2026 Community Diversity Conference

Conference Features

Topics and speakers for our 12 breakout sessions include the following:

Foundations:  Constitutional Issues & Immigration (Shoba Wadhia), Equity Roadmaps & Accountability Frameworks (Leslie Pearson)

Policy, Rights & Structural Equity: Fair Housing Panel (Morgan Wasikonis), LGBTQ+ Trends & Trickledown Effects (Sonja Wilmoth), Sustainability & AI (Peter Buck)

Workplace & Organizational Diversity: Employee Resource Groups (Nalini Krishnankutty), Business & Organizational Case for Diversity (Jamie Campbell)

Wellbeing, Access & Support: Navigating Mental Health & Disability Resources (PHRC, Terry Watson), Pro Action Café an interactive, solution-resulting activity (Katie Marshall)

Skills for an Inclusive Future:  AI Benefits & Challenges (SeriaShia Chatters), Introduction to AI 

Other features: 

• Keynote Presentation:   TBA pending confirmation of presenter(s) 

• Presentation of Support for Diversity Awards 2026 (Individual & Organization)

• Meet the Authors of Diversity-Related books

• 250th Celebration of our Nation featuring Students, Research & Activities

• Facilitated Closing Group Activity (Carmin Wong)