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AN INNOVATIVE DIVERSITY INITIATIVE FOR LEADERS

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Successful leaders understand how to leverage the talent and creativity of diverse people to optimize performance and outcomes.

Advance Kansas brings together people who are already leaders from across the community to create and strengthen relationships and acquire skills for addressing diversity challenges and opportunities in businesses, organizations, and in the community.

Leaders who are invited to participate in Advance Kansas represent a dynamic group of people who are engaged in the community and committed to progress. These decision makers have the capacity to impact their organizations and the community as a whole. Participants learn to understand their diversity “blind spots” and how to suspend assumptions. They come away with focused decision-making skills and a deep knowledge of how to effectively manage and lead increasingly diverse employees, clients, suppliers, and constituents.

A Diverse, Well-Prepared Body of Leaders Can Make a DifferenceFar from a traditional diversity training class, Advance Kansas brings everyone into the definition of diversity to consider how differences in race, gender, generation, sexual orientation, geographical orientation, culture, knowledge, experience, perception, etc., impact the lives of individuals and organizations; and how well-prepared leaders can leverage differences in support of their mission.

Advance Kansas equips people who are already leaders to be better leaders in our increasingly diverse society. The class begins with a half-day orientation followed by four full-day workshops over a four-month period. Workshop days include class discussions and exercises designed to maximize interactions and facilitate the development of productive relationships. Participants say they value the open, safe environment for discussing, exploring, and addressing complex diversity issues.

As an important part of the Advance Kansas experience, teams of participants meet between workshop days to accomplish projects in the community. In the course of doing so, relationships strengthen and participants gain broader understanding of issues, challenges, and opportunities facing our community and citizens. The program culminates with each team’s presentation about their community-action project.

Discussions and interactions in the program facilitate new and deeper relationships.

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To learn more about Juan, visit his website, diversityleadershipinaction.com.

A Message from Juan JohnsonFor the past 10 years, it has been my honor and privilege to serve as designer and facilitator of Advance Kansas. This innovative leadership development program is unique in several ways. First, it maintains a broad and all-inclusive definition of diversity, versus many diversity training programs which tend to focus primarily on race, gender, and legally defined “protected characteristics.” In Advance Kansas, we recognize differences in knowledge, experience, and perspectives as well as personal background. Therefore, we address challenges and opportunities that are not limited to particular groups of people. For example, if a child is born into poverty, it doesn’t matter their race, gender, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, or geographic origin. The experience of poverty can be the defining diversity dimension that impacts their life. By using an all-inclusive definition, the program brings everyone into the diversity tent; not just women and people of color, who are sometimes assumed to be the only focus of diversity initiatives.

A second unique aspect of Advance Kansas is that leaders who participate in the program come from all sectors of society: business, education, government, faith-based, nonprofit, etc. The diversity of roles, experiences, and perspectives of these leaders provides excellent opportunities for cross-learning as well as relationship building. Lastly, Advance Kansas ensures that the program is not simply an academic experience by requiring participants to apply what they learn to real-time issues facing their communities.

Having graduated more than 380 leaders, Advance Kansas has produced dozens of community action projects. Advance Kansas and its alumni are dedicated to strengthening our communities so they work well for everyone today and for generations to come. I encourage you to consider taking part in this unique and prestigious initiative.

Juan JohnsonPresident, Diversity Leadership in Actionwww.diversityleadershipinaction.com

Juan Johnson, is president of the Atlanta-based consulting firm, Diversity Leadership in Action. Juan started this venture in 2006, following an extraordinary 21-year career with the Coca-Cola Company. While at Coke, Juan held a number of key management positions in highly visible areas. Highlights of his tenure include being elected a full Corporate Vice President by Coke’s Board of Directors at the age of 35, making him one of the youngest board-elected Vice Presidents in the company’s history; and serving as the Company’s first Vice President for Diversity Strategy, reporting directly to the CEO.

Juan’s business-focused approach to diversity is rooted in his accounting and finance background. He achieved CPA and CMA certifications; holds an MBA from Atlanta University, and Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting from Southern University. Juan is a senior associate of the Richard W. Riley Institute at Furman University, where his role includes designer and facilitator of South Carolina’s statewide Diversity Leaders Initiative.

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Advance Kansas Objectives• Build leadership skills to support participants’ efforts to address complex diversity issues within their own

organizations and in the community.

• Facilitate the development and strengthening of productive relationships among participants and graduates.

• Develop community action projects focused on addressing important needs in the community.

• Create a network of prepared leaders committed to social and economic progress in Kansas.

Advance Kansas offers participants opportunities to explore complex issues with business and community leaders.

Topics

• Defining Diversity• Exploring the Complexity of Diversity• The Case for Inclusion• Dialogue Across Differences• Personal Stories of Impact and Inspiration• Intent vs. Impact: Unconscious Bias, Tone

Deafness, Etc.• Diversity Blind Spots• Race and Gender Equity• #Me Too• #Living While Black• Tools and Frameworks for Leaders• Four Generations at Work• iGen (Generation Z) Trends• Socioeconomic Challenges• Systemic Disadvantages: Ethnicity, Expressions of Faith, Gender, Mental/Physical Characteristics, Race,

Sexual Orientation

Deliverables • An additional lens through which diversity can be viewed.• Tools for examining diversity dynamics, diagnosing underlying tension and making effective decisions.• Frameworks to guide group and organizational diversity management processes.• An opportunity to build new and deeper relationships across multiple diversity dimensions.• An opportunity to contribute to address local issues and opportunities.

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A Powerful Network Committed to ProgressEach year, a class of leaders from all sectors of the community is selected to take part in the Advance Kansas initiative. Advance Kansas graduates become Advancers, members of a powerful, cross-sector network of leaders who differ in every aspect of diversity, yet share a common commitment to progress in Kansas.

We are currently seeking applications from leaders who wish to participate in Advance Kansas, Class XII. Applications are due November 25, 2019.

Advance Kansas, Class XI ScheduleActivity Dates Time LocationDay 1 Feb. 14, 2020 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Butler Community College, Andover

Day 2 Feb. 28, 2020 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Butler Community College, Andover

Day 3 March 27, 2020 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Butler Community College, Andover

Day 4 May 1, 2020 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Butler Community College, Andover

Day 5 June 5, 2020 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. To be determined

Application & Selection ProcessStep One: Review the schedule and clear your calendar to ensure you are available to fully participate in the program.

