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SMPS DEI Townhall
September 15, 2021 @ 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Please join SMPS for our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Townhall on September 15 at 3 p.m. ET. As we endeavor to become a more inclusive Society, this forum is an opportunity to learn from DEI experts, hear perspectives of A/E/C professionals, and have honest conversations, in a safe space. Join us to find out what inclusion is and most importantly, why it matters.
- Welcome – Michael Geary, SMPS CEO and Bernice Rios Bako, FSMPS, CPSM, SMPS President
- Taking Action – Asheya L. Warren, CPSM, SMPS DEI Task Force Chair
- Addressing Unconscious Bias at Work – Stacey A. Gordon, MBA
- Supplier Diversity: Why it Matters (includes Q&A) – Marnese Elder, MBA, and Asheya L. Warren, CPSM
- Closing Remarks – Antonio Payne, CPA, DEI Advocate, SMPS Chief Financial Officer