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Suzanne McCormick, the CEO of The YMCA, presents "A Nation of BridgeBuilders," an ambitious initiative dedicated to promoting unity and collaboration in communities across America. The program comprises four key organizations, including Catholic Charities, Habitat for Humanity, Interfaith America, and The YMCA, and aims to support the communities served by The YMCA's 782 offices throughout the country.

The initiative's primary objective is to train and deploy 10,000 individuals to communities across the United States, who will engage in meaningful conversations and support partnerships for the greater good within communities. Beginning this May, A Nation of BridgeBuilders seeks to make a significant impact in over 30 cities across the United States, with plans to continue making a difference through 2023 and beyond.

To learn more about the The YMCA's work: https://www.ymca.org/

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Ernest Dupont, Executive Director of Workforce Initiatives at CVS Health, sits down with Ideagen CEO George Sifakis at The Global Innovation Summit to discuss his experiences in all areas of CVS's business. Starting out as a store assistant manager, then store manager across the Mid-Atlantic, Ernie then moved to HR and became familiar with the hiring practices and talent acquisition of CVS Health. This experience ultimately prepared him for his current role, in which he explores non-traditional pipelines of talent to convert into valuable roles at CVS.

By removing barriers to talent, Ernie and CVS utilize partnerships to get involved at the community level and drive change within the organizations they serve. By investing in its workforce, CVS offers apprenticeship programs and structured development programs designed to meet employees halfway. The shared understanding between the employee and employer that they both share responsibility in training underscores the organization's commitment to workforce development.

To learn more about the CVS Health Workforce Initiatives: https://www.cvshealth.com/about/our-strategy/diversity/workforce-initiatives.html

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In recognition of Women's History Month, Ideagen CEO George Sifakis welcomes Amy Porfiri and Dr. Vedrana Hodzic from The American Psychiatric Association Foundation for an insightful interview.
As a leading advocate for mental health, the APAF is dedicated to making mental health a core part of overall health. Amy and Dr. Hodzic, experts in mental health, discuss the foundation's first-step plan and the specific challenges that women face when it comes to their mental health. They advocate self-care and well-being but also recognize when it's time to seek professional help before it becomes unmanageable.

Their work in advocating for mental health as an essential component of overall health is crucial to the well-being of individuals and society as a whole. As we celebrate Women's History Month, it's important to recognize the unique challenges women face in addressing their mental health and the resources available to support them.

To learn more about the APAF: https://apafdn.org/

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Ideagen is delighted to welcome Jordan Mitchell, Associate Director of DEI & ESG at KPMG and author of "A Career Unpaved: Insights and Inspiration for a Career in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion," along with Zoe Thompson, US Social Strategy Lead at KPMG, to the Global Innovation Summit!

As recognized experts in their respective fields, Jordan and Zoe possess a deep understanding of the evolving nature of work and the shifting expectations placed on corporations to engage with their communities. With a growing pool of talented candidates coming from increasingly diverse backgrounds, companies must adapt and embrace change in order to attract and retain top talent.

In this interview, Jordan and Zoe provide valuable insights on how to evaluate a company's current progress, as well as the strategies and benefits of prioritizing DEI and ESG considerations that extend far beyond the workforce and into the broader business landscape.

To learn more about KPMG's DEI: https://www.kpmg.us/insights/2021/diversity-equity-inclusion.html

To order Jordan's new book: https://www.amazon.com/Career-Unpaved-Inspiration-Diversity-Inclusion/dp/B0BRNG7CYV

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Ideagen is excited to have Jeff Terry, VP of Corporate Social Responsibility & Sustainability at GAF, as a guest at The Global Innovation Summit! Jeff plays a critical role in driving GAF's sustainability initiatives as the largest roofing manufacturer in America. By prioritizing social impact, GAF invests in community development and ensures that their business practices are both economically profitable and sustainably responsible.