Step Two: Email advanceks@butlercc.edu to request a link to an online application form and complete the form. If you are unable to apply online, complete and return the form in the back of this booklet.

Step Three: Individuals selected to participate will be notified of their acceptance in early December. At that time you will receive instructions for completing the registration process and an invoice for the registration fee.

Registration FeeFinancial and in-kind support from sponsors help keep Advance Kansas affordable for everyone. While the actual cost per person is much greater, the registration fee is $750. A limited number of partial scholarships are available to individuals requiring further financial assistance.

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Curb Painting ProjectMany homes in Wichita do not have visible house numbers. Numerals fade, get painted over, or just fall off costing First Responders valuable time as they rush to residential emergencies. This can mean the difference between life and death. The curb painting project painted house numbers on curbs in a Wichita neighborhood.

Advance Kansas Community ProjectsAdvance Kansas participants apply what they learn as they work in teams to complete projects addressing real-time community issues. Shown below are a few of the dozens of projects carried out over the years. While the nature of projects varies widely, the intent is always to positively impact the community and enrich the lives of people who live here.

ICTalent InitiativeThis group was interested in attracting and retaining talent in the Wichita area. Taking their inspiration from a similar program in South Carolina, the team adapted the program to fit Wichita’s unique needs while addressing the technology needed to make it work. Later that same year, the Wichita Regional Chamber of Commerce agreed to be the host organization for the program and money was raised to support it. ICTalent became Wichita Connect.

ICTNeighborGOODTeam created #ICTNeighborGOOD, a campaign to redefine the region as a desirable place to work by focusing on neighborhoods and personal interaction. They plan to launch #ICTNeighborGOOD as a social media campaign before the end of 2019.

Human Capital Challenge The mission of Dream Keepers is to engage, enrich, and inspire middle school students while providing educators and parents information about career paths in STEM or skilled technical fields that enable middle school students to make informed decisions about their future to fulfill the workforce pipeline for tomorrow. STEM Days emerged as the initial focus of Dream Keepers. Advance Kansas teams, industry representatives, and school personnel collaborated to plan and pilot STEM Days during the 2018/19 school year. Four industries were presented for all 7th graders at Coleman Middle School and Jardine STEM and Career Explorations Magnet Middle Academy. Each day introduced careers in a different industry: aerospace, automotive, construction, and public utility. Leadership was provided by Advance Kansas team members representing each industry. Their contributions included developing pre-STEM Day educational materials for classroom use, developing STEM Day activities to engage students through hands-on learning, and recruiting volunteers to assist with STEM Day activities.

Two new teams formed during the 2019 Advance Kansas session to build on the work. One team developed a toolkit (Dream Builders) with tips and expectations for industry ambassadors. A second team identified additional industry ambassadors and made plans to expand STEM Days to five schools. This year, STEM Days will be held at Coleman, Jardine, Marshall, Hamilton, and Stucky middle schools reaching approximately 1100 students.

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Let’s Take Tomorrow | About ButlerButler Community College considers it a privilege to host Advance Kansas and values it as a win-win partnership. At Butler, learning is something we do together, working with our students and communities for a better tomorrow. It’s a relationship that grows stronger through engaging conversations and diverse connections.

Butler Community College, with 8,000 students, offers more than 80 degree programs and 30 professional certification programs. The college’s main campus is in El Dorado with centers in five additional communities. For more information about Butler, visit www.butlercc.edu or Facebook and Twitter (@butlercc).

Advance Kansas Community Projects, continued

Diversity ToolkitAdvance Kansas team developed and populated an online diversity toolkit with content and worked on plan to share and sustain it. Plans are being made to house the toolkit online on the Wichita SHRM chapter’s website and their Diversity & Inclusion committee will ensure the toolkit retains validity and value.

Book BuddiesChildren from the Boys & Girls Club read to senior citizens. The interaction created the opportunity to enhance literacy, understand differences, and promote a collaborative focus on building relationships between the youth and the seniors in the community.

Career CourtshipProposed Career Courtship in partnership with W/ (fka Young Professionals of Wichita). The idea was for businesses to be present on college campuses in a more intentional way than job fairs to focus on building relationships with high-performing students in hopes that this network of relationships will draw them back to Wichita after graduation. W/ held an event, “Keepers of the Future” at Friends University with 10 businesses and 50 students participating. A second iteration of “Keepers of the Future” is slated for March 2020 at WSU. W/ intends to expand to include other colleges and universities.

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ADVANCE KANSAS GRADUATES*Cheryl M. Adams, Class I

Traci Addington, Class VIII

Suzie Ahlstrand, Class I

Mohammad Zafar Akbar, Class III

Chad Albin, Class XDirector of Network OperationsCox Communications

Kirsten Allen, Class VDirector of AdmissionsButler Community College

Rob Allison, Class IConsultant

Crystal Aluko, Class VDirector of Multicultural Engagement & Student AffairsFriends University

Kristi Arno, Class VIIIHuman Resource Business PartnerBombardier Learjet

Keith Asplund, Class VI

Lisa Atcheson, Class IIIAdjunct FacultySouthwestern College

Jessica Atherton, Class IXBrand StrategistFidelity Bank

Michael Aumack, Class VIIIEconomic Development SpecialistUS Small Business Administration

Kali Babich, Class XICommunications CoordinatorWichita Community Foundation

Heather Bachman, Class IIILieutenantWichita Police Department

Shamain Bachman, Class XSenior Director of Marketing & EducationEnvision, Inc.

Susan Bacon, Class IIManufacturing Engineer (Retired)Spirit AeroSystems, Inc.

Katie Bair, Class IVVice President of Human ResourcesConco Construction, Inc.

Greg Baker, Class VIDiversity & Employee Relations OfficerSedgwick County

Amy Ball, Class VIIISafety & Maintenance CoordinatorJR Custom Metal Products

Amanda Bally, Class IXSenior Manager, Supply Chain ManagementSpirit AeroSystems, Inc.

