Cintas is in its fourth year implementing an inclusion program to attract, hire and retain qualified people with disabilities for positions throughout its network of 550 facilities nationwide. Building upon its 25-plus years of success hiring veterans, Cintas sought to hire people with disabilities ... and is experiencing success. In this session, you will learn about Cintas’ national disability-inclusion program, including the steps it took to ensure buy-in at every level, from corporate executives to local facility management. Building upon this buy-in, the culture of Cintas has supported sustainability for the program and developed many partnerships with various disability-support agencies throughout the nation—all creating a pipeline of qualified talent for Cintas. In this session, you will learn:
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Takiyah Cunningham
manager, diversity programs and partnerships
Cintas
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Takiyah Cunningham is an individual who is working her purpose of building purposeful understanding, engagement and relationships for individuals across organizations. Takiyah is Manager of Diversity Programs and Partnerships for Cintas Corporation where she is responsible for the diversity and inclusion leadership development program. Takiyah is also responsible for military and disability programming, as well as all Business Resource Groups. Prior to Cintas, Takiyah worked as manager of Diversity and Inclusion for United Way of Greater Cincinnati, where she provided strategy and led efforts in the areas of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. Takiyah serves on the Chief Diversity Officer Roundtable hosted by University of Cincinnati and the Equity Delegation.
Takiyah has been an active volunteer with several organizations, including Board member for UMADAOP Cincinnati, Inc., Cincinnati Urban League Guild, YWCA Rising Star, graduate of the Rising Star Board Leadership program. She has received many honors, the latest, being recognized as one of Cincinnati’s ‘100 Wise Women’. Takiyah is a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. and Cincinnati (OH) Chapter of The Links, Inc.
Takiyah graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from the University of Alabama at Birmingham and earned her Master of Arts degree in Human Resource Development from Xavier University in Cincinnati.
Takiyah resides in Cincinnati with her husband Adrian and their three daughters Dylan, Emery and Maison.
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Larry Worth
vice president, corporate consulting
Next for Autism
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Larry directs the vision and path for the ViaQuest Foundation, as well as provides strategic guidance on all projects. Larry’s passion, energy, and insightful direction have led to hundreds of people with disabilities entering into the workforce within a multitude of industries.
Larry is a member of ADVICE, a group of expert consultants that specialize in creating pathways for employment for people with autism. ADVICE is funded through Autism Speaks, NEXT for Autism, and the Poses Family Foundation. Larry is also a member of APSE, the Association of People Supporting EmploymentFirst.
Prior to his 10+ years in the disability industry, Larry started up and owned small businesses, worked as a change agent for transitioning corporations, and has held several positions in sales, marketing, and operational management. Larry credits his success in the disability industry on having a corporate core, marrying sound business practices and strategies with the incredibly meaningful work of proving that people with disabilities are game changers!
Larry holds a Bachelor of Science, Business Administration degree from Franklin University.
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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.