Economic Inclusion

Creating economic access for everyone and ensuring everyone has a seat at the table.

2019 Economic Inclusion Conference: Creating Brave Spaces

Register today for the 2019 Economic Inclusion Conference: Creating Brave Spaces. Presented in partnership with the University of Northern Iowa, Creating Brave Spaces features topics centered on authenticity, difference, inclusion and innovation as the Keynote, Joe Gerstandt (pictured right), combines artful storytelling with the latest research and science to successfully illustrate the importance of diversity and inclusion. Gerstandt, a Marine Veteran and Iowa native, has been a featured contributor for the Workforce Diversity Network Expert Forum. The summit will include sessions facilitated by local diversity practitioners representing education, the private business sector and community leaders.

Event Details

Friday, October 11, 2019
Diamond Event Center
- 5307 Caraway Ln, Cedar Falls, IA
8:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M.
Cost: $29
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Breakout Session Speakers

Gwenne Berry Economic Inclusion Conference Breakout Speaker

Gwenne Berry

Chief Diversity Officer at the University of Northern Iowa

Kingsley Botchway II, Economic Inclusion Conference Speaker

Kingsley Botchway II

Chief Officer of Human Resources & Equity for the Waterloo Community School District

Joy Brisco, Economic Inclusion Conference Speaker

Joy Brisco

Diversity Program Recruiter for the Cedar Rapids School District

Mayor Jim Brown, Economic Inclusion Conference speaker

Mayor Jim Brown

City of Cedar Falls

Jamie Chidozie, Economic Inclusion Conference Speaker

Jamie Chidozie

Director of Multicultural Education at the University of Northern Iowa

Cary Darrah, Economic Inclusion Conference Spaker

Cary Darrah

President & CEO of Grow Cedar Valley

Kaye Englin, Economic Inclusion Conference Speaker

Kaye Englin

President & CEO of the Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa

Stacy Van Gorp, Economic Inclusion Conference Speker

Stacy Van Gorp

Co-Founder of See What I Mean

Debra Hodges Harmon, Economic Inclusion Conference Speaker

Debra Hodges-Harmon

Team Leader for the Business Service Team at IowaWORKS

James Hoelscher, Economic Inclusion Conference Speaker

James Hoelscher

Senior Program Manager at the University of Northern Iowa Institute for Decision Making

Keyah Levy, Economic Inclusion Conference Speaker

Keyah Levy

Director for Multicultural Education Services at the University of Northern Iowa

Mark Nook, Economic Inclusion Conference Speaker

Mark Nook

President of the University of Northern Iowa

Sharina Sallis, Economic Inclusion Conference Speaker

Sharina Sallis

Community Relations Manager at CUNA Mutual Group

Dr. Beverly Smith, Economic Inclusion Conference Speaker

Dr. Beverly Smith

Interim Principal for Lincoln Elementary School

Dr. Felicia Smith-Nalls, Economic Inclusion Conference Speaker

Dr. Felicia Smith-Nalls

Neighborhood Service Coordinator for the City of Waterloo

Inclusion Toolkit

The needed resources that can help develop or improve your business’s diversity and inclusion practices. You will find the diversity and inclusion policies and other management tools used by Cedar Valley businesses.

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Home Base Iowa

Home Base Iowa is a statewide initiative that connects veterans and transitioning service members and their families with careers and resources available through partner organizations and businesses.