Creating Inclusive Cultures | An Inspiring Workplaces Networking Event

In our inaugural Inspire-Ring networking event, we invite you to listen to and converse with our local storytellers as we collectively discuss this fascinating, important, and topical subject.

The Inspire-Ring format encourages interaction in a safe and comfortable environment where the attendees and speakers will take their seats arranged in a circle.

The first storyteller will step to the center of the ring and speak for 5-10 minutes on our topic, and then there will be approx 10 minutes of audience feedback and dialogue. Then the second storyteller will step into the center of the ring and the pattern will continue until all four have relayed their experiences and thoughts on the topic.

• 2:00 - Guest check-in and networking

• 2:30 - Opening remarks

• 2:45 - The Inspire Ring

• 4:15 - Closing remarks

Event Notes:

Vanessa Gonzalez is a 5+ year veteran police officer within the City of Miami Police Department. In addition to her police duties, she is also their LGBTQ Liaison Officer, building numerous partnerships within the LGBTQ community. She achieves this by attending and participating in various events across South Florida that helps to bridge the gap one training and encounter at a time.

She is also a Mother, hersband, and is quite the entrepreneur. She is the co-owner of MAVA-Activation coffee, where, along with her business partner, their goal was to "create a coffee company that is so delicious, you can't wait to start your day." As well as producing great coffee, Mava Activation contributes to local charitable sports organizations and youth optimist clubs.

Claire Marrero is the Founder and CEO of The Talent Source, a local and national provider of tech-centric talent, where she helps connect successful businesses with candidates that are motivated not just financially, but by opportunities that offer a higher purpose.

Since she started her career with one of the big four consulting firms over 25-years ago, Claire has been widely recognized as a passionate advocate for advancing women and helping organizations realize the benefits of diversity and inclusion.

As president of the ITWomen Charitable Foundation, Claire works to achieve gender equality across the fields of technology & engineering by funding programs such as Free STEM Summer Camps, Field Trips, College Scholarships, along with mentoring and internship opportunities designed to inspire more girls to pursue careers in technology.

Chris Collie is the Managing Partner of Engaged Talent Solutions, an industry leader in HR consulting, talent acquisition, management training, and leadership development. He was formerly the Assistant Vice President of Leadership, Education, and Development at Marriott Vacations Worldwide, located in South Miami.

Chris is a volunteer Mentor with the South Florida Chapter of the Association for Talent Development, where he meets regularly with his proteges to help them set and achieve various goals and objectives.

Greg Chavarria is a servant leader with more than 23 years of experience in the public sector and technology space and currently serves as Assistant City Manager for the City of Fort Lauderdale. His portfolio includes managing core services to improve the quality of life of the vibrant and diverse pool of professionals, cultures, and dynamic experiences in the South Florida community.

His key objectives in supporting inclusion strategies are building greater trust, enhancing collaboration, and promoting fairness among community stakeholders.

Greg is a constant advocate for digital transformation and innovation. As a four-time Chief Information Officer, he has executed smart city initiatives that improved citizen engagement, enhanced public safety, and supported economic development. Greg specializes in social media/marketing, government technology, and cybersecurity, and is always looking to help others break ground in these fields.

He also facilitates leadership and project management courses at Florida International University, helping professionals reach new heights.

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