Successful Supplier Diversity and Impact on Community

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Establishing a diverse supplier pool should be a priority for governments and can highlight the strategic value that procurement can bring both to an organization and community. Supplier diversity programs often fulfill government economic and sustainability goals, and work to address inequities that can be present in traditional contracting processes. Attend this session to uncover lessons learned in establishing a supplier diversity program, identify steps necessary to get started, and hear from recognized leaders in public procurement on how to achieve the best results from supplier diversity programs. This session will follow NIGP: The Institute for Public Procurement's best practice titled, Establishing an Effective Supplier Diversity Program.

Speakers

Alina Bartley

Alina Bartley

Director, Supply Chain, Alvarez & Marshal, Houston, TX

Brian P. Garrity, C.P.M., CPSM, CPPB

Director of Procurement, Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District, San Francisco, CA

Lisa Marie Harris

Lisa Marie Harris

Director of Finance/Treasurer, San Diego County Water Authority

Rachelle Mathews

Rachelle Mathews

Deputy Director of Administrative and Financial Services, City of Topeka, KS

Richard Greene

Richard Greene

Principal, Barrett and Greene, Inc.

Kate Rotella, MPA, CPPO, NIGP-CPP

Kate Rotella, MPA, CPPO, NIGP-CPP

Director of Fiscal Affairs for Acquisitions & Auxiliary Services, Eastern Connecticut State University