The Supplier Inclusion Leadership Webinar Series and the 2024 digital guide were designed to empower our corporate partners with strategic insights and actionable tools to navigate the challenges of Supplier Diversity/Inclusion and DEIA (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility) initiatives. Our four-part webinar series offered cross-functional guidance on key topics, from legal compliance to executive-level engagement.
Led by subject matter experts, the series addresses emerging legal challenges, communication strategies, data-driven decision-making, and aligning initiatives with broader business goals.
Live Program Components
*Due to the company policies of our speakers, we are unable to offer a recording of these webinars. We encourage you to view the digital guide https://anyflip.com/vjvte/zevx, where all topics are covered in greater detail.
Webinar 1: Future of DEI – Legal Perspectives and Solutions
Featuring: Joan Kerr, retired Director of Supply Chain Responsibility at PG&E, and Michael Balistreri, Vice President of Strategic Account Services and Law and Register In-house Counsel at Robert Half.
This session provided critical legal insights into current litigation targeting DEIA initiatives and strategies to mitigate legal risks through precise, compliant language.
Webinar 2: Elevate Your Communication Strategy
Led by: Theresa Harrison, Director of ESG Services in Procurement at EY, and Nit Reeder, Americas Markets Communications Leader at EY.
Participants learned effective communication strategies for advocating DEIA initiatives and using storytelling to promote their efforts internally and externally, thereby driving employee and stakeholder engagement.
Webinar 3: From Numbers to Narratives – Let the Data Tell Your Story
Presented by: Nancy Minchillo, Vice President Global Supplier Diversity, and Jessica Milligan, Vice President Global Supplier Diversity from JP Morgan Chase.
This session equipped organizations with data analysis techniques to quantify and communicate the business impact of their diversity programs. Attendees gained insights into using metrics to craft compelling narratives that resonate with diverse audiences.
Webinar 4: Decision-Maker Dialogue – A Guide to C-Suite Conversations
Featuring: Ernie Flores and Steven Chyung from Kaiser Permanente.
This session focused on developing executive communication strategies to engage with C-suite leaders and use business and industry analysis techniques to align programs with corporate goals to secure executive buy-in.
Acknowledgments
We extend our gratitude to our Supplier Inclusion Leadership Series Supporters
Bank of America, MGM Resorts, CSAA, Salesforce, Google, PG&E, Aristocrat, Autodesk, and US Bank.
A special thank you to our Make a Difference Supporters
Gilead, Apple, AMN Healthcare, SBM, Robert Half, T-Mobile, Cal Water, and Caltrans.
Looking Ahead: Supplier Inclusion Leadership Series 2025
Building on the success of this year’s program, WRMSDC is excited to continue collaborating with corporate partners in 2025. Our goal is to integrate Supplier Diversity/Inclusion and DEIA initiatives into broader organizational strategies, driving sustainable change across industries.
By participating in the Supplier Inclusion Leadership Webinar Series, your organization joins a collective movement toward fostering a more inclusive and equitable business landscape. Together, we can make a meaningful impact in our communities and beyond.
Have a topic you’d like us to explore? Email ariana@wrmsdc.org