Session: Talking About Race at Work
Diversity in the workforce is no longer just about including different types of people, it’s about creating space to share different ideas and valuing different perspectives within a diverse workforce.
Diversity creates dimension in an organization and translates into greater innovation, enhanced decision-making, and more thorough problem solving for those that embrace it well.
During this session, Simone will address how to create intersectional workforces and share her passion around building empowered, educated, and safe communities that inspire all for greatness.
Bio
Simone D. Ross is the Founder and CEO of Simone D. Ross, LLC, a consulting firm with the vision of catalyzing human thriving. Simone uses her 15+ years of corporate experience to bring voice to the importance of creating equity within business enterprises. In an effort to catalyze change, and elevate opportunities for women and people of color, she drives to raise awareness and find solutions to alleviate these inequities. Simone is passionate about building sustainable, empowered, educated, and safe communities. She is the Regional Managing Director of one of the fastest growing brands in the nation. She has been recognized by the Denver Business Journal as a “40 Under 40” business leader; the Colorado Women’s Chamber of Commerce Top 25 Most Powerful Women; the Association for Corporate Growth as a David Sloan business scholar; and recognized by the Colorado Black Chamber of Commerce as a community service champion.