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Jeffrey Ostrander
manager, Diversity & Inclusion
The American Institute of Architects
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Jeffrey is a Manager of Diversity & Inclusion at The American Institute of Architects where he is responsible for managing the Equity and the Future of Architecture Committee and for administrating the Diversity Advancement Scholarship and the Diversity Recognition Program. He is also responsible for the planning and implementation of various events during the AIA National Conference on Architecture.

Jeffrey earned a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from the University of Central Florida where he developed a passion for economic equality and social justice. Prior to the American Institute of Architects, he was employed with education department the Orlando Science Center and interned with the American Diabetes Association.

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Marcia Jones (MJ) Calloway
director, Diversity & Inclusion
The American Institute of Architects
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Marcia (MJ) Jones Calloway has over a decade of association experience and is currently the Director, Diversity and Inclusion at The American Institute of Architects (AIA). She leads the strategic development and implementation of the AIA’s Equity, Diversity and Inclusion strategies.
 
MJ is recognized as a leader in the field of Diversity and Inclusion, managed the AIA’s National Equity in Architecture Commission, served as a member of the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) Foundation’s D&I Research Review Panel, the National YMCA Emerging Multicultural Leadership Experience (EMLE) planning committee, a member of the Houston YMCA Diversity and Inclusion Board and Committee and various other assignments.
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Marcia Jones (MJ) Calloway
director, Diversity & Inclusion
The American Institute of Architects
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Marcia (MJ) Jones Calloway has over a decade of association experience and is currently the Director, Diversity and Inclusion at The American Institute of Architects (AIA). She leads the strategic development and implementation of the AIA’s Equity, Diversity and Inclusion strategies.
 
MJ is recognized as a leader in the field of Diversity and Inclusion, managed the AIA’s National Equity in Architecture Commission, served as a member of the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) Foundation’s D&I Research Review Panel, the National YMCA Emerging Multicultural Leadership Experience (EMLE) planning committee, a member of the Houston YMCA Diversity and Inclusion Board and Committee and various other assignments.
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Jeffrey Ostrander
manager, Diversity & Inclusion
The American Institute of Architects
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Jeffrey is a Manager of Diversity & Inclusion at The American Institute of Architects where he is responsible for managing the Equity and the Future of Architecture Committee and for administrating the Diversity Advancement Scholarship and the Diversity Recognition Program. He is also responsible for the planning and implementation of various events during the AIA National Conference on Architecture.

Jeffrey earned a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from the University of Central Florida where he developed a passion for economic equality and social justice. Prior to the American Institute of Architects, he was employed with education department the Orlando Science Center and interned with the American Diabetes Association.

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Lenora Billings-Harris
diversity strategist
Excel Development Systems, Inc.
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A diversity strategist and author. With more than twenty five years of experience in the public and private sectors, she has developed a unique way of presenting sensitive topics in a fun, thought-provoking and non-judgmental way. Her interactive style and immediately applicable "how tos" have inspired clients to invite her back again and again. She designs and delivers presentations that help facilitate diversity initiatives for Fortune 500 companies, professional associations, government agencies and educational institutions. 

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DIVERSITY LEADERS EXCHANGE | EDI Design: Identifying Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Priorities

Tuesday, October 24, 2017 - 1:30pm to 2:30pm
Bernard C. Coleman III
global head of Diversity & Inclusion
Uber Technologies, Inc
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Bernard joined Uber as the Global Head of Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) in January 2017. In this role, he drives the D&I programs through meaningful relationships, both internally and externally, as well as promotes Uber as a leader in ride sharing, and as a forerunner in D&I engagement. Prior to Uber, Bernard led Hillary for America’s D&I and HR initiatives, as the first ever Chief Diversity and Human Resources Officer in U.S. history for any presidential campaign and political party. Bernard’s written for Catalyst, SHRM and his insights have appeared in the Nasdaq Government Clearinghouse and the Huffington Post.  Bernard holds an M.B.A. from Trinity University, a B.A. in psychology from Hampton University, a Strategic Diversity and Inclusion Management certification from Georgetown University, and is a graduate of the University of Virginia's Sorensen Institute for Political Leadership.

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DIVERSITY LEADERS EXCHANGE | Improving Relationships Through Micro-Inclusion Techniques

Tuesday, October 24, 2017 - 10:15am to 11:15am
Ellie Harris
Senior Learning & Development Consultant
Logitech
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Over the past three years, Ellie has helped build a world-class Learning and Development function at Logitech. She facilitates development experiences to employees and leaders around the world. Designing and delivering over 50 workshops to individuals, teams and executives, she is passionate about helping others be the best version of themselves. Ellie utilizes the latest science of positive psychology to incorporate a strengths-based approach to development. In addition to being a facilitator, she provides executive coaching in Asia, Europe and the US.  Her work developing leaders also extends to helping her local community. She loves serving at the homeless shelter, mentoring underprivileged middle schoolers, and supporting aspiring high school leaders.

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Dawn Burke
founder/advisor
Dawn Burke HR
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Dawn Burke, founder of Dawn Burke HR, is an HR leader, speaker and writer specializing in new HR practices, engagement and workplace culture. Her HR and leadership career has spanned the last 20 years, most recently serving as VP of People for Birmingham, AL, award-winning technology company, Daxko.

During her tenure as VP of People, Dawn was responsible for finding great talent, developing team members, and preserving company culture - a culture recognized in Fortune Magazine as one of the “50 Best Small and Medium Workplaces.” Recognized as a Top HR Innovator, she is creator of DawnHBurke.com, and a contributor to a variety of national blogs including SHRM Next and Fistful Of Talent.

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