The Convergence of Workforce Development and ESG
Come together with fellow corporate leaders, investors, and survivor advocates as we discuss the newly released ESG guidelines and how they can be optimized to eliminate human trafficking risks in supply chains, strengthen workforce development, and advance the careers of women and girls from disadvantaged backgrounds.
October 18, 2022 / 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM CST
The Star in Frisco / 9 Cowboys Way, Frisco, TX 75034
Contact Kelly Gage at kellygage@nominetwork.org to learn more and secure sponsorship.
Impact-driven investors are the ones who will lead the way toward a more equitable global economy. Today’s investors must be more responsive and futuristic-minded. Hear from our panel of visionary investors on how they forecast and employ strategies for workforce development, labor standards, human rights, and more.
Moderator | Christine Perez, D CEO
Mara McNeill, Toyota Financial Savings Bank
John Montgomery, Bridgeway Capital
Libby Toudouze, IQ-EQ
Jesse Medlong, DLA Piper LLP
Human trafficking survivors face immense professional and psychological barriers to obtaining and maintaining safe employment. Yet conversations in DEI rarely address the underemployment of survivors in the private sector. When this deficit is addressed, it’s typically communicated from a lens of advocacy without highlighting the significant ROI that survivor employees bring to the workforce. Hear from survivor leaders as they share the challenges they’ve faced in corporate cultures, how companies can innovate their perspectives on DEI, and how cultivating trauma-informed work environments improves business results and workforce engagement for all employees.
Moderator | Bella Hounakey, U.S. Dept of Health and Human Services
Dr. Irene Countryman-Roswurm, Center for Combating Human Trafficking (CCHT) Institute for Transformative Emancipation (ITE)
Megan Lundstrom, The Avery Center
Julissa Ponce, Survivor Leader
Socially responsible investing requires strategic partnerships. In this panel discussion, corporate leaders will discuss how they leverage partnering with non-profit organizations to drive their performance in “S” to the next level. Panelists will also share how these partnerships strengthen their corporate culture, employee engagement, and retention.
Moderator | Holly Taylor, Actress
Ann-Maree Harrison, Hilti
Nate Brown, PIMCO
Janet Jensen, The Jensen Project
Adam Gordon, United Nations Global Compact USA
While the challenge remains for corporations to define “S,” some corporations are making a significant dent in “S” metrics. Hear corporate leaders in our network share their innovative approaches to managing safe supply chains, creating inclusive workforce development career paths, adopting ownership models for employees, and spearheading DEI initiatives that advance the careers of those from disadvantaged backgrounds.
Moderator | AnnaLynne McCord, Actress
Wendy Bridges, Comerica Bank
Lollie Ramirez-Bennett, Women of AT&T National
Navolia Bryant, Premier Trailer Leasing
Ashlee Kleinert, Ruthie’s for Good
Survivor Leader and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Jeff Cheney, Mayor of Frisco
Founder and ED, Center for Combating Human Trafficking (CCHT) Institute for Transformative Emancipation (ITE)
Operations Manager & Survivor Advocate, The Human Trafficking Legal Center
Survivor Leader
Co-Founder and CEO, The Avery Center for Research & Services
EVP, ED of Corporate Responsibility, Comerica Bank
Founder and CIO, Bridgeway Capital
President and CEO, Toyota Financial Savings Bank
Senior VP, Corporate Social Responsibility & Director of PIMCO Foundation, PIMCO
Managing Director and Head of E.S.G. USA, IQ-EQ
Founder, The Jensen Project
Actress
Chief People Officer, Premier Trailer Leasing
Actress
Senior Manager, Social Impact, Hilti
ED, United Nations Global Compact USA
Editor, D CEO
Founder and Operator, Ruthie’s For Good
CEO of Women, Women of AT&T National
Global Head of Diversity & Inclusion, Institutional Securities Group, Morgan Stanley
Associate, DLA Piper LLP
VP, Chief of Staff, Goldman Sachs
Managing Director and Global Head of Sustainability, PIMCO
Chief Innovation Officer, Blackshaw Partners (Dallas/Frisco) & Frisco City Councilmember
CIO U.S. Core Strategies, PIMCO
EVP, ED of Corporate Responsibility, Comerica Incorporated
Co-Founder, The Anti-Slavery Collective
There are many hotels in the area for you to choose from! Here are a few options:
Canopy by Hilton Dallas Frisco Station
The two closest major airports are Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW), located about 21 miles from The Star, and Dallas Love Field Airport (DAL), located about 23 miles from The Star.
Would you like to sponsor the Nomi Network Corporate Summit? Click here to email kellygage@nominetwork.org
Help us create pathways to safe employment for survivors and girls at risk of human trafficking. Nomi Network is looking for committed and inspiring individuals to provide mentorship, workshops, seminars, internships, and work exposure to teen girls facing adversity and lack of opportunities in Dallas. This application will help us get to know you more as we seek to onboard and connect mentors with girls.
Help us create pathways to safe employment for survivors and girls at risk of human trafficking. Nomi Network is looking for committed and inspiring individuals to provide mentorship, workshops, seminars, internships, and work exposure to teen girls facing adversity and lack of opportunities in Dallas. Please take 5 minutes to record your interest in the volunteer opportunities below.