Reaching Higher, Creating Impact

A Multicultural Leadership Experience

March 18-19
Renaissance Columbus Downtown Hotel

12:00-12:30 p.m.	Welcome & Introduction Shanna Smiley Education on MLD YUSA
12:30-1:15 p.m.	Lunch
1:15-2:15 p.m.	DEI Best in Class Panel
2:15-2:30 p.m.	Break/Transition
2:30-3:30 p.m.	Workshops – “Get Involved, Advance Your Career” Level Up: Your Path, Your Future Shanee Jenkins, Y USA Power of Employee Resource Groups: How People Create Authentic Change Eva Long, Y USA Get Involved in Leadership Academy Dre Brown, Ebony Brock, Kishan Patel, Kourtney Clark Get Involved in your Next Steps – Resume/Cover Letter Erik Farley, YMCA of Central Ohio/Shantel Bradley, YMCA of Central Stark County
3:30-4:00 p.m.	Break
4:00-5:00 p.m.	Workshops – “Build Your Competencies” Values & Beliefs Ruth Knous, Ohio Alliance of YMCAs Building Organizational Trust: The Foundation of a Thriving YMCA Craig Greenlee, Ohio Alliance of YMCAs Building Relationships Shantel Bradley, YMCA of Central Stark County Leading Operations Mike Brown, YMCA of Central Stark County Transform to Inspire: Developing People, Igniting Change Ebony Brock, Great Miami Valley YMCA
5:00-6:00 p.m.	Break Pre-function Area
6:00-8:00 p.m.	Small Group Dinners
8:00-10:00 p.m.	Social/Networking event Hayes Grand Ballroom

7:00-9:00 a.m.	Service Project/Tour Van Buren Shelter
8:30-9:15 a.m.	Continental Breakfast & Hot Topics Discussions
9:30-9:55 a.m.	Multi-Cultural Programs/Initiatives Spotlight Y-Haven Transitional Housing & Treatment at the YMCA of Greater Cleveland Ed Gemerchek, YMCA of Greater Cleveland Empowering Boys and Men of Color: Lessons from Forever Kings and the YMCA Jordan Bankston, Great Miami Valley YMCA R.E.S.P.E.C.T. League Dre Brown & Guy Burney Youngstown YMCA
10:00-10:25 a.m.	Multi-Cultural Programs/Initiatives Spotlight Y-Haven Transitional Housing & Treatment at the YMCA of Greater Cleveland Ed Gemerchek, YMCA of Greater Cleveland Empowering Boys and Men of Color: Lessons from Forever Kings and the YMCA Jordan Bankston, Great Miami Valley YMCA R.E.S.P.E.C.T. League Dre Brown & Guy Burney Youngstown YMCA
10:30-11:00 a.m.	Closing Session