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Strategies
Thursday, Nov 10
8:45 AM – 10:00 AM

Combating Ableism: Simple Ways to Improve Accessibility and Inclusivity in the Workplace
Location: Northwest 3
Lead Presenter: Aimee Elber, MA (she/her/hers) – Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR)
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Strategies
Thursday, Nov 10
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Justice-Impacted in the Public Workforce System Pre-and Post-Release Services
Location: Cascade 11
Lead Presenter: Kendra Moore – Pacific Mountain Workforce Development Council
Lead Presenter: Korbett Mosely – Pacific Mountain Workforce Development Council
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Strategies
Thursday, Nov 10
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Leveling the Playing Field for Workers with Disabilities
Location: Northwest 1
Lead Presenter: Bill O. Kinyon, National Certificate in Employment Services (he/him/his) – Governor's Committee on Disability Issues and Employment
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Strategies