Inclusive Leadership Conference
October 11, 2023
Hilton University of Houston
Registration & Breakfast: 7:30 - 8:30 a.m.
Conference: 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Social Hour: 5 - 6:30 p.m.
Organizers: Dr. Leanne Atwater and Prof. Alejandro Fernandez
Sponsored by the Inclusive Leadership Institute (No cost to participants)
Attendees:
30 invited directors and above from Houston-area companies that advance inclusive leadership.
Outcomes:
The conference aims to:
- Define inclusive leadership best practices.
- Outline Inclusive leadership research agenda moving forward.
- Establish a model for developing inclusive leaders (programs, experiences, courses, etc.).
- Enhance research exchange between Industry and Academia.
Conference Model:
Sharing Experiences
- Arianne Dowdell, Vice President & Chief Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Officer, Houston Methodist Hospital
- Dr. Anthony Hood, Executive VP & CDEIO, First Horizon Bank
Exchanging Knowledge
- Research presentations: Dr. Derek Avery, Professor & C. T. Bauer Chair of Inclusive Leadership
- Research Fair: University of Houston Faculty & Ph.D.'s
Brainstorming Ideas & Concepts
- Industry Panel
- Facilitated Group Discussion
- Small Group Discussions
Summarizing and Concluding
- Presentations to Large Group
- Conclusion
- White Paper
Industry Panel: Best Practices in Developing an Inclusive Leadership Culture
Facilitator: Dr. Barbara Carlin, Instructional Associate Professor, C. T. Bauer College of Business
Panelists:
- Jerry Guerrero, Global Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Leader, ROKU
- Chereese Johnson, Diversity & Inclusion Strategy Lead Americas, Chevron
- Stephen Metoyer, Principal, Former CDEIO, Deloitte
- Carlos Sarmiento, Diversity & Inclusion Director, SLB
Facilitated Group Discussion: Developing an Inclusive Leader
Facilitator: Dr. Dusya Vera, Executive Director, Ian O. Ihnatowycz Institute for Leadership
Panelists:
- Dr. Tony Andenoro, VP & Chief Advancement Officer, William Woods University
- Ala’a Boulos, Chief Purpose & DEI Officer for Deloitte Tax, Deloitte
- Dr. Sandy Frieden, Principal, Sandy Frieden Consulting
Research Presentations:
Facilitator: Dr. Derek Avery, Professor & C. T. Bauer Chair of Inclusive Leadership, C. T. Bauer College of Business
Participants:
- Faculty, University of Houston
Tentative Agenda:
Time | Activity | Location (UH Hilton) |
---|---|---|
7:30 - 8:15 a.m. |
Registration – Breakfast |
Classroom S131 |
8:15 - 8:30 a.m. |
Introduction Alex Fernandez |
|
8:30 - 8:45 a.m. |
Kickoff Speaker: Paul A. Pavlou, Dean and Cullen Distinguished Chair, C. T. Bauer College of Business |
Classroom S131 |
8:45 - 9:15 a.m. |
Keynote Speaker: Anthony Hood, Executive VP &CDEIO, First Horizon Bank |
Classroom S131 |
9:15 - 10:15 a.m. |
Industry Panel Dr. Barbara Carlin: Best Practices in Developing an Inclusive Leadership Culture |
Classroom S131 |
10:15 - 10:30 a.m. |
Break |
Classroom S131 |
10:30 - 11:30 a.m. |
Small Group Discussions: Best Practices in Developing an Inclusive Leadership Culture |
Eric Hilton Board Room, Palacio del Rio, Hawaiian Village |
11:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. |
Report Out Presentations to Large Group |
Flamingo |
12:15 - 1:00 p.m. |
Lunch |
Flamingo |
1:00 - 1:30 p.m. |
Guest Speaker: Arianne Dowdell, VP, Chief Diversity Equity & Inclusion Officer, Houston Methodist Hospital |
Classroom S131 |
1:30 - 2:15 p.m. |
Facilitated Group Discussion: Dr. Dusya Vera, How to Develop / Advance Inclusive Leaders
|
Classroom S131 |
2:15 - 3:15 p.m. |
Research Presentations: Derek Avery, Professor and C. T. Bauer Chair of Inclusive Leadership, C. T. Bauer College of Business |
Classroom S131 |
3:15 - 3:30 p.m. |
Break |
Classroom S131 |
3:30 - 4:15 p.m. |
Small Group Discussions: Next steps with research, outreach, and executive education |
Eric Hilton Board Room, Palacio del Rio, Hawaiian Village |
4:15 - 5:00 p.m. |
Report Out Presentations to Large Group |
Flamingo |
5:00 - 6:30 p.m. |
Conclusion: Alex Fernandez, Director, Inclusive Leadership Institute, C. T. Bauer College of Business - Hosted social hour |
Flamingo |
Summary & Conclusion:
- The conference will be recorded and summarized to address the following:
- Inclusive leadership best practices
- Inclusive leadership research agenda moving forward
- Model for developing inclusive leaders (programs, courses, etc.)
- The summary will be shared with the Conference advisory board and the ILI Board.
- Meet with the Conference advisory board and the ILI board to receive their feedback and suggestions about the summary.
- A white paper will be drafted and shared with the Conference advisory board for their review and comment.
- White paper will be distributed to all conference attendees and available to the public.