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Follow on Google News | American Conference on Diversity 65th Anniversary Humanitarian Dinner—a Defining Diversity Moment!The American Conference on Diversity 65th Anniversary State Humanitarian Dinner drew 200 corporate and community leaders to a spectacular evening of fine dining, live jazz entertainment, and diversity recognition.
“Tonight you are celebrating an organization that makes a difference through diversity awareness,” said PNC Wealth Management Director, NNJ Region, and Board of Trustees Chair Theresa de León. “Our state is one of the most diverse in the nation with a population of 8 million. As we celebrate our 65th anniversary, it’s exciting for us to evolve to meet the needs of our changing communities.” This premier recognition gala, which began in 1955, allowed attendees an opportunity to network and honor their peers. Moreover, it helped raise funds to support our youth leadership-development programs through a silent auction of luxury items and a “Lead for Diversity” (LFD) text-to-give opportunity. Each year, our LFD initiative impacts an estimated 20,000 New Jersey students. (For more information about our LFD program, visit http://americanconferenceondiversity.org/ “One of the things we’re most proud of is that we’ve had a positive impact on schools through this program that started years ago in response to the desegregation of schools,” said Patricia Rossman, chief diversity officer and HR communications at BASF and a member of our board of trustees. To mark the organization’ “The individuals and organization we are honoring tonight embody the mission of our organization,” The 2013 honorees, including the recipient of our new Workplace Transformation Award, are: ►Corporate Humanitarian Award - NASCO, Inc. This integrated claims processor for BlueCross and BlueShield Plans across the country, including American Conference on Diversity’s longtime supporter Horizon BCBS of NJ, was recognized for demonstrating a sustained commitment to closing the healthcare disparities gap by bridging the payer gap. Not only has NASCO assembled and supported a diverse workforce for more than 25 years, but the Atlanta-based company has helped support the American Conference on Diversity’s vision for nearly a decade. “It’s impossible to be a great leader if you don’t understand diversity,” said NASCO Vice President of Client Delivery Alan L. Bunn, who accepted the award. ►Humanitarian Award - John W. Greene, CLU®, ChFC®, Retired Senior Vice President, Prudential Financial. Prior to his retirement from Prudential in 2012, Greene was responsible for the company’s national career distribution system for insurance and investment. He was recognized for his efforts to drive diversity and inclusion throughout the organization. “[We want] all associates at Prudential to feel like they are on an equal footing and have the opportunity to achieve their dreams,” said Greene. ►NEW Workplace Transformation Award - Agency Distribution, The Prudential Insurance Company of America. Agency Distribution, which represents more than 50 sales agencies across the country, was recognized for the implementation of a robust training program on diversity and inclusion over the course of five years that reached approximately 200 representatives in the field. “We thought it appropriate to introduce this new workplace transformation award on our anniversary because it takes time to transform workplaces, communities, and schools—and we’re all about transformational work!” said Williams-Riley. “We plant seeds, but it’s up to individuals to water those seeds and let them grow.” The following individuals accepted the Workplace Transformation Award: ●Caroline Feeney, CLU® ChFC®, President, Agency Distribution, The Prudential Insurance Company of America. As the head of Agency Distribution at Prudential, and the first female to hold this position, Feeney is responsible for the national career distribution system comprised of approximately 2,600 financial professionals. ●Suzy Domenick, Vice President of Human Resources, Prudential Agency Distribution. Domenick leads a team of HR and employee-relations professionals who provide consulting support to the Agency Distribution organization. “We have transformed and it’s because of the American Conference on Diversity training,” said Domenick. ●Gale Britton, Vice President of Diversity & Inclusion, Prudential Agency Distribution. Britton is responsible for the development, communication, and coordination of Agency Distribution’ The 65th Anniversary State Humanitarian Dinner sponsors include Prudential Financial, NASCO, BASF, Berkeley College, Day Pitney LLP, Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of NJ, L’Oreal USA, New Jersey Manufacturers Insurance Company and NJM Bank, PNC Bank, PSEG, Verizon, Genova Burns Giantomasi & Webster, Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. About the American Conference on Diversity The programs, services, and initiatives of the American Conference on Diversity are among the most important work focused on creating a more inclusive society. It is the unfinished business of living in a highly diverse nation: educating and empowering our next generation of leaders; enhancing our workplaces; and helping to create inclusive communities. The American Conference on Diversity, which has been serving schools, organizations, workplaces, and communities in New Jersey since 1948, builds on a historic mission and creates programs and activities relevant and vital to 21st Century life. It is a journey we can all take together. The American Conference on Diversity operates eight chapters to help us to educate and empower leaders and bring our messages of inclusion and respect to communities throughout New Jersey: Atlantic County Chapter, Bayonne Chapter, Central Jersey Chapter, Essex County Chapter, Greater Bergen Chapter, Hudson County Chapter, Jersey Shore Chapter, and Mercer County Chapter. Visit www.AmericanConferenceonDiversity.org to learn more. Contact: Gail Zoppo Media Relations Consultant 109 Church Street New Brunswick, NJ 08901 gail@AmericanConferenceonDiversity.org 732-745-9330 x35 End
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