Transforming Perspectives in Diversity: DEI Strategies for a New Era
RevUp is more than a conference; it's a movement towards a more inclusive and diverse automotive industry. We're not just talking about change; we're making it happen. Join us in transforming perspectives and driving the future of DEI.
What to Expect:
Who Should Attend?
Agenda | |
8 a.m. | Registration and continental breakfast |
8:30 a.m. | Workshop: Keep to Compete - Improving Retention as the New Recruitment Strategy |
9:45 a.m. | Break and Networking/Registration continues |
10:15 a.m. | Presentation and Discussion: DEI Industry Study Insights and Outtakes |
Kristine Coogan, Principal, Advisory, KPMG | |
Cheryl Thompson, Founder and CEO, CADIA | |
10:45 a.m. | Panel: Building Bridges: Integrating DEI Across Organizational Pillars |
Moderator: Reginald Humphrey HR Director, DEI Center of Excellence, General Motors Company | |
Operations/Plant Floor: Elisa Sorrentino, Amsted Automotive Group | |
External Partnerships: Cheryl Thompson, Founder and CEO, CADIA | |
Comms/Marketing: Rachael Watson, Account Manager, Central Marketing Services, HARMAN Automotive | |
Safety: Chelsea Zarr, Human Resources Manager, Martinrea Bishop Circle Assembly | |
11:30 a.m. | Guiding Lights: Mentorship and Lasting Change |
Speaker: Cheryl Thompson, Founder and CEO, CADIA | |
Guest: Pam Romano, Retired, Ford Motor Company | |
Noon | Buffet Lunch |
1 p.m. | Fireside Chat with Honda CDO |
Yvette Hunsicker, Vice President - Corporate Social Responsibility, Inclusion and Diversity, American Honda Motor Co., Inc. and Cheryl Thompson, Founder and CEO, CADIA | |
1:30 p.m. | Panel: CDO Insights |
Moderator: Lisa D'Amore, VP, DEI, CADIA | |
Cathy French, Diversity, Equity Inclusion and Belonging Lead, Discount Tire | |
Ronda Moore, Chief Talent and Inclusion Officer, Aptiv | |
Erin Dewsbury Ribeiro, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer, Robert Bosch Corp. | |
2:15 p.m. | Case Study: Eaton Corp - Operationalizing DEI and Unleashing the Power of Diverse Perspectives |
Moderator: Paige Robnett, CEO, Robnett Consulting Group, LLC | |
Andy Doyle, Vice President – Supply Chain, Electrical Sector Americas | |
Cindy Fisher, Vice President - Global Inclusion and Diversity | |
Petra Godoy, HR Director, Eaton Mobility Group | |
3 p.m. | Networking Break |
3:30 p.m. | A Conversation: Fostering DEI in Automotive's Retail, Plant and Hourly Workforce |
Moderator: Becky MacDonald, Manager Corporate Reputation and Brand, Robert Bosch Corp. | |
Deanna Lorincz, Global Director, Communications and Marketing, Martinrea International US Inc. | |
Marilyn McGrone-Conley, Interim Department Manager, Inclusion and Diversity, American Honda Motor Co., Inc. | |
4 p.m. | Panel: DEI Headwinds and Tailwinds |
Moderator: Cheryl Thompson, Founder and CEO, CADIA | |
Jeannine Gant, DEIJ Officer, Global Epicenter of Mobility (GEM), Detroit Regional Partnership | |
Jeff Green, Reporter, Managing Diversity Beat, Bloomberg | |
Ruby Hamacher, Mg. Director, HR and Compensation Practice, Arthur J Gallagher & Co. | |
4:45 p.m. | Call to Action: Forward Together |
Cheryl Thompson, Founder and CEO, CADIA | |
5 p.m. | Networking Reception |
Conference photography by Nadir Ali
**Photography: By joining us at this event, attendees consent to CADIA to photograph and use your image and likeness**
Full day conference $250 members; $300 non-members
Receive a 10% volume discount for registering 5 or more individuals.
Registration: 8 - 8:30 a.m.
Workshop and Conference: 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Networking Reception: 5 - 6:30 p.m.