Building a Business of Purpose Seminar Series
This series empowers and equips healthtech leaders to fully understand and then operationalize diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging — not only because it’s best for the company, but because it’s the right thing to do for your team, your community, your bottomline and your customers.
Join DxD for six interactive online sessions beginning in March 2024, each covering a specific aspect of diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging. Each 90-minute session will cover an anchor message, supported by lived experiences, and expanded through group discussions. Space is limited to ensure maximum opportunity for meaningful interaction. Each meeting offers well-defined learning objectives, recommended resources, and a call to action (learn, do, teach, tell).
Building a Business of Purpose Seminar Series
All sessions are 9-10:30 a.m. PST
3.12.24 What is Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB)?
The definitions of diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging continue evolving. We cover the history of the topic, and also discuss the modern day interest amid political conflict, social justice, and access to healthcare.
3.26.24 Operationalizing DEIB: The integration of DEIB
Integrating DEIB means aligning it with business objectives to both elevate and amplify business goals through employees, culture and partnerships. This session explores how to operationalize DEIB in Workforce Management, Talent Acquisition, Supplier Diversity and Community Outreach.
Special guest Allen McNichol, CEO of Zuno Medical, will discuss efforts implemented at the startup since the time he was a participant in this series.
4.9.24 Workforce Management: Culture, policy, procedure and practices
This session addresses culture, policy, procedure and practices that fully embrace a diverse, engaged and optimized workforce. We will discuss how DEIB norms and evolving trends make an organization more competitive when creating products or delivering services.
Special guest Coté Auil of Evidation, will talk about the policies and culture that have supported her as a young woman of color in the industry.
4.23.24 Talent Acquisition: 6 elements of the hiring process
Discover the six elements of the hiring process that face the greatest impact from DEIB. We address standard practices, pitfalls and opportunities to fully embrace DEIB at each stage of the process.
Special guests Chief People Officer Lisa Paul and HR Director Marilyn Cornelious of Pulmonx will share their go-to resources for identifying diverse talent.
5.7.24 Supplier Diversity: Working with like-minded organizations
This session covers the importance of doing business with like-minded organizations, or those led by communities who have been excluded or marginalized in the mainstream business ecosystem. We challenge assumptions and expand the definition of competitive and best value.
Special guest Leslie Forde, CEO and founder of Mom’s Hierarchy of Needs, offers tips on sourcing and working with diverse suppliers.
5.21.24 Community Outreach: Engaging and advocating
We cover connecting with, engaging and advocating for communities aligned with your organization’s DEIB and corporate social responsibility strategies.
Special guest Marga Ortigas-Wedekind, Chief Commercial Strategy Officer of Fogarty Innovation, will share insights from her work with the Boys & Girls Club.
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“This wasn’t an hour-long, one off session so I could check a box and say ‘I’ve done something for DEI this year.’ It’s much more than a webinar … it leads to tangible outcomes.”
—Allan McNichol, CEO, Zuno Medical
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About the presenter
Kimberly Jones is the Chief Executive Officer of Kelton Legend, a full-service talent acquisition consulting organization specializing in hiring strategy and process development, team optimization, resource management, and HR technology utilization. Kimberly is also an Instructor at University of California, Irvine where she teaches a course on Technology Applications in Talent Management. Previously, Kimberly was a Senior Talent Acquisition Leader at companies such as NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Northrop Grumman Aerospace Systems, GE Aviation, Raytheon, and Nationwide Insurance. A Six Sigma Green Belt and Certified Project Manager, she has been fortunate to create and lead diversity initiatives that included engagement with NSBE, SHPE, SWE, NBMBAA, NSHMBA, ROMBA, Inroads, UNCF, Tom Joyner Foundation, AISES, NAAAP, and SAES.