Globinar DEI in the Global Marketplace

Globinar DEI in the Global Marketplace

Addressing the Challenges and Planning for Success

Thursday, July 18th at 8am PT / 11am ET / 3pm Accra / 4pm London / 5pm CET / 5pm Tel Aviv + Kiev / 6pm Nairobi / 7pm Dubai / 8:30pm Mumbai / 11pm Singapore

Friday, July 19th at 12am Seoul + Tokyo / 2am Sydney  

According to the United Nations Global Impact: One in six people worldwide experience discrimination in some form, with women and people with disabilities disproportionately affected. Inequality threatens long-term social and economic development, jeopardizes social cohesion, harms poverty reduction and causes disparities in opportunities and outcomes, impeding economic efficiency. Promoting diversity, equity and inclusion throughout business operations is an important step in tackling inequality and eliminating discrimination worldwide. 

Diversity, equity and inclusion are different but complementary concepts. A business is required to implement all three aspects to reap the full benefits of a diverse, equitable and inclusive workforce contributing a range of skills, knowledge, and experience. Diversity, equity and inclusion go hand in hand. 

Diversity often focuses on quantity; equity and inclusion are focused on quality.

Diversity refers to people of different backgrounds including race, gender, sexual orientation, disabilities, religions, cultures and opinions.  Today many are viewing DEI through the lens of  intersectionality which acknowledges that individuals hold multiple identities that intersect and influence their experiences in the workplace.  

Because globalization is creating business opportunities all over the world., it is more important than ever that workplaces become increasingly diverse. However, this expansion of the marketplace creates challenges to execute DEI effectively.  In this globinar we will have speakers from diverse backgrounds sharing their journeys on addressing DEI in their individuals lives and their success as executives in the US and in the global context.   In 2024 there has been an increase in hate crimes, a push back on DEI programs in some corporations and universities, and in the US, heightened rhetoric as we approach an election.  How do these changes in attitudes have an impact on individuals and companies? To ensure the greatest chance for success, it’s important that companies and leadership understand and embrace social and cultural differences to avoid misunderstandings and create productive and profitable workplaces. 

Our panel includes people from different identities who are pioneers in taking on leadership roles.  Our panelists include the first Black Woman to lead a public company in a male dominated industry – recycling, a Muslim Woman recognized as a thought leader on Muslim women's rights and a voice against Islamophobia in the business sector, a 2nd generation Filipino American daughter of immigrants who helps BIPOC entrepreneurs succeed, a global DEI expert who has 20 years of experience in the areas of diversity, equity, inclusion, belonging and cultural competence development and an expert DEI in a Global Context with a particular expertise in LATAM.

The key goal of this globinar is to give suggestions on how organizations can ensure they implement successful and long-lasting DEI+ initiatives in their organizations in the global marketplace.

Speakers:

Tawana Bain

Chief Executive Officer & Chairwoman of the Board, American Clean Resources Group

Tawana. Bain is the first African American Woman to lead a public company in recyclables.  She is active in philanthropic and government relations through her work as Founder of Derby Diversity Week and has been nationally recognized for building equity initiatives for black entrepreneurs and other marginalized groups. Ms. Bain has an extensive history in environmental programs that require community buy-in and marketing strategy of environmental restoration efforts, Diversity Equity, and Inclusion around tourism for horse racing and technical support of consent decrees for the monitoring and documentation in the water and land space. Ms. Bain has been ranked as one of the top 50 most powerful people among her business peers in Louisville, Kentucky in 2022 and 2023.  She is a recipient of several awards including: 

Hallmark Cards Mahogany Award, April 2024, Junior League of Louisville Business Hall of Fame, 2024, Black History Month Award, Louisville, March 2024, Excellence in Entrepreneurship, Salute to Women Entrepreneurship and Emergent Leaders, Hortense B. Perry Foundation, November 2023, Fleur de Lis Award, Louisville Chamber of Commerce, 2022 and a Women of Influence, Innovator Award, United Way, 2022

Dr. Daisy Khan, founder of Women's Islamic Initiative in Spirituality and Equality (WISE), a global network dedicated to peacebuilding, gender equality, and human dignity.  

Dr. Daisy Khan is an award-winning speaker, author, activist, commentator, and the founder of Women's Islamic Initiative in Spirituality and Equality (WISE), a global network dedicated to peacebuilding, gender equality, and human dignity. With over two decades of grassroots involvement in combating anti-Muslim bias, she is recognized as a thought leader on Muslim women's rights and Islam in America. As a bridge builder, she has produced impactful interfaith programs such as “Same Difference, the Cordoba Bread Fest, and the "Today, I am a Muslim Too" rally.

To counter Islamophobia and violent extremism. Khan published "WISE Up- Knowledge Ends Extremism." Her memoir, "Born with Wings," depicts her spiritual journey as a modern Muslim woman leader. Her newest publications "30 Rights of Muslim Women" and "WISE UP- White Supremacy," attempt to challenge the discourse on Muslim women and polarizing extremist narratives.   

Khan is a prolific speaker who has lectured at prestigious institutions, including the Council on Foreign Relations, Aspen Institute, Chautauqua Institution, World Economic Forum, Harvard University, Citi, Bloomberg, Paul Weiss, and many others. As a media commentator and an Op-Ed writer, she has appeared on CNN, MSNBC, ABC, PBS, and BBC. She is featured in documentaries and publications like the Guardian, Newsweek, New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Elle Magazine, etc.  

