ModelExpand Culture + Diversity Event | San Francisco
ModelExpand is excited to return to in-person at our September Culture + Diversity Meetup hosted at Chime headquarters in downtown San Francisco. This free event is for DEI advocates and professionals to come together, share learnings, and expand their networks. All are welcome! We're thrilled to have an incredible panel to help guide our conversation:
What to expect:
💡 Panel Discussion — Looking Back, Looking Forward: Sharing Learnings from 2022 and Goals for 2023
🌐 Speed Networking — We’ll set you up into groups so you meet with at least three other professionals and keep the learning going
💫 Community - Enjoy meeting others and feeling a sense of community!
Agenda:
6-6:15: Registration + Welcome
6:15-7:00: Panel Conversation
7:00-8:15: Speed Networking
8:15-8:30: Wrap Up and Closing Remarks
Location: 101 California St. Suite #500, San Francisco, CA 94111
COVID Protocols: We require all visitors to be vaccinated and boosted as soon as they are eligible. You will need a government issued ID and proof of vaccination during check-in with security.
Light bites and drinks will be provided.
Learn about our panelists
Seema Daryanani | Global Lead Diversity Business Partner | Google
Seema brings her commitment to inclusion and belonging to both her professional and volunteer work. A trained crisis counselor, she has a demonstrated passion for helping people and teams identify both professional and personal roadblocks and unconscious biases, rewire patterns, and strengthen relationships. She is currently a Global Lead Diversity Business Partner at Google. Seema's long-term commitment to equity and inclusion extends far beyond her professional life. She's been actively involved fighting against human trafficking with Asha Rising & International Sanctuary as an ambassador and Executive Board member for more than a decade. Most recently Seema has joined the National Multiple Sclerosis Society as a member of the Board of Trustees.
Damon Maassen | Senior Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Consultant | ModelExpand
Damon is a Senior Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Consultant at ModelExpand, a leading inclusive workplace strategy firm. He is a leader in talent development with an intense focus on developing learning design and inclusive workplace strategies that put concepts into action. Damon’s expertise in authentic leadership, program management, and cultural awareness ensures that best-in-class experiences are delivered for clients across industries and global offices.
Cynthia Owyoung | Culture & Inclusion Executive, Author | All Are Welcome
Cynthia Owyoung has established and led culture and inclusion initiatives for 20 years as an executive at organizations across tech, media and financial services, including Robinhood, Charles Schwab and Yahoo!. She’s also the founder of Breaking Glass Forums, where she develops strategies to accelerate more diverse leaders and inclusive organizations. Entrepreneur Magazine recognized Cynthia as 100 Women of Impact in 2021. You can read more about Cynthia's work in her new book, All are Welcome: How to Build a Real Workplace Culture of Inclusion that Delivers Results.
In partnership with:
Chime is a financial technology company founded on the premise that basic banking services should be helpful, easy and affordable. Members get early access to their paycheck, accounts with no monthly fees, fee-free overdrafts up to $200, and a secured credit card that actually helps you build credit. For more information: chime.com.
Chime is committed to making our financial system more just and driving economic opportunity for millions of everyday people. That means not only supporting the fight for equity in the community of our members, but building a workforce that better reflects its diversity. We recognize diversity as a source of strength and dynamism that will allow us to better serve members and be more successful as a company.
Chime is excited to partner with ModelExpand to build upon our inclusive hiring practices, equip our talent team with resources and tools to attract a diverse pool of talent, and drive our company towards a more equitable future.
Event Information:
The event information will be included in your confirmation email. If you do not see it in your email inbox before the event, check your SPAM folder. Please reach out to michelle@modelexpand.com for any questions.
ModelExpand is a diversity and inclusion strategy firm that works with employers to build a more inclusive hiring process and ultimately hire and retain talent from underrepresented backgrounds.
