2022 Global ERG Leadership Summit and Learn & Connect Resources

Executive Welcome with Ecolab

• Christophe Beck, CEO of Ecolab
• Melissa Walker, ERG Program Leader, Global Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Ecolab

Welcome & Review of the Summit: Data-Driven Storytelling for Positive Collisions

• Dr. Theresa M. Welbourne, Affiliated Senior Research Scientist, Center for Effective Organizations, University of Southern California
• Jennifer Sparks Taylor, Director, Corporate Relations & Executive Education, Center for Effective Organizations, University of Southern California

Building Your Mindset to Go from Getting It to Getting It Done

• Margi Simmons, Director of Applied Improvisation, Brave New Outpost
• John Sweeney, Speaker, Author & Founder, Brave New Outpost

ERG Metrics and Scorecards: Lessons from Two Organizations’ Journeys

• Shannon Snowden, Global Head of ERGs and Wellness, Experian
• Nichole Thompson, SVP, Diversity & Inclusion Consultant, Employee Network Leadership Team, Global Diversity & Inclusion and Global HR, Bank of America

The Evolution of ERG Work: Dynamics of Generational and Global ERGs

• Anna Ettin, Senior Employee Resource and Inclusion Leader, Amazon

Panel Discussion: How ERGs Can Navigate the DEI Backlash and Continue the Journey Toward Inclusive Change

Moderator:

• Joe Santana, Chairman of The CDO PowerCircle and Host of Powertalk Podcast

Panelists:

• David Casey, Chief Inclusion and Social Impact Officer, Tapestry
• Ivan H. Lee, Director of Diversity and Inclusion, Elastic
• Jim Morris, CEO of Morris Consulting and Author

Kick-Off & Reflections on the Previous Day

• Dr. Theresa M. Welbourne, Affiliated Senior Research Scientist, Center for Effective Organizations, University of Southern California
• Jennifer Sparks Taylor, Director, Corporate Relations & Executive Education, Center for Effective Organizations, University of Southern California

Innovating to Support Caregivers in Your ERGs

• Heather Ainsworth, CEO and Founder, Workable Concept; Advisor, AARP Family Caregiving
• Beibei Li, Manager, Strategic Assessment, Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO) Energy

Mobilizing ERGs in Solidarity with Asian American Employees

• Michael Nobleza, Equity & Belonging Strategist, #BringItAll
• Edward Yen, Assistant Executive Officer at Los Angeles County Executive Office of the Board of Supervisors

Defending ERGs during Politically Polarizing Times

• Shaun Harper, Provost Professor of Business and Education, USC Race & Equity Center Executive Director, University of Southern California

Innovation and Success Presentations

Speed Learning: The State of Various ERGs

What’s next? Leveraging lessons learned for your ERG work

• Dr. Theresa M. Welbourne, Affiliated Senior Research Scientist, Center for Effective Organizations, University of Southern California
• Jennifer Sparks Taylor, Director, Corporate Relations & Executive Education, Center for Effective Organizations, University of Southern California

Strategic ERG Leadership Summit: Learn and Compete Session One

June 5, 2023
Theresa Welbourne
Affiliated Senior Research Scientist
Center for Effective Organizations

Strategic ERG Leadership Summit: Learn and Compete Session Two

June 21, 2023
Theresa Welbourne
Affiliated Senior Research Scientist
Center for Effective Organizations