Location: Atlanta 4,5

Achieving career advancement often involves overcoming significant challenges, especially for underrepresented groups. Our distinguished panelists, who have navigated and excelled in fields where underrepresented groups have traditionally been marginalized, will share their personal stories of resilience, determination, and strategic action.

This panel will delve into actionable strategies for breaking through barriers in your own career, including mentorship, networking, and advocacy. Whether you’re aspiring to leadership or already in a position of influence, you’ll gain valuable insights into how to overcome obstacles and empower others to do the same.

Moderator:

Currently, Doris serves as the People & Culture/HR Consultant at The Proactive Approach, LLC, a full-stake consulting firm providing...

Doris Jean Pierre, MBA, SHRM-SCP

People & Culture/HR Consultant, The Proactive Approach, LLC

Speakers:

Guirlaine Ritha Belizaire (she/her) is an accomplished relationship builder, innate servant leader, inveterate idealist, purposeful proponent for diversity, equity,...

Guirlaine Ritha Belizaire

Vice President of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Development Guild DDI

Kimetha Dunn is a trailblazer in artificial intelligence (AI) and a dedicated advocate for inclusivity in tech. With a...

Kimetha Dunn

Founder, Fedeila Group

AI Researcher, Microsoft

Mr. Watson Escarment is a proven leader in Engineering, Business, and Organizational Leadership. He has served as a leadership...

Watson Escarment

Founder and Executive Director, Samaritan’s Heart Foundation

Co-Chair, Georgia Haitian Leadership Coalition

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