IMPACTability - Disability Advocacy & Career Summit by impactabilityusa

D I S A B I L I T Y A D V O C A C Y &

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Thank you to our Sponsors

BRONZE SPONSORS

Charles Financial Strategies LLC / Tapa Institute

Regal Fabrics

S&P Global REACH

ADVERTISING SPONSORS

Charnette Lewis

Louise Derzansky

Our Mission

IMPACTability fights for equal access to employment opportunities for college students with disabilities. We empower students to break through workforce barriers and open doors through our career readiness and mentoring program.

Our Promise

At IMPACTability, we welcome people of all abilities, identities, generations, and cultural backgrounds. We are a diverse and inclusive community of committed disability advocates. We see you. We care about you. We value you!

AGENDA

Friday, October 18, 2024, 10 am – 2 pm

BNY, 88 Murray Street, 10th Floor, East Auditorium, New York, NY

09:45 – 10:00 am Meet & Greet

10:00 – 10:10 am Welcome!

10:10 – 10:30 am Keynote Speaker Edmund Asiedu

10:30 – 10:45 am Recognition Ceremony

10:45 – 11:00 am Break

11:00 – 11:50 am Disability Employment Panel

11:50 – 12:30 pm Complimentary Luncheon

12:30 – 1:20 pm Disability Advocacy Panel

1:20 – 2:00 pm Networking, Evaluations, & Closing Remarks

Thank You Summit Sponsors

r Summit Moderator

ne Charles

Dr. Sabine Charles is an entrepreneur, motivational speaker, and CEO of the TAPA Institute, which focuses on adult education methods to assist professionals pursuing accounting and audit-related certifications. With over 20 years of experience as an Executive Audit Director, Dr. Charles has successfully advised Fortune 500 companies in Internal Audit Controls, Business Risk, and Fraud Investigation. She holds a Doctorate in Business Administration, an MS in Accounting, and a BA in Accounting & Economics from CUNY - Queens College, along with numerous certifications such as CPA, CIA, and CFE. Outside of her professional life, Dr. Charles enjoys meditation, fitness, and traveling with her family. She serves on the Board of Directors of IMPACTability and JASA and is currently focused on expanding the TAPA Institute and writing articles on customized study plans for CPA exam success.

Connect with Dr. Charles on LinkedIn or visit her website at www.drsabinecharles.com for more information.

Meet Our Keynote Speaker

Edmund Asiedu

Edmund Asiedu is a proud person with disability and a passionate accessibility, disability inclusion, and inclusive mentoring advocate who raises awareness on the needs of persons with disabilities in educational institutions and workplaces. Born and raised in Ghana, he relocated to the United States in 2010. Before joining the New York City Department of Transportation as a Policy Analyst for Accessibility, he held positions at Columbia University School of Public Health, Berkeley College, Cypress Hills Local Development Corporation, Lehman College, National Disability Rights Network, and Ghana Society of the Physically Disabled. Edmund holds a Bachelor of Social Work from Lehman College and a Master of Public Administration from Baruch College of Public and International Affairs. He served on the Disability Access and Accommodations Committee at the Columbia University Medical Center. Edmund currently serves as the Co-Chair of the Advisory Council of the National Disability Mentoring Coalition (NDMC).

IMPACTability congratulates Summit Keynote Speaker

Edmund Asiedu for successfully supporting the National Disability Mentoring Coalition in the NYC Marathon.

Daphne Gilles

CCSD Students

Disability Employment Panelist

nelle G. Brown

Donelle G. Brown, Citywide Inclusive Recruitment Specialist at the Department of Citywide Administrative Service's Office of Citywide Recruitment (OCR), brings over a decade of marketing expertise to drive meaningful change in workforce diversity and inclusion. With a deep understanding of what motivates audiences and moves them to action, she applies her marketing acumen in novel ways to the field of recruitment. Formerly a Senior Vice President at AdLarge Media, Donelle successfully orchestrated marketing campaigns and partnerships that consistently exceeded targets and propelled the company forward. Her background in project management, strategic communication, and psychology fuels her development of inclusive recruitment strategies rooted in both data and a profound commitment to equity. Donelle leverages her marketing skills to advise on diverse recruitment best practices and build initiatives promoting equity within City government. Through her work, she aims to breakdown barriers and create pathways for underrepresented groups to thrive in public service. She remains dedicated to championing diversity and inclusion initiatives for a more equitable fut inspiring others to join her in this critical mission.

Di bility Employment Panelist

ah Chow

Sarah Chow joined the FDIC in December 2023 as an HR Specialist in Staffing Operations. Prior to joining the FDIC, Sarah worked in the federal sector for eleven years, including five years in HR positions and three years in recruiting positions, focusing on federal hiring under competitive and excepted service appointments. In her current FDIC position as an HR Specialist, she provides nationwide management advisory services on recruitment and placement, personnel actions, and compensation related topics.

Janine Ting Jansen Disability Employment Panelist

Janine Ting Jansen is an HR & Diversity Leader with over twenty years of experience working in Finance, Law, & Pharmaceuticals supporting business leaders. Her areas of expertise include Diversity, Talent, Recruitment, HR Strategy & Employee Engagement. She was recently featured as a contributing author for the book "Latinas Rising up In HR." As a passionate supporter of public education, she recently sought public office in the Fall of 2023 and was elected to the Board of Education in Mahwah, NJ for a three-year term (2024-2026).

As the first in her family to pursue a college education she advocates for educational attainment and career advancement of the under-represented. She frequently supports students and professionals through mentoring, coaching, and public speaking. Her educational accomplishments include a Master of Science in Urban Policy Analysis and Management from The New School, and a Bachelor of Arts in English Communications and Political Science from Emman College.

