2021 AIPDC- Rebuilding Together: The Power of Community!
TIME AGENDA
9:00 AM- 9:10 AM Music/Opening Video
9:10 AM-9:15 AM Opening Remarks
Margretta Getaweh-Supuwood
Co-Founder
African Immigrant Professional Development Conference
9:10 AM-9:15 AM Opening Remarks
Margretta Getaweh-Supuwood
Co-Founder
African Immigrant Professional Development Conference
9:15 AM- 10:25 AM Rebuilding Together: The Power of Community Panel
Panelists:
Lulete Mola
Chief Strategy and Innovation Officer- Women's Foundation of Minnesota
Ian Oundo
Founder & CEO- Makesi Creative Strategies, LLC
Morgan Kinross-Wright
VP Community Relations & Executive Director- Land O'Lakes Foundation
Dr. Fatima Lawson
Principal- St Paul School System
Rebuilding Together: The Power of Community
There is an African proverb that states, “ if you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.” Over the past year, our community has confronted a multitude of challenges including the Covid-19 Pandemic, healthcare disparities, social injustices, loss of jobs, and lack of in-person social connections. The loss of connection has impacted the ways we interact in a physically separated world. As we begin the rebuilding process, now more than ever, as African immigrant professionals it is imperative that we play a significant role in affecting change by being active stakeholders in the rebuilding process . This panel will bring together community leaders and community engagement experts who will share strategies on how participants can be involved in rebuilding a stronger, more resilient, and united African immigrant community through community engagement.
Panelists:
Lulete Mola
Chief Strategy and Innovation Officer- Women's Foundation of Minnesota
Ian Oundo
Founder & CEO- Makesi Creative Strategies, LLC
Morgan Kinross-Wright
VP Community Relations & Executive Director- Land O'Lakes Foundation
Dr. Fatima Lawson
Principal- St Paul School System
Rebuilding Together: The Power of Community
There is an African proverb that states, “ if you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.” Over the past year, our community has confronted a multitude of challenges including the Covid-19 Pandemic, healthcare disparities, social injustices, loss of jobs, and lack of in-person social connections. The loss of connection has impacted the ways we interact in a physically separated world. As we begin the rebuilding process, now more than ever, as African immigrant professionals it is imperative that we play a significant role in affecting change by being active stakeholders in the rebuilding process . This panel will bring together community leaders and community engagement experts who will share strategies on how participants can be involved in rebuilding a stronger, more resilient, and united African immigrant community through community engagement.
10:25 AM -10:40AM Introduction of CICA/AIPDC Mentorship Program
10:40 AM-10:50 AM Break
10:50 AM-12:00 PM Rebuilding Together: The Power of Collective Success Panel & Breakout
Jude Nnadi
Founder- Paadio Consulting
Dr. Miata Getaweh
Co-Founder- AIPDC
Lensa Idossa
MN Deed
Mamady Konneh
Executive Director- We Network Now
Rebuilding Together: The Power of Collective Success
The pandemic has impacted our lives significantly. Over the past year, our community has confronted a multitude of challenges including the Covid-19 Pandemic, healthcare disparities, social injustices, loss of jobs, and lack of in-person social connections. We've been forced to drastically change the way we work, and build networking relationships. As a community, we have experienced higher unemployment and underemployment rates and continue to face the challenge of finding comparable employment. As we begin the rebuilding process, we need leaders and mentors who have attained career development success to reach back and help others become successful in their careers, without the struggles and challenges of doing it alone. Our panelists will discuss the impact of their work and provide strategies on how African immigrants can leverage the power of community to attain collective success.
Jude Nnadi
Founder- Paadio Consulting
Dr. Miata Getaweh
Co-Founder- AIPDC
Lensa Idossa
MN Deed
Mamady Konneh
Executive Director- We Network Now
Rebuilding Together: The Power of Collective Success
The pandemic has impacted our lives significantly. Over the past year, our community has confronted a multitude of challenges including the Covid-19 Pandemic, healthcare disparities, social injustices, loss of jobs, and lack of in-person social connections. We've been forced to drastically change the way we work, and build networking relationships. As a community, we have experienced higher unemployment and underemployment rates and continue to face the challenge of finding comparable employment. As we begin the rebuilding process, we need leaders and mentors who have attained career development success to reach back and help others become successful in their careers, without the struggles and challenges of doing it alone. Our panelists will discuss the impact of their work and provide strategies on how African immigrants can leverage the power of community to attain collective success.
12:00 PM- 12:05 PM Remarks from Partner/Sponsor
Teddy Bekele- Vice President & Chief Technology Officer- Land O'Lakes
12:05-12:35 Employer Panel
Temitayo Olasimbo- Best Buy
Lisa Perez- Prosperity Ready
Amanda Melvin- Lutheran Social Service
Janis Lajon- City of Brooklyn Park
Teddy Bekele- Vice President & Chief Technology Officer- Land O'Lakes
12:05-12:35 Employer Panel
Temitayo Olasimbo- Best Buy
Lisa Perez- Prosperity Ready
Amanda Melvin- Lutheran Social Service
Janis Lajon- City of Brooklyn Park
12:30 PM Closing Remarks
Rita Apaloo
Co-Founder
African Immigrant Professional Development Conference
Rita Apaloo
Co-Founder
African Immigrant Professional Development Conference
