Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Certificate Program

CoreNet Global is committed to doing all we can, using our collective power, to eliminate discrimination and promote equality in the workplace. Discrimination in any form – including due to race, skin color, national origin, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, disability, religion, or age – must be erased in the places we live and work.

CoreNet Global serves professionals from 50 countries around the world and recognizes the important role we can and should play in bringing a diverse and inclusive focus to all endeavors. We view this as a business imperative.

We believe in building an open community both within our association and within the many corporations in which our members are employed. We will do our part to identify conscious and unconscious bias and inequality – and work to define a role the built environment can play in fostering a diverse and inclusive culture.

To this end, we are pleased to offer the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Certificate program, sponsored by:

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  • The Business Imperative of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (Recording)
    Includes Credits

    Join us for this dynamic panel conversation alongside executive leaders from Hines as they discuss the business imperative of DEI, how they drive the practices at the firm to create a culture where everyone can thrive, and the impact of this priority on wider commercial real estate business objectives.

    The Business Imperative of Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion 

    Recorded February 6 at 10:30 AM US CT/ 11:30 AM ET

    As Black History Month kicks off, join us for this dynamic panel conversation alongside executive leaders from Hines as they discuss the business imperative of DEI, how they drive the practices at the firm to create a culture where everyone can thrive, and the impact of this priority on wider commercial real estate business objectives.
     
     

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    Bert Brown, Panelist
    Managing Director, Investor Relations and Co-Lead of Black Employee Advancement Network (BEAN)
    Hines

    Bert Brown III is a Managing Director – Investor Relations within the Capital Markets Group. He is responsible for ensuring investors are properly onboarded and acts as a primarily contact throughout their relationship with the firm. He is also responsible for facilitating proactive knowledge sharing across the firm to capture real-time feedback on all key investor interactions. Since joining the firm in 2006, Bert spent the first 12 years in the Human Resources department serving as Vice President – Compensation & Benefits prior to joining Capital Markets in 2018.

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    Crystal Castille, Panelist SVP of Talent and Chief Diversity Officer Hines

    Crystal leads the firm’s talent and DEI strategy to ensure Hines continues to attract, train, and retain diverse individuals, creates high-quality talent outcomes and achieves more equitable diversity representation across the company’s employee base. She is a strategic HR business partner responsible for overseeing the firm’s vision for Talent Management, Talent Development, and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.

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    Steve Luthman, Panelist CEO, U.S. Midwest & Southeast Regions and Canada and Co-Executive Sponsor of Black Employee Advancement Network (BEAN) Hines

    Steve leads strategy, new business, and platform growth across the U.S. Midwest and Southeast regions and Canada. He is focused on investing in new product line expansion to further distinguish Hines’ mixed-use offering and leading the continued convergence of product types while advancing Hines ESG principles.

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    Nekesha Sawh, Moderator Senior Program Manager, East Project JPMC Hines

    As Senior Portfolio Programs Manager, Nekesha focuses on increasing operational efficiencies for a portfolio of properties within the NYC; DC, Chicago, and TX markets of owned and leased commercial corporate real estate. Her role is to develop and manage Environmental Health & Safety, and Sustainability operational programming to meet Hines ESG goals. In her role, she creates standardized procedures within each program to support Hines’ facilities management and engineering site service delivery teams.

  • Workplace Design for the Neurodiverse Helps Everyone JULY 2023 (Recording)
    Includes Credits

    This session will shine a light on cognitive diversity and the many ways it influences the way we experience physical spaces.

    Conversations about neurodiversity—whether at home, school or in the workplace—are growing. We’re beginning to understand more about the human brain, destigmatize neurological differences and embrace the fact that sensory and mental health are just as critical as physical health. Join Bryan Berthold, global lead of Cushman & Wakefield’s Total Workplace practice, who will facilitate a panel discussion with team members Sophie Schuler, Kelly Mann, and Elizabeth Beck as they shed light on cognitive diversity and the many ways it influences how we experience physical spaces. The panel will share their experiences designing accessible, sensory-friendly environments and fostering a company culture that embraces the true meaning of DEI by creating workplaces that contribute to everyone’s neurological health. 

    Presenters: 
    Bryan Berthold (He/Him), MCR, Global Workplace Experience, Cushman & Wakefield
    Kelly Mann, Director, Total Workplace, Cushman & Wakefield
    Sophie Schuller, Workplace Experience, Lead Scientific Research & Living Lab, Cushman & Wakefield
    Elizabeth Beck, Director, Valuations Services, Cushman & Wakefield

  • Inclusive Design Process Reimagined (MAY 2023 Recording)
    Includes Credits

    Inclusive Design is best made possible through an inclusive process. This presentation and discussion will provide the principles for what an inclusive design process can entail and how to apply this methodology.

