9th Annual Diversity & Inclusion Symposium

Keynote Speaker: Alexis Alston, Blind Ambition Unmasked: A Journey from Chaos to Connection

Alexis Alston is a seasoned investor, startup advocate, and tech champion. She is a General Partner at Lightship Capital, where she leads the investment team. She serves as an Adjunct Professor of Engineering at her alma mater, Brown University, in the Nelson Center of Entrepreneurship and leads the B-Lab program for entrepreneurship. Most recently, she was awarded the designation of Forbes 30 Under 30 for Venture Capital.

Workshop Sessions I

• Navigating Religion and Spirituality in the Workplace, Presenter: Dr. Sarah Cribbs with VCIC       

• Flourishing in the Workplace, Presenter: Coach Erin Dickerson Davis

• Investing Made Simple: Overcoming Financial Barriers, Presenter: Shaughn Thomas with Invest in Yourself

• Connecting Wellness to the Importance of Place:  A Story of the Melding of Indigenous Wisdom and Scientific Understanding, Presenter: Dr. Kirk Havens

Workshop Sessions II

• Have the Hard Conversation: Embracing the Growth Opportunities of Conflict, Presenter: Emily Gerst

• Transcending Boundaries: A Journey of Transformation, Love, and Humanity, Presenter: Dr. Phil Wagner with Dr. Deb Fabian and Leslie Fabian 

• Stories of Resilience: Connecting with First-Gen Students Through Curiosity, Presenters: Joselia Souza