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Empowerment Through Access Summit: Unlocking Opportunities for All!

Empowerment Through Access Summit: Unlocking Opportunities for All!

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DeSales University
2755 Station Avenue
Center Valley, PA 18034
Empowerment Through Access Summit: Unlocking Opportunities for All!
 

Registration is currently closed, please email brittanyk@lehighvalleychamber.org if you'd like to attend! 

The Chamber’s Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Collaborative is excited to host the 2025 Empowerment Through Access Summit: Unlocking Opportunities for All on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, at DeSales University’s University Center in Center Valley, PA. This half-day event, from 7:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., is designed to educate, connect, and inspire individuals committed to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion!

In addition to a keynote presentation, breakout sessions and an engaging general session, you'll also get the opportunity to enjoy a vendor marketplace, networking opportunities and breakfast.


KEYNOTE PRESENTATION:

Rise and Thrive: Converting Obstacles to Opportunities  

Hear from Meloney Sallie-Dosunmu, CEO of Precision Talent International, for an engaging and interactive session designed to help transform challenges into opportunities. In today’s every changing workplace, fostering an inclusive environment is key to ensuring equitable access and success for all. 

This session will empower attendees with practical tools to create workplace cultures where diversity is valued, inclusion is intentional, and everyone has the opportunity to thrive.


BREAKOUT SESSIONS:

Accessibility & Neurodiversity Panel  
- Catherine Bogdanski, Lehigh Valley Center for Independent Living
- Jessica El Gamil, PPL
- Samantha Prynn, Office of Vocational Rehabilitation
- Kelly Woodbridge, Lehigh University
- Moderated By: Kristin Leayman, Air Products


AI for Busy Professionals: Save Time, Boost Productivity, and Get More Done 
- Jeff Bullock, PRISM AI Consultants 


GENERAL SESSION:

Policy, Education, and Healthcare: Breaking Barriers to Access 

Join us for a panel featuring Dr. Christopher P. Borick, Professor of Political Science and Director of the Muhlenberg College Institute of Public Opinion, Melissa M. Miranda, Executive Director & CEO of Neighborhood Health Centers of the Lehigh Valley ( NHCLV), and Dr. David A. Ruth, President of Northampton Community College. 

This thought-provoking conversation will shed light on key issues affecting individuals, business & non-profit professionals and communities, offering actionable insights for policymakers, educators, healthcare professionals, and advocates. 



Whether you are a business leader, educator, or community advocate, this summit offers a unique opportunity to be part of meaningful conversations and forge connections that drive positive change. Join us as we work together to build a more inclusive future for all.

Sponsorships are available!
Please contact brittanyk@lehighvalleychamber.org or sabrinao@lehighvalleychamber.org for more information.

 

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