Sakeena Trice Disability Employment Panelist

Sakeena Trice is a Senior Staff Attorney on the Disability Justice team at New York Lawyers for the Public Interest (NYLPI). Before joining NYLPI, she worked in family defense as a staff attorney representing parents and families whose children were at risk of being placed in the foster care system. She has also engaged in tenant defense and criminal defense in private practice. Ms. Trice received her J.D. from Florida Coastal School of Law and her B.A. from Morgan State University.

Disability Advocacy Panelists

Christine Brykowytch

Christine Brykowytch is a vice president at BNY

Investments and the co-lead of the BNY’s Metro New York HEART Chapter. HEART is BNY’s Diverse Abilities

Employee Business Resource Group. With over 20 years of experience in the financial industry, Christine supports retail sales initiatives within North America Distribution. She focuses primarily on clients within the broker dealer and independent channels. She’s been with the firm for almost 14 years, starting in Asset Servicing supporting ETF clients and then moving into Investments. Outside of her professional life, Christine enjoys volunteering, cooking and traveling with her family.

y Advocacy Panelists reen Cuddy

Maureen Cuddy is a former special education teacher and Protection & Advocacy Coordinator for a fivecounty region in New York State. She is currently a content manager in publishing at S&P Global Ratings.

Maureen is a life-long advocate of people with disabilities and has held several leadership positions in the People Resource Group (PRG) Reach Global Board and other PRG global and local boards. The PRG Reach is dedicated to championing people with disabilities at work and in our communities. She helped launch several disability-related communities and 14 PRG chapters around the world; an internship program for students with disabilities; spearheaded and improved various digital and structural accessibility initiatives; and is a prolific volunteer, clocking in more than 200 hours each year. Maureen is also a 55 Water Street Green Team (advancing sustainability initiatives) and Corporate Responsibility leader. Maureen holds several degrees in education and a Juris Doctorate.

ica Flint

Prior to joining the FDIC in 2016, Monica Flint spent 15 years in various in private sector and federal human resources positions focused on increasing the hiring and retention of underrepresented groups. While at the FDIC, Monica served as the FDIC’s Disability Program Manager in the Office of Minority and Women Inclusion where she worked with both employees and management to process and track reasonable accommodation requests as well as coordinated with Divisions and Offices to implement key components of the FDIC’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Strategic Plan. In her current FDIC position as a Team Lead HR Specialist, she oversees nation-wide and college recruitment activity for entry level examiner positions as well as building a diverse pipeline for other FDIC vacancies.

Monica holds a Bachelor’s from Virginia Tech in Human Resources, a certificate in facilitation from Ivy Consulting Group, and a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion professional certificate from Cornell University.

y Advocacy Panelists

sha Gary

Letisha Gary is a vice president at BNY and the co-lead of the BNY’s Metro New York HEART Chapter. Letisha possesses over 20 years of corporate experience.

Letisha is formerly a Benefits Manager at NYU Langone Health. Prior experience also includes serving as a Benefits Analyst at BNY; driving Vendor and Records Management Compliance in partnership with Vendor Risk, Internal Control, Records Management, Third Party Governance and Audit Teams to identify, mitigate and monitor risks associated with third party vendors and departmental records in accordance with policy.

Letisha is a member of the Board of Trustees at The Calhoun School and serves on the Tricarico Council at New York Law School.

ryl Morgan

With 20+ years of experience in customer service, networking, and recruiting, Cheryl Morgan leads Glassdoor’s Trust & Safety Community Support Team. She ensures a safe, transparent space for millions of users while managing a talented team focused on keeping the platform secure and engaging. Cheryl is passionate about building strong teams, mentoring, and creating strategies that combine tech efficiency with a human touch. Outside of work, you’ll find her spending time with family, staying active, gardening, or decorating her home.

Connect with Cheryl on LinkedIn or reach her at cheryl.morgan@glassdoor.com.

Student Resources

Job Openings

Financial Institution Specialist

Are you a college senior or recent graduate? Our FIS position will place you on the front lines of America’s banking and financial services industry, performing mission-critical work and traveling the country in a unique role that only a few experience. Selected participants receive non-competitive pay progression through a combination of both scheduled annual pay increases and regular promotions as training benchmarks are completed.

Financial Management Scholars Program

Are you a college junior looking for a summer internship opportunity that will enrich your studies? The FMS Program provides students in-depth, firsthand experience with how the FDIC accomplishes its mission of maintaining stability and public confidence in the nation’s financial system. Successful participants may receive a full-time employment offer at the FDIC to commence after graduation.

Financial Institution Intern Program

The FDIC’s Financial Institution Intern Program provides highperforming college students with valuable professional experience in the financial regulatory industry. Financial Institution Interns (FII) will be able to earn a competitive salary while pursuing degrees in Accounting, Business, Econom Finance, and other related majors.

Student Resources

For general information about FDIC opportunities and outreach events, visit the following:

FDIC Careers Page

Job Openings

National Outreach Events

On-Campus Recruiting Events

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Be a Sponsor

Impact: The benefits of sponsorship reach beyond initial recognition. As a Sponsor, you are acknowledging a shared dream of college students disabilities for meaningful employment and a successful future. Your contribution supports resources for our intergenerational career readiness and mentoring certificate program CareerReady!

Visibility: Your brand will be prominently featured throughout and beyond our event. Sponsorship can increase your visibility and showcase your solidarity across disability communities.

Community: Join a network of like-minded individuals and organizations committed to making a positive impact in the lives of college students with disabilities.