MEET THE ORGANIZERS
ECONOMIC INEQUALITY & RACE BREAKING THE CYCLE
Friday, October 4, 2024
2 CONTINENTS • 2 SPEAKERS • 2 COUNTRIES
11am EDT • 10am CST • 9am MST • 8am PST
4pm BST UK
CAROLE COPELAND THOMAS
Boston, Massachusetts
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For over three decades, Carole Copeland Thomas has been an unwavering force in the world of global diversity, equity, and inclusion. With a remarkable journey that began in 1987, she has risen to prominence as an acclaimed TEDx speaker, seasoned trainer, and a thought leader of international recognition. In the ever-evolving landscape of professional development, Carole has seamlessly transitioned to the virtual realm as a Virtual Presenter on platforms like Google & Zoom. She remains at the forefront of emerging trends, keeping a vigilant eye on the concerns and challenges faced by working professionals. Her consultancy work with industry leaders reflects her dedication to staying ahead of the curve.
Carole's extensive career, spanning an impressive 37 years, has been built on the bedrock of meaningful relationships and impactful partnerships. She has collaborated with a diverse array of local, national, and international clients and sponsors, including corporate giants like State Street Corporation, Walmart, Amtrak, and Emirates Airlines. These partnerships speak to the trust and respect that organizations worldwide place in Carole's expertise. In addition to her other business clients, Carole recently served as the Vice President and Interim Chief Diversity Officer at Curry College in Milton, Massachusetts (July 2022-Dec 2023). Carole is a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, one of the Divine Nine Sororities of the Black Greek Pan-Hellenic Council. She is a proud mother of three children, two sons-in-law, and two teenage granddaughters. |
Garth Dallas
Liverpool, England
Garth with Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
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Garth O. Dallas is a Jamaican-born, Liverpool-based UK lawyer, multi-disciplinary business consultant, DEI specialist, and expert in ethical and socially responsible organizational and societal practices.
He sits on multiple Boards, including Alder Hey Children’s Hospital, one of Europe’s most prominent and busiest children’s hospitals, where he is the Board’s DEI Champion and provides oversight on issues like health inequities and inclusivity in shaping the hospital’s strategic direction. Garth is also a Board member of the Belong Cohesion Network, the UK’s leading membership organisation on social cohesion, offering academic research, consultancy, training, networking, thought leadership and events for members across sectors in the UK. Belong exists to connect, support, and mobilise all those working to build stronger, more resilient, connected communities. He is a founding member of the Liverpool Commonwealth Association and co-founder of the Good Small Business Awards, the UK’s first Business Sustainability Awards exclusively for small and micro businesses, recognising excellence in small and micro business social and environmental impact and business sustainability. Garth has been a member of the Organizing Founders of the US UK Summit on Race since its formation in May 2021. He is the father of two sons and is married to Claire Dallas. ========== *Please note in respect to our Distinguished Speakers from the United Kingdom, some of the words spelled here are the correct spelling for those countries in the UK |
William Wells, Jr.
Minneapolis, Minnesota
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Bill Wells, Jr. is President, W. Wells & Associates, LLC, a management consulting firm specializing in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) strategy. Additionally, Bill provides customized human capital and talent acquisition solutions as well as working closely with senior leaders providing coaching and guidance during culture change and transformation.
Bill holds an MBA degree with a major in Marketing, a graduate certificate in Business Administration, and a Bachelor of Arts degree with a Psychology major. Bill is a life member of the National Black MBA Association, including serving as former Chairman. He is a life member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity one of the Divine Nine Fraternities within the Black Greek Pan-Hellenic Council. Also, Bill is married, has two sons, is a freelance writer, avid music-lover, jazz enthusiast, and enjoys golf. |