    Inclusive Design is best made possible through an inclusive process. This presentation and discussion will provide the principles for what an inclusive design process can entail and how to apply this methodology within your organization. Leaders from HR, Real Estate, and Design Strategy will share how they worked together to put new processes and policies in place to ensure inclusivity.

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    Presenters: 
    Amanda Slavik, Global Workplace Solutions, IBM
    Joy Dettorre, Global Human Resources and Talent Leader + Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Change Agent, IBM
    Amanda Ramos, (She/Her), Innovation Director + Inclusive Design Champion, Gensler

  • Universal Design Journey at Merck FEB 2023
    Includes Credits

    Take advantage of this unique opportunity for you to be able to hear a case study and ask questions that can help you implement Universal Design principles in your corporate environment.

    As corporate real estate is being re-imagined as a significant factor in positive employee experiences and emotional well-being, there is a window of opportunity to revisit enterprise strategies around physical inclusivity.  Learn how Universal Design principles were utilized as a strategy for implementing disability inclusion in the built environment at Merck. Take advantage of this unique opportunity for you to be able to hear a case study and ask questions that can help you implement these principles in your corporate environment. 


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    Presenter: Kathryn Gibbs
    Director, Engineering (North America) at Merck & Co. 

    Kathryn Gibbs started her career at Merck in 1992 as an assistant engineer in Global Engineering Solutions (GES). Kathryn has been responsible for the successful completion of over 5 million square feet and over $800 million. She has significant experience in campus and utility master planning. Along with the previous responsibility of development, socialization and management of Merck’s Workplace Strategies, Kathryn became a passionate and staunch advocate for Disability Inclusion.   She is committed to creating a built environment that improves employee performance, health and wellness, safety and social participation that can be used by all.

  • Women in the Workplace (DEC 2022 Recording)
    Includes Credits

    Representation of women in senior leadership has increased, but women continue to be underrepresented at every level. This Session highlights key stats and insights from the 2022 McKinsey & Co and Lean In Women in the Workplace Study.

    Representation of women in senior leadership has increased, but women continue to be underrepresented at every level. This Session highlights key stats and insights from the 2022 McKinsey & Co and Lean In Women in the Workplace Study. Most importantly, we will discuss the actions that have a big impact and enable you to turn commitment into results. Data will help you lead change.

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    Elba Pareja-Gallagher, (She/Her)
    Founder and CEO, ShowMe50.org | Director Stakeholder Engagement, UPS

    Elba has had a 20+ year UPS career in finance. Currently, she devises and executes strategies to influence value creation for all UPS Stakeholders through a lens of environmental care, social responsibility and governing ethically. Elba founded ShowMe50.org whose vision is to achieve 50% women in senior leadership positions across America.

  • Universal Design in the Built Environment (DEC 2022 Recording)
    Includes Credits

    This presentation will help the audience understand why organizations today are implementing universal design strategies into their built environments around the globe.

    Forward thinking organizations understand the importance of being inclusive for people of all abilities, implementing best practices and living their values that are reflected in their built environments. Organizations that implement Universal Design strategies have the potential to make work-life healthier, more productive, safer and friendlier; ultimately realizing a tangible benefit and a return on their investment. This presentation will help the audience understand why organizations today are implementing universal design strategies into their built environments around the globe.

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    		Michael Perry, AIA, LEED AP
    Principal of Progressive AE

    Bio: As an Architect and Consultant, Mike frequently writes and presents on the topic of Universal Design in the built environment. He has led Universal Design discussions at major Universities and presented at international conferences. He is helping lead organizations live their values by creating truly inclusive environments across their global footprint. 
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    		Andrew Houghton
    Founder and CEO Disability Inclusion Solutions
    Founding Board member, Global Universal Design Commission

    Bio: Andrew is an expert in implementing Universal Design strategies into built environments and is often a featured subject matter expert at events and educational sessions. Andrew has helped global clients implement universal design strategies across the United States and in 21 countries. Andrew has used a wheelchair since a 1986 motorcycle accident resulted in paraplegia.

