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2020 VIRTUAL THOUGHT LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE

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**American Sign Language services available for all general sessions
Thursday, May 21 • 9:30am - 11:00am
Panel Discussion: Economic Development & Global Business Intelligence LIMITED

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Limited Capacity seats available

The goal of this session is to ensure that there is connectivity between the economic development and community members.  The panelist and the audience will discuss how the economy impacts its citizens, the school house, and the business sector, with a focus on diversity/inclusion/equity, and procurement.  

—Understand global and domestic demographic shifts and why inclusive leadership matters in schools, community, and businesses
—Understand the connection between diversity, inclusion and organizational climate
—Develop knowledge of innovation in business, education, and community
—Develop knowledge of the interdependence between community stakeholders
—Awareness of inclusion, education and community outcomes

Moderators
avatar for Tammi Davis

Tammi Davis

Director of Compliance & Policy Engagement, Obama Foundation
Tammi Davis is the Director of Compliance and Policy Engagement for the Gary Sanitary District where she is directly responsible for ensuring that Gary residents and businesses are provided employment and contracting opportunities on the District’s infrastructure and improvement... Read More →

Breakout Session Presenters
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Levon Johnson

President/CEO, Greater Elkhart Chamber of Commerce
President Levon oversees research, development, and implementation of strategic planning to address the priorities as identified by the Board of Directors. Directs operations of the Chamber to carry out programs of work to meet the members’ needs. Acts as a chief spokesperson for... Read More →
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Austin Gammage

Associate Director of Development, University of Notre Dame
Austin Gammage received his Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Communications from Ball State University and his Masters in Organizational Development from Bowling Green State University. He is also an Alumni of South Bend Clay Highschool. He is currently an Associate Director of... Read More →
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Isaias Solis

Director of Systems and School Supports, South Bend Empowerment Zone
Isaias Solis currently serve as the Director of Systems and School Supports for the South Bend Empowerment Zone. He possesses a combined 15 years of service in education, government, non-profit, public health and health center operations with proficiency in financial management, organizational... Read More →



Thursday May 21, 2020 9:30am - 11:00am EDT