WCPT820 RADIO: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Panel

Join us on Wednesday, September 21 from 4-6 p.m.

Join Santita Jackson, Joan Esposito, and Patti Vasquez as they host a thought-provoking panel on diversity, equity & inclusion on Wednesday, September 21 from 4-6 p.m. It will be a virtual think tank of perspectives from the leading voices of the Chicago community. We’ll examine the systemic causes of discrimination and inequality in society, how to affect change, and some practical solutions.  

Meet the Panelists:

Dr. David Sanders, President/Malcome X College and Executive Service Corps Board member

Steve Satek, Chief Commercial Officer, Great Lakes Clinical Trials

John Lashmett, Board Member, LGBT Chamber of Commerce of Illinois

Don Villar, Secretary Treasurer, Chicago Federation of Labor

Schedule of Events:

Segment 1: 4:05pm-4:30pm (Full panel)

• Introduction by Joan/Santita/Rick

• DEI: Diversity, Inclusion, Equity - definitions, social impact.

• How do each of our panelists personally define DEI?

• How has DEI impacted our social conscience?

Segment 2: 4:33pm-5:00pm (John Lashmett, lead panelist)

• LGBTQIA+ Challenges in Business - procurement allocations, national certification, struggles with recognition

Segment 3: 5:05pm-5:30pm (Dr Sanders and Steve Satek, lead panelists)

• DEI in the medical community, healthcare, pharma and research - how diversity is forcing a paradigm shift in caring for everyone, not just some.

• DEI in Education - educating a more enlightened generation and faculty.

Segment 4: 5:33pm-5:55pm (Don Villar, lead panelist)

• DEI in the Labor Community - the difference between Public and Private sector unions. The recognition of challenges and action steps being taken to ensure a diverse workforce.

• Closing statements by Santita: 5:56-5:59p

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