  • Inclusive Workplaces: CRE Plays a Key Role in Delivering on DEI Goals (SEP 2022 Recording)
    Includes Credits

    Shell aims to become one of the most diverse and inclusive companies in the world and their real estate team is embracing the challenge by creating spaces that empower experiences

    Research shows that a focus on DEI can offer many advantages, ranging from improved employee experiences to better talent attraction and retention, and that 76% of job seekers value diverse companies when evaluating companies and job offers. Shell aims to become one of the most diverse and inclusive companies in the world and their real estate team is embracing the challenge by creating spaces that empower experiences. Along with their partner, JLL, Shell performed data collection, guided visits, diverse staff focus groups & photographic recordings to evaluate sites based on a set of criteria across 7 inclusion topics.
    Key Takeaways:

    • Identify 7 key DE&I topics that influence employee and workplace experience. We will achieve this by sharing descriptions of the 7 topics.
    • Apply a structured methodology to start assessing and improving DE&I performance in their workplace by sharing the components of the ecosystem that enable and sustain improvements.
    • Inspire RE teams to support DE&I business drivers. We will achieve this with visual examples from our environment including solutions, hurdles overcome and the interactive session activities.
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    		Ed Payongayong
    RE Experience Strategy Manager, Shell International BV (Real Estate)
    Ed is a transformational, passionate, delivery focused, people oriented and strategic business leader with over 20 years working experience in multinational companies across industries. He has a reputation of leading credible and pragmatic strategy development and translating this into reality coupled with a strong continuous improvement mindset which is internally recognized and externally benchmarked. 
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    		Kimberly Sauvageau
    Global Workplace Experience Architect, Shell Real Estate
    As Shell's Global Workplace Architect, Kim is responsible for office design and experience strategies for 100k users & 230m sf around the world. With experience guiding workplace projects in 60+ countries, Kim has successfully balanced global best practices & local norms to ensure workplaces are inclusive and stimulating for colleagues & visitors. Kim has been awarded internally & externally as a passionate proponent of DEI for all users.
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    		Guzman de Yarza Blache, PhD
    Head of Workplace Strategy, EMEA, JLL (Jones Lang LaSalle Espana SA)
    With 20 years of experience and a doctorate in Architecture, Guzman -he/him- leads the EMEA Workplace Consulting business at JLL. He is helping international corporations evolve to the New Ways of Working throughout their portfolios. He is currently leading the deployment of the pioneering Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging standard by JLL, which is allowing companies to align their built environment with their DEI Strategy.

  • Neurodiversity and Workplace Inclusion (SEP 2022 Recording)
    Includes Credits

    This session’s experts will present a compelling business case for ensuring neurodiverse people can thrive in the workplace and what role the physical workplace plays in doing so.

    Today, there is increased awareness about individuals with neurodiverse conditions, and one in 7 people are considered neurodiverse but fewer than 50% know it. Our experts will present a compelling business case for ensuring this diverse group of people can thrive in the workplace and what role the physical workplace plays in doing so. Many people with a neurodiverse profile are high performing, driven individuals who are bold problem solvers that excel in a crisis; the very traits that are in great demand at the moment. There is a compelling human and business case to be made for designing workplaces for inclusivity.
    Key Takeaways:

    • Understand the neuro-sensitivities within the diverse workforce today.
    • Learn different planning concepts to address neuro-sensitivities.
    • Understand how to create inclusive spaces and enhance user experience.
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    		Susannah Burock
    Global Workplace Experience Manager, Vice President, Corporate Real Estate & Services, Swiss Re Management Ltd
    Susannah is the Vice-President of Global Workplace Experience at Swiss Re. She's passionate about developing inclusive, human-centric experiences by creating a deeper understanding of the psychology and employee behavioral patterns that support a thriving work environment. Susannah is working with the CRE Strategy team to develop a future approach to workplace.
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    		Kay Sargent, MCR.w
    Director of WorkPlace, HOK
    Kay is a recognized expert on workplace design and strategy issues and an award-winning designer. Kay is Global Co-Director of HOK’s WorkPlace team and sits on HOK’s Board of Directors. In 2020 she was named ASID’s Designer of Distinction. She is a past Board Chair of CoreNet Global. In 2021 she provided Expert Testimony to the U.S. House of Representatives.
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    		Leslie Thompson
    Director of Workplace Segment Strategy, North America, Tarkett
    As part of strategic marketing, Leslie works closely with design on trend forecasting, research and new product development for the workplace segment. She is passionate about design, strategy and people and finds inspiration in collaborative dialogue with the architecture and design community. She believes that bringing together different voices creates synergy



    • D&I Paradox (AUG 2022 Recording)
      Includes Credits

      Uber and Nationwide employee experience programs are featured in the Employee Experience Journeys 1 session featuring CRE end user and service providers.

      It can be difficult to know where to start to improve the employee experience. And, burying your head in the sand risks an exodus of talent. Bringing people along with you on journeys of change is not easy, particularly if you are not segmenting employee listening to uncover the specific challenges that certain groups, face across all levels of your company. D&I has grown as an organisational priority over the past two years Has this translated into positive action in the workplace? Some of the challenges facing this journey include:

      • We’re living through a “workquake”—driven by employees rethinking the meaning and value of work. 
      • Many workers today have greater access to new labour markets and wider work options.

