Leadership Accountability in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Virtual Conference
April 7-8, 2022 | Virtual Conference
This innovative conference will bring together DEI thought leaders and experts to share their knowledge and stimulate important discussions about leadership and accountability in DEI. Gain valuable insights into current DEI practices, challenges, and opportunities for leaders to promote, support, and sustain diversity, equity, and inclusion within organizations.
DAY 1
April 7, 2022 | 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm EST (GMT -5:00)

KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Hakeem Oluseyi, PhD, Astrophysicist and Cosmologist, President-Elect of National Society of Black Physicists, Science Educator, and TV personality starring in numerous programs on the Discovery Channel and Science Channel.
AGENDA
12:00 pm - 12:15 pm | Welcome |
12:15 pm - 12:45 pm | Keynote Speaker: Dr. Hakeem Oluseyi |
12:45 pm - 1:00 pm | 15-Minute Break |
1:00 pm - 2:15 pm | Panel: "DEI & STEM" |
2:15 pm - 2:30 pm | 15-Minute Break |
2:30 pm - 3:45 pm | Panel: "Women in DEI" |
3:45 pm - 4:00 pm | Wrap Up & Announcements |
DAY 2
April 8, 2022 | 10:00 am - 3:25 pm EST (GMT -5:00)

KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Jenny Yang, JD, Director of the Office of Federal Contract Compliance (OFCCP) and former Chair, Vice-Chair, and Commissioner of the EEOC.
AGENDA
10:00 am - 10:15 am | Welcome |
10:15 am - 10:45 am | Keynote Speaker: Jenny Yang, Director of OFCCP |
10:45 am - 11:15 am | ANDIE Lab: Angela Hall |
11:15 am - 11:35 am | 20-Minute Break |
11:35 am - 12:35 pm | Panel: "Emerging Issues in DEI" |
12:35 pm - 12:55 pm | 20-Minute Break |
12:55 pm - 1:55 pm | Panel: "Research in DEI" |
1:55 pm - 2:10 pm | 15-Minute Break |
2:10 pm - 3:10 pm | Panel: "Allyship" |
3:10 pm - 3:25 pm | Wrap Up & Acknowledgements |
FEATURING GUEST PANELISTS

Frank Dobbin, PhD
Henry Ford II Professor of the Social Sciences, Harvard University
Henry Ford II Professor of the Social Sciences, Harvard University

Alison Nelson, JD
Director of DEI Strategies and Governance, Ford Motor Company
Director of DEI Strategies and Governance, Ford Motor Company

Ann Marie Ryan, PhD
Organizational Psychologist, MSU Diversity Lab
Organizational Psychologist, MSU Diversity Lab