June 1, 2006, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.: The Diversity Consortium of Tompkins County will host the Diversity Consortium Roundtable at the Hilton Garden Inn in Ithaca, New York.
This roundtable event will include discussions about the diversity issues affecting small communities, a panel discussion with community leaders who are currently leading successful diversity efforts, promoting diversity within our schools, and the effects of media on inclusion in the community.
National leaders in the fields of diversity and inclusion who are scheduled to appear include:
•Keynote speaker Ayanna Epps, a community relations service conciliation specialist with the United States Department of Justice
•Chris Metzler, Cornell University ILR professor, the creator of the Diversity Think Tank and the nation's first certification program in diversity and inclusion
•Local diversity and inclusion trailblazers Marcia Fort, Mayor Carolyn Peterson, Steve Wicher, Leonardo Vargas-Mendez and Larry Shinagawa.
Community members with an interest in furthering inclusion in our community are encouraged to participate in this groundbreaking roundtable. The roundtable cost is $20 if you register with payment by May 22, 2006. The registration form is available on the Consortium web site at http://www.tompkins-co.org/consortium/ or contact Judy Drake at JDrake@town.ithaca.ny.us or 607-273-1721.
About the Diversity Consortium of Tompkins County
The Diversity Consortium of Tompkins County is a joint effort of local employers and leaders dedicated to promoting diversity and inclusion in Tompkins County. Additional information on the roundtable, consortium members and joining the consortium can be found at http://www.tompkins-co.org/consortium/
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