’Making the Case for Diversity’

A panel discussion

March 22, 2012

8:30am until 11:30am

RIT Inn and Conference Center

This event is hosted by the Genesee Valley Chapter of SHRM. This program has been pre-approved  by the HR Certification Institute for 3.0 General recertification credits.

About the Program

The GVC SHRM Diversity Council is presenting a Diversity Panel Discussion:

‘Making the Case for Diversity’

This program will provide a better understanding to HR professionals about diversity in the workplace including the challenges and opportunities for today’s leaders. The Panel will discuss where we are today, the value proposition of creating a diverse workplace and how you can get there within your organization. Our Diversity Panel consists of the following leaders:

Fernan Cepero, Vice President of Human Resources, YMCA

Mary Harris, Vice President of Human Resources, Catholic Family Center

Bryan Hetherington, Chief Counsel, Empire Justice

Emily Jones, Retired Executive, Kodak

Kevin McDonald, Vice President and Chief Diversity Officer, RIT

Augustin Melendez, Chief Diversity and Community Affairs Officer and Director, Human Resources, Kodak

Marie Philippe, Chief Diversity Officer and Vice President of Human Resources, Excellus

I.C. Shah, Chief Executive Officer, ICS Telecom

Meeting Agenda

8:30-9:00AM Networking and Registration

9:00-9:30AM Introduction by Norma Holland, Moderator

9:30-10:30AM Panel Discussion

10:30-11:30AM Q&A and Wrap-up

SHRM Members $25

SHRM Members in Transition $10

Non-SHRM Members $35

Register today at: www.gvcshrm.org