How to Move Forward? Take Purposeful Actions Towards Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

June 15, 2021 2:00 p.m. – 2:55 p.m.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) is essential for today's travel and tourism professional throughout all areas of communication, relationships and media relations. Gain insight into the core principles that are integral for messaging, shaping and developing your initiatives to ensure various audiences are reached and purposefully represented. 

• Understand the many facets of diversity 
• Key tactics for steering the discussion in the forefront and the background 
• Why it's critical to work with different creatives 
Stephen Macias
Stephen Macias

EVP, Multicultural Marketing and Communications, Rogers and Cowan/PMK

Moderator

Stephanie M Jones
Stephanie M. Jones

Founder and CEO, Cultural Heritage Economic Alliance, Inc. (CHEA)

Speaker

Rickey Thigpen
Rickey L. Thigpen

President & CEO, Visit Jackson

Speaker

Melissa Vela-Williamson, APR (photo)
Melissa Vela-Williamson, M.A., APR, CDP

Chief Communication Architect, MVW Communications

Speaker