2008 Conference Speakers

Ted Childs  

Ted Childs, a respected national speaker on diversity in the workplace, will present the breakfast keynote for the 2008 conference. In 2006, after a distinguished 39-year career as a member of the IBM corporate Human Resources team, Childs retired to found Ted Childs LLC. The goal of Ted Childs LLC is to coach a corporate Workforce Diversity team through the identification of their internal/external stakeholders, an assessment of the internal/external environment, and the development and execution of a Global Workforce Diversity Strategy. Childs has received multiple national awards and regognitions for his efforts to support all facets of diversity in the workforce. Childs will present The Diversity Imperative: Leadership Stategies for Success in the Workplace. Read his full bio and a review of Childs' IBM diversity work by Harvard Business Review.

Cid Wilson  

For over 20 years our luncheon keynote speaker, Phoebe Eng, has helped leading companies and organizations tap into the power of globalism and diversity to spur innovation. In her international lecture series, Fluency: The Art of Crossing Borders, Eng has helped several industries—from media and telecommunications, to healthcare and wellness, to consumer products, technology, finance, and the public sector—design innovative “border busting” initiatives and breakthrough conversations that benefit the bottom line. Fundamental to Eng’s approach is the importance of amplifying the voices of women and diverse communities. Recently, Eng has worked with several Fortune 100s including Procter & Gamble, IBM, and JP Morgan Chase; foundations; universities; and civic associations such as the National League of Cities and YWCA. Read her full bio.

The conference agenda is currently being developed, including many nationally-recognized speakers. This year’s conference tracks will Leadership, Diversity and Youth. More information will be available this summer.