February 23, 2019
9:00 a.m. — 3:00 p.m
Columbus State Community College
The Conference Center – The Center for Workforce Development
315 Cleveland Avenue
Columbus, Ohio 43215
The purpose of the Emerging Leadership Summit is to promote dialogue amongst college students and young professionals on topics that relate to diversity, inclusion, and leadership. Students and professionals will have the opportunity to hear from top Ohio business leaders, network with local companies, and gain valuable insight to take away and apply to their burgeoning careers.
9:30a-9:30a |
Registration and Continental Breakfast |
9:30a-9:40a |
Welcome: Daniel Juday (Director, Ohio Diversity Council) |
9:40a-9:50a |
Columbus State Community College Opening Remarks |
9:50a-10:20a |
Session 1: ALIGNMENT: Personal development is a key factor to satisfy professional growth and success
Kimberly Brazwell (Founder/CEO – Kimistry LLC) |
10:20a – 10:50a |
Session 2: VISIBILITY: Being “seen” at work is crucial to building a sense of accomplishment AND growing your career
Moderator: TBD Robert Solomon II (Assistant Vice Provost – The Ohio State University Office of Diversity & Inclusion) Clare Miller (Senior Vice President, Talent Management Director – Huntington National Bank) Charmaine Holland (Learning and Development Manager – Bellwether Enterprise) |
10:55a-11:20a |
Session 3: ROADBLOCKS: Leaders don’t shy away from challenges, they overcome obstacles in their path.
Jane Grote Abell (Owner and Chairwoman of the Board – Donates Pizza & Jane’s Dough Foods) |
11:20a-11:35a |
Calibration & Student Roundtable Activity: Students will have prompts to discuss at table with cohort. |
11:35a-11:45a |
City of Columbus Remarks – Damita Brown (Manager, Supplier Diversity – City of Columbus Office of Diversity and Inclusion) |
11:45a-1:35p |
Lunch and Employer Fair: Students will have the opportunity to grab lunch and then walk around to meet with all the companies represented at our networking Fair. See participating organizations below! |
1:35a-2:15p |
Session 4: COLLABORATION: Collaboration in the workplace isn’t something you participate in, it’s something you create
Daniel Juday (Director, Ohio Diversity Council) |
2:15a-2:40p |
Session 5: VULNERABILITY: Effective leaders stay open to new experiences and growth opportunities.
Gregory Gumbs VP/GM, Energy Automation Solutions Division Electrical Sector – Americas – Eaton |
2:55p-3:00p |
Event Closing Daniel Juday (Director, Ohio Diversity Council) |
For questions or comments please contact Kathryn Hood at [email protected].