      Join us for this informative webinar and:

      • Define Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging and the impact it has on organisations globally.
      • Translate words to actions – what steps can we take to create inclusive workplaces and company cultures, and connect D&I to companies’ business strategies? Identify future workplace trends, gender equality, and how D&I can be reflected in workplace environments, design, and work experiences.
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      		Margot Slattery is Global Group Head of Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging at ISS World Services, where she is directing integrated and dynamic initiatives spanning the dimensions of Cultures & Ethnicity, Abilities, Gender, Sexual Orientation/LGBTQ+ and Generations & Age. Margot has been furthering the D&I agenda for more than 20 years inside and outside work, she is a member of various boards and NGO’s and a renowned thought leader speaking at events around the world. Margot’s longstanding commitment to D&I has earned her numerous accolades. Most recently, she was appointed global ambassador of All Ireland Business Forum for her contribution to promoting and developing D&I standards in the workplace and society.

    • Empowering Inclusion in the Workplace (DEC 2021 Recording)
      Includes Credits Recorded On: 12/03/2021

      Inclusion in the workplace begins with respect for all people. Using people–first language and following some simple rules of etiquette when training and communicating will ensure all of your employees feel supported and valued. This session will also provide insight on hiring individuals with disabilities and answering important questions from an employer perspective.

      Everyone is unique, and each person’s disability may manifest in a different way. Inclusion in the workplace begins with respect for all people. Using people–first language and following some simple rules of etiquette when training and communicating will ensure all of your employees feel supported and valued. This session will also provide insight on hiring individuals with disabilities and answering important questions from an employer perspective. Join David Quilleon from Best Buddies along with a few special guests to learn how you can take inclusion to the next level as part of your work culture.

    • Understanding and Celebrating Intersectional Differences (SEP 2021 Recording)
      Includes Credits Recorded On: 10/13/2021

      Hearing stories about people’s individual experiences is central to conversations around diversity, equity and inclusion, but why is that the case? Participants will leave the session with a shared understanding of intersectionality and how the acceptance of individual differences can support diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace.

      Hearing stories about people’s individual experiences is central to conversations around diversity, equity and inclusion, but why is that the case? This session will break down why it is important to recognize individual differences in role, gender, race, ethnicity, nationality, religion and sexual orientation, among other aspects of identity, and how we can celebrate differences to create a more inclusive workplace culture. Participants will leave the session with a shared understanding of intersectionality and how the acceptance of individual differences can support diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace.

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      Melony Bethala, Ph.D., (She/Her)
      Senior Consultant, The Clearing

      Bio: Dr. Melony Bethala is a cultural researcher and management consultant who specializes in analyzing intersectional differences and helps clients better understand a support a vast range of customer experiences. Before joining The Clearing in 2021, Dr. Bethala served as a workplace culture strategist and researcher for Newmark and completed her doctorate in English | International Cultural Studies on a project that examined how government and private institutional practices have shaped women’s careers in India and Ireland. She holds a Ph.D. from the University of York in the UK, a Master’s degree from Trinity College Dublin, and BA from Emory University.



    • DE&I: The Role of CRE, Design & Organizational Planning (AUG 2021 Recording)
      Includes Credits

      An architect, a CRE exec, and an LGBTQ ambassador from IBM discuss how design leadership must be an integral part of any company’s DE&I strategy to ensure structural and strategic alignment. Learn best practices and gain insights from a proactive company leading by example.

      This facilitated session will explore how corporate real estate, design, and organizational planning can contribute to the diversity, equity, and inclusion experience of a company. An architect, a CRE exec, and an LGBTQ ambassador from IBM discuss how design leadership must be an integral part of any company’s DE&I strategy to ensure structural and strategic alignment. Learn best practices and gain insights from a proactive company leading by example.

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      Jeri Ballard, (She/Her)
      Executive Vice President, Real Estate, Business Service Centres and Corp. Travel, Royal Dutch Shell

      Bio: Jeri is responsible for leading the global delivery of the non-hydrocarbon physical infrastructure to Shell businesses, projects and ventures in 40+ countries. This includes offices, housing, land assembly, worker accommodations, construction projects, and facilities management for an annual operating expense of $1 billion and capital expense of $300 million. She is a member of the Global Board of Directors for CoreNet Global.