Luiza Dreasher, CEO Mastering Cultural Differences, Global DEI expert

Luiza is the President and CEO of Mastering Cultural Differences and has over 20 years of experience in DEI+ and cultural competence development. Her global and domestic diversity expertise has led to publications, speaking invitations, and training opportunities for numerous audiences including multinational corporations, government agencies, educational institutions, and non-profit organizations.

As a speaker and trainer, she aims to help organizations create a workplace culture where all employees feel valued, respected, and supported, regardless of their background or identity. As a contributing writer, her articles have reached an audience of more than 200 thousand individuals. She has written about strategies for recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce, the detrimental impact of microaggressions, achieving inclusive religious observance, and age discrimination, how organizations can play a critical role in addressing racial inequities, and how biases and lack of cultural competence keep diversity out. She is the author of Mastering Cultural Differences: Strategies for Leading a Global Workforce where she provides incredible insight into cultural differences impacting today’s diverse workplaces as well as best practices for increased performance in a global economy.

Luiza's expertise has been showcased on prominent platforms such as ABC, NBC, Fox, iHeart Radio, Google Podcasts, and various other media forums.

Francisco Gomez, founder and CEO of Factum Global 

Francisco Gomez is an expert in strategy development and business planning for companies and nonprofit organizations, with a particular expertise in global expansion.

Before launching Factum Global, Francisco served as director of global strategy and market development at the American Chemical Society (ACS), where he led a multi-function department, including international operations, marketing and sales, research and product development, and member services. He was also a member of ACS’ Global Steering Committee and was responsible for growing the association’s global reach.

Prior to joining ACS, Francisco worked as a consultant for G&G Consulting, serving clients focused on strategic planning and organizational effectiveness. He also served as district manager at the Healthcare Services Group, Inc., where he directed a multi-million-dollar operation in Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, D.C.

Francisco is a frequent presenter at numerous conferences and events on topics ranging from business strategy and association management to international operations and leadership. In addition, he has taught courses on global cultural sensitivity, international expansion, and leadership.

Francisco earned an MBA from the Kogod School of Business at American University and a Bachelor of Science degree in business administration and management from Marshall University. In addition, he earned an executive education certificate from Harvard University on Leading Global Businesses. A native of Colombia, Francisco is fluent in Spanish and Portuguese.

Carissa Begonia, CEO at Consciousxchange 

Carissa Begonia (she/her) is a second-generation Filipina American daughter of immigrants. She is a business coach and founder of CONSCIOUSXCHANGE, an equity-focused coaching and consulting company with a mission to help BIPOC entrepreneurs secure time, location, financial, and occupational freedom by building their own businesses. 

Carissa is the former head of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) of Zappos and has over 15 years of experience working on both the operations and the human side of business at some of the country’s largest retailers including Macy’s, Saks 5th Avenue, and Ross Stores. 

Carissa holds a coaching certification in Emotional Intelligence (EQ) with sixseconds.org. Her work has been featured in TIME magazine and she is a keynote speaker and facilitator on EQ, entrepreneurship, as well as Asian American identity and leadership having presented at organizations including Eventbrite, Calendly, KPMG, Octagon Sports, Publicis Groupe, Kapor Capital, Pearson, and the YMCA.

Not seeing many entrepreneurs who looked like her, Carissa saw the need for more BIPOC coaches, consultants, creatives, and online service providers to share their stories and offer support from their lived experiences. Through her LinkedIn newsletter, THE FIRST, THE ONLY, THE OTHER, and Livestream Show, BUILT BY BIPOC, she teaches other BIPOC entrepreneurs how to start, grow, and scale their own businesses to break generational barriers and build generational wealth.

Susan Assadi, Executive Director, Global Chamber New York City and Founder Gitenstein & Assadi PR

Susan is the executive director of Global Chamber New York City. She also is the founder of GAPR, a communications firm with an emphasis on expert and thought leadership campaigns. She is a highly respected national media strategist who helps her clients to be promoted to the national media, weaving in compelling stories that resonate with top media outlets. Her campaigns have enabled her clients to have features and recurring citations in The Wall Street Journal, Financial Times, Reuters and Bloomberg.  As a result of her campaigns, her clients have been boosted into leaders of their respective fields. Susan has over four decades representing public and private companies in the financial services, corporate governance and the proxy industry, alternative energy, and those with an emphasis on responsible business practices such as ESG. Most recently she has been working with disruptors who are helping to build the domestic supply chain of rare earth materials.  

Her firm’s campaigns are fresh, creative, tech savvy, and innovative, a cocktail that engenders powerful results. 

Susan also has represented some leading non-profits. She also co-founded Safed House, a non-profit, that provides a welcoming place for refugees and recent immigrants to share their stories. In this time of turmoil, she is actively working to build communication pathways between Jews and Muslims.

Prior to founding her own PR firm, Susan was the publicist for PBS MacNeil/Lehrer NewsHour.   She received a Master's Degree in Fine Arts from New York University, and obtained a Bachelor's Degree from Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri.

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