Ascend New England 2022
Inspiring Across Generations Conference
Event Details
Date: Saturday, December 3, 2022
Time: 9:00AM - 3:30PM ET
Venue: Harvard University’s Gutman Library – 9 Appian Way, Cambridge, MA 02138
Admission: Member: $25 I Non-Member: $50 I Students: $10
Description
Ascend New England is proud to present our 2022 Annual IAG Conference.
A Leadership conference on why Belonging matters in the workplace.
Agenda
9:00AM - 10:00AM ET:
Registration
10:00AM - 10:10AM ET:
Opening Remarks
10:10AM - 10:55AM ET:
Keynote Bartholomew Jae, Director of Education and Development at the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
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Moderator Melinda Ng, Director People & Culture, Biotech Industry
10:55AM - 11:00AM ET:
Transition Time
11:00AM - 11:45AM ET:
11:45AM - 12:00PM ET:
Break Out
12:00PM - 1:00PM ET:
Lunch
1:00PM - 1:45PM ET:
1:45PM - 2:00PM ET:
Closing remarks
2:00PM - 2:50PM ET:
Networking
Key Note Speaker & Moderator
Panel 1: Making Strides in DEI
The importance of DEI in your company, the first steps of introducing DEI in startups or professions without the foundation, speaking up.
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Professionals
Young Professionals: Getting involved or starting a DEI initiative.
Being proud of your heritage in a culturally homogenous environment.
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Senior Professions: Creating and supporting the DEI movement in your company.
Speaker
Monyrath Chan
Associate Director
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Makayla Gessford
Senior Process Engineer II
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Panel 2: Deloitte Business Chemistry
Speakers
Partners
Gold Partners
Silver Partners
