Leading in Color - July 2024
Our Reality
Right now, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion—DE&I—is being used as a slur, as an insult to diminish and demean rightfully earned, merit-based achievements.
Since there are so many trying to redefine DE&I, let me be clear: In the work we do at Chicago United, DE&I—Diversity, Equity and Inclusion—means fair access, opportunity, resources and power for People of Color in business to thrive, eliminating historical and systemic barriers that cause oppression.
Chicago United continues to prove that Diversity, Equity and Inclusion transforms corporate culture and instigates long-term change. It is a disservice to those who fought this battle before us and to future generations poised to live the consequences if we allow others to redefine the reasons why this work is important.
Do not sit still while our reality becomes distorted.
There is much more work to do.
Be well,
Chicago United Member Companies, Partners and Advocates...mark your calendars now for Chicago United's 2024 Bridge Awards Celebration! Taking place Thursday, November 21, 2024, at The Geraghty, 2520 S. Hoyne Avenue in Chicago, this year's Bridge Awards theme is Diversity, Equity, Inclusion = IMPACT.
Sponsorship opportunities are now available; contact Gail Arrigo , Executive Vice President for details.
WE CU
Tiffany Hamel Johnson , Chicago United's President and CEO, is one of 26 top executives of Leadership Greater Chicago ’s 2024 Cohort of the Daniel Burnham Fellowship. This is the sixth LGC Cohort.?
Kimberley Goode , Chief Communications and Social Impact Officer, 满地可银行 Financial Group, has been named to the Board of Directors of the Chicago Public Library Foundation.?
Primera Engineers , a Chicago United Member Company and a Women-Owned and Minority Business Enterprise headquartered in Chicago, has acquired Denver, Colorado-based Corey Electrical Engineering. Primera is led by Erin Inman, PE , President and a 2024 Leadership Greater Chicago Daniel Burnham Fellow.?
Chicago United Member Companies Northwestern Medicine and Rush University Medical Center were top contenders in U.S. News & World Report's “2023-2024 Best Hospitals” report for the Chicago metro area and Illinois statewide list. Member Companies UChicago Medicine and Advocate Health also received regional honors in the report.?
Negocios Now, published by Clemente Nicado , Publisher and CEO of Nicado Publishing Company and a 2023 BLC, released its list of “Who’s Who in Hispanic Business, Top 50 Powerful Hispanics in Corporate,” including: Dorothy Abreu , Senior Vice President, Public Finance, PNC and a 2023 BLC; José (Joe) E. Almeida, Chairman, President & CEO, Baxter International Inc. and a CEO Council Member; Enrique Carrillo , Director, Midwest Customer Growth & Strategy, Accenture Song and a 2023 BLC; Adela Cepeda , Corporate Director, 满地可银行 Financial Group and a 2005 BLC; Rodrigo Garcia, CTP?, AIF? ,?Global Chief Financial Officer & U.S. President, talipot* Holding and a 2023 BLC; Julieta LaMalfa , Board of Directors, Wintrust Financial Corporation and a 2021 BLC; Rebecca Martinez O’Mara , Independent Director, Kadant Inc. & Enviri Inc. and a 2019 BLC; Jose P. Pena , Retail Banking Executive, Fifth Third Bank and a 2017 BLC; David Perez , Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer, ComEd and a 2023 BLC; José Luis Prado,?Executive Advisor Partner,? Wind Point Partners and a 2017 BLC; Emma Rodriguez-Ayala , Chief Administrative Officer & General Counsel, Ariel Investments and a 2017 BLC; Ricardo Trujillo , Assistant to President and CEO, Nicor Gas and a CII Fellow; Lizette Williams ,?Global Head of Vertical Solutions Marketing, Meta Facebook and a 2021 BLC; Maria Wynne ,?Board Member & Membership Committee Chair,? Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago and a 2023 BLC.
UPCOMING PROGRAMS
The following programs are open only to employees of Chicago United Member Companies. Please click here to view our Event Calendar for additional details and registration links.
Diversity Officer Roundtable: Elevating Equity at Navistar
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PROGRAM September 12 | 9:00 – 10:30 a.m.
LOCATION 2701 Navistar Drive, Lisle, IL?
C-Suite Session: Elevating Equity in Professional Services?
PROGRAM September 17 | 9:00 am – 10:30 am?
LOCATION 300 E. Randolph Street, 3rd Floor, Chicago
ERG Symposium: The Importance of Allyship
In Partnership With EY
PROGRAM September 18 | 9:00 am – 11:00 am?
LOCATION EY, 155 North Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL?
Business Leader Of Color Series: Connecting To Corporate Board Opportunities?
In Partnership with Deloitte
PROGRAM September 24 | 5:00 –?7:00 pm
LOCATION Deloitte, 111 South Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL
Professional Women of Color who desire Career Growth in today's highly competitive environment
7 个月I believe it is also very critical for senior leaders of color to continue to identify and nuture high potential individual contributers, to ensure there is always a deep pipeline in place during these challenging times.
Harvard MPA Candidate | Board Director | Impact Collaborator | Lifelong Learner
7 个月Indeed! Much more work to be done. Appreciate and also honored to be listed among so many BLC cohort members. Thank you,Chicago United, for supporting and highlighting our collective achievements.
Innovation, Technology & Transformation Specialist | Driving Business Transformation Value | Six Sigma, AI, Analytics, Agile, Cloud, Supply Chain | Director @ Accenture | Rejuvi and High Logistics Group Board Director
7 个月I am excited to see the latest edition of Leading in Color. I'm honored to be recognized by Negocios Now and featured in "Who's Who in Hispanic Business, Top 50 Powerful Hispanics in Corporate." I look forward to continuing the conversation on diversity and leadership in our community!