George Hofheimer
Sep 15 - 16
2020
Research Event
/ Virtual Event /
Tuesday, September 15, 2020
- Wednesday, September 16, 2020
Beyond Diversity: The Value and Impact of DEI for Credit Unions

Research Event | Diversity, Equity + Inclusion
Filene invites you to the FIRST research event from the Center of Excellence for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.
Experts from inside and outside the credit union industry will come together to share insights about:
- Being a DEI leader
- Integrating DEI into the member experience
- DEI in the current environment
- Driving value through DEI
This event is great for CEOs, HR and Operations leaders.
Day 1 - Tuesday, September 15, 2020
10:00 AM - 3:30PM CST
9:15AM CST | Chris Harper, Joel Hartzler | |
10:00AM | George Hofheimer Welcome General Session | |
10:15AM | Quinetta Roberson Creating a New DEI Normal in the Credit Union Industry Headlining Keynote | |
1:30PM | Facilitated by Quinetta Roberson DEI Future Perfect Story Panel | |
2:30PM | Facilitated by Paul Dionne The View from the CU DEI Collective: Commitment and Call to Action Panel | |
3:15PM | Panelists Q&A on High Level Overview Panel |
Day 2 - Wednesday, September 16, 2020
11:30AM - 4:00PM CST
10:00AM CST | Christie Kimbell, Holly Fearing Leader Conversations: Q&A with DEI Practitioners Pre-event Discussion | |
11:30AM | George Hofheimer Welcome Back General Session | |
11:45AM | Richard Romero, Sekou Bermiss A Conversation on One Credit Union's Journey to Board Realignment and Renewal Case Study | |
1:30PM | Melissa Thomas-Hunt, Quinetta Roberson Refocusing on Belonging: A Fireside Chat General Session | |
2:45PM | Derek Avery | |
3:30PM | George Hofheimer Closing Remarks and the DEI Call to Action General Session | |
4:15PM | Chris Harper, Joel Hartzler Engage Deeper: HR Focus Post-event Discussion |
Filene Hosts


Quinetta Roberson
Ph.D., John A. Hannah Distinguished Professor of Management and Psychology
Michigan State University
Speakers

Derek Avery
C. T. Bauer Chair of Inclusive Leadership in the Bauer College of Business
University of Houston
Sekou Bermiss
Associate Professor at the Kenan-Flagler Business School
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Victor Corro
CEO
Coopera Consulting

Pablo DeFilippi
Senior Vice President of Membership and Network Engagement
Inclusiv

Monica Hughes Davy
Director of the Office of Minority and Women Inclusion
NCUA

Sheila Milton
Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
UW Credit Union

Richard Romero
CEO
Seattle Credit Union

Samira Salem
Senior Policy Analyst
CUNA

Renée Sattiewhite
President/CEO
AACUC

Melissa Thomas-Hunt
Head of Global Diversity and Belonging
Airbnb

Ella Washington
Professor of Practice, McDonough School of Business
Georgetown University
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