Staying the Course: Resilient Paths to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Accessibility
Keynote: Warren Thompson, CEO, Thompson Hospitality
We are pleased to announce the keynote speaker for the 4th Annual Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Accessibility (DEIA) Summit, Warren Thompson, CEO of Thompson Hospitality, America’s largest minority-owned food and facilities management company.
A lifelong entrepreneur since his teenage years, Thompson launched Thompson Hospitality in 1992. It has grown to become the second-largest minority-owned company in the Washington, D.C. region, and the largest in terms of employee size.
Throughout his career, Warren has been recognized for his commitment to promoting diversity in the business world, as well as his philanthropic endeavors. He is a member of multiple professional groups, including The 123 Club, The President’s Club of DC, Executive Leadership Council, Sigma Pi Phi, and Alpha Phi Alpha fraternities. He also sits on the Virginia Governor’s Advisory Council on Revenue Estimates.
Panel 1: Navigating Today’s DEIA Landscape: “From Awareness to Action: Access, Inclusion, and Policy for All” featuring:
- Dr. Sharnnia Artis, Vice President for Access, Compliance, and Community at George Mason University
- Mr. Jordan L. Costen, Founder & Chair, Board of Directors, Safe Space NOVA
- Ms. Tonia Bledsoe, MBA PMP, Founder, Bledose Legacy Consulting
Panel 2: Building the Future of DEIA: “Future Forward: Designing Inclusive Systems That Last” featuring:
- Dr. Latisha Ellis-Williams, Assistant Superintendent, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility, Loudoun County Public Schools
- Mr. Carl Rush, Chief Equity Officer, Loudoun County Government
- Dr. Qing Zeng, Biomedical Informatics Center at George Washington University School of Medicine
Sponsorships are available. See below.
The Loudoun Chamber strives to host inclusive, accessible events that enable all individuals, including those with disabilities, to engage fully. To request accommodation or for inquiries about accessibility, please contact the Director of Events, Paige Romanow.
Signature Series Sponsor
DEIA Summit Spotlight Sponsor
Gold Series Sponsors
Community Partner
Media Sponsor
Silver Sponsor
- Backflow Technology
Summit Supporter
- CEO Consulting Group
Accessibility Sponsor
- The Arc of Loudoun
Sponsorship Opportunities
DEIA SUMMIT PARTNER
Investment of $350 Members ($500 for Non-Members)
- Promote your organization’s resources, programs, and products (such as DEIA training, entrepreneurship education, supplier diversity, and financial services) to support diverse businesses and nonprofits
- Name recognition on the electronic sponsor recognition presentation at the Summit
- One display table at the Summit
- Two tickets to the Summit
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