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2023 DEI Symposium: Meet Beth Sullivan, Panelist

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May 17, 2023

The BNP is pleased to welcome Beth Sullivan, MBA, PHR, SHRM-CP, Director of Human Resources at United Way of Buffalo & Erie County, as a panelist for the 2023 DEI Symposium.

We will be helping you get to know each presenter, panelist, and moderator in the weeks ahead, leading up to the 6th Annual D&I Symposium on June 1st – get your tickets here.

2023 DEI Symp blog-Beth Sullivan
More about Beth:

Beth Sullivan is a Director of Human Resources with over a decade of experience at the United Way of Buffalo & Erie County.   Beth's role covers many aspects of HR including recruitment, employee relations and retention, benefits, training, compensation, compliance, labor relations, safety and health, and supporting United Way's diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.  

Beth holds an MBA from Canisius College with a BA in Communications from SUNY Geneseo.  Beth currently volunteers on the HR Committee at Feedmore WNY and was a longtime volunteer and board member for Meals on Wheels for WNY. Beth resides in Orchard Park with her husband and three sons.    

2023 DEI Symposium Microsession: Hiring and Retention Panel: Engage Diverse Candidates and Build a Culture of Inclusivity

There is no greater need in our community than recruiting and retaining quality employees for the benefit of businesses and the local workforce. Learn how to engage diverse candidates and build a culture of inclusivity.

Moderator: Kenya Hobbs, Director, Community Engagement & Equity Initiatives, Buffalo Niagara Partnership

Panelists:

  • Kathryn Alterio, Senior VP HR, People Inc.
  • Thaddeus Dunn, Founder & CEO, Right Fit Recruiting
  • Beth Sullivan, MBA, PHR, SHRM-CP · Director of Human Resources at United Way of Buffalo & Erie County

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Attend the 2023 DEI Symposium

Our 6th Annual Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Symposium will feature local and national experts sharing their knowledge on hiring and retention, inclusive leadership, the importance of DEI data, and more.

KEYNOTE: Sandra Quince, Paradigm for Parity CEO, Bank of America Leader on Loan

This event will feature workshops and break-out sessions with actionable next steps for attendees to take away.

Thursday, June 1, 2023
8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. EDT
Register to Attend Here
See Full Event Details & Agenda Here

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