Wade Banks, III, Class IIIFacilities Manager - OKC siteThe Boeing Company, Oklahoma City

Prisca Barnes, Class IIPresident & CEOStorytime Village, Inc.

Sheri Barnes, Class VHuman Performance Studies Academic AdvisorWichita State University

Joan Barrett, Class VIVice President & General ManagerKDVR/KWGN, Denver, Colo.

Shane Batchelder, Class XBrand Marketing Communications RepresentativeEvergy, Inc.

Kim Batiste-Bufford, Class VIBusiness ManagerSpirit AeroSystems, Inc.

Darian Bebout, Class IIIAdjunct ProfessorWSU Center for Management Development

Julius Bell, Class XIManager Team of ExpertsT-Mobile

Wayne Bell, Class VDistrict DirectorUS Small Business Administration

Whitney Belshe, Class XIAVP, Interactive Banking Customer Service ManagerFidelity Bank

Patrick Belt, Class IVEmprise Bank

Teresa Bengtson, Class VVice President Human ResourcesLegends Senior Living

Laura Bernstorf, Class VIIISr. Project Management SpecialistAirbus Americas Engineering

Roberta “Robbie” Berry, Class VIHuman Resources DirectorFreedom Behavioral Hospital, Topeka

Maria Bias, Class VSenior Management Analyst/EEO Compliance OfficerCity of Wichita

Aaron Bishop, Class XMember ConsultantMeritrust Credit Union

Brian Black, Class ISenior Site Leader, Human Resources and Environmental Health & Safety

Spirit AeroSystems, Inc., Kinston, N.C.

Claudia Blackburn, Class IHealth OfficerFlorida Department of Health, Tallahassee, Fla.

Mike Blake, Class IXResolution and eCare Team SupervisorEvergy, Inc.

Blake Blasi, Class XConstruction ManagerCornejo & Sons, Inc.

Chris Boshers, Class VIIDirector of Engineering, Strategic ProgramsSpirit AeroSystems, Inc.

Jill Bosley, Class IVDirector of PhilanthropyAdvent Health Fish Memorial, Orange City, Fla.

Jenna Bottolfsen, Class VIHuman Resources ManagerKoch Industries, Inc.

Bradford Boyd, Class IVBattalion Chief, Operation DivisionCity of Wichita

Shawne Boyd, Class IIIOwner/CEOJim Morgan Pest Control

Bryan Brackeen, Class VBranch ManagerFairway Independent Mortgage Corporation, Port Saint Lucie, Fla.

Susan Bradley, Class VDean, Humanities & Social SciencesButler Community College

Tami Bradley, Class IIIManaging PartnerBothner and Bradley, Inc.

Sherdeill Breathett, Sr., Class IIICOO/President of Expansion and GrowthIt Takes a Village, Inc.

Carla Breckenridge, Class IVEducatorUSD 259 Wichita

Lorenza O. Breckenridge, Jr., Class IVResident Construction ManagerWood

Carl Brewer, Class VFormer Mayor / Senior Manager, Public AffairsCity of Wichita / Spirit AeroSystems, Inc.

Wade Bruendl, Class ISVP StrategyMeritrust Credit Union

Buck Buchanan, Class XICaptainCity of Andover, Police Department

John Buckley II, Class VIIMilitary Relations ManagerKoch Industries, Inc.

Andy Buessing, Class XIPresidentHutton

Toyia Bulla, Class VChief Administrative OfficerNonprofit Solutions, Inc.

Kim Burkhalter, Class IProfessional Development TrainerTeaching Tolerance, Vero Beach, Florida

Alex Bush, Class XGraduate & Professional Studies RecruiterFriends University

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A POWERFUL NETWORK COMMITTED TO PROGRESS* David Butler, Class VIEnvironmental Scientist IIKansas Department of Health and Environment

Pamala Butler, Class VIISenior Frontline Leadership Development ConsultantT-Mobile

Adrienne Byrne, Class IVHealth DirectorSedgwick County Health Department

Matt Calhoun, Class VIIIDirector, A350 FinanceSpirit AeroSystems, Inc.

Kim Caliendo, Class IIIManager, QualityTextron Aviation

Yolanda Camarena, Class VIPresident, Board of DirectorsKansas Hispanic Education and Development Foundation

Marla Canfield, Class IXManager of Public Education & OutreachEnvision

Kevin Caron, Class IXManager, Training & DeliveryCox Communications

Lisa Carr, Class IVSenior Vice President, Talent StrategiesB.E. Smith, Lenexa, Kan.

Deanna Carrithers, Class IIISpecial Projects LiaisonWichita State University

Michael Carver, Class VIISenior Manager/Controller, Financial Planning, Twin Aisle & 787 Program

Spirit AeroSystems, Inc.

Sue Castile, Class IExecutive Director (Deceased)Inter-Faith Ministries

Aletra Chaney-Profit, Class IIIDirector of Career ServicesButler Community College

Suzy Chapman, Class VIIIPrivate Banking OfficerEquity Bank

James Chism, Class IDirector, Human ResourcesCity of Winfield

Jessica Clarke, Class XIDirector of Employee ExperienceHunter Health Clinic

Dennis Clary, Class VIIGovernment Affairs DirectorREALTORS of South Central Kansas

Tara Clary, Class XDirector of MarketingHigh Touch Technologies

Ebony S. Clemons-Ajibolade, Class VIManager, Economic DevelopmentEvergy

Steve Coen, Class XIPresident & CEO (Retired)Kansas Health Foundation

Stacy Cofer, Class VIVice President of Institutional Advancement (Retired)Butler Community College

Cynthia Colbert, Class IVCEOCatholic Charities, Inc., Houston

Gregory Cole, Class XIPresidentGood Life Company LLC

Linda Coleman, Class VDirector, Human ResourcesTECT Aerospace

Vanessa Combs, Class VIDirector of OperationsSpirit AeroSystems, Inc.

