STCOC Membership Luncheon | DEI Panel
Registration is now closed. Please contact events@southtampachamber.org.
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Speakers
Navigating Business as Diverse Community Members & What Safety and Inclusivity Mean in DEI
Opal Hudson, Asst. Chief Administrative Officer of Value, Hillsborough County Property Appraiser
Opal Hudson has spent her career in local government over the last eighteen years in the Tampa area, currently serving as the Assistant Chief Administrative Officer of Value for the Hillsborough County Property Appraiser. In her role she performs an array of duties including, tax roll administration and innovation, process redevelopment, management, policy making/compliance, strategic planning, internal/external human relations, and outreach. A female of color in a white, male dominated industry, Opal was instrumental in the creation, now longevity, of the International Association of Assessing Officers (IAAO) Women?s Initiative Network, and was the first chair of the association?s Diversity and Inclusion Task Force created in 2020. Opal is also a board member for the South Tampa Chamber of Commerce, co-chairs the South Tampa Chamber of Commerce?s DEI Council, and sits on their Advocacy & Policy Committee. Read more about Opal here.
Katherine Beltran, Katherine Beltran Coaching
Meet Katherine Beltran, a certified business and executive coach with over 15 years of senior leadership experience in corporate America. Katherine has a remarkable track record of helping individuals around the world build six-figure businesses within their first year using the latest marketing trends, including social media and online marketing. As an executive coach, she works with leaders of multinational organizations, guiding them in personal transformation, success, and talent development. Katherine is dedicated to fostering relationships and supporting individuals on their journey to higher levels of success through encouragement and education. With her exceptional marketing expertise and cutting-edge social media strategies, Katherine is a published speaker who excels in motivational interviewing techniques, achieving proven success across diverse groups.
Navigating DEI in Business Through the HR & Legal Lenses
Christopher Bentley, Shareholder, Johnson Jackson PLLC
Christopher M. Bentley is a Shareholder at Johnson Jackson PLLC. He is Board Certified in Labor and Employment Law by the Florida Bar. He has represented employers for the last seventeen years. Chris counsels both private and public-sector employers before state and federal courts and agencies. Chris has experience representing a broad range of employers, including large hospitals, restaurants, call centers, manufacturing companies, accounting firms, financial services businesses, health care providers, law enforcement, school districts, and municipalities. Read more about Chris here.
Shay Romine, SPHR, MBA, HRM
Exhibiting over 13 years of extensive experience in human resources management, executive training, and leadership development across diverse industries including technology, manufacturing, and professional services, Shay embarked on her entrepreneurial journey in late 2023. As the visionary founder of The High Road Way, Shay is dedicated to delivering fractional CHRO and HR services tailored for small businesses and augmenting larger HR teams with internal expertise or capacity. Read more about Shay here.
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Date and Time
Wednesday Jul 17, 2024
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM EDT
11:30am Registration & Open Networking
12:00-12:30pm Lunch & Announcements
12:30-1:15pm Featured Speaker
Location
The Centre Club
123 S Westshore Blvd., 8th Floor
(Corner of Westshore & Kennedy Blvd.)
Complimentary parking is available in the parking garage located behind the Urban Centre. Take the East elevator to the 8th floor to access the Centre Club.
Fees/Admission
Table Top Sponsor @ $250
Includes (2) ticket to the event, display table at event, opportunity to put promotional materials at each place setting, your logo on event website, your company name on email invitation, recognition at event and on social media and "Minute at the Mic". Contact events@southtampachamber.org.
*There is a 72 business-hour cancelation policy for this event. No refunds will be given for cancelations made after Friday before event date.
*Corporate Level members who reserve a seat must cancel your reservation within 48 business hours of the event or you will be charged a no-show fee of the cost of the meal that was ordered for you.
*Sponsorships must be paid in advance and are non-refundable.
Contact Information
South Tampa Chamber of Commerce
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