Session: Building your DEIB Playbook: From Idea to Impact
A transformative session sharing actionable strategies, from building an Employee Resource Group (ERG) to a women's leadership program. We'll explore the data that demonstrates the impact of diversity on cost savings for companies and revenue growth, as well as the data you should collect to showcase the value of ERGs to executives and the board.
We will provide a clear roadmap on how to craft a comprehensive DEI playbook designed to elevate women into Director+ roles. Whether you're an executive looking to present these strategies to your leadership or an individual eager to initiate change within your organization, learn how to bridge the gap between diversity intentions and execution.
Bio
Charissa Pilster; Voted most likely to lead her team through a zombie apocalypse, Charissa Pilster is an empathetic and passionate leader who regularly guides her teams through transformative chaos. She is a DEIB advocate, and strategic innovator with 13 years in telecom and IT leadership, and a journey that began with photography and entrepreneurship. Today, Charissa, is looking for her next adventure as a Director of Strategic Operations, but currently serves as an active board member at the Griffith Center’s. She is regularly championing diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) as a volunteer and mentor in the community. Beyond her career, she’s a devoted mom, a triathlete, foodie and wine lover who has explored 48 of the US states. https://www.linkedin.com/in/cpilster
Alenka Znidarsiac, PhD, is a visionary People, Processes, and Systems Consultant on a mission to revolutionize engineering culture. With a PhD in Electrical Engineering from the University of Ljubljana, she collaborates with global partners and lectures at the University of Ljubljana. Alenka is also a certified coach and practitioner in soft leadership, helping tech organizations attract and nurture high-performing talent for enhanced business agility. Based in Denver, she serves a diverse client base in the US and Europe, offering both in-person and virtual consultations., https://www.linkedin.com/in/alenka-znidarsic-phd-72a9844