Sherri Conard, Class IVDirector of First Year Experience & Title IX CoordinatorButler Community College

Lucinda Contreras, Class VTalent Acquisition SpecialistExpleo Group

Kelly Cooper, Class IVHuman Resources DirectorHomestead Health Center

Anne Corriston Schneider, Class IIExecutive Director (Retired)Inter-Faith Ministries

Carrie Cox, Class VIISenior Organizational Development ConsultantAllen, Gibbs & Houlik

Carey Craig, Class IXHuman Resources DirectorHutchinson Regional Healthcare System

Jon Cressler, Class IXChief Business Development OfficerButler Community College

Bradley Crisp, Class VDeputy Fire Chief for Support ServicesCity of Wichita

Kimberly Cronister, Class IIIDirector of Community DevelopmentHunter Health Clinic

Miguel Cruz, Class XProject ManageriSi Environmental Services

Misa Daily, Class VIIHR Business PartnerWesley Medical Center

Lai-L Daugherty, Class VIIIDirector of Student EngagementWSU Tech

Matt Davis, Class IVCommercial Real Estate Lending Relationship ManagerIntrust Bank

Shelby Davis, Class XShipping SupervisorCox Machine

Myra De La Torre, Class VIOwnerComplete Exteriors LLC

Willow Dean, Class IXRegistrarButler Community College

Jeff DeGraffenreid, Class IIIPartnerFoulston, LLP

Heather Denker, Class IVVice President of Investor DevelopmentGreater Wichita Partnership

Roosevelt “Buck” DeShazer, Class VIISenior PastorProgressive Missionary Baptist Church

Connie Dietz, Class IExecutive Director Career Development CenterWichita State University

Brenda Dietzman, Class IUndersheriffSedgwick County

Cokie Diggs, Class IIIHuman Resource DirectorDiggs Construction

Joyce Dixson, Class IXVice PresidentIntrust Bank

Bryce Dougherty, Class XControllerDelta Dental of Kansas

Donna M. Douglas, Class ICultural Diversity and Inclusion ManagerThe Boeing Company

Kim Doze-Lohmann, Class XIMarketing DirectorMartin Pringle Attorneys at Law

Julie Dubuc, Class VIIDirector, Learning & Implementation, Customer SupportCox Communications

Amanda Duncan, Class VIIIVice President and Chief Business Development OfficerWorkforce Alliance of South Central Kansas

Shelley Duncan, Class IExecutive DirectorKansas Business Group on Health

Adele Dunn, Class VIEmployment ManagerSedgwick County

Aron Dunn, Class IXSr. Vice President, Assurance ServicesAllen, Gibbs & Houlik

Bradley Dyer, Jr., Class XIBusiness Development/Community OutreachCredit Union of America

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ADVANCE KANSAS GRADUATES* Mildred Edwards, Class VIIIPrincipal Consultant / OwnerME Executive Coaching & Consulting, LLC

Molly Edwards, Class IXSenior Manager, CEO & Employee CommunicationsSpirit AeroSystems, Inc.

Andy Ek, Class IIIDirector of Talent DevelopmentKoch Industries, Inc.

Jeff Elliott, Class VIIISite Director, General ManagerT-Mobile

Kyle Ellison, Class XIExecutive DirectorReal Men, Real Heroes

Lori Ellison-Zuercher, Class VHuman Resources GeneralistGraceMed Health Clinic, Inc.

Sarah Emmons, Class VIIBusiness Process AnalystKoch Industries, Inc.

Diana Ensign, Class XIHuman Resources ManagerKansas Turnpike Authority

Tom Erwin, Class IIICIO (Deceased)Butler Community College

Kris Estes, Class VAssociate Professor, EconomicsButler Community College

Andrante Etheridge, Class IAssistant Director, People ConsultantErnst & Young, Dallas, Texas

Junetta Everett, Class XIVP, Professional RelationsDelta Dental of Kansas

Sherii Farmer, Class XISenior Community Relations SpecialistEvergy, Inc.

Jenn Fast, Class IXHuman Resources ManagerMasterBrand Cabinets, Inc.

Sharon Fearey, Class IIndependent Civic & Social Organization Professional

Kara Finn, Class VIIDirector of MaintenanceConstant Aviation, Cleveland, Ohio

Suzy Finn, Class VIIMarketing & Strategic Partnership ManagerUSD 259 Wichita

Laura Fischer, Class XIHuman Resources ManagerHutton

Karla Fisher, Class IIIProvost & Vice Chancellor of Academic & Student AffairsMaricopa Community Colleges, Scottsdale, Ariz.

Kate Flavin, Class VIIPublic Information OfficerSedgwick County

Marche Fleming-Randle, Class IIAssistant DeanWichita State University

Vicki Forbes, Class VICommunity Volunteer

Meg Foreman, Class VIIIMarketing DirectorForeman Law

Frances Foster, Class VCommunity Volunteer

Traci Fox, Class VIIIManager, Data QualityIntrust Bank

Bridgette Franklin, Class VIProfessional Development Manager & Employee Issues Consultant

Sedgwick County

Ray Frederick, Class IVChairKansas Board of Regents Technical Education Authority

Nikki Freeman, Class VIIChief Human Resources OfficerEnvision

Rickey Frierson, Class VIDirector of Diversity & Inclusion, Office of Natural Resources

Colorado State University, Fort Collins

Trinidad Galdean, Class IVAttorneyGaldean Law Firm

Debbie Gann, Class IIVP Communications & Public Affairs (Retired)Spirit AeroSystems, Inc.

Dominic Gauna, Class IVDirector of Creative Services & Community RelationsKWCH

Karen Gelvin, Class VInterim District Director, 4th Congressional OfficeUS House of Representatives - Wichita

Lynn Gilkey, Class XExecutive DirectorRise Up For Youth, Inc.

Virdena Gilkey, Class IVSenior HR SpecialistCity of Wichita

Wendy Glick, Class IIIExecutive DirectorCatholic Charities, Wichita

Preston Goering, Class VDivision Director, Preventative HealthSedgwick County Health Department

Bonita Gooch, Class VOwnerTCV Publishing, Inc.

Amanda Gorney, Class VIIFirm AdministratorFleeson Gooing

Amy Gose, Class VIIISenior RecruiterEmprise Bank

Adam Gragg, Class XIPresident and Co-FounderDecide Your Legacy

Kori Gregg, Class IIVice President of Institutional AdvancementCowley Community College

Haylea Grier, Class IXISO IIISedgwick County Department of Corrections

Elizabeth Guhman, Class IIIVice President of Child and Adolescent ServicesPrairie View, Inc.

