Jenderator

Akunna Cook, Founder, Principal Consultant, Drake Road Strategies

Judith H. Katz, Executive Vice President of the Kaleel Jamison Consulting Group, Inc. joins Jenderator to talk about how organizations can continue inclusion efforts during the pandemic.

Amy Bloustine is an NYU Certified Life Coach, a Certified Master Career Coach with GetFive, Time Management Coach, and a trained Recovery Coach through CCAR (Connecticut Community for Addiction Recovery). She is currently serving as the President of the Board of Directors for the New York City International Coach Federation Chapter.

Lisa Nolan, Director of Prevention Education at Willow Domestic Violence Center talks about services & supports for victims of domestic and intimate partner violence.

Through the Covid Lens. Jenderator explores domestic violence, mental health,e-commuting and economic conditions. When we stay mindful of our core values, we find the strength we need to thwart fear, the wisdom to stave off panic, and our reservoir of compassion to help others- Jennifer

Dottie Gallagher is President & CEO of the Buffalo Niagara Partnership, the area’s regional chamber of commerce and privately-funded economic development organization. Partnership members employ more than a quarter of a million people in the Buffalo Niagara region. Prior to joining the Partnership, Dottie was president & CEO of Visit Buffalo Niagara, the region’s tourism promotion bureau. She spent nearly 15 years with The Buffalo News and served as a member of their executive management team. Dottie currently serves on the Boards of Buffalo Urban Development Corp, Erie County Industrial Development Agency (ECIDA), Visit Buffalo Niagara, Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo, Invest Buffalo Niagara, Unshackle Upstate, the University at Buffalo School of Management’s Dean’s Advisory Council, AAA of Western and Central New York, the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives and the Lipsey Architecture Center. Dottie received her undergraduate degree from Towson University, her MBA from the University at Buffalo and an honorary Doctor of Commercial Science degree from Niagara University.

Kayden Miller is the Associate Education Director for the Out Alliance in Rochester, NY. He Makes a difference in the world by creating safe and respectful environments for the LGBTQ+ community and training others how to do the same.

Diane F. Halpern is the Dean of Social Sciences, Emerita at the Minerva Schools at KGI, professor of psychology, Emerita at Claremont McKenna College, and a past president of the American Psychological Association and the Society for Teaching of Psychology. Diane has published hundreds of articles and many books including, Thought and Knowledge: An Introduction to Critical Thinking (5th Ed., 2014-- new editions coming soon), Sex Differences in Cognitive Abilities (4th ed.), and Women at the Top: Powerful Leaders Tell Us How to Combine Work and Family (co-authored with Fanny Cheung). She has two books coming out next year: The Cambridge International Handbook for Psychology of Women (co-edited with Fanny Cheung) and Critical Thinking in Psychology (co-edited with Robert Sternberg).

Mary-Frances Winters, founder and CEO of The Winters Group, Inc., a global organization development and diversity and inclusion consulting firm with over 35 years of experience, truly believes that diversity and inclusion work is her “passion and calling.” Dubbed a thought leader in the field, for the past three decades Mary-Frances has impacted hundreds of organizations and thousands of individuals with her thought-provoking message, and her approach to diversity and inclusion. Ms. Winters is a master strategist with experience in strategic planning, change management, diversity, organization development, training and facilitation, systems thinking and qualitative and quantitative research methods. Insta: @thewintersgroup Twitter: @TheWintersGroup LinkedIn & Facebook: The Winters Group, Inc

A conversation with Catherine Faurot Catherine Faurot, Assistant Director, Susan B. Anthony Center, University of Rochester

On Jenderator Brandin Jones is an educator in the Rochester, NY area. In his early career Brandin was a special education teacher in the Rochester City School District. He advanced to become the coordinator of special education at School of the Arts. Currently, Brandin is an assistant principal at Greece Odyssey Academy and an adjunct professor at Roberst Wesleyan College.

Interview with Rob Simpson of CenterState CEO Robert Simpson serves as president of the CenterState Corporation for Economic Opportunity (CenterState CEO), based in Syracuse, New York. CenterState CEO is an independent and forwardthinking economic development strategist, business leadership organization and chamber of commerce; dedicated to the success of its members and the prosperity of the region. Through this work, Mr. Simpson is involved in a number of initiatives to build vibrant and sustainable communities. He is an adviser to the Brookings Institution as part of the Global Cities Initiative. He previously served as the as co-chair of the Central New York Regional Economic Development Council, from 2011 to 2018 by appointment from the Governor.

Dr. Joseph Stefko is President of ROC 2025, Inc., a new strategic economic alliance focused on transforming the Greater Rochester region. Previously, he served as President and CEO of CGR, overseeing strategic direction of the New York-based nonprofit management consultancy and its industry-leading work in government and education, economics and public finance, health and human services, and nonprofits and communities. Prior to being named CEO, he was Vice President and Director of Public Finance, managing engagements on local government fiscal management, restructuring, consolidation, service delivery, economic / fiscal impact and strategic planning. Dr. Stefko earned B.A., M.A. and Ph.D. degrees from the University at Buffalo, SUNY. 

Is your community prepared for the diversity tsunami?

How inclusive environments invite innovation After more than 25 years in the Corporate, Education, and Government sectors Clay Osborne, President of the True Insights Consulting LLC, brings a rich mix of corporate senior leadership, and academic wisdom to his coaching and consulting practice. He has been recognized for his talents in the areas of Executive Coaching, Leadership Development, and Organizational Effectiveness. Prior to creating his consulting practice, Clay was a Vice President, Human Resources & Talent Management, for Bausch + Lomb Inc., a global health & eye care company. He also led the Human Resource Divisions for the company’s Research & Development Organization and its Diversity & Inclusion functions. During his tenure in those roles Bausch & Lomb received national recognition for many of the programs under his leadership.

Richard A. Dollinger is a judge of the New York Court of Claims and an acting Supreme Court Justice assigned to matrimonial matters in Rochester, New York. He is a graduate of St. Michael’s College at the University of Toronto and the Albany Law School. He was a trial lawyer for 28 years. His public service includes five years in the Monroe County Legislature and 10 years in the New York State Senate. He is a fellow of Advanced Science and Technology Adjudication Resources Center (“ASTAR”) and a past treasurer and a board member of the National Courts and Science Institute (“NCSI”) in Washington, D.C. He is the supervising judge for the town and village courts in five New York counties, the supervising judge for Matrimonial Parts in the 7th Judicial District, a member of the Advisory Committee of Judicial Ethics and the co-chair of the Automation and Technology Subcommittee of the New York Chief Judge’s Second Special Commission on Fiduciary Appointments. He is a member of the Advisory Committee on Judicial Ethics, which issues ethical opinions for New York’s judges.

Giving up the language of stereotyping

Everest has nearly 30 years experience in multinational organizations, with significant experience in vice president roles in international human resources. Everest owns a consulting business that focuses on strategic planning, organizational change, team building, performance management, executive coaching, organizational assessment and leadership development.

Introductory Interview with Host Jennifer Sanfilippo