The Chamber has joined forces with the Urban League of Greater Oklahoma City to help businesses implement diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives that improve employee retention and impact a company’s bottom line. Our Inclusion at Work series gives you the opportunity to learn from others who’ve had success implementing new practices at their organizations. This month we’re offering a webinar titled “Breaking the Bias Barrier: Tools for recognizing and addressing implicit prejudices.” The insightful discussion will be led by Regina Lane, chief inclusion, diversity and access officer at the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma. The webinar is on Tuesday, May 9 from 3:30 to 5 p.m. via Zoom. It’s open to all Chamber members and would be especially helpful for those working in a DEI capacity. Implicit bias is automatic and unintentional but can still affect judgments, decisions, and behaviors. It can also pose a barrier to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce. The Greater Oklahoma City Chamber welcomes renowned cancer genomic scientist Dr. Lynda Chin as keynote speaker for the annual State of Health event May 10 at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum. Chin is president and CEO of Apricity Health, a leader in the development of digital technologies that help manage patient care. In her keynote address, “The Landscape and Future of Digital Medicine,” Chin will discuss precision medicine, an innovative approach in which physicians create individualized treatment plans based on a patient’s genes, environment and lifestyle. Health care is a key economic driver of the regional economy with the health care and education super-sectors combined accounting for nearly 88,000 jobs in Oklahoma – 14% of the state’s workforce. CHAMBER’S INCLUSION AT WORK SERIES OFFERS DEI RESOURCES AND TOOLS STATE OF HEALTH EVENT TO FEATURE KEYNOTE ON PRECISION MEDICINE AND BARRIERS TO ITS PROGRESS
Attendees will learn how to identify implicit bias as well as practical techniques for interrupting biased thinking and behavior. Lane will also share ways to build more inclusive workplaces through honest, courageous conversations about race and bias. Born and raised in the Greenwood District of Tulsa, Okla., Regina Lane has led a life of service to family and community. Fueling her passion for community through the President's Leadership Class at the University of Oklahoma, she carried it over into her career developing fine arts programs for the City of Oklahoma City Parks and Recreation Department and service-learning projects for students at Heritage Hall. She currently serves as the first chief inclusion, diversity and access officer at the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma and is the founder of The Vanguart, a regional theatre production company with a focus on creating opportunities for African American artists. To attend the Inclusion at Work meeting, email Maegan Dunn at mdunn@okcchamber.com. Special thanks to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Benefactors American Fidelity Assurance Company, Bank of America Merrill Lynch and Devon Energy Corporation. • Dr. Richard Lofgren, President & CEO, OU Health • Timothy Pehrson, President & CEO, INTEGRIS Health State of Health will also feature multiple exhibitors aligned with the health care industry. Individual tickets are $60 for members and $85 for nonmembers. Sponsor tables of eight with additional recognition are available for $1,600. To learn more about State of Health, including purchasing individual tickets or sponsoring a table, visit okchamber.com/statehealth or call 405-297-8921. Special thanks to presenting sponsor MidFirst Bank and host sponsor OU Health. The event also features a panel discussion with the following health care leaders: • Stacy Coleman, President, SSM Health St. Anthony • Jim Gebhart, President, Mercy Hospital Oklahoma City
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