Christyn Gunter, Class IXProgram DirectorRise Up For Youth

Jose Gutierrez, Class VIIDistrict ManagerFarmers Insurance

Sara Hadaway, Class VIIIMarketing ManagerEck Agency

Chris Haislett, Class IVContract Compliance OfficerCity of Wichita

Amy Hamilton, Class VIIIGeneral ManagerIndian Motorcycle Company

Janet Hamous, Class IExecutive Director (Retired)Wichita Business Coalition on Healthcare

Laura Hands, Class VCommunity Affairs DirectorKoch Industries, Inc.

Audrey Hane, Class IIProfessor of CommunicationNewman University

Matt Hanne, Class IIIDirector of Fine Arts, Vocal Music, and Social SciencesThe Independent Upper School

Shelley Hansel, Class XISenior Director of Foundation & Mission ServicesEnvision

Sheila Hanus, Class VIISenior Program ManagerSpirit AeroSystems, Inc.

Kevass J. Harding, Class ILead PastorDellrose United Methodist Church

Teketa Harding, Class ICommunity Development ManagerCapitol Federal Savings

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A POWERFUL NETWORK COMMITTED TO PROGRESS* Christy Harmon, Class VIHR Business PartnerSpirit AeroSystems, Inc.

Danielle Harmon, Class XCollege Recruitment LeaderKoch Industries, Inc.

Roderick L. Harris, Class IDeputy Director of Community Health Promotion and Disease Prevention

Allegheny County Health Department, Pittsburgh, Penn.

Kristy Hawkins, Class XIBusiness Development ManagerThe Arnold Group

Megan Hayes, Class XProcurement SpecialistCox Machine

Phil Hayes, Class VIIVice President, HR Services & OperationsThe Arnold Group

Dustin Hendricks, Class XIDirector of Visitor ServicesExploration Place

Amber Hendrix, Class VIIIRealtorBerkshire Hathaway Home Services Pen Fed Realty

Dana Hensley, Class VIIBoard Vice PresidentWichita Cancer Foundation

Ayerianne Hibler, Class XReal Estate Loan AssistantMeritrust Credit Union

Sandra Hickman, Class IVHR GeneralistSpirit AeroSystems, Inc.

Garney Hill, Class ICFOChristian Brothers Construction

Hayley Hobbs, Class XAssistant Director of Donor RelationsButler Community College

Sherry Hoelker, Class XIHuman Resources DirectorButler County

Dan Hogan, Class ICEOeBags, Denver, Colo.

Heather Hogan, Class IXSenior Vice President Foundation and Mission ServicesEnvision, Inc.

Jean Hogan, Class IDirector (Retired)Medical Service Bureau

Carol Houdyshell, Class IVDirector of FinanceKU Wichita Medical Practice Associates

Courtney Houghtaling, Class XISenior Manager, Integrated Business Team LeaderSpirit AeroSystems, Inc.

Teresa Houston, Class XDirectorEnvision, Inc.

Carol Howard, Class III

Sean Hudspeth, Class XDirector of Human Resources & Risk ManagementDavis-Moore Auto Group

Kate Huggins, Class XIHuman Resources Business PartnerWesley Medical Center

Aaron Hunt, Class VISenior Leader, Sales & Marketing Spirit AeroSystems, Inc.

Terri Hutton, Class IVLearning and Development Facilitator, Global HR Solutions

Cargill, South Carolina

William Jackson, Class IIDirector of Customer ServiceT-Mobile, Richmond, Va.

Cathrine James, Class IIHuman Resourcesvoestalpine

Troy Jellison, Class VIIIFire Captain / Lead Adjunct InstructorCity of El Dorado / Butler Community College

Loni Jensen, Class VIIDirector of High School PartnershipsButler Community College

Barby Jobe-Myers, Class IIPresident & CEOClaremore Area Chamber of Commerce, Claremore, Okla.

Brandon Johnson, Class VExecutive Director / Council MemberCORE of Wichita / City of Wichita

Danielle Johnson, Class VIAssistant Director, Office of Diversity & InclusionWichita State University

Tim Johnson, Class VIDirector of Community DevelopmentCity of Goddard

Wendy Johnson, Class XDivision Director, Strategic CommunicationsUSD 259 Wichita

Will Johnson, Class VIButler County AdministratorButler County

Janelle Jones, Class VIIILender Relations Specialist/Administrative OfficerUS Small Business Administration

Pat Jones, Class VExecutive DirectorRaise My Head Foundation

Peggy Jones-Foxx, Class IVDirector of Academic Affairs for Transition ServicesUniversity of Phoenix

Stephen Kamunge, Class XStructural EngineerAirbus Americas Engineering

Jitendra Kapur, Class XIDirector, Corporate AccountingSpirit AeroSystems, Inc.

Andy Kasowski, Class IVice President of Project Engineering (Retired)Cessna Aircraft

Mike Keller, Class IXChief of PoliceCity of Andover

Nazia Khan-Karim, Class XProject Manager, Information TechnologyBorrego Solar Systems, San Francisco

Sequana Kimbrel, Class IXHuman Resources Business PartnerR.D. Henry & Company

Mike King, Class IISenior VP & General Manager (Retired)Spirit AeroSystems, Inc.

Pamaline King-Burns, Class IIICommunity Mobilization CoordinatorSedgwick County Health Department

Heath Kintzel, Class XSchool Resource OfficerCity of Andover

Melissa Knoeber, Class VExecutive Vice President, Director of Culture and TalentFidelity Bank

Jim Kobbe, Class VSenior Manager, Labor RelationsSpirit AeroSystems, Inc.

