{"638545":{"#nid":"638545","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Scheller College of Business Dean\u2019s Office and Institute for Leadership and Social Impact Partner to Host Fall 2020 Conversations on Race, Equity, and Inclusion","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EGeorgia Tech\u0026rsquo;s Scheller College of Business places diversity and inclusion at the forefront of who we are, what we do, and the decisions we make. Fostering a diverse, innovative community of students, faculty, staff, and alumni is a fundamental pillar of Scheller\u0026rsquo;s strategic plan, and we are committed to generating more meaningful conversation and action. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ETo that end, Scheller is pleased to announce two speaker series specifically designed to more fully examine the topics of diversity and inclusion for all of our communities. Dean Maryam Alavi and the Diversity \u0026amp; Inclusion Speaker Series will partner with the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.scheller.gatech.edu\/centers-initiatives\/ile\/index.html\u0022\u003EInstitute for Leadership and Social Impact (ILSI)\u003C\/a\u003E to host an impressive line-up of speakers who will center their discussion around race, social justice, equity, and inclusion. The talks provide students and the larger community off-campus with the opportunity to learn from notable leaders and entrepreneurs from the corporate and social sectors.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;We are hosting these sessions in order to elevate the voices of those who can educate and enlighten the community around vitally important issues. These events are open to the public, and our hope is that Scheller and Georgia Tech students, faculty, and staff, along the wider business community, will join together to engage in open, honest dialogue and learning around diversity and inclusion,\u0026rdquo; said Dean Alavi.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ESeveral distinguished speakers include \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/beverlydanieltatum\/\u0022\u003EDr. Beverly Tatum\u003C\/a\u003E, President Emerita of Spelman College and the author of the best-selling book \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Black-Kids-Sitting-Together-Cafeteria\/dp\/0465060684\u0022\u003E\u003Cem\u003EWhy Are All the Black Kids Sitting Together in the Cafeteria? And Other Conversations about Race\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cem\u003E; \u003C\/em\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/lori-george-billingsley-71369962\/\u0022\u003ELori George Billingsley\u003C\/a\u003E, Global Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer at The Coca-Cola Company; and \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/pearl-alexander-8385634\/\u0022\u003EPearl Alexander\u003C\/a\u003E, Executive Director, Staff Diversity, Inclusion, and Engagement at the Georgia Institute of Technology.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAll events will be held on Wednesdays from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Sessions are virtual and open to the public.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECalendar of Events \u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E9\/2 - \u003Cstrong\u003EMelanie Huet\u003C\/strong\u003E, Chief Marketing Officer, Serta Simmons Bedding LLC, Impact Speaker Series -\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.scheller.gatech.edu\/news-events\/events\/event.html?event_id=a0b1K00000jZ5hqQAC\u0022\u003E Register\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E9\/9 - \u003Cstrong\u003EDr. Beverly Tatum\u003C\/strong\u003E, President Emerita of Spelman College, Author of \u0026quot;Why Are All the Black Kids Sitting Together in the Cafeteria? And Other Conversations about Race.\u0026quot; Dean\u0026rsquo;s D\u0026amp;I\/Impact Speaker Series - \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.scheller.gatech.edu\/news-events\/events\/event.html?event_id=a0b1K00000jZ5i0QAC\u0022\u003ERegister\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E9\/16 - \u003Cstrong\u003EArchel Bernard\u003C\/strong\u003E, Founder, Bombchel Factory, Impact Speaker Series - \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.scheller.gatech.edu\/news-events\/events\/event.html?event_id=a0b1K00000jZ5i5QAC\u0022\u003ERegister\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E9\/23 - \u003Cstrong\u003ECenter for Civic Innovation \u003C\/strong\u003EPanel: Sagdrina Jalal (Senior Director of Programs at CCI), Akissi Stokes (Founder, WunderGrubs), Rachel Willis, Founder (Elevating Equity), and Mamie Harper, Founder (Carrie\u0026#39;s Closet), Impact Speaker Series - \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.scheller.gatech.edu\/news-events\/events\/event.html?event_id=a0b1K00000jZ62rQAC\u0022\u003ERegister\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E9\/30 - \u003Cstrong\u003EGeorgia Justice Project\u003C\/strong\u003E Panel: Senator Tonya Anderson (D), Representative Houston Gaines (R), Doug Ammar (GJP), and Lisa McGahan (GJP), Impact Speaker Series - \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.scheller.gatech.edu\/news-events\/events\/event.html?event_id=a0b1K00000jZ63GQAS\u0022\u003ERegister\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E10\/14 - \u003Cstrong\u003EElizabeth McMillian\u003C\/strong\u003E, Director of Corporate Communications and Culture Development, Fiserv, Impact Speaker Series - \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.scheller.gatech.edu\/news-events\/events\/event.html?event_id=a0b1K00000jZ63VQAS\u0022\u003ERegister\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E10\/28 - \u003Cstrong\u003ELori George Billingsley\u003C\/strong\u003E, Global Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer, The Coca-Cola Company, Dean\u0026rsquo;s D\u0026amp;I\/Impact Speaker Series - \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.scheller.gatech.edu\/news-events\/events\/event.html?event_id=a0b1K00000jZ63zQAC\u0022\u003ERegister\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E11\/18 - \u003Cstrong\u003EPearl Alexander\u003C\/strong\u003E, Executive Director, Diversity, Inclusion, and Engagement, Georgia Tech, Dean\u0026rsquo;s D\u0026amp;I - \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.scheller.gatech.edu\/news-events\/events\/event.html?event_id=a0b1K00000jZ64OQAS\u0022\u003ERegister\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","summary":null,"format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EScheller College is hosting two speaker series specifically designed to more fully examine the topics of diversity and inclusion for all of our communities with a line-up of renowned business and community speakers. 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