STCOC Membership Luncheon | Fostering Inclusion and Empowering Change

In an era where Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) are under increasing legal and political scrutiny, businesses are faced with a critical question: How do we stay committed to equity without risking backlash or compliance violations?

In this candid and solution-forward keynote, LaKendria Robinson guides business leaders through a strategic reframing of DEI - not as a risk, but as an evolved opportunity. With the right language, legal awareness, and smart design, organizations can build inclusive, high-performing workplaces that align with both their values and the law.

This session offers practical tools and best practices to pivot - not pause - your efforts, including:

Reframing language for belonging and opportunity

Designing inclusive programs that are legally sound

Using data and audit trails to protect and measure progress

Staying ahead of compliance shifts without watering down impact

It’s not about doing less. It’s about doing it smarter - with purpose, integrity, and strategy

Guest Speaker


LaKendria Robinson
Founder and CEO, The Orenda Collective

LaKendria Robinson is a powerhouse strategist and purpose-led leader driving equity, access, and opportunity through every project she touches. As the Founder & CEO of The Orenda Collective, she helps corporations, nonprofits, and civic institutions turn their social impact ambitions into measurable outcomes that transform communities and build lasting legacies.
With deep expertise in supplier diversity, community engagement, and economic mobility, LaKendria designs bold, high-impact strategies that bridge corporate goals with real community needs. Her work is grounded in data, fueled by collaboration, and shaped by a relentless belief in what's possible when we lead with purpose.
She’s not just a strategist - she’s a trusted connector, an effective communicator, and a catalyst for action. Whether she’s building local partnerships, facilitating cross-sector collaborations, or tracking outcomes that matter, LaKendria knows how to move the needle.

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