Julie Kobbe, Class VAssociate Dean, Fine Arts & Communication (Retired)Butler Community College

Patty Koehler, Class IVPresidentJR Custom Metal Products

Stephanie Kou, Class XIProgram & Project Manager ConsultantEmprise Bank, San Diego

Andrie Krahl, Class VIDirector of DevelopmentGuadalupe Health Foundation

Linda Kreutzer, Class IIHuman Resources ManagerHarlow Aerostructures, LLC

Kimberly Krull, Class VIIPresidentButler Community College

Britten Kuckelman, Class XIDirector, Library & Information ServicesWSU Tech

Victoria L’Ecuyer, Class VIIIVP, Regional ManagerFidelity Bank

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Lynette Lacy, Class IIIOwnerKL Connections

Robert Lacy, Class VIIDetectiveWichita Police Department

Amie LaMarr, Class IXHR GeneralistT-Mobile

Keith Lawing, Class IPresident and CEOWorkforce Alliance of South Central Kansas

Robert Layton, Class VCity ManagerCity of Wichita

Tavis Leake, Class IIIFire Chief (Retired)Sedgwick County Fire Department

Susan Leiker, Class IIIDiversity ManagerCity of Wichita

Rosemary Lesser, Class XHead of Engineering - ProjectsAirbus Americas Engineering

Emily Lies, Class VIVice President Child Care and CampGreater Wichita YMCA

Martha Linsner, Class VIIPresidentTCK - Trust Company of Kansas

La’Sanda Linzy, Class VLieutenant (Retired)Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Office

Janet Lloyd-Williams, Class IRetiredIntrust Bank, NA

Michelle Lohrengel, Class IIISenior ManagerSpirit AeroSystems, Inc.

Jonathan Long, Class VIIDirector, Community AdvancementWichita Regional Chamber of Commerce

Vicki Long, Class IIDirector of HR (Retired)Butler Community College

Sheila Loyd, Class VSenior Manager 787 FuselageSpirit AeroSystems, Inc.

Kimberly Luckert, Class XIDirector - Consumer BankingIntrust Bank

Mukesh Luhar, Class IIISenior ManagerThe Boeing Company

Irma Luna, Class VISecretary, Board of DirectorsKansas Hispanic Education and Development Foundation

Denae Lyons, Class IVEngineering Support and Supply Chain ManagerThe Boeing Company, Seattle, Wash.

Jena Lysen, Class IIVP of Human ResourcesAllen, Gibbs & Houlik

Crissy Magee, Class VIADA/FMLA OfficerSedgwick County

Lindsey Mahoney, Class IVIndependent ADA ConsultantOverland Park, Kan.

Kathy Manivanh, Class VIIIAssistant ManagerMeritrust Credit Union

George Marko, Class XDirector of Integrated Employment ServicesWorkforce Alliance of South Central Kansas

Kelly Martin, Class IIHuman Resource ManagerThe Boeing Company, Oklahoma City, Okla.

Jorge Martinez, Class XIVice President, Sales & MarketingJR Custom Metal Products

J’Vonnah Maryman, Class IXDirector Public Health PerformanceSedgwick County Health Department

Bill Mason, Class IIIManager (Retired)Starkey, Inc.

Mike Mathia, Class VIIIOwner / Founder / Board ChairAlyss Analytics / Insights Career Consulting, LLC / QuiCC

Joyce Maurer, Class IIManager, Human ResourcesTextron Aviation

Mark McCormick, Class VIIIDirector of CommunicationsACLU of Kansas

Camille McCraw, Class XIHuman Resources CoordinatorBuilding Controls & Services

Marla McFarland, Class VIHuman Resource ManagerCity of Arkansas City

Tori McIntyre, Class IHuman Resources Business PartnerWesley Medical Center

Colin McKenney, Class VIIICEOStarkey, Inc.

Vivian McMillan, Class XIFinancial Planning & Analysis Lead, Retail ChannelCargill

Athalene McNay, Class VIOwner (Deceased)McNay and Voth Coaching Services

ADVANCE KANSAS GRADUATES* Mindy McPheeters, Class XAssistant General CounselSpirit AeroSystems, Inc.

Jonathan McRoy, Class XISection ChiefUnited States Air Force

Samantha Meeds, Class VIIISenior Manager, Workforce Planning & DevelopmentSpirit AeroSystems, Inc.

Kelly Meier, Class XITraining Program SupervisorWorkforce Alliance of South Central Kansas

Pete Meitzner, Class VCounty CommissionerSedgwick County

Michael Mendoza, Class XITitleOrg

Cindy Miles, Class IIIExecutive DirectorNonprofit Chamber of Service

Catherine Mitchell, Class IVDirector of Sourcing Strategy and Business ManagementSpirit AeroSystems, Inc.

Justin Mohr, Class XIExecutive DirectorCentral Community Church

Dany R. Monares, Class IVSt. Francis Community Services, Newton

Redd Montelongo, Class IXSenior ManagerT-Mobile, Tampa, Florida

Kendra Moody, Class XIHuman Resources ManagerKoch Industries, Inc.

Robert Moody, Class VIIAttorneyMartin Pringle Attorneys at Law

Charlie Moon, Class IVDevelopment Consultant

Rich Moon, Class XIDirector of Retail Operations - Envision XpressEnvision, Inc.

Beverly Morlan, Class IIExecutive Director (Retired)American Red Cross

Matt Morris, Class XDirector BKD CPAs & Advisors

Randall Moss, Class IIIAccounts Receivable Manager (Retired)Butler Community College

Ryan Murphy, Class VIAVP/Senior Financial AnalystFidelity Bank

Jennifer Murray, Class IIPeople Services Relationship CoordinatorIntrust Bank

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A POWERFUL NETWORK COMMITTED TO PROGRESS* George Myers, Class IVProject ManagerT-Mobile, Oklahoma City

Keri Myers, Class VII

Mahmud Nabi, Class VRegional Manager, Field Service Operations - Asia Pacific

Textron Aviation

Makala Navarro, PHR, Class VIHuman Resources ManagerCity of Augusta

Carol Nazar, Class IIDirector of Donor & Grant Making Services (Retired)Wichita Community Foundation

Kathy E. Neely, Class IVNurse ExecutiveChicago, Ill.

