
Activate Inclusion Summit Presented by Liberty University
The Inclusion Summit will assist attendees in creating action steps for moving towards a more inclusive and equitable culture. The intended audience includes executive leadership, business resource group members, human resources partners, DEI practitioners, and employees wanting to advance their understanding of DEI topics.
Agenda
10:30 AM Registration & Connections
10:45 AM Welcome
11:00 AM Keynote: More Than A Moment. . . More Than A Fish
Dr. Todd Jenkins, Jr., Founder and CEO of Bowtie Leadership
& Development, Inc.
12:30 AM Lunch
12:30 AM Session: Allyship: Action Oriented
Gloria Witt, Founder, Define Success Coaching & Facilitation Services
Christine Kennedy, COO & Executive Vice President, LRBA
12:30 AM Hear from those who were recipients of allyship and someone advocating on their behalf in the workplace and from allies who made it happen. Through the power of story, you’ll walk away with thought provoking and tangible actions you can take to be an ally and advocate for those who may be marginalized or unseen in your spheres of influence. And, if you’re needing an ally, you’ll hear what to look for and how to ensure your behavior and work practices align with those who may be in a position to advocate for you.
1:30 PM Session: Dissing Ability
Tory Lucas, Professor of Law, Liberty University
12:30 AM People with disabilities have historically endured the horrors of exclusion and elimination because America has incessantly fixated on disability without seeing ability. To correct a disabling view of people with disabilities, Professor Tory L. Lucas will prescribe a paradigm shift that permanently redirects the focus from disability to ability. If America achieves this hopeful vision to no longer diss—or disrespect—ability, then people with disabilities will enjoy equal access to equal opportunity.
2:30 PM Session to be announce
Who Should Attend:
- Business and community leaders who are seeking innovative, forward-thinking diversity, equity and inclusion strategies
- Individual who seek to better understand diversity, equity and inclusion in order to build empathy and provide support.
- Business leaders who seek to expand their network of supportive and likeminded professionals.
- Champions of diversity, equity, and inclusion for business growth and advancement.
- Young professionals who strive to advance their business knowledge.
Event Sponsors

Date and Time
Tuesday Aug 23, 2022
10:30 AM - 3:30 PM EDT
Location
Lynchburg Regional Business Alliance
300 Lucado Place
Lynchburg, VA 24504
Fees/Admission
Alliance Members: $99
General Admission: $125
Contact Information
434-845-5966
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