2021 Diversity Summit

1:00 PM	Welcome & Introduction Welcome and Introduction By Ralph Ortega, Interim Editor-in-Chief, City & State NY
1:05 PM	Keynote Speaker Julissa Gutierrez, New York State Chief Diversity Officer with Introduction By Steven Garibell, Vice President, TD Bank
1:20 PM	MWBEs in New York Amid COVID-19 For more than 10 years, New York has focused on breaking barriers by maintaining the most aggressive MWBE program in the nation. This year, the economic impact of COVID-19 felt by businesses across the state demonstrated how it disproportionately affected communities of color and small businesses, making it more important than ever to keep fighting to level the playing field and ensure everyone has an equal chance to help build New York's economy back better than ever. How can NY provide MWBEs the tools they need to succeed? Kay Dervishi, Reporter, City & State NY (moderator) Assemblymember Rodneyse Bichotte, Chair of the Subcommittee on Oversight of MWBEs New York City Councilmember Robert Cornegy, Chair, MWBE Task Force Suzanne Veira, Chief Diversity Officer, New York City School Construction Authority John Rooney, Economic Inclusion and Community Affairs Manager, Gilbane Building Company
2:20 PM	Significant Procurement Projects and How All Companies can Take Part Now The opportunities for government contracts in New York are practically limitless. Between the city and state, there will be over $100B in capital spending over the next few years. What kinds of projects will be available for small businesses? How has COVID-19 highlighting racial disparities effect the way New York is now handling these opportunities. This panel will break down new programs, projects, and market-specific opportunities in New York, including transportation, construction, technology, hotels, and more. Our panelists will also dive into the ever-expanding project delivery methods like design build and public private partnerships. Annie McDonough, Reporter, City & State NY (moderator) Jonnel Doris, Commissioner of the NYC Department of Small Business Services and Co-Chair of the Small Business Subcommittee of the Taskforce on Racial Inclusion and Equity Michael J Garner, Chief Diversity Officer, Metropolitan Transportation Authority Keith Wright, Acting Director of Business Diversity and Capacity Building, Port Authority of NY & NJ Michael Sutton, President, Infrastructure Engineering, Inc. Fuquan Collins, Inclusion and Equity Director, Turner Construction Brian Sanvidge, CIG, CFE, Principal Leader of Regulatory Compliance and Investigations, Anchin Block & Anchin
3:20 PM	Diversity in New York New York is working harder than ever to implement inclusive hiring practices and foster a diverse workforce. These strategies are a win-win: they promote good outcomes and help organizations remain competitive. What else can the government and sectors like tech, education and health care s do to increase diversity and inclusion? How can New York’s government ensure that the diversity in this city and state is further embraced? Sheryl Huggins Salomon, Chief Communications Officer, McSilver Institute NYU (moderator) Dawn Pinnock, Executive Deputy Commissioner, NYC Department of Citywide Administrative Services Matilde Roman, Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer, NYC Health + Hospitals Holli Martinez, VP Diversity & Inclusion, T Mobile Bie Aweh, Senior People Growth Manager, Women, and Underrepresented Talent Development, DoorDash Kristin Malek, Director of Business Diversity, CDW
4:20 PM	Sessions Conclude