While there is no silver bullet for creating a more socially just organization, there are clear steps we can take as leaders to grow and improve. So how do you go from making a commitment to diversity and inclusion to actively making a difference in your organization? 

Join us to hear three diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) experts as they share resources, strategies, and stories from the front lines for advancing this work, including:  

• Best practices around diverse and equitable hiring 
• How to create an inclusive culture where all employees can thrive 
• Non-negotiables for companies looking to create transformation in this area

Our guest speakers are:

Arthur Woods

Social Entrepreneur, Author and Co-Founder of Mathison | Forbes 30 under 30 

Arthur Woods is a social entrepreneur working at the intersection of equity, inclusion and technology. He was named to Forbes 30 Under 30 and 40 Under 40 by BEQ. He is the author of Hiring for Diversity. He is a three-time TEDx speaker and has advised leading brands from Disney, Sonos, and MetLife to the Smithsonian. 
 
He is the Co-Founder of Mathison, the leader in technology for diversity recruiting and equitable hiring. He is the creator of the first Equal Hiring Index to assess and drive inclusive hiring practices for organizations. Arthur came from Google where he led operations for YouTube’s Education division and oversaw YouTube for Schools. Arthur previously co-founded Imperative, a leading social learning platform; Out in Tech, the largest global LGBTQ technology community; and Social Impact 360, a collegiate social enterprise education program.

Dr. Johné Battle, MBA, M.S.Ed 

Senior Vice President and Chief Diversity Officer, Dollar General

Dr. Johné Battle is recognized by the National Diversity and Leadership Council as one of the Top 100 Diversity Officers in 2021 and is a renowned Global Business Executive and thought leader who brings a powerful combination of skillful talent development and human capital expertise. His deep understanding of human relations, personal branding, diversity and inclusion, and organizational performance have led to a successful track record of business transformation and human capital counselling.

He currently is the founder and CEO of The Greatness Factory, LLC, and the Senior Vice President and Chief Diversity Officer for Dollar General Corporation, a $33.8 billion-plus retailer with more than 17,000 convenient, easy-to-shop stores in 46 states. Dr. Battle owns the strategy for diversity, equity, and inclusion for over 157,000 associates; working across the organization using belonging indexes, talent-flow analysis, inclusive leader assessments and other data to make data-based decisions. 

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