Jeff believes that innovation and sustainability have tremendous potential to address critical issues within the built environment. To create a circular economy within the roofing sector, GAF is leveraging technology, innovation, and sustainability to reimagine roofing materials. Jeff's insights and experience in sustainability will inspire companies to make a positive impact on the environment while driving economic growth.

To learn more about the GAF: https://www.gaf.com/en-us

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Join us in welcoming Jeff Peterson, the newly appointed GM of Industry, North America, to the Global Innovation Summit. In this video, we'll delve into Jeff's role at Microsoft and how he brings together various product lines to complete Microsoft's pipeline from creator to consumer. Jeff's industry focus is key in helping clients solve internal challenges that are meaningful for their business in today's fast-changing world.

As an authentic leader, Jeff prioritizes the customer and leverages both internal and external partnerships to position Microsoft's industry for success. By closely observing the specific needs and desired outcomes of the customer, Jeff shapes the way businesses reach their goals. Don't miss this opportunity to hear from Jeff and learn from his wealth of experience in the industry.

To learn more about Microsoft's Industry: https://www.microsoft.com/mea/industry/

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Tiffani Bova, Growth & Innovation Evangelist at Salesforce and author of the upcoming book "The Experience Mindset: Changing The Way You Think About Growth," shares her experiences advising some of the world's most innovative companies with Ideagen CEO, George Sifakis. As an expert in customer relations, Tiffani has guided businesses to become more customer-centric and enhance overall customer experience, but now she's shifting her focus to employees.

Through "The Experience Mindset," Tiffani sheds light on the lack of investment in employees and explores the relationship to work phenomena exposed during the Covid-19 pandemic, such as the Great Resignation and QuietQuitting. With an objective perspective, Tiffani presents her solutions to assess employee needs, provide for them, and retain top talent. Don't miss out on this insightful conversation that will challenge how you think about growth and employee engagement.

Preorder The Experience Mindset, available June 6th: https://www.tiffanibova.com/experiencemindset/

Learn more about Tiffani's work: https://www.tiffanibova.com/

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Join us for an insightful discussion as we explore the world of sustainable plastic use with Craig Cookson, Senior Director of Plastics Sustainability at The American Chemistry Council. In his role, Craig oversees the council's efforts to promote sustainable plastic use while recognizing the crucial role plastic plays in today's world. He and The ACC advocate for creating and re-using plastic sustainably and are committed to achieving their goal of having 100% of plastics packaging reused, recycled, or recovered by 2040, through their contributions to the plastic circular economy. 

As a seasoned veteran in Washington politics, Craig understands that sustainability is a non-partisan issue that transcends political affiliations. He recognizes that while some material products may compete in the market, pursuing sustainability is in everyone's best interest. Join us as we learn from Craig's expertise and explore the innovative ways in which The ACC is working towards a more sustainable future for plastic, benefitting both society and the environment.

To learn more about The American Chemistry Council's work: https://www.americanchemistry.com/better-policy-regulation/plastics#:~:text=The%20American%20Chemistry%20Council%20(ACC,of%20plastics%20and%20plastic%20products.

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Manoli Lagos, Founder of The Living Fuel, is a health and wellness expert dedicated to empowering individuals to prioritize a healthy lifestyle. Originally working as a consultant, Manoli got a firsthand experience of the potentially dangerous health effects of working a long, stressful job within large corporations. A natural coach, Manoli decided to leave his job and dedicate his life's work to those in the same position he was in. Built around 5 core pillars, nutrition, environment, movement, mental health, and sleep, The Living Fuel has helped thousands of individuals take hold of their overall health. 

To Learn more about The Living Fuel: https://www.thelivingfuel.com/

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Winston Chang, CTO, of Global Public Sector, for Snowflake, is an expert on the data cloud. Through his work at Snowflake, Winston is working to increase data sharing capacity and maximize the impact of that data. In this conversation, Winston and Ideagen CEO George Sifakis discuss the future of the data cloud, where it can truly be harnessed, and where it is lagging behind. 

To learn more about Snowflake: https://www.snowflake.com/en/

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