Amber Neises, Class VIIIHuman Resources DirectorScholfield Corporation, LLC

Anne Nelson, Class VIIExecutive Director (Retired)Central Plains Health Care Partnership

Ben Nelson, Class VSenior Utilities Optimization ManagerCity of Wichita

Ashley Newberry, Class XIAssistant Retail Manager - Derby WestMeritrust Credit Union

Richard Nichols, Class XIDean, Fine Arts & CommunicationButler Community College

Dee Nighswonger, Class IXDirectorSedgwick County Development Disability Organization

Troy Nordman, Class XIAssociate Dean, Humanities, Social and Behavioral Sciences

Butler Community College

Tim Norton, Class VICounty Commissioner (Retired)Sedgwick County

Ed O’Malley, Class IPresident & CEOKansas Leadership Center

Jessica Ohman, Class IVAssociate Vice President, Student ServicesButler Community College

Jeff Pace, Class IGeneral ManagerSilver Cloud Hotel, Seattle, Wash.

Theresa Pacitti, Class IVAssessment Coordination SpecialistButler Community College

Amanda Paget, Class XISenior Manager, Customer Care OperationsT-Mobile

Thea Pajunen, Class IXMarketing ManagerEraser Clinic Laser Tattoo Removal, Austin, TX

Cat Palmer, Class VSenior Program DirectorYMCA of Greater Williamson County, Round Rock, Texas

Virginia Pedraza, Class VFinancial ManagerIBC Bank, Houston

Craig Perbeck, Class IIIndependent Living Program ManagerIndependent Living Resource Center

Deb Perbeck, Class IIIHuman Resources DirectorCity of Newton

Mario Perez, Class VDeputy Scout Executive/COONational Capital Area Council, Boy Scouts Of America, Washington, D.C.

Stacey Petrie, Class X

Susan Pfeifer, Class VIProfessor of Mathematics and LeadershipButler Community College

Dana Pfingsten, Class IVHuman Resource ManagerC.E. Machine Company, Inc.

Erin Pieper, Class IXBusiness Development CoordinatorPolston Tax Resolution and Accounting

Vicki Plank, Class XIChief Human Resources OfficerMeritrust Credit Union

Gary Plummer, Class VIPresident & CEOWichita Regional Chamber of Commerce

William Polite, Class XIDirector of Equity, Diversity & AccountabilityUSD 259 Wichita

Jennifer Porter, Class VIEngineering & IT College Relations Program ManagerKoch Industries, Inc.

Portia Portugal, Class VIIIManager of Donor ServicesWichita Community Foundation

Tiffani Price, Class VIIIAssociate Dean - STEMButler Community College

Rachel Prine, Class VChief Human Resources OfficerCSJ Initiatives

Jaime Prothro, Class IIICustomer Experience ManagerPierce County Library System, Tacoma, Wash.

Lisa-Marie Pulley, Class IXLegal Assistant / PartnerBiggs + Paul Attorneys at Law / Barefoot Marketing

Claude Puntel-Sessions, Class VPresidentCross Cultural Institute, Eugene, Oregon

Doris Queen, Class XIManager, Human ResourcesWSU Tech

Bill Ramsey, Class VIIICEOSoteria Technology Solutions

Gary Regoli, Class IPresident & CEOAchieva Credit Union, Clearwater, Fla.

George Retter, Class IPresidentNew Day Consulting, LLC, Morganton, NC

Samantha Rey, Class IVChange ManagementKoch Industries, Inc.

Keith Reynolds, Class IXEmployee Relations & Title IX DirectorUSD 259 Wichita

Terri Rice, Class XSenior Marketing ManagerCox Business

Sangita Richardson, Class XDirector, IT Business Engagement & Project DeliverySpirit AeroSystems, Inc.

Joley Riley, Class VSenior Vice President, Retail Banking DirectorFidelity Bank/Oklahoma Fidelity Bank

Bill Rinkenbaugh, Class IIVP of Student ServicesButler Community College

Heather Rinkenbaugh, Class VIIDean of Online, High School and Community LearningButler Community College

Taylor Robillard, Class XProject Manager / EstimatorWildcat Construction

Sarah Robinson, Class IChief Advancement OfficerWichita Children’s Home

Perla Rodriguez, Class VIICoordinator of Program Services (Deceased)Wichita Area Sexual Assault Center

Shaun Rojas, Class VIDirector of Civic EngagementKansas Leadership Center

Sally Rose, Class VIIISupervisor, Customer Relations CenterEvergy, Inc.

Michelle Ruder, Class VIIIAssociate Dean of Workforce DevelopmentButler Community College

Patrick Salmans, Class XSenior Vice President Human ResourcesEquity Bank

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Alicia Sanchez, Class XDirector of Diversity & InclusionWichita State University

Nickaila Sandate, Class IVPresident & CEOEmberHope

Katherine Sanneman, Class XAgency OwnerFarmers Insurance

Karen Schmidt, Class VII

Lesley Schmidt, Class IXCivil CADD Cartographer & Permitting SpecialistMKEC

Joan Schuttler, Class IVDirector, US & Mexico HR Services (Retired)Bombardier Learjet

Andrew Shact, Class IIIGlobal Tax & Treasury LeaderSyneron Candela, Wayland, Mass.

Ricky Shellenbarger, Class VIManagerEM Consulting

Denise Sherman, Class VIExecutive DirectorThe Kansas African American Museum

DeAnn Shimp, Class VIIIDirector of AdvisingButler Community College

Justan Shinkle, Class XAttorneyFoulston

Amy L. Shoemaker Leavy, Class IHuman Resources DirectorGreat Plains Manufacturing Inc., Salina

Deann Smith, Class IExecutive DirectorUnited Methodist Open Door

Lon Smith, Class VIIIOwnerStagescaped Environmentals

Robert Smith, Class XPartner / AttorneyFoulston

Shelbye Smith, Class IIIHuman Resources & Risk ManageriSi Environmental Services

Stan Smith, Class XManaging Partner / AttorneyMartin Pringle Attorneys at Law

Susan Smith, Class VISenior Vice President/Chief HR OfficerGLMV Architecture

Tim Smith, Class XVice President, OperationsIMA Financial Group Inc.

