2023 Diversity Summit Digital Program

Wednesday, August 16, 2023

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HostedbytheH-E-BDiversity&InclusionDepartment,the Diversity&InclusionSummitisadayofeducation, conversation,andconnection.

Partnersareinvitedtohearfrominspirationalspeakers, learnaboutbestpracticesfromH-E-BLeadersandexternal expertsintheareasofdiversity,equity,inclusion,and belonging(DEIB),andhonorawardrecipients.

TheSummitprovidesaplatformthatsparksimportant dialogue,bringsdiversityeducationtotheforefront,and generatesawarenessamongPartnersondiversitytopicsthat impactourbusinessandthecommunitiesweserve.

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Meet Group Vice President (GVP) of Public Affairs, Diversity & Environmental Affairs

Winell Herron

Meet the H-E-B Diversity Team!

Elisa Cuellar

Crystal Royal Andrea de la Cruz

Alyse Gamble

Diversity & Inclusion Manager Supplier Diversity Manager Literacy Program Manager

Content Specialist

James Harris

Sr. Director, Diversity & Inclusion and Supplier Diversity

Diversity & Inclusion Specialist

Christa Aldrich

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Tanique Evans

Sr. Coordinator, D&I, Supplier Diversity

Afternoon Agenda

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Lunch and Awards

Breakout Sessions

• Be An Inclusive Leader: The New Philanthropist

• Be A Better Partner: Allyship and Advocacy at H-E-B

• Community Partner Stores: The Innocence Project

• Supplier Diversity Table Talks: Sustainability, an Ecosystem of Action

3:00 – 4:00 P.M.

• Be An Inclusive Leader: The New Philanthropist

• Be A Better Partner: Allyship and Advocacy at H-E-B

• Be A Better Employer: Bridges, a Model for Success

• Be a Better Employer: Case Studies for Business Leaders (What Would Howard Do? – WWHD?)

3:45 – 4:20 P.M.

Closing Remarks

Keynote Speaker

of As You Are

Kayla Wagner is the CEO of As You Are, a world-class virtual clinic that dramatically increases access to telehealth evaluations for children suspected to have autism. Kayla, a clinician, and researcher, has dedicated her career to creating healthcare solutions that remove barriers and deliberately increase early identification of childhood disorders by increasing access to high-quality care for all children, regardless of resources or socioeconomic status. During the pandemic, Kayla saw there was a huge need to reduce the average wait time for an autism diagnosis in the US and launched As You Are in August 2022. All children are welcome, and every child’s individual abilities are recognized and valued as part of this diagnostic model. Click here to learn more.

Kayla Wagner CEO

Breakout Sessions

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Be An Inclusive Leader: The New Philanthropist

Be A Better Partner: Allyship and Advocacy at H-E-B

Community Partner Stores: The Innocence Project

Supplier Diversity Table Talks: Sustainability, an Ecosystem of Action

Be A Better Employer: Bridges, a Model for Success

Be a Better Employer: Case Studies for Business Leaders (What Would Howard Do? – WWHD?)

Be An Inclusive Leader: The New Philanthropist

In this interactive introduction to Inclusive Leadership, Partners will gain a better understanding of the characteristics linked to an inclusive leader, and how they can begin the process of adapting these leadership skill sets.

As Executive Director for The New Philanthropists, Paulina Artieda leads all efforts in making Austin nonprofit boards more diverse and inclusive. She is passionate about elevating the discussion on diversity, equity, and inclusion among leadership circles and in helping add more seats at tables where representation is crucial.

This session is led by Paulina Artieda, Executive Director of The New Philanthropists. Learn more about the nonprofit here.

Be A Better Partner: Allyship and Advocacy at H-E-B

At H-E-B we live and lead by our BOLD Promise. To be the greatest retail company, we have to lean into our values to ensure that Each and Every Person Counts. Participants in this session will gain an introduction to how to be an ally to our Partners with different identities.

This session is led by Christy Rosenfeld.

Featured Community Partner Stories: The Innocence Project

Thousands of Texans are incarcerated for crimes they did not commit. Staff and clients of the Innocence Project of Texas will discuss the organization’s work to correct past injustices, prevent future wrongful convictions, and give hope to people who feel that they are out of options. Click here to learn more about the Innocence Project.

This session is led by Mel LeRoy and Anna Vasquez , the Managing Director and Director of Outreach for IPTX (as shown left to right).

Supplier Diversity Table Talks: Sustainability, An Ecosystem of Action

To pursue sustainability is to create and maintain the conditions under which humans and nature can exist in productive harmony to support present and future generations (EPA). We will discuss how sustainability at H-E-B is generated through the actions of Partners and Suppliers across all business units.

