FRANKLIN COUNTY 2ND ANNUAL
October 22 – 23, 2024
Join us at this year’s Franklin County DEI Conference as we delve into “Celebrating Differences & Building Inclusive Futures: Serving Through the Lens of Inclusion.” This two-day conference will highlight the disproportionate barriers faced by those with visible and invisible disabilities, immigrants, refugees, and people of color in accessing employment, housing, and essential resources. With a focus on practical strategies, we aim to foster greater inclusion, equity, and belonging in our workforce and communities.
Franklin County Board of Commissioners
Kevin L. Boyce, President
John O’Grady
Erica C. Crawley
Discover new perspectives and stories, learn about unique experiences, and embrace the richness of diversity.
Welcoming, Commissioner, Chief Withers
Keynote by Upper Arlington Mayor, Ukeme Awkessien
Franklin AB | Community Health Improvement Plan
Franklin CD | Small Business, Big Impact – Panel Discussion
Delaware CD | Neurodiversity in the Workplace
Delaware AB | How to invest in Talent: Curating a Journey from Entry-level to Leadership
Franklin AB | Building Communities of Care
Franklin CD | Cultivating Entrepreneurial Success Through Fostering Cross-Cultural Collaboration
Delaware AB | Inclusive Employer Workshop
Delaware CD | Mental Wellbeing of your workplace
Keynote by Disability Inclusion Advocate, Rosemarie Rossetti
End the day with a networking event—connect with new people, share ideas, and wrap up a fantastic day with some enjoyable conversation.
If you plan to attend Day 2 of the conference, the Franklin County New American Forum, please make sure to register by clicking the button below.
Asma Easa, Senior Policy Manager, State and Local Initiatives, of the American Immigration Councilenior Policy Manager, State and Local Initiatives,•
Eva Millona, Chief Officer of the U.S. Office of Citizenship, Partnership and Engagement (OCPE) of the U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services (USCIS)
• Eva Millona
• Dr. Jones
• Identify Panelist
Snacks Availible
If you plan to attend Day 2 of the conference, the Franklin County New American Forum,
please make sure to sign up by clicking the button below.
Keynote by Upper Arlington Mayor, Ukeme Awkessien
Asma Easa, Policy Manager, State and Local Initiatives, of the American Immigration Councilenior Policy Manager, State and Local Initiative
Keynote by Disability Inclusion Advocate, Rosemarie Rossetti
Eva Millona, Chief Officer of the U.S. Office of Citizenship, Partnership and Engagement of the U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services
October 22
8:00 am- 6:00 pm
October 23
9:00 am- 1:00 pm