Dena Smoot, Class IIMarketing & Communication Administrative AssistantKansas Turnpike Authority

Kelly Snedden, Class VIIDirector, College Relations/MarketingButler Community College

Elizabeth “Tammy” Snow, Class VFire ChiefCity of Wichita

Steve Spade, Class VIIGeneral ManagerRATP Dev Tucson, Tucson, Arizona

Michele Spainhower, Class VIIVP Client ServicesChallenger Soft

Phil Speary, Class XDean of Academic Support & EffectivenessButler Community College

Brent Spicer, Class IIIHead of Upper SchoolSaint Mary’s Hall, San Antonio, Texas

Jill Staats, Class VIPresidentThe Arnold Group

Christine Steward, Class VIIIHealth Protection DirectorSedgwick County Health Department

Brenda Stocklin-Smith, Class IIDirector of Human ResourcesMcPherson College

Andrea Street, Class XManager Team of ExpertsT-Mobile

Deborah Stubblefield, Class IVQuality Assurance ManagerTextron Aviation

Shelley Stultz, Class XAssociate Vice President of Human ResourcesButler Community College

Mary Anne Szczepanski, Class IXSector Specialist CoordinatorWorkforce Alliance of South Central Kansas

Faith Taylor, Class XSupervisorEvergy, Inc.

Lester Terry, Class VIISenior Manager, CS Operations SupportT-Mobile

Cory Teubner, Class XAssociate Professor of EnglishButler Community College

Suzi Thien, Class VIExecutive Director (Retired)Sunlight Children’s Advocacy and Rights Foundation

Rachel Thomas-Murphy, Class XPresident / Interior DesignerThomas Grey Interiors

Tricia Thomas, Class IIICommunications ManagerWichita Area Metropolitan Planning Organization

Lee Anne Thompson, Class IIIAVP & Employee Benefits ManagerTCK - Trust Company of Kansas, Lawrence, Kan.

Samuel Thompson, Class VIIISupervisorCox Enterprises

Ashley Thorne, Class VNonprofit ConsultantRestoration Family Services

Jon Tiger, Class IIRetiredSpirit AeroSystems, Inc.

Zulma Toro, Class IPresidentCentral Connecticut State University, New Britain, Conn.

Mandy Trainer, Class IVExecutive Director, 787 Program ManagementSpirit AeroSystems, Inc.

Steve Turkle, Class IIDirector of LogisticsSpirit AeroSystems, Inc.

Becky Tuttle, Class VCity Council, District 2City of Wichita

Aggie Tuxhorn, Class IXVice President, Marketing ManagerEmprise Bank

Jeff A. Usher, Class ISenior Program OfficerKansas Health Foundation

Sierre Usher, Class IDistrict MediatorUSD 259 Wichita

Jackie Vietti, Class IPresident EmeritusButler Community College

Anna Villarreal, Class VIIndustry LiaisonAlamo Colleges District, San Antonio

Megan Wagner, Class XICustomer Solutions ManagerEvergy, Inc.

Melinda Walker, Class IIPurchasing ManagerCity of Wichita

Stacy Ward Lattin, Class IXBusiness Development / Co-OwnerZernco, Inc. / Hopping Gnome Brewing Co.

Elizabeth Wasson, Class IVChief Administration OfficerHall’s Culligan

Shannon Wedge, Class VIIIExecutive Director South Central and Southeast Kansas Chapter

American Red Cross

Beverly White, Class ICEO/PresidentPryme Star Enterprises, LLC, Douglasville, Ga.

ADVANCE KANSAS GRADUATES*

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Juston White, Class VIIExecutive DirectorKVC Hospitals

Lisa White, Class IV

Monica White, Class VIIICustomer Service ManagerJR Custom Metal Products

René White, Class IXTalent Management-Human ResourcesIntrust Bank

Rachel White-McQuillan, Class IXMaintenance SupervisorEvergy, Inc.

Bryan Williams, Class VGlobal Technical Training Senior ManagerSpirit AeroSystems, Inc.

Lavonta Williams, Class IIformer City Council MemberCity of Wichita

Lee Williams, Class ICEOCentral Star Credit Union

Michael Williams, Class VRegional Manager, VPFidelity Bank

Na’shell Williams, Class XIProgram Director for Healthy BabiesSedgwick County Health Department

Sherrie Williams, Class IDirector of Human Resources Defense ProgramsSpirit AeroSystems, Inc.

Debbie Willsie, Class IIDirector of Field PracticumWichita State University, School of Social Work

Brad Wilson, Class IXBranch ManagerMeritrust Credit Union

Susan Martin Wilson, Class VGrant Writer & Project ManagerWichita, Kan.

Lori Winningham, Class IXVice President of AcademicsButler Community College

Amy Winter, Class VIIICustomer Relationship ManagerData Center, Inc.

Amy Woerz, Class VIIHuman Resources ManagerDelta Dental of Kansas

Carol Wohlford, Class IIIDirectorEudora Public Library, Eudora, Kan.

Patrick Woods, Class VIIIManager of Regulatory Affairs and StrategyITC Great Plains, Topeka, Kan.

Rachael Woods, Class VIIIDirector, CH-53K Program ManagerSpirit AeroSystems, Inc.

Sam Woods, Class XAttorneyMartin Pringle Attorneys at Law

Larissa Wray-Tolbert, Class IIISenior Manager, Human Resource Business PartnerT-Mobile

Donna Wright, Class IManaging Principal / FacultyKansas Business Services, LLC / Kansas Leadership Center

Janet Wright, Class IPresident & CEO (Retired)Wichita River Festival

Bill Young, Class XIVice President of Digital Transformation/CIOButler Community College

Michele Zahner, Class VIIAssistant Principal, Kensler ElementaryUSD 259 Wichita

Monica Zavala, Class IXAdmissions CounselorButler Community College

*Considerable effort has been put into making sure these listings are as current as possible. If your listing is incorrect please update your record with Advance

Kansas by calling 316.218.6355 or emailing advanceks@butlercc.edu.

A POWERFUL NETWORK COMMITTED TO PROGRESS*

ApplicationTo request an electronic application, please email advanceks@butlercc.edu. This form is provided for those who are unable to apply online.

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Return form by November 25 to: Trisha Walls, advanceks@butlercc.edu, Butler Community College, 715 E. 13th St., Andover, KS 67002 • Fax: 316-733-9589 • Telephone: 316-218-6355 XI-2019

ADVANCE KANSAS brings together people who are already leaders from across the community to create and strengthen relationships and acquire skills for addressing diversity challenges and opportunities in businesses, organizations, and in the community.

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