More than 400 employees from across the health system attended the first YNHHS Diversity and Inclusion Summit Sept. 5. The day-long event included workshops led by diversity subject matter experts; a keynote address by Shakila Ahmad, president of the Islamic Center of Greater Cincinnati; and updates from the delivery networks’ Diversity and Inclusion Councils. A highlight of the day was the culmination of the Amazing Race – the Race to Understanding, a months-long exercise challenging participants to engage in diverse activities in the community.
Top left: Members of YNHHS Diversity and Inclusion Councils were among hundreds of people at the summit. Top right: Stephanie Beauton, manager, Practice Operations, NEMG (center), took home the coveted Amazing Race first prize – two airline tickets, plus a cash prize. Presenting the award were (l- r): Kwame Davenport, diversity and inclusion strategic consultant, Marna Borgstrom, YNHHS CEO, Lisette Martinez, YNHHS chief diversity officer and Maria Alicea, diversity and inclusion consultant. Bottom right: Health system and diversity and inclusion leaders participated in the Sept. 5 event, which included breakout sessions on a wide variety of diversity and inclusion topics. Bottom left: The event featured speakers such as Shakila Ahmad, president of the Islamic Center of Greater Cincinnati.