This session is led by H-E-B Leaders Crystal Royal, Leslie Sweet (top row, respectively), Justin Gandy, and CEO of Crazy Water, Carol Edler (bottom row, respectively).

Be A Better Employer: Bridges, a Model for Success

H-E-B Bridges provides accommodations and support to candidates and Partners as they navigate H-E-B’s Talent Acquisition process; however, that is only the beginning. Come meet the H-E-B Bridges team and hear about their exciting ideas to ensure ALL candidates and Partners have an opportunity to succeed at H-E-B.

This session is led by H-E-B Leaders Alex Shiver, Samantha Moreno, and Olivia Valerio (as shown above, left to right).

Be A Better Employer: Case Studies for Business Leaders

In this interactive session, participants work through real workplace scenarios while also getting advice from an expert panel of H-E-B leaders on how to better manage the grey areas of our business. This session is led by H-E-B Leaders Kelvin Boone, Rocio Ehrenfeld (pictured left to right in top row), Sarah Elizondo, and Abel Martinez (pictured left to right in bottom row).

Diversity Awards

The Diversity Champion Award is given to a Partner that is currently serving in the role of Diversity Champion and has gone above and beyond the standard expectations of a champion.

The Regional Diversity Excellence Award is given to a Partner who has made a significant contribution through support and/or advocacy to their regional council in carrying out Be the Change diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) initiatives.

The Corporate Excellence Award is given to a member of the Corporate Diversity Leadership Council or a Partner who serves as an ambassador and is selected by the Diversity Department. This Partner has provided vision and leadership to help execute CDLC signature events, strategic initiatives, and company programs like Be the Change.

Be the Change

H-E-B was founded on the unwavering belief that Each and Every Person Counts. Through our Be the Change initiative, H-E-B pledges to do our part to advance equity and inclusion across our great state.

Be the Change builds upon our established Diversity and Inclusion framework driving us to be a better employer, retailer and community partner. To amplify diverse voices, we’re proudly sharing their stories and highlighting their products and services. Check out the Resources for Change on iDevelop HERE.

The 3 Pillars

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Be a Better Employer Be

Be a Better Retailer

Be a Better Employer

Since 1905, H-E-B has believed that Each and Every Person Counts. We also believe in relentless dissatisfaction. At the intersection of these two dedicated commitments is a drive to constantly improve how we run our business and how we can make the lives of Texans better – from our Partners to our customers and the communities we serve.

At H-E-B, we will always strive to Be a Better Employer through our proactive departments and Partners who have internally helped build our diversity and inclusion framework. From PRG events to Diversity & Inclusion incentives, there are many ways for H-E-B Partners to be involved.

Click below to learn about each H-E-B department that falls under Be the Change: Be a Better Employer.

H-E-B Diversity & Inclusion

My H-E-B Life: Partner Resource Groups (PRGs)

H-E-B Disability Bridges

Be a Better Retailer

To Be a Better Retailer, H-E-B will always strive to amplify diverse voices. Through H-E-B Supplier Diversity (which supports events like Quest for Texas Best and Opportunity Exchange), an array of suppliers and community partners that best align with the H-E-B Be the Change initiative are identified and spotlighted on H-E-B shelves, as well as highlighted through H-E-B’s marketing efforts within the communities and stores we serve.

From Hispanic suppliers to LGTBQ+ community partners, H-E-B proudly shares their stories, their products, and services. Learn more about each featured Be the Change Supplier and Community Partners during diversity celebrations like Women’s History Month, Hispanic Heritage Month, and more throughout the year.

Click below to learn about each topic that falls under Be the Change: Be a Better Retailer.

H-E-B Supplier Diversity

H-E-B Supplier Diversity PartnerCast Channel

Featured Be the Change Suppliers

Be a Better Community Partner

With the drive to constantly improve how we can make the lives of Texans better; H-E-B is committed to communities we serve.

Through Be the Change, H-E-B will expand our year-round community engagement opportunities and support a wide range of diversity and inclusion initiatives throughout our communities to help drive real, lasting change. Additionally, we will continue to support organizations doing meaningful work in education, criminal justice reform, policy and legislation, and advocacy.

H-E-B Partners can find community/sponsorship events and volunteer opportunities to participate in through the resources below. .

Click below to learn about each topic that falls under Be the Change: Be a Better Community Partner.

Public Affairs

Diversity Calendar of Events

TheH-E-BDiversity&InclusionDepartmentthanksyouforjoiningus attheH-E-BDiversity&InclusionSummit,adayofeducation, conversation,andconnection.

SpecialthankyoutoalltheDiversitySummitspeakers,community partners,andtheH-E-Bvolunteerswhohelpedpullthisevent togethertocreateawelcomingandinclusivelearningenvironment.

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Havequestions? ContacttheDiversity&InclusionDepartmentat diversity@heb.com.