Posted: 08/12/2010
Author:
Jana Russell
Kilgore Economic Development Corporation is sponsoring a luncheon for Business Managers and Human Resource Professionals Tuesday, August 24, 2010, at Synergy Center, from 11:30 AM to 2 PM. The program will feature Elizabeth Campbell, Partner and Chief Diversity Officer of Andrew Kurth LLP in Houston. Her presentation will demonstrate the opportunities available through application of diversity and inclusion principles and will feature a popular movie, a cartoon fable and practical tools.
Elizabeth is an attorney and diversity practitioner with a successful record of working with business leaders, executives and teams to accomplish organizational goals. In her role as Partner and Chief Diversity Officer, she is responsible for the development and implementation of the firm's comprehensive diversity and inclusion strategic plan. She is a frequent speaker, training facilitator and author on the topic of diversity and inclusion and related employment law topics. Her honors and affiliations include:
· Who's Who in Black Houston 2009
· 2009 Honoree, Ivy Educational & Charitable Foundation of Houston, Inc.
· Recipient of the 2008 Diversity Officer Leadership Award by Diversity Best Practices
· Recipient of the 2008 Legal Diversity Award by the Texas Diversity Council
· Inclusiveness Chair, Board of Directors, Texas PTA (March 2010)
· Diversity and Inclusion Advisor, Houston Museum of African American Culture (January 2010)
· Board of Directors, National Diversity Council
· Executive Women's Partnership, Greater Houston Partnership
· Board of Directors, Houston Urban Debate League
· Leadership Advisory Council, United Negro College Fund (Houston)
Lunch will be served at 11:30, and the program begins at 12. To attend, please RSVP to jrussell@kilgore-edc.com or call 903.983.3522 by August 18. Synergy Center is located at 1001 Synergy Blvd., Suite 300.
