Moving the Needle on Systemic Racism: Supplier Diversity

MOVING THE NEEDLE on Systemic Racism Presented by

Supplier Diversity MARCH 9, 2020 • 9:00 - 10:30 AM VIRTUAL

Program 9:00 AM - Welcome Dave Black Harrisburg Regional Chamber & CREDC

9:05 AM - Sponsor Remarks

MOVING THE NEEDLE on Systemic Racism

Robert James Highmark Health Kala Umberger Members 1st Federal Credit Union

9:10 AM - Moving The Needle on Systemic Racism: Supplier Diversity Moderator: Alisa Harris UGI Corporation Bony R. Dawood, PE Dawood Engineering, Inc. Tremayne E. Terry A2Z Diversity Solutions George Robinson II UPMC

About our panelists Alisa Harris

Global Head of Supplier Diversity and Responsible Sourcing UGI Corporation Ms. Alisa Harris has more than 25 years of experience in the energy and environmental field through various public and private sector roles in legislative, regulatory, communications, and policy development. Alisa is currently UGI Corporation’s Global Head of Supplier Diversity and Responsible Sourcing.

Alisa previously served as Vice President of Government and Public Affairs for UGI Energy Services, another subsidiary of UGI Corporation. In that role, Ms. Harris oversaw interactions with all external stakeholders engaged in the company's midstream pipeline infrastructure projects.

Bony R. Dawood, PE

President Dawood Engineering, Inc. Bony Dawood founded Dawood Engineering in 1992 and today leads a growing group of companies that provides consulting, engineering, construction, and development services nationwide for a wide range of industries encompassing land development, real estate, transportation, utilities, and energy from offices in multiple states.

Dawood’s diverse clientele includes privately and publicly held companies, state and federal agencies, public entities such as municipalities, and development companies. Bony is a member of the board of the Eastern Minority Supplier Development Council, and is Vice Chair of the MBE input committee. He is a board member of the American Islamic Cultural Center and is a senior advisory member of the Asian Indian American Association of Central Pennsylvania. He is also a former board member of the Harrisburg Regional Chamber.

George Robinson II

Director of Supplier, Diversity & Inclusion UPMC George Robinson II is Director of Supplier Diversity & Inclusion for UPMC. He joined UPMC in April 2018 to enhance strategic planning and execution in the UPMC Supplier Diversity Program. Robinson brings to this position over 20 years of experience in Business and Engineering Administration, Government Management and Diverse Business Development. Prior to joining UPMC, he was responsible for the creation of Development (Real Estate) Services Group as Manager of Development Services for The Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority (PWSA).

Before relocating to Pittsburgh in 2013, Robinson last served as Deputy Director of Public Utilities for the City of Toledo, Ohio and managed the city’s $521 million Federal Consent Order engineering and construction program (The Toledo Waterways Initiative). His latest accomplishment includes contributing authorship to Engineering Your Career, A Complete Guide to Landing a Job in Engineering by Thomas A. Anderson, P.E.

Tremayne E. Terry

CEO A2Z Diversity Solutions Tremayne E. Terry has over 10 years of success in growing an MBE firm and developing small diverse business programs for government agencies and utilities. Tremayne’s knowledge of business diversity programming and compliance, along with knowing how to provide meaningful results allows him to position A2Z Diversity Solutions as a strategic partner for its clients. With a history in healthcare services, state & local government, and public infrastructure, Tremayne is a proven leader when it comes to forging partnerships for businesses and organizations.

Diversity Ambassadors

Diversity Allies

Dauphin County Department of Community & Economic Development UPMC Pinnacle Turner Construction Company

Diversity Supporter Penn National Insurance

Diversity Patron

McNees Wallace & Nurick LLC

Thank you to our sponsors

Diversity Leaders

Highmark is an organization that’s mission-driven and leads by example. Fundamental to our mission is a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion, as well as helping to address social and health inequities. Differences — whether by race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religion, customs, perspectives, or experience — reflect the communities we serve, make us stronger and more capable to meet the diverse needs of our members, patients, and customers. Inclusion enables innovation, which will ultimately help us to build a health system that works better for all.

Highmark continues to build better pathways for personal development opportunities, so that employees of color can grow into leadership roles. We continue to take the talent seriously—not just by filling seats—but instead providing competitive employment and development that gives all employees opportunity to succeed and feel a sense of purpose.

A message from our sponsor

In 1999, Highmark established its Diversity & Inclusion Committee Board, one of the few committees of its kind among major corporations in the U.S. Additionally, the Inclusion Advisory Council, a diverse body of more than 40 executive leaders from all parts of the enterprise, are committed to fostering diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

Highmark has 8 Business Resource Groups, with nearly 2000 members, that engage employees in the workplace and community, and support retention. The BOLD (Black Organization for Leadership and Development) Business Resource Group supports the strategic initiative to empower black employees in achieving great business results for the workplace, marketplace, and community.

In addition to Highmark Health’s award-winning supplier diversity program in which we contract with minority owned businesses, we have also recently launched a provider supplier diversity program to ensure diversity at all levels of our clinical providers. Highmark is a mentor in Governor Tom Wolf’s Mentor-Protégé program for diverse suppliers.

For more information, visit highmarkhealth.org/hmk/responsibility/diversity.shtml

Series Schedule Moving the Needle on Systemic Racism Part 4: Healthcare April 13, 2021 | 9:00 - 10:30 a.m.

Moving the Needle on Systemic Racism Part 5: Criminal Justice May 11, 2021 | 9:00 - 10:30 a.m.

Moving the Needle on Systemic Racism Part 6: Wealth June 8, 2021 | 9:00 - 10:30 a.m.

All dates subject to change in the future. Visit HarrisburgRegionalChamber.org for confirmed dates and to register for events.