Pride Unites: Reigniting Allyship Through Unity, Equity, and Inclusion
During this event, we will candidly discuss the benefits and challenges that accompany the effective inclusion of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender team members in the workplace and catering your LGBTQ+ customers and clients.
Together with our speakers, we will explore the importance of the LGBTQ+ community and its allies both in the workforce and within the community. For questions or comments, please contact Laura Grajczyk at [email protected]

Sabrina Griffith Jackson
Director of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Ultimate Medical Academy
LGBTQ+ Ally Award

Denise Samson
Senior Vice President of Operations and Executive Sponsor of the Pride Inclusion Network
Raymond James Financial
LGBTQ+ Ally Awardee
Agenda
8:00a - 8:30a | Registration & Breakfast |
8:30a - 8:45a | Welcome & Opening Remarks |
8:45a - 8:50a | Transition to Breakouts Session I: |
8:50a - 9:50a | Breakouts Session I I. Workshop: “Creating Your Organization’s Business Case” Speakers: Cal Jackson, Beth SimonettiII. Workshop: “Evaluating the Effectiveness of your D&I Program” Speaker - Elizabeth Tomanguilla |
9:50a - 10:00a | Break & Transition to Breakout Session II |
10:00a - 11:00a | Breakouts Session II I. Workshop: “Evaluating the Effectiveness of your D&I Program” Speaker - Elizabeth TomanguillaII. Workshop: “Creating Your Organization’s Business Case” Speakers: Cal Jackson, Beth Simonetti |
11:00a - 11:10a | Transition to Keynote Speech |
11:10a - 11:50a | Keynote Speech: |
11:50a - 12:00p | Recognition of Sponsors & Closing Remarks |
For questions or comments please contact Emily Pickett at [email protected].
Registration
Award Nomination
BRONZE
sponsor- Designated as an official sponsor for the LGBTA Summit
- Corporate logo listed on event promotional material listed
- Will publicly receive a Recognition Certificate at the event
- Full table (10 seats) at the event
SILVER
sponsor- Designated as an official sponsor for the LGBTA Summit
- Corporate logo listed on all pre-event and event promotional material
- Will publicly receive a Recognition Plaque at the event
- Quarter-page ad in the program; Ads must be submitted at least 2 weeks before the event
GOLD
sponsor- Designated as an official sponsor for the LGBTA Summit
- Corporate logo listed on all pre-event and event promotional material
- Will publicly receive a Recognition Plaque at the event
- Recognition on the California Diversity Council website as a sponsor
TITLE
sponsor- Designated as a title sponsor for the LGBTA Summit – limited to two co-title organizations
- An opportunity to have a representative from your organization speak at the event (5 minutes)
- Corporate logo predominantly displayed on all pre-event and event promotional material
- Will publicly receive a Recognition Plaque at the event