Diversity & Inclusion Mastermind Summit
The Business Case for an Inclusive Workplace 

Session 1: Tuesday, June 16, 2020

The Business Case for an Inclusive Workplace presented by keynote speaker, Eric M. Ellis, M.A.
The dramatic economic disruption resulting from the COVID-19 global pandemic and the unprecedented level of protests linked to racial injustice place greater pressure on companies to use Diversity & Inclusion initiatives to deliver meaningful cultural change and positive business results. Keynote speaker Eric Ellis, President and CEO of Integrity Development Corporation, will present his Inclusion Model that focuses on developing sustainable organizational inclusion in order to maximize business success. Over two sessions, Eric will present his model, outline critical inclusion objectives, define main areas of need for organizational effectiveness, and present the top keys to success for inclusion initiatives.

• Panel discussion: Real Life Experiences from Rochester business leaders.
  

  From left: Moderator, Kevin S. Beckford, Director, Staff Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Excellence, University of Rochester; Barry Thornton, Excellus BCBS; Ray Isaac, Isaac Heating & Cooling; Candice Lucas, African American Health Coalition; Bill Carpenter, RGRTA.

• Panel Discussion: How to develop a culture of Diversity & Inclusion
  

  From left, Keri Mantegna, Excellus BlueCross BlueShield;
  Sady Fischer, Excellus BlueCross BlueShield.

• Closing: How do we achieve success?
  presented by Eric Ellis, M.A.