2017 Gulf Coast LGBT-Allies Diversity Summit

January 17, 2017
8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Crowne Plaza Houston River Oaks
2712 Southwest Freeway
Houston, Tx 77098

The Texas Diversity Council is proud to announce the First Annual LGBT-Allies Diversity Summit to bring together leaders and representatives for discussion on workplace equality. We believe in educating ourselves on the importance of inclusion as it pertains to our LGBT community. Take the opportunity to make new connections and learn what your peers are doing to advance LGBT policies within their organizations.

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Please join us for a great event to host conversation around LGBT issues that are faced in our workplaces. To foster a forward thinking and inclusive workplace we can all contribute support and suggestions on how to help one another make positive change.

Keynote Speaker

Annise
Parker

Former Houston Mayor

Fellow, Doerr Institute for New Leaders, Rice University

Opening Keynote Speaker

Kara
Boling

Senior Vice President & Chief Operations Officer

VALIC

Morning Panel Discussion Moderator — “Best Practices for Driving LGBT Initiatives”

Sam
Jacobson

Morning Panel Discussion Panelists — “Best Practices for Driving LGBT Initiatives”

Cheya
Dunlap

Global Diversity, Inclusion & Community

GE Power

Cory
Valente

R∓D Leader for Strategic Recruiting and Research Assignments Program

The Dow Chemical Company

Khaliah
Guillory

Marketing Strategy Consultant, Vice President Merchant Services

Breakout Sessions Panelists — “Gender Transitioning in the Workplace: Preparing Your Organization for Inclusion”

Ruth
Willars

Partner

Monty & Ramirez LLP

Breakout Sessions Panelists — “The ABCs of LGBT”

Emily
Fletty

Head of Talent & Development

Direct Energy

Agenda

8:00 a.m. — 8:30 a.m.	Registration
8:30 a.m. — 9:45 a.m.	Panel Session “Best Practices for Driving LGBT Initiatives”
9:45 a.m. — 9:55 a.m.	Transition to Breakout Sessions
10:00 a.m. — 11:15 a.m.	Breakout Sessions I. “The ABCs of LGBT” II. “Gender Transitioning in the Workplace: Preparing Your Organization for Inclusion”
11:15 a.m. — 11:30 a.m.	Break
11:30 a.m. — 1:00 p.m.	Keynote Speaker Awards Recognition & Closing Remarks

Don’t miss your chance to attend, register today!
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Title Sponsor — Donor Level $4,000 or 2 Co-Title Sponsors — Donor Level $2,000 Each

Designated as a title sponsor for the LGBT-Allies Diversity Summit – limited to two Co-Title organizations
An opportunity to have a representative from your organization speak at the event (5 minutes)
Corporate logo predominantly displayed on all pre-event and event promotional material
Will publicly receive a Recognition Plaque at the event
Recognition on the Texas Diversity Council website as a sponsor
Large corporate logo on the cover of the program
Full page ad in the program; Ads must be received at least 2 weeks before the scheduled event
Two full tables (16 seats) at the event

Gold — Donor Level $1,500

Designated as an official sponsor for the LGBT-Allies Diversity Summit
Corporate logo listed on all pre-event and event promotional material
Will publicly receive a Recognition Plaque at the event
Recognition on the Texas Diversity Council website as a sponsor
Corporate logo on the cover of the program
Half-page ad in the program; Ads must be received at least 2 weeks before the scheduled event
Two full tables (16 seats) at the event

Silver — Donor Level $1,000

Designated as an official sponsor for the LGBT-Allies Diversity Summit
Corporate logo listed on all pre-event and event promotional material
Recognition on the Texas Diversity Council website as a sponsor
Will publicly receive a Recognition Certificate at the event
Quarter-page ad in the program; Ads must be submitted at least 2 weeks before the scheduled event
Full table (8 seats) at the event