ERG Summit Powered by IBA, Hosted by Jefferson Health

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Join the IBA for an afternoon ERG Summit on November 20, 2024 at Jefferson Center! Elevate your impact--- Join us to connect and grow with LGBTQ+ ERG leaders and allies across the region!

This half day afternoon summit will focus on the development and networking for Philadelphia region LGBTQ+ aspiring or current ERG leaders and other LGBTQ+ community members that belong to other ERGs. There will be panel discussions, breakout sessions, and plenty of time to network with other ERG folks from the region.

A massive thank you to Jefferson Health for hosting us for this event!

Breakout Sessions 1

Title: The Journey of Influence: How ERGs Navigate Barriers to Drive Inclusion

Moderator: Haleigh McDonald (she/they) – Janney Montgomery Scott

Panelists:

Francisca (Fran) Sohl (she/her) – Aramark

Amina Shahzad (she/her) - BMS

Matt Wenz (he/him) - Comcast

Peter Danzig (they/them) – CHOP

Looking to start an ERG, recently launched one, or interested in expanding the impact of an established group? This panel discussion brings together ERG leaders who have navigated the challenges, successes, and complexities of creating and sustaining ERGs in their organizations. Panelists will offer a transparent view of their journeys—from initial inspirations and founding hurdles to evolving their influence and driving meaningful change across their companies and communities.

Our panelists will share:

• Inspiration and Motivation: The reasons they were driven to create, join or grow ERGs and the impact they aimed to achieve.

• Building the Foundation: Steps taken to develop a mission, goals, and business case that resonate with employees and leadership alike.

• Navigating Challenges and Leveraging Opportunities: The barriers encountered along the way, and the strategies used to transform these into opportunities for growth.

• Forging Strategic Connections: Approaches for building relationships with stakeholders, including executives, HR, and other critical partners.

• Driving Change Through Advocacy and Allyship: Tactics for promoting inclusion, shaping policies, and fostering an environment of allyship.

• Community Engagement Beyond the Workplace: Examples of how they extended their impact through partnerships with local organizations and broader advocacy efforts.

• Evaluating Impact and Sustaining Momentum: Tools and methods they use to measure the success of their initiatives and ensure long-term growth.

Whether you’re forming an ERG, looking to expand, or evolving your ERG’s role as an influencer in your organization, this session will offer practical insights and strategies to enhance the journey and effectiveness of your ERG.

Breakout Sessions 2: Professional Development Workshops (pre- register for workshops when completing online registration)

Title: Building BRAVE Spaces: Fostering Psychological Safety within our ERGs

Speaker: Tonya Ladipo, LCSW (she/her)

As LGBTQ+ ERG leaders, you're not just organizing events and providing resources. You are community builders creating spaces where members feel valued, respected, and comfortable being themselves. But how do we create that kind of magic within our ERGs?

Title: Allies in Action: Fostering Intersectionality and Inclusivity in LGBTQ+ Communities
Speaker: Elizabeth Byrne MA, NCC, LPC (they/them)

To truly create spaces where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered, we must amplify intersectionality and intentionally support marginalized communities within the LGBTQ+ spectrum, including trans individuals, people of color, and people with disabilities.

November 20, 2024

Jefferson Center

1101 Market St

Philadelphia, PA 19107

11:30am-5:00pm

Stay for an evening networking event from 5:30pm-7:00pm! This portion of the day will be open to the public. Please register for this portion here!