2017 ERG Summit
ERGs: Bringing Value Back to the Business
August 17, 2017
NAAAP’s annual ERG Summit is a one day conference that catalyzes the formation and performance of Asian Employee Resource Groups and Business Resource Groups (collectively referred to as ERGs).
NAAAP-Chicago’s Asian American Group Leaders Program consists of a network of Asian Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), Business Resource Groups (BRGs), and Multicultural Diversity Councils (MDC) across the Chicagoland area. This year’s ERG Summit is proudly organized by AAGL Members.
The 2017 ERG Summit will leverage the potential of ERGs for individual and organizational success and align ERGs with business objectives. Speakers will include Executive Champions and ERG Leaders from various industries.
Program
10:00 AM Registration/Check in
10:30 AM Welcome & Opening Remarks
10:45 AM Opening Session
12:00 PM Luncheon
12:30 PM Executive Panel
1:30 PM Break
2:00 PM Breakout Sessions 1
3:00 PM Break
3:15 PM Breakout Sessions 2
4:15 PM Break
4:45 PM Closing Session
Sponsors

Executive Panel

Kim Cummings,
Chief Diversity Officer, BNSF

Candi Castleberry-Singleton,
Vice President, Diversity & Inclusion, Twitter

Sherri Dublin,
Vice President, Diversity Programs, Nielsen

Michael Gonzales,
Director, Corporate Diversity & Inclusion, Hallmark

Annette Reid,
Vice President, Talent Management, CNA Insurance
Session Speakers

Collaboration of internal partners & external ERGs
Walgreens and Hallmark

Panel: How ERGs Create Opportunities for Career Development
Ali Ismaili, Walgreens
Tamara Queen, CDW
Mia Rahn, Accenture
Patricia Ratulangi, Nielsen

Workshop: How ERGS Push Us to Be Leaders
Khanh Vu, Society of Asian Scientists & Engineers

Collaboration of internal partners & external ERGs
BMO Harris, Marsh, MillerCoors & Nielsen