2015

Presented by:

The Hampton Roads Diversity and Inclusion Consortium

"I hope one day inclusion and diversity will become the norm for organizations and they only see the value of the individual and not their differences."

Emily C. Reaves
City of Virginia Beach
"Together, we can build and maintain an environment free from harassment and discrimination, where we value diversity and treat every associate fairly. By adhering to basic principles such as respect and integrity, we create an environment which makes us all stronger."

Faye Owens
"An organization that values its inherent diversity is, typically speaking, one in which all people feel valued and vital and which ultimately, directly contributes to an environment of collaboration and innovation."

Steven Wright
"We believe that Tidewater is stronger and richer for its commitment to inclusion and how diversity is embraced. The Eastern Virginia Regional Diversity and Inclusion Conference proves that indifference is not a trait of our citizens."

Robin Mancoll
United Jewish Federation of Tidewater
"When we value others' differences and create inclusive environments, we are embracing the true spirit of America – liberty and justice for all."

Vanessa Torres
FBI
"Diversity means acceptance and respect of everything that it encompasses — jobs, backgrounds, experience levels, geography, interests, culture, and much more. It is the ability to coexist and focus on what unites us, rather than divides us."

Patty Lindsey
FBI Norfolk Citizens Academy Alumni Association
"It is time for parents to teach young people early on that in diversity there is beauty and there is strength.
~ Maya Angelou"

Frances Thompson
Educational Equity Specialists, LLC
"People who feel connected, respected, and valued for who they are more likely to help the institutions be successful.That is work that my colleagues and I proudly support and promote at the Virginia Center for Inclusive Communities helping schools, businesses, and communities across the Commonwealth achieve success through inclusion."

Jonathan C. Zur
President & CEO, Virginia Center for Inclusive Communities
"We believe that Tidewater is stronger and richer for its commitment to inclusion and how diversity is embraced. The Eastern Virginia Regional Diversity and Inclusion Conference proves that indifference is not a trait of our citizens."

J.R. Locke
Hampton University Incubator
"We believe that true diversity and inclusion is simply affording one the opportunity to reach their full potential with respect and dignity, respecting all similarities and differences, and being sensitive to include all that are represented."

Billy D. McIntyre
BM Designs, Inc.
"Humanity is one sharing the precious planet. This oneness is like a bouquet of multicolored flowers. It is also like the white rays of the Sun composed of several hues. Whereas, diversity imbibes uniqueness of each person; oneness of humanity reveals that we are all made of interchangeable parts. Let each barrier of bias disappear in this new millennium!"

Kamlesh Kapur
Author and Educator
"Diversity & inclusion would become a reality when every American would start seeing one another by not what differences we each have, but by the similarities that bind us together."

Aditi Dutt
"It is time for parents to teach young people early on that in diversity there is beauty and there is strength." ~ Maya Angelou

Teresa Diaz
Virginia Beach Convention & Visitors Bureau, Community Outreach & Relationship Development

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