One of the things I've always valued about our communications community is the willingness of people to share their experiences, make connections, and help one another succeed. But we can do more.
There are so many talented professionals in our industry who deserve greater visibility, stronger relationships, and opportunities to grow into leadership roles. And there are experienced executives who have so much to share. We need to bring these people together.
That's why CommPRO is partnering with the Diversity Action Alliance (DAA), with Baker Tilly as our host, for Leading Forward: The Inclusive C-Suite Conversation on December 1 in New York City.
Our goal is to create an open, meaningful discussion about leadership, access, and opportunity. We want to hear from the people who have reached the C-suite, those working toward it, and those committed to helping others get there.
We're thrilled to welcome featured guests Philip A. Nardone Jr., President and Chief Executive Officer, PAN Communications; Carmella Glover, President and CEO, Diversity Action Alliance; and Katie Garcia, Senior Advisor and Chief of Staff, Logos Consulting Group, and Senior Fellow, Logos Institute for Crisis Management and Executive Leadership. Their experiences will help frame the discussion, but we want everyone in the room to participate.
“The beauty of the town hall is that the wisdom in the room will extend well beyond the featured speakers. Impact leaders like Christie Sithiphone will bring extraordinary insight into how people and organizations thrive. Bringing that caliber of thinking into our conversation creates the possibility of seeing talent differently, rethinking our own leadership, and inspiring transformative actions that will improve the future of our work,” said Carmella Glover.
What does it really take to advance into senior leadership? How important are relationships and sponsorship? Are we doing enough to recognize and develop talented women and other professionals who haven't always had access to the same opportunities? And what can each of us do to make a difference?
These aren't new questions, but they're ones we need to keep asking, especially as the communications profession takes on an increasingly important role in business and corporate leadership.
There's another reason December 1 is especially meaningful. It's Giving Tuesday. We often think about giving in financial terms, but some of the most valuable things we can give are our time, our knowledge, our connections, and our support. That's really what this event is about.
We're not looking for another program where people sit quietly and listen to speakers. We want a lively exchange of ideas, honest experiences, and new relationships that continue well beyond the event.
And we want to hear from you. Whether you're a senior executive, an emerging leader, or someone who simply cares about the future of our profession, please join us. The more voices we bring into the conversation, the more meaningful it will be.
Join the conversation on December 1. View event details and registration.
