Annual Diversity and Inclusion Conference (LA Area)
Learn, be inspired, share, and connect with fellow HR Executives at HARRT’s “Second Annual
Diversity and Inclusion Round Table”. This full day session included lecture, employer panels,
round table discussion, and informal opportunities to collaborate with peers on the D&I
challenges and opportunities facing HR Leaders. We discussed the creation of a culture that supports a
diverse workplace, inclusive leadership, the impact of #Metoo on corporate strategy, building blocks to
address unconscious bias, and intersectionality in the workplace. We also shared programs that organizations have adopted to meet inclusion goals.
Speakers Included:
Lise L. Luttgens, Chief Executive Officer, Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles
Miguel M. Unzueta, Professor of Management and Organizations, UCLA
Corinne Bendersky, Professor of Management and Organizations, UCLA
Kwame Cooper, Assistant Chief, LA Fire Department
Abbe Land, Executive Director, LA County Women and Girls Initiative
Carolyn Yashari Becher, Co-Founder, HopSkipDrive
Jamie Dolkas, Director of Women’s Leadership, Adjunct Law Professor, Center for WorkLife Law, UC Hastings College of the Law
Allison Elder, Vice President, HR, RAND Corporation
InaMarie Johnson, Chief People Officer, Zendesk
Rich Richardson, Associate Vice President HR, American Honda Motor Co.
Julia McCallin, Associate Vice President Human Resources, Caltech
Devon Dickau, Chief Of Staff, Diversity And Inclusion Client Service Center Of Excellence Deloitte Consulting LLP