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NEF June: From Representation to Empowerment

Understanding the real value of diversity isn’t just ethical - it’s profitable.

By NEF Program Committee

Date and time

Thursday, June 19 · 5 - 7:30pm EDT

Location

SPARK Central

330 E. Liberty St Lower Level Ann Arbor, MI 48104

About this event

  • Event lasts 2 hours 30 minutes

Panel Discussion:From Representation to Empowerment: Cultivating Inclusive Cultures 


Panelists:

  • Wonwoo Lee, Managing Director Real Estate Song Foundation
  • Nancy Wayne, retired UCLA professor of Psychology and President of Women Advancing Together.

Representation is just the beginning. Our panel discussion with among others Wonwoo Lee, Managing Director Real Estate Song Foundation, and Nancy Wayne, retired UCLA Professor of Psychology and President of Women Advancing Together, will explore how businesses can move from symbolic diversity to meaningful inclusion where diverse voices influence outcomes, drive strategy, and lead with impact. Understanding the real value of diversity isn’t just ethical - it’s profitable. 

Gain insights into how empowering underrepresented groups leads to higher engagement, stronger teams, and better returns – our panelists will discuss practical strategies for building inclusive, future-ready organizations that attract top talent, reduce risk, and maximize innovation. 


Organized by

The New Enterprise Forum is an all-volunteer organization of experienced service providers, entrepreneurs and executives who coach start-up companies to perfect their investor pitches. The coaching is provided at no-cost to the entrepreneur. We critique and provide insights on the pitch’s content, including both business and investor perspectives to help the team succeed.  We also help the company connect with local and regional investors and other resources.  The start-up then has the opportunity to present their pitch to the entrepreneurial community at one of the NEF’s monthly Forum meetings, with follow-on distribution of their Executive Summary to the NEF’s curated list of investors.

For more than 30 years, NEF has coached over 370 companies. To read the story of how we got started and what’s happened including a year by year summary of companies coached, awards given, and rosters of NEF Board members, go to About NEF page on our website and download the NEF 30-Year Book illustrating our history of coaching, perfecting, and connecting.

To learn more about NEF and join us, please visit our website.

FreeJun 19 · 5:00 PM EDT