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lansingchamber.org DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

LRCC Launches Second Annual DEI Executive Roundtable

he Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce
(LRCC) is proud to announce that 13 area The 14 leaders who will participate
Texecutives have been selected to participate in in this year’s cohort include:
the second annual Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI)
Executive Roundtable program. The program offers
a setting for CEOs, senior level business leaders and Craig Smith The Christman Company
small business owners an opportunity to discuss Taunya Sims Jus Us Kidz Child Care &
confidentially, share advice, learn best practices, equity
tools and approaches in strengthening DEI with their Family Services LLC
organizations. Tristan Wright Lansing Entertainment &

Public Facilities Authority
“This training is very important because it allows an
opportunity for leaders within their organizations to get (LEPFA)
equipped, be informed and provide them with practical Krista Stevens Bethany Christian Services
tools that they can use in their everyday work to not
only make their organization better but also make our of Michigan
community better,” said Dr. Tonya Bailey, founder of Amber Denney Lansing Community College
TCB Consulting, Inc. Dr. Bailey serves as facilitator of
the DEI Executive Roundtable. Muhammad Tahir LAFCU
Antonio Botello III Child and Family Charities
The DEI Executive Roundtable is a 12-month program
designed to prepare leaders to implement social Brandy Ryan Michigan Dental Association
change within their organizations, enhance their role
as inclusive leaders, and provide substantial business Carlie Beatty Playmakers
growth and success tools.
Gabrielle Sarpy Community Mental Health
“Leaders will gain practical skills that can be used not of Clinton, Eaton and
only professionally but personally,” said Dr. Bailey. Ingham Counties
“Leaders will gain an opportunity to hear from their
colleagues that have similar roles and challenges in the Karenia Randle Dykema Gossett
workplace. They will leave this program becoming an Tyler Jones Highfields, Inc.
agent of change. It will provide our broader community
with champions which are need for diversity, equity Rachel Kuntzsch Public Sector Consultants
and inclusion.” l

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