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Founder's Welcome
Dear Conference Attendees,
Welcome to the Second Annual California Diversity & Leadership Conference. I am very excited about the opportunity California has to celebrate its differences but also to bring attention to issues related to the workplace. Our theme this year is “DiversityFirst: Creating New Opportunities for California.”
For many organizations, diversity has become a priority due to the shifting demographics of both the marketplace and the workforce; diversity is not only perceived as the right thing to do, but it is essential for success. This Conference will further the statewide dialogue on diversity and inclusion and provide organizations and individuals with the opportunity to have open dialog, to learn and to benchmark on diversity best practices. One of my aims is to encourage leaders to discuss issues, challenge attitudes, and promote organizational change that supports the ideal of "Diversity FIRST."
The conference will include several great keynote presentations. In addition, the conference will have many different speakers, breakout sessions and several summits. I sincerely hope that you take full advantage of the conference through participating in sessions, engaging the speakers, and networking with other attendees. The value of the conference comes not only with what you learn while attending, but what you are able to take away and instill in your workplace and community.
The Conference is a wonderful opportunity for California to celebrate its diversity and to further its dialogue. As you may already know, Diversity is not a sprint but it is a journey. Please come out and support the conference and make this event a success. I appreciate your support.
Thanks,
Founder & CEO,
National Diversity Council
dennis.kennedy@nationaldiversitycouncil.org