Meeting/Event Information
DEI in an Anti-Woke Climate Quarterly Luncheon
October 12, 2023
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden
909 Robert D. Ray Drive
Des Moines, IA 50309
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Moderator
JK King, CEO, Founder + Creative Director, Invictus Media
Panel Members
Larry Twitty, Jr. - Sr. Diversity Talent Consultant, Principal Financial Group
Keyah Levy – Vice President for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion; Simpson College
Tanner Mote – Talent Acquisition Program Consultant & Internship Program Manager; Principal Financial Group
Description of Session
This session will discuss why DEI still matters in a society pushing an anti-inclusive environment. Panelists will explain how their efforts to grow a more diverse workforce have been impacted by recent trends and how communication and DEI professionals can help move the needle. Attendees will walk away feeling informed and with easy tools to impact change in their workplace.
Tickets
$35.00 This ticket earns members entry to PRSA Iowa's October quarterly luncheon.
$45.00 This ticket earns nonmembers entry to PRSA Iowa's October quarterly luncheon.
$20.00 This ticket earns students entry to PRSA Iowa's October quarterly luncheon.
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