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      Jordan Jones, (He/Him)
      Strategy Director, IA Interior Architects

      Bio: With over 10 years of experience, Jordan has worked in both client and consultant sides of the industry which has given him a unique ability to empathize with the challenges and opportunities facing organizations. His passion lies in understanding the unique characteristics of design as an influencer of behavior and enabler of wellbeing, with a bias for tangible, actionable solutions. Jordan believes that the workplace has the power to truly represent an organization's identity and beliefs beyond its branding, and is energized in helping others achieve this. Jordan has a BSc in Architectural Technology and an MSc in Spatial Design for Architecture and Cities.

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      Andrew Merewether-Helps, (He/Him)
      Digital Recruitment Experience Solution Expert & Project Manager, IBM Global Real Estate

      Bio: Andrew Merewether-Helps is a Digital Recruitment Experience Solution Expert & Project Manager for IBM. He also is the Co-Chair of People with Diverse Abilities for the United Kingdom. Andrew has worked in IBM for 10 years and has a disability called Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita.

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      Jane Muir-Sands, (She/Her)
      Vice President Global Real Estate and Operations, IBM Global Real Estate

      Bio: Jane Muir-Sands is the Vice President of Global Real Estate at IBM. She leads all aspects of a global real estate portfolio of over 6.5m sqm (, present in 127 countries with offices, data centers, manufacturing, and logistics. She is responsible for developing and implementing corporate real estate strategies synchronized to IBM's changing business needs as the company transforms into a leading cloud-based cognitive enterprise. She champions innovative thinking and delivery of among others Location Strategy; Workplace of the Future, Employee Experience, Agile Work practices, Cognitive infused Real Estate, Corporate Environment, and Energy and Facility Operations. Prior to her time at IBM Jane was the Vice President Workplace, Travel and Fleet at Unilever. She led the team managing a global real estate portfolio of 8.9m sqm (accommodating ~170,000 FTE’s), delivering major building projects, acquisitions, disposals, and renewals for offices, R&D, and supply chain facilities. Responsible for providing a world-class Employee Experience through the integrated provision and delivery of facilities management (FM) including all site services (catering, cleaning, security, building maintenance, HSSE); supporting 59,000 travelers globally; coordinate all meetings and events and managing approximately 60,000 fleet vehicles. Jane has also spent time working for Shell, Deloitte, and KPMG in corporate finance and consulting. She is a Chartered Surveyor.

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      Ella Slade, (They/Them)
      Global LGBT+ Leader, IBM

      Bio: Ella Slade is IBM’s Global LGBT+ Leader, they work in the Global D&I team within HR and have been in their role for 18 months. Ella first joined IBM as an intern back in 2014 and worked in Talent Attraction for 5 years before their current role.



    • Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace (AUG 2021 Recording)
      Includes Credits

      A workplace that is reflective and inclusive of the global communities in which they serve - different people, different cultures, and different perspectives – is better positioned to solve challenging and complex issues with innovation.

      A workplace that is reflective and inclusive of the global communities in which they serve - different people, different cultures, and different perspectives – is better positioned to solve challenging and complex issues with innovation. Join this timely conversation about building equity in the workplace and corporate real estate’s unique role.

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      Varun Agarwal, (He/Him), MCR, SLCR
      Head of Asset Management, Property – Africa & Middle East, Standard Chartered Bank

      Bio: Varun is currently the Head of Asset Management, Property – Africa & Middle East for Standard Chartered Bank. Varun’s role oversees asset management, transaction management, lease administration, strategy, and retail business alignment.

      With more than 15 years in multiple roles across Mumbai, London, Johannesburg & Dubai; having worked with diverse teams across various continents, Varun strongly believes that diversity drives innovation.

      Varun is an active member of CoreNet Global, facilitated multiple MCR Finance seminars, was nominated for the 2017 Young Leader Award, and is currently the board member for CoreNet Middle East Chapter.

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      Kristin Hay, (She/Her)
      Partner, Head of People and Culture, Knight Frank Australia Pty Ltd

      Bio: Over the past 20 years, Kristin has worked for a number of international organizations across the Asia Pacific. With a passion for building a strong people culture, she is also focused on driving business transformation through all aspects of Human Resources including talent management, recruitment and retention, employee engagement, learning and development, organizational design, and diversity and inclusion.  In her previous role as Global Director of People and Culture, she was responsible for delivering the global diversity agenda for Travelex and having joined Knight Frank in March this year, has already made significant inroads into their Diversity and Inclusion Roadmap including designing and launching a new D&I strategy with a number of key initiatives which are underway. In addition to working in Singapore for 6 years, she also spent most of her school years living in South-East Asia.

