CEIR 2026

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Featured Presenters & FacilitatorsThe event features various experienced presenters and facilitators:
  • Tim Stevens: Presenter of the Score Playbook and Facilitator for the Corporate Equity & Inclusion Roundtable.
  • Bill Flanagan: MC and Host/Producer of Our Regions Business.

  • Sherdina Harper: Conference Coordinator and Asst. Dir. of the Office of Inclusion & Belonging at the University of Pittsburgh

  • Godfrey Bethea: Lead Researcher for the Black Satisfaction and Retention Survey; VP of Equity, People & Culture at Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank
  • Russell Bynum: President of Bynums Marketing & Communications, Inc.
  • Daylon Davis: Past President of the NAACP Pittsburgh Branch and Committee member for the Citizens Review Board.
  • Joyce Howard: Vice President of Development & Corporate Partnerships for The Advanced Leadership Institute.
  • Marimba Milliones: President and CEO of The Hill Community Development Corporation.
  • Brian K. Oglesby: President/CEO of the Eastern Minority Supplier Development Council.
  • Clyde Wilson Pickett: Vice Chancellor for Institutional Engagement and Wellbeing at the University of Pittsburgh.
  • Doris Smith: President of the Pittsburgh Alumni Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc..

  • Rev. Dr. Dayle Snyder: Senior Pastor at Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church.

In-Depth ExplorationsThese facilitators will lead specific discussions on the benefits of diversity and professional development:
  • Esther Bush (CEO, Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh): Will facilitate a conversation on city-wide initiatives to recruit, retain, and empower People of Color to drive economic and educational growth.

  • Dr. Kyaien O. Conner (Director, Center on Race and Social Problems): Will present findings from the Black Satisfaction and Retention Survey, including key trends and areas for growth.
  • Ron Porter (RD Consulting Services): Will conclude the afternoon by identifying barriers to inclusion and challenging participants to implement the Playbook within their organizations.