IDEALS 2024
The 2024 Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Access and Leadership Summit on Friday, March 8, will create a space to celebrate all identities while fostering learning opportunities.
About the conference
IDEALS 2024: Reaffirming Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging
9 a.m.–3 p.m. Friday, March 8
Capitol Federal Hall
1654 Naismith Drive, Lawrence KS 66045
The KU School of Business is committed to fostering a culture of diversity by hosting IDEALS 2024 (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Access and Leadership Summit), in partnership with KU partners and affiliates. There is no cost to attend.
Diversity has become increasingly complex, nuanced and more contested. IDEALS 2024 will aim to continue to create a space to celebrate all identities while fostering learning opportunities to share knowledge and experiences. The event will prepare attendees to effectively engage an increasingly diverse workforce, while contributing to student success and healthy and vibrant communities.
Breakfast and lunch will be provided. School of Business students will receive 20 ePoints for attending.
Target audience
KU Business and professional undergraduate students; students in KU's MSP Scholars Program in Business (MBSP)
Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend University of Kansas sponsored events. If you require a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in this event, please contact Morgan States by Feb. 23, 2024, at mstates@ku.edu.
2024 IDEALS schedule
Time | Session/Activity | Location |
---|---|---|
8:15 a.m. | Check-in, Breakfast, Headshots | Capitol Federal Hall Atrium |
9 a.m. | Welcome and Opening Remarks | Nancy Walthall Doane Lecture Hall, 1020 Capitol Federal Hall |
9:20 a.m. | Keynote Address Paige Freeman (she/her) | Director of Student Programs, KU Alumni Association Watch the presentation via Zoom | Passcode: 775409 | Nancy Walthall Doane Lecture Hall, 1020 Capitol Federal Hall |
10 a.m. | Workshop Sessions | |
Two-Hour Zine Workshop (through rounds 1&2)
| Tim Barton Colloquium, 1010 Capitol Federal Hall | |
Business Diversity vs. Supplier Diversity
| John & Brenda Dicus Classroom, 2056B Capitol Federal Hall | |
Leveraging Traditional Education for Entrepreneurial Success
| The J.W. Lettmann Family Classroom, 3056B Capitol Federal Hall | |
11 a.m. | Workshop Sessions | |
Two-Hour Zine Workshop (cont.) | Tim Barton Colloquium, 1010 Capitol Federal Hall | |
Inclusive Leadership Training
| Nancy Walthall Doane Lecture Hall, 1020 Capitol Federal Hall | |
Create Your Own DEIB Strategy
| John & Brenda Dicus Classroom, 2056B Capitol Federal Hall | |
Leveraging the Jayhawk Career Network for Career and Professional Development
| The J.W. Lettmann Family Classroom, 3056B Capitol Federal Hall | |
11:50 a.m. | Networking Lunch | Capitol Federal Hall Atrium |
Larry D. Horner "The Hive," 1057 Capitol Federal Hall | ||
1 p.m. | Workshop Sessions | |
A Space to Be You
| Tim Barton Colloquium, 1010 Capitol Federal Hall | |
Crafting Your Digital Persona: Personal and Online Branding 101 for Workplace Success
| The Brandmeyer Family Classroom, 2056A Capitol Federal Hall | |
Professionalism from a Nonbinary and Trans Perspective Moderated by Sam Azzaro (they/them) | Program Coordinator, KU School of Business Office of DEIB
| John & Brenda Dicus Classroom, 2056B Capitol Federal Hall | |
Unlocking the Power of DEIB
| The J.W. Lettmann Family Classroom, 3056B Capitol Federal Hall | |
2 p.m. | DEIB IRL (In Real Life) Panel Moderated by Eve Bertoncino
Watch the panel via Zoom | Passcode: 775409 | Nancy Walthall Doane Lecture Hall, 1020 Capitol Federal Hall |
Organizations represented at IDEALS 2024
- KU Emily Taylor Center for Women & Gender Equity
- PepsiCo
- Spotlight
- Dairy Farmers of America
- KU Medical Center
- Black:30
- Bridge + Grace Management Consulting
- Washburn University
- KU Alumni Association Jayhawk Career Network
- Wiz Kid Consulting
- KU School of Engineering
- KU Office of DEIB
- KU TRIO SES & STEM
- GEHA Health
- Kiewit
- KU Office of Admissions
IDEALS 2023
IDEALS 2023 was held April 7 and focused on preparing KU students to effectively engage in an increasingly diverse workforce.
Promote one’s confidence in the ability to identify DEIB practices in professional settings and effectively apply their experiential education
Professionally navigate, engage and thrive in an increasingly diverse, creative and collaborative world
Effectively network in professional settings to develop powerful relationships with an inclusive lens and a sense of belonging
9 a.m. — Check-in, Breakfast and Headshots
9:30 a.m. — Welcome
9:35 a.m. — Keynote Address
- Nicole Hodges Persley (she/her) | Vice Provost of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Belonging
10 a.m. — DEIB in Action Sessions:
- Serving Diverse and Marginalized Communities
- Antoinette Redmond (she/her) | DEI Program Manager, Dairy Farmers of America
- Create Your Own DEIB Strategy
- JP Ameryun (he/him) | Client Partner, Spotlight
- Joi Smith (she/her) | Marketing Professional, Spotlight
- Navigating Spaces That Aren’t Always Meant For You
- Michael Chavez | Associate Director for Diversity and Access Initiatives, KU Admission
11 a.m. — Practical Application Sessions:
- How to Package and Present Yourself
- Averiel McKenzie (he/him) | Director of Diversity Sales and Recruiting, E. & J. Gallo Winery
- Create Your Own DEIB Strategy
- JP Ameryun (he/him) | Client Partner, Spotlight
- Joi Smith (she/her) | Marketing Professional, Spotlight
- Inclusive Leadership Training
- Amanda Rivera (she/her) | Senior Manager–Consulting, EY
11:50 a.m. — Networking Lunch
1 p.m. — DEIB in Action Sessions (In Case You Missed Them):
- How to Package and Present Yourself
- Averiel McKenzie (he/him) | Director of Diversity Sales and Recruiting, E. & J. Gallo Winery
- Navigating Spaces That Aren’t Always Meant For You
- Michael Chavez | Associate Director for Diversity and Access Initiatives, KU Admission
- Inclusive Leadership Training
- Amanda Rivera (she/her) | Senior Manager–Consulting, EY
2 p.m. — DEIB IRL (In Real Life) Panel
- Panelists:
- Edgar Damian (he/him) | SVP. Director of Finance & Analytics, Academy Bank
- Katasha Kumar (she/her) | Director of Global Sales Operations, C2FO
- Jasmine Moore (she/her) | IT Project Manager | Flint Hills Resources, Koch Industries
- Natasha Patel (she/her) | Business Partner, People Operations | mySidewalk
- Moderator: Howard Graham, KU Alumni Association