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      Rajiv Nagrath, (He/Him)
      Head of Strategy & Development | VENTIA Property

      Bio: Rajiv is the Head of Strategy & Development for Ventia Property business in Australia and New Zealand, supporting clients in driving productivity and efficiency to get the best business outcomes from their property commitments. Rajiv has over 25 years of experience in CRE strategic planning and management. Rajiv’s key areas of specialization are real estate portfolio and workplace strategy; change management; real estate procurement/divestment management; and facilities and asset management.

      Rajiv has degrees in Architecture and Business Administration and prior to Ventia held senior executive roles in KPMG and JLL.

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      Leah Ong, (She/Her), MCR
      Director Real Estate, Volvo Group Australia

      Bio: Working in the property industry for over 18 years, Leah has extensive experience in the areas of the office, industrial and retail sectors both nationally and internationally in the corporate real estate field.

      Leah is responsible for the Real Estate team at Volvo Group Australia managing FM services, delivering real estate projects, and strategic planning aligned to the business objectives.

      Leah has held roles on National Diversity and Inclusion Networks, QLD Committee for the Property Council of Australia and she is currently the Program Leader for CoreNet Global Australia.

      Leah is passionate about supporting and mentoring women in the real estate field as well as actively volunteering with a number of local and international charities.

    • Bias vs Inclusion (AUG 2021 Recording)
      Includes Credits Recorded On: 08/11/2021

      In understanding where we are today, it is critical that we also examine the historical systems and structures that paved the way. While dismantling racism across our systems and institutions may seem daunting, we can all play a unique and critical role in addressing these inequities.

      We know from research and science that leaders have the ability to solve for bias but they are still failing at creating inclusive cultures. Why is this? Simply put, bias is what happens in our brains while feelings of inclusion or exclusion are what happens in other people’s brains. Spending time on diversity training may not be the solution to creating a more inclusive culture. Come join Regan Donoghue, Workforce Strategist, this session that helps to separate the two and work towards achieving both goals: mitigating unconscious bias and promoting inclusive cultures.

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      Regan Donoghue, (She/Her)
      Managing Principal, SimConsults

      Bio: Regan has 15+ years of workplace and workforce strategy experience. She has a Masters Certificate in Leadership Strategy and Change Management from the University of Notre Dame. She is WELL & LEED Accredited Profession

    • Systems of (In)equity: How did we get here? (JUL 2021 Recording)
      Includes Credits

      In understanding where we are today, it is critical that we also examine the historical systems and structures that paved the way. While dismantling racism across our systems and institutions may seem daunting, we can all play a unique and critical role in addressing these inequities.

      2020 challenged us with the convergence of a global pandemic, renewed recognition of racial injustice and anti-racist activism across the United States, and a deeply divided political landscape. In understanding where we are today, it is critical that we also examine the historical systems and structures that paved the way. While dismantling racism across our systems and institutions may seem daunting, we can all play a unique and critical role in addressing these inequities. Join Dr. Dwinita “Nita” Mosby Tyler, Chief Catalyst at The Equity Project, for a timely discussion of the advancement of equity through leadership, advocacy, and education.

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      Dwinita Mosby Tyler, Ph.D., (She/Her)
      Chief Catalyst and Founder, The Equity Project LLC

      Bio: Dr. Dwinita Mosby Tyler is the Chief Catalyst and Founder of The Equity Project, LLC – an organization designed to support organizations and communities in building diversity, equity, and inclusion strategies. She is the former Senior Vice President and Chief Inclusion Officer for Children’s Hospital Colorado – the first African American woman to hold that position in the organizations 100+ year history. Dr. Mosby Tyler, a consultant accredited by the Georgetown University National Center for Cultural Competence, is nationally recognized for her equity work with non-profit, community, government and corporate organizations.

    • Understanding Transgender & Gender Diverse Communities (JUN 2021 Recording)
      Includes Credits Recorded On: 06/09/2021

      Building off the fundamental concepts from the LGBTQ Basics training, this training explores the experiences and challenges faced by gender diverse and transgender people and offers strategies to support and act as allies to gender diverse and transgender people in the workplace.

      This workshop takes a deeper dive into the LGBTQ+ community. Building off the fundamental concepts from the LGBTQ Basics training, this training explores the experiences and challenges faced by gender diverse and transgender people; develops a working knowledge of the various ways people in the gender diverse and transgender community identify relating to gender identity and expression; an increased comfort level in communicating with, and using language related to, the gender diverse and transgender community; and offers strategies to support and act as allies to gender diverse and transgender people in the workplace.

