UCLA AMG Leadership Conference 2021 – Day 2

The Necessary Evolution of Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

In this panel discussion, campus leaders share the importance of having a diverse staff, fostering an inclusive environment, and growing a sense of belonging in an organization. What considerations are being made in your organization? What’s working and what needs work?  This panel will discuss matters of Diversity.

Panel Discussion:

• Russell Davis, (Moderator) SPHR and SHRM SCP, Chief of Human Resources, Equity & Engagement (CHREE), UCLA Hammer Museum
• Andy Cofino, Director, UCLA LGBTQ Resource Center
• Dr. Francesca Fajinmi, Senior Director, UCLA Business Finance & Solutions
• Dr. Elizabeth “Liz” Yzquierdo, Ed.D, Associate Dean for Student Affairs at the UCLA Fielding School of Public Health and Adjunct Assistant Professor, Community Health Sciences Department

For UC to be successful in recruiting and retaining talent, it’s important to focus on how today’s talent can lead the success of the university in the future. You can act now to help develop, support, and engage leadership that is prepared to face tomorrow’s challenges. This session provides a high-level, general overview of how succession planning fits into the broader picture of talent management.

• David Fuller, Training Consultant, UCLA Campus Human Resources, Training & Development

After a year of remote work, what methods of networking are most effective? This session will focus on building relationships that yield opportunities mutually.

Facilitators:

• Patty Gonzales-Johnson, Senior Manager of Academic Services & Operations, UCLA Anderson School of Management
• Ashley Pech, Accountant, UCLA Research Administration, Extramural Fund Management

• Britanny Lewis-Porchia & Sim Grewall, AMG Conference Co-Chairs