Agenda is subject to change. Be sure to check back often for the latest updates, as we build in more valuable sessions. |
| Registration Starting at 8:00 AM | Historic Lobby |
| Resource Expo 8:00 AM - 1:30 PM | Historic Lobby
Meet with industry representatives and organizations that can provide diverse suppliers with tools, programs, and resources to grow your business in the insurance industry. |
| Welcome & Keynote 9:00 - 9:50 AM | Main Event Center
Opening Remarks
- Vikita Poindexter, Chair, Insurance Diversity Task Force - California Department of Insurance & CEO - Poindexter Consulting Group (Co-Emcee)
- Dr. Fabiola Cobarrubias, Vice Chair, Insurance Diversity Task Force - California Department of Insurance & Founder, President, & CEO - Pacific Inpatient Medical Group (Co-Emcee)
- Chandara Phanachone, Chief, Office of Insurance Diversity & Innovation - California Department of Insurance
- Dulce Vasquez, Assistant Vice President, Office of Student Affairs - Arizona State University
Welcome Plenary
Keynote Address
- The Honorable Ricardo Lara, Insurance Commissioner - California Department of Insurance
- Katie Evans, Executive Vice President & Chief Legal Officer - CSAA Insurance Group
- Vikita Poindexter, Chair, Insurance Diversity Task Force - California Department of Insurance & CEO - Poindexter Consulting Group
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| General Session: Contracting with Insurance Companies 10:00 - 10:40 AM | Main Event Center
This session is designed to provide clear steps to procuring with insurance companies. We will clear highlight the procurement process, alert of possible pitfalls and offer tips to successfully contract with insurance companies, all while learning winning strategies and tips on how to land your next contract.
- Pradip Khemani, Vice President, Business Solutions & Strategic Alliances - Blue Shield of CA & Member, Insurance Diversity Task Force - California Department of Insurance
- Shondra Watson Wilson, Diverse and Sustainable Supplier Lead - CSAA Insurance Group
- Marquita Thomas, Member, Insurance Diversity Task Force - California Department of Insurance & President, CEO & Founder - California LGBTQ Chamber of Commerce (Moderator)
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| General Session: Access to Capital & Opportunity 10:50 - 11:30 AM | Main Event Center
Capital access is made up of several public and private programs that can help small and/or diverse business leaders access the necessary funds to her their business grow, scale, and succeed. Hear from a panel of experts who will share their tips and insights on how you can get the funds you need to help your business thrive.
- Andrea Avila, Lending Director - Inclusive Action for the City
- Xavier Clarke, Vice President - JPMorgan Chase
- Mark Morales, Member, Insurance Diversity Task Force - California Department of Insurance & Senior Vice President - AmPac Business Capital
- Jose Plascencia, Member, Insurance Diversity Task Force - California Department of Insurance & Business Owner/Principal, Jose Plascencia Allstate Agency (Moderator)
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| Power Hour Lunch: The Heart of Inclusion 12:00 - 12:50 PM | Main Event Center
- Alycia Anderson, Member, Insurance Diversity Task Force - California Department of Insurance & Founder - The Alycia Anderson Company
- Marquita Thomas, Member, Insurance Diversity Task Force - California Department of Insurance & President, CEO & Founder - California LGBTQ Chamber of Commerce (Moderator)
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| Informal Networking Breakouts 1:00 - 1:40 PM | Main Event Center
Network and connect with industry leaders on hot topics related to the insurance industry.
Matchmaking Roundtables 1:00 - 1:40 PM | Room 145
Finding the right fit for your company to prosper is the key to unlocking greater innovation, especially when it comes to contracting and procurement. Business Matchmaking Roundtables are an opportunity for small and diverse businesses to meet with insurance company sourcing and procurement representatives and share more about their products and services.
Join the waitlist by emailing Diversity@insurance.ca.gov with your capabilities statement. Limited in-person spots are available on a first come, first served basis on the day of the event.
- Rebecca Aguilera-Gardiner, CEO - Veterans in Business Network & Member, Insurance Diversity Task Force - California Department of Insurance
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| Closing Remarks 1:50 - 2:00 PM | Main Event Center
- Vikita Poindexter, Chair, Insurance Diversity Task Force - California Department of Insurance & CEO - Poindexter Consulting Group
- Chandara Phanachone, Chief, Office of Insurance Diversity & Innovation - California Department of Insurance
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