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      Johnny Humphrey, (He/Him)
      Director of Inclusivity Services, The Center on Colfax (LGBTQ Colorado) 

      Bio: Johnny Humphrey, MBA, serves as the Director of Inclusivity Services at The Center on Colfax and leads the agency’s RANGE Consulting program. RANGE Consulting provides comprehensive consulting services on LGBTQ+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer/questioning) best practices and DEI (diversity, equity & inclusion) strategies for employers within the private, nonprofit, and government sectors throughout Colorado and beyond. Johnny has 10+ years of DEI experience and recent recipient of the 2020 Inclusion@Work Award by the Center for Legal Inclusion. He is a member of Mile High SHRM (Society for Human Resource Management), Aurora & Colorado LGBTQ Chambers of Commerce, and serves on various DEI committees. Johnny holds a bachelor’s degree in Marketing Management, a master’s degree in Business Administration, and certification in Diversity & Inclusion.

    • LGBTQ Basics (JUN 2021 Recording)
      Includes Credits Recorded On: 06/02/2021

      This course reviews the differences between sexual orientation and gender identity, and expands on the additional types of diverse identities that fall beneath the umbrella categories of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender.

      This training focuses on introducing basic terminology and identities while creating a safe space for questions. We will cover the differences between sexual orientation and gender identity, as well as expand on the additional types of diverse identities that fall beneath the umbrella categories of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender. This course explores best practices for engaging the LGBTQ+ community, as well as ways to support the community through allyship.

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      Johnny Humphrey, (He/Him)
      Director of Inclusivity Services, The Center on Colfax (LGBTQ Colorado) 

      Bio: Johnny Humphrey, MBA, serves as the Director of Inclusivity Services at The Center on Colfax and leads the agency’s RANGE Consulting program. RANGE Consulting provides comprehensive consulting services on LGBTQ+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer/questioning) best practices and DEI (diversity, equity & inclusion) strategies for employers within the private, nonprofit, and government sectors throughout Colorado and beyond. Johnny has 10+ years of DEI experience and recent recipient of the 2020 Inclusion@Work Award by the Center for Legal Inclusion. He is a member of Mile High SHRM (Society for Human Resource Management), Aurora & Colorado LGBTQ Chambers of Commerce, and serves on various DEI committees. Johnny holds a bachelor’s degree in Marketing Management, a master’s degree in Business Administration, and certification in Diversity & Inclusion.

    • Gen Z in the Workforce: Understanding the Importance of Organizational Values (MAY 2021 Recording)
      Includes Credits Recorded On: 05/19/2021

      In a distinct shift from previous generations, this research confirms that organizational values such as diversity, inclusion, accountability, and welcoming, among others, are not simply “value-adds”, but are instead “must-haves” for Gen Z.

      Gen Z is the most diverse generation in the history of the United States.  As such, they place a high value on organizations that uphold diversity, equity, and inclusion.  In this talk, Dr. Josh Packard reveals the results of Springtide Research Institute’s nearly 15,000 surveys and over 150 interviews with young people in order to show exactly what organizational values are critical to attracting and retaining the best talent.  In a distinct shift from previous generations, this research confirms that organizational values such as diversity, inclusion, accountability, and welcoming, among others, are not simply “value-adds”, but are instead “must-haves” for Gen Z.

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      Josh Packard, Ph.D., (He/Him)
      Executive Director, Springtide Research Institute

      Bio: Josh Packard, Ph.D. is the Executive Director of Springtide Research Institute and an expert on what drives Generation Z. He has a passion for translating complex academic ideas into accessible and actionable insights for industries that are looking to engage and inspire a new, modern workforce that has shifted dramatically in recent years. He has been a keynote speaker for numerous groups and thousands of people including several CoreNet events.

      His research has appeared in numerous academic and trade publications. He earned his B.A. in English from Texas Lutheran University and an M.A. and Ph.D. in Sociology from Vanderbilt University.

    • Chief Diversity Officers: A Candid Conversation (MAR 2021 Recording)
      Includes Credits Recorded On: 03/22/2021

      An architect, a CRE exec, and an LGBTQ ambassador from IBM discuss how design leadership must be an integral part of any company’s DE&I strategy to ensure structural and strategic alignment. Learn best practices and gain insights from a proactive company leading by example.

      This facilitated session will explore how corporate real estate, design, and organizational planning can contribute to the diversity, equity, and inclusion experience of a company. An architect, a CRE exec, and an LGBTQ ambassador from IBM discuss how design leadership must be an integral part of any company’s DE&I strategy to ensure structural and strategic alignment. Learn best practices and gain insights from a proactive company leading by example.

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      Jeri Ballard, (She/Her)
      Executive Vice President, Real Estate, Business Service Centres and Corp. Travel, Royal Dutch Shell

      Bio: Jeri is responsible for leading the global delivery of the non-hydrocarbon physical infrastructure to Shell businesses, projects and ventures in 40+ countries. This includes offices, housing, land assembly, worker accommodations, construction projects, and facilities management for an annual operating expense of $1 billion and capital expense of $300 million. She is a member of the Global Board of Directors for CoreNet Global.

