Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the Workplace Forum

Louisiana Tech University’s College of Business strives to create a rich learning environment that appreciates and accepts differing perspectives, a mindset that is critical in today’s global workplace. The virtual Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the Workplace forum, now in its fifth year, gives students, faculty, staff, and community members the opportunity to have important conversations surrounding diversity and inclusion in the context of business.

The date for the 2024 Forum will be announced soon. This 2023 event was held on March 21, and included five sessions featuring diversity, equity, and inclusion thought-leaders from top global corporations. 

DEI in the Workplace Opening Session
Stephen Metoyer, a 1991 College of Business graduate and Chief Inclusion Officer for Deloitte Tax LLP, returns for a third year to open our conference. Metoyer joined Deloitte in 2006 after holding previous positions with Shell and Arthur Andersen.

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Leading the Conversation on Diversity and Inclusion
Diversity and inclusion executives from Lowe’s, JPMorgan Chase, and Southwest Airlines will come together for an engaging panel-style conversation about diversity and inclusion. Louisiana Tech alumna and Atlanta News First Anchor Shon Gables will moderate the panel. Panelists include:

• Dr. Todd Jenkins (Global Inclusion Executive, Bowtie Leadership and Development)
• Steven Johnson (Global Director for Culture, Diversity and Inclusion, Lowe’s Companies)
• Brad Baumoel (Global Head of LGBT+ Affairs, JP Morgan Chase)
• Juan Suarez (Vice President Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Southwest Airlines)

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Breaking the Glass Ceiling: Leadership Lessons from Women in Business
Top female diversity and inclusion executives will come together to share leadership lessons learned through their experiences. Moderated by KTBS News Anchor Dr. Johnette Magner, our panelists include:

• Tamberlin Golden (Executive Director Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, General Motors)
• Shunda Robinson (Senior Vice President, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, GM Financial)
• Jackie Lawrence (Director Inclusion Strategy, JB Hunt)
• Danielle Sligh (Director, Inclusive Diversity & Equity, Allstate)

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Building a Diverse Workforce: Infusing DEI into Recruitment, Onboarding, Corporate Giving, ERGs, and Volunteerism
Diversity and inclusion executives from Walmart, GDIT, CapitalOne, and the Detroit Pistons will discuss their experiences building a diverse workforce. Moderated by Michelli Martin, a Louisiana Tech alumna and Communications Director for the City of Monroe, panelists include:

• Monique Carswell (Director, Center for Racial Equity, Walmart)
• Scott Nycum (Vice President, Inclusion, Diversity and Giving, GDIT)
• Lisa Iannarino (Senior Manager, Diversity Community Partnerships, CapitalOne)
• Stefen Welch (Vice President, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Detroit Pistons)

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Fireside Chat and Closing Session
Kim Jenkins, CEO of The Kim Jenkins Experience and former Global Head of Diversity and Inclusion for PayPal, will close our conference with a fireside chat. She has grown through the ranks of leading Fortune 100 companies, gaining knowledge and developing skills while strategically maneuvering through various corporate cultures. From audit, finance, M&A, and capital markets to technology, fintech and DEI, the scope and scale of her efforts cross a myriad of functions. She has received numerous global awards and recognition for results delivered in the DEI space. Louisiana Tech management major Chanel Beasley will moderate this session. Note: This session was not recorded.

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Thank you for your interest in the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the Workplace Forum! Please contact LeAnn Waldroup at waldroup@latech.edu with questions about the event.