Money, Wealth and Disparities: Diversity and Inclusion Matter

Member(s)

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  Joyce Beatty

  Member of Congress
  U.S. House of Representatives

Accepted Speaker(s)

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  Joseph Vaughan

  Executive Director
  Corporate Diversity and Inclusion Forum

Invited Speaker(s)

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  Michele Meyer-Shipp, Principal

  Principal| Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer
  KPMG LLP

Accepted Speaker(s)

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  Cedric Brown

  International Artist and Fashion Designer
  Cedric Brown Collections

Invited Moderator(s)

• MD

  Michael Eric Dyson, Author, professor, commentator

  Professor
  Georgetown University

Invited Speaker(s)

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  John Rogers, Jr., Founder

  Chairman, Co-CEO and Chief Investment Officer
  Ariel Investments

Invited Panelist(s)

• SR

  Shunda Robinson, EMT, MHA

  Vice President Diversity and Inclusion
  General Motors Financial
• DH

  Darrick Hamilton

  Executive Director
  Kirwan Institute for the Study of Race and Ethnicity

Diversity and Inclusion is a business imperative and remains a key component in retaining a productive workforce, especially within the financial services industry. Did you know that companies in the top 25% for gender and ethnic diversity on executive teams were 21% and 33% more likely to outperform on profitability? Companies and firms who create more inclusive cultures and diversify their boards create better gains for their shareholders, implement innovative solutions, and create a solid framework in which they are able to yield greater financial performance than their peers. According to a Harvard Business review article, "How Diversity Can Drive Innovation", employees at diverse companies are 45% more likely to report that their firm’s market share grew over the previous year and 70% more likely to report that the firm captured a new market. If the U.S. seeks to foster a thriving economy. Come and be a part of this important and forward-thinking conversation! Bags, books and lunch will be provided.