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      Jordan Jones, (He/Him)
      Strategy Director, IA Interior Architects

      Bio: With over 10 years of experience, Jordan has worked in both client and consultant sides of the industry which has given him a unique ability to empathize with the challenges and opportunities facing organizations. His passion lies in understanding the unique characteristics of design as an influencer of behavior and enabler of wellbeing, with a bias for tangible, actionable solutions. Jordan believes that the workplace has the power to truly represent an organization's identity and beliefs beyond its branding, and is energized in helping others achieve this. Jordan has a BSc in Architectural Technology and an MSc in Spatial Design for Architecture and Cities.

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      Andrew Merewether-Helps, (He/Him)
      Digital Recruitment Experience Solution Expert & Project Manager, IBM Global Real Estate

      Bio: Andrew Merewether-Helps is a Digital Recruitment Experience Solution Expert & Project Manager for IBM. He also is the Co-Chair of People with Diverse Abilities for the United Kingdom. Andrew has worked in IBM for 10 years and has a disability called Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita.

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      Jane Muir-Sands, (She/Her)
      Vice President Global Real Estate and Operations, IBM Global Real Estate

      Bio: Jane Muir-Sands is the Vice President of Global Real Estate at IBM. She leads all aspects of a global real estate portfolio of over 6.5m sqm (, present in 127 countries with offices, data centers, manufacturing, and logistics. She is responsible for developing and implementing corporate real estate strategies synchronized to IBM's changing business needs as the company transforms into a leading cloud-based cognitive enterprise. She champions innovative thinking and delivery of among others Location Strategy; Workplace of the Future, Employee Experience, Agile Work practices, Cognitive infused Real Estate, Corporate Environment, and Energy and Facility Operations. Prior to her time at IBM Jane was the Vice President Workplace, Travel and Fleet at Unilever. She led the team managing a global real estate portfolio of 8.9m sqm (accommodating ~170,000 FTE’s), delivering major building projects, acquisitions, disposals, and renewals for offices, R&D, and supply chain facilities. Responsible for providing a world-class Employee Experience through the integrated provision and delivery of facilities management (FM) including all site services (catering, cleaning, security, building maintenance, HSSE); supporting 59,000 travelers globally; coordinate all meetings and events and managing approximately 60,000 fleet vehicles. Jane has also spent time working for Shell, Deloitte, and KPMG in corporate finance and consulting. She is a Chartered Surveyor.

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      Ella Slade, (They/Them)
      Global LGBT+ Leader, IBM

      Bio: Ella Slade is IBM’s Global LGBT+ Leader, they work in the Global D&I team within HR and have been in their role for 18 months. Ella first joined IBM as an intern back in 2014 and worked in Talent Attraction for 5 years before their current role.



    • Inclusion for All: How to Build LGBTQ Inclusive Workplaces and Why it Matters (SEP 2020 Recording)
      Includes Credits

      In this session, we'll level set our knowledge about the LGBTQ community including terms and terminology. We discuss the importance of building inclusive workplaces, how that is defined and what it takes to get it right.

      HRC's Corporate Equality Index tracks the growing commitment of our nation's largest employers to LGBTQ inclusion over the last 20 years and makes clear that today's leading companies value diversity and inclusion as a business imperative necessary for talent recruitment and retention. In this session, we'll level set our knowledge about the LGBTQ community including terms and terminology. We discuss the importance of building inclusive workplaces, how that is defined and what it takes to get it right.

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      Beck Bailey, (He/Him)
      Director, Workplace Equality Program, at the Human Rights Campaign Foundation

      Bio: Beck Bailey's work in the HRC Foundation’s Workplace Equality Program focuses on helping America’s workplaces become more LGBTQ inclusive through employee engagement, training, and education. He also conducts outreach to engage corporations in supporting legislative action to create workplace protections for LGBTQ people.

      As a lifelong business professional prior to joining HRC, Beck brings his knowledge and experience as a manager and a leader to this work. From frontline management of a food production line at Stouffer’s frozen foods to operations and retail management of the iconic LGBTQ merchandise company Don’t Panic! Designs, Beck possesses a well-developed managerial skillset grounded in operations and change management.

      An LGBTQ advocate and out transgender man, Beck often speaks about his personal experience as a way to increase awareness and understanding. He proudly serves on the Board of Directors for Gay & Lesbian Advocates and Defenders (GLAD). Beck holds a BS in Management from Virginia Tech and an MBA from the Isenberg School of Management at UMass Amherst.