PBT Presents: Creating a Diverse and Inclusive Workplace

Join the Pittsburgh Business Times as we break down walls and discuss diversity and inclusion in the Pittsburgh region. This event will take a look at best practices local companies have adopted to recruit and retain a diverse workforce, and offer tips for businesses on how they can create a more inclusive work environment.

Keynote Speaker:

Dina Clark, Head of Diversity & Inclusion North America, Covestro

Diversity and Inclusion: Insights from a 20+ year journey and counting

Dina Clark has dedicated her 20+ year career to helping organizations and communities strengthen their diversity and inclusion efforts. She will reveal aha-moments from her own journey, as she transitioned from the nonprofit sector to her current role as head of diversity and inclusion at a global chemical company, Covestro. Clark will also share takeaways from Covestro's journey, demonstrating how leadership support, employee engagement and community building can pave the way for a more diverse, inclusive, innovative culture.

Panelists Include:

Dr. Lonie Haynes, Vice President of Diversity & Inclusion, Highmark Health

Laura Ellsworth, Partner-in-Charge, Global Community Service Initiatives, Jones Day

Morgan O'Brien, CEO, Peoples Natural Gas Co.

Marsha Jones, Diversity & Inclusion Executive, PNC Bank

The Pittsburgh Business Times editor-in-chief, Jennifer Beahm, will moderate the discussion.

Event Agenda

11:30 - Registration and Networking

12:00 - Lunch

12:30-1:30 - Keynote, Panel Discussion and Q&A

Event Ticket Pricing

Tickets are $65.

Payment must be received prior to the event. Register early as seating is limited and will fill up quickly.

Walk-ins
Walk-ins pay $75 at the door, if available. We will try to accommodate individuals wishing to register the day of the event, but seating is limited and there is no guarantee. We strongly encourage you to register in advance.