Diversity Action Alliance Hosts Inaugural Event to Accelerate DE&I by Inspiring Profound Actions, Spotlighting Industry Change Makers
What:
The Diversity Action Alliance (DAA), a cross-industry coalition dedicated to increasing recruitment, retention, and representation in management for people of color and other underrepresented groups in the communications field, will host an inaugural event: ‘Accelerating DE&I through Profound Actions: Do Better, Do More’. The event will focus on how societal issues of 2020 have impacted DE&I in the workplace and the role the communications industry must play in supporting progress going forward. The evening will include influential keynotes from DE&I champions and discussions by industry peers that highlight the efforts, best practices and lessons learned from the past year.
Who:
Event Co-chairs and Hosts:
Chris Kuechenmeister, SVP of Communications at PepsiCo
David Brown, Professor and Diversity Advisor to the Office of the Dean at Temple University
Keynote Speakers:
Ellen McGirt, Senior Editor at Fortune Magazine and Co-chair of The CEO Initiative
Soledad O’Brien, Broadcast Journalist / Host, Matter of Fact with Soledad O'Brien
DE&I Case Study Presentations: To be Announced.
If your organization has case studies, stories and/or campaigns that highlight DE&I best practices and learnings that you think should be featured, nominations can be submitted via the DAA website – here - no later than June 4, 2021. Categories include:
Young Champions
Outstanding Sponsors
DEI Champions
Notable Steps for Eliminating Bias in 2020
Impactful DEI Initiatives
Inclusive Workplace for People of Color
Outstanding Mentors
Why:
2020 will go down in history as one of this country’s most challenging periods both economically and socially, and one that pushed the United States to undergo a powerful reckoning on the issue of race, permeating virtually all areas of life and business. The field of public relations is no exception. After years of slow-to-no progress fighting the diversity and inclusion crisis, we learned how critical our role is as communicators, and how agile our organizations could be in adapting to address the issues impacting our country.
One of the great legacies of 2020 will be its constructive impact on diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace. The unique challenges faced by BIPOC employees are now more apparent to the masses than ever, and stakeholders are demanding action over talk in the years to come.
This inaugural DAA Event is intended to showcase work that our communications organizations and colleagues have done in response to the past year’s revelations. We want to honor the standout change makers, share real stories from our industry peers, and inspire with words from the experts regarding Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Impact and Justice within our field.
When:
June 24, 2021 at 6:00pm ET
For event ticket/sponsorship information, visit here
Contact:
Prosek Partners
Denvol Haye Jr., (516) 784 7045
Pro-diversityaction@prosek.com