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Leading Diverse Chief Executives Mellody Hobson (Ariel Investments) and Enrique Lores (HP Inc.) Urge Silicon Valley Leaders to Set Measurable, Accountable Business Goals to Drive Overdue Progress on DEI Issues—HUD Secretary Marcia L. Fudge Touts Biden-Harris Administration’s Efforts to Promote Racial Justice in Housing Market

Laura Wilkinson
2 years ago

SAN JOSÉ, CA (November 19, 2021) — Leading diverse chief executives Mellody Hobson, Co-CEO and President of Ariel Investments, and Enrique Lores, President and CEO of HP Inc., today urged their peers in Silicon Valley to establish clear, measurable and accountable business goals to drive the overdue progress on diversity, equity, and inclusion. Their comments were offered earlier today during the Innovating Equity Summit, hosted by the Silicon Valley Leadership Group, and sponsored by Genentech, the San Francisco 49ers and Blue Shield of California.

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*NEW SPEAKERS ADDED* SVLG’s ‘Innovating Equity’ Summit on Nov. 19 to Feature Spotlight Q&A with John Rice, Founder and CEO of Management Leadership for Tomorrow

Laura Wilkinson
2 years ago

SAN JOSÉ,CA (Nov 17, 2021) — The Silicon Valley Leadership Group (SVLG) today announced several new speakers will join the ‘Innovating Equity’ Summit on November 19, including a closing spotlight Q&A with John Rice, Founder and CEO of Management Leadership for Tomorrow (MLT), and SVLG CEO Ahmad Thomas. SVLG also announced the addition of an ‘Inclusive Conversation’ dialogue with California legislators Senator Sydney Kamlager and Assemblymembers Cristina Garcia and Evan Low.

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Police Accountability and Public Safety

Becca Kilian
2 years ago

Join us for the first in a series of fireside chats planned by SVLG’s Racial Justice and Equity portfolio on Police Accountability and Public Safety. These conversations will be rooted in the recent passage of SB2, a bill focused on police accountability, and focus on how the local governments are approaching public safety as people …

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Racial Equity Across Organizations Roundtable

Becca Kilian
2 years ago

This past year, communities, nonprofits, and policymakers have joined the global movement for racial justice. With racial equity at the forefront of our national conversation, the public and private sectors have addressed inequalities and expanded opportunities for justice-impacted individuals. Various cities, organizations, and sectors are reimagining how they can maximize productivity while advancing and advocating …

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SVLG Launches Diverse Board Member Accelerator Program — New “Next Generation Board Network” to diversify corporate boards in Silicon Valley, caps busy first year of SVLG CEO Ahmad Thomas

Laura Wilkinson
2 years ago

SAN JOSE, CA (August 19, 2021) – The Silicon Valley Leadership Group today announced the launch of an industry-leading board readiness program for diverse executives, the SVLG Next Generation Board Network (NGBN). This year-long program identifies and accelerates corporate board preparation and networking opportunities in Silicon Valley for a diverse cohort of high-potential leaders. The …

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Inclusive Procurement, Diverse Supply Chains, Many Movements

Becca Kilian
2 years ago

The Silicon Valley Leadership Group’s Racial Justice and Equity (RJE) Committee is holding a special Town Hall focused on maximizing vendor diversity in Silicon Valley and beyond. Convening private and public sector heads of procurement, small business advocates, and community leaders, the Inclusive Procurement, Diverse Supply Chains, Many Movements Town Hall will feature the various …

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Presidio Graduate School Joins the Leadership Group

Laura Wilkinson
3 years ago

We at Presidio Graduate School are thrilled to join the Silicon Valley Leadership Group. Though for years we’ve been delighted to collaborate with the Leadership Group on energy and environmental projects, now we see even more synergy between our organizations – around racial justice and equity as well. Aligned Missions Based in San Francisco, Presidio …

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Black History Is Then, and It Is Now

Laura Wilkinson
3 years ago

Guest Blog by Dr. Mayen B. Udoetuk Director, Program and Partner Development at UCSC Silicon Valley Extension 45. This is the number of American Black History Months we’ve experienced so far. 45 is a relatively small number when considering the Civil Rights Act of 1964 was established just 57 years ago. 45 is an even …

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Taking the Steps to Innovate Corporate Culture & Activate Change

Laura Wilkinson
3 years ago

The gravity and importance of serving as the Silicon Valley Leadership Group’s first Vice President of Racial Justice & Equity is not lost on me. During a time that beckons for real social progress in our companies and communities, the first 90 days of my new job saw our members drive significant legislative advocacy and …

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Standing Up for Racial Justice & Equity

Laura Wilkinson
3 years ago

In the end, we will remember not the words of our enemies, but the silence of our friends.” – Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. We know that sitting on the sidelines in times of racial injustice is unacceptable. As Innovation Economy CEOs, through the Silicon Valley Leadership Group, we are humbled and challenged by Dr. …

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