Impact from the 2021 DEI Summit
Learn what participants said about the 2021 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Summit.
Unite Idaho! Celebrating Differences & Building Belonging
The 2021 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Summit brought together 759 participants from 88 organizations and 28 unique industries. Here is the impact from the 2021 Summit.
What people are saying
2021 Participants
“I appreciated that sessions were designed for those who were solid on the foundations but looking to expand, extend, or otherwise deepen learning–so the sessions offered a few different ways to approach DEI!”
“The speakers were amazing! This was not just surface- level discussions – we were pushed to be uncomfortable and make a commitment to growth.”
“All of it! Even the hard parts. The interactivity and practice sessions, the Unite Sessions, kept me on my toes.”
“I feel that we were provided with pragmatic tools and strategies to address DEI issues that we can use in day-to-day conversations that we find ourselves in.”
Jaime Eckman, President & CEO
“Stoltz is proud to support the DEI summit again this year as we believe the level of discourse around such important topics has shaped – and will continue to elevate – the progress our state-wide community is making. The challenges to true understanding and adoption of the principles of DEI aren’t going to lessen, so we believe the summit is imperative and worth investing in.”
Jim Haynes, CEO of POWER Engineers
“We’ve always thought of POWER as a big tent with room for everyone, but we know that hasn’t always felt true for some people. The DEI Summit not only provides learning opportunities for our managers, it also benefits companies across Idaho that might find themselves in similar positions. We look forward to finding ways to put what we’ve learned at this summit into action.”
Survey Results
Good or Exceptional Experience
88% of participants said their experience was good or exceptional
Recommend to Others
90% of participants would recommend the summit to a friend or colleague
Good or Exceptional Breakout Sessions
89% of participants said the breakout session were good or exceptional
Top 10 Requests for Future Programming
- Systemic racism
- Unpacking equity
- Inclusive decision-making
- Cultural competency
- DEI current events & conversations
- Identity and the cycle of socialization
- Inclusive pedagogy
- DEI in governance
- DEI practices in attracting, hiring & retaining
- Abilities training
2021 Speakers
Adán De La Paz, AJ Kam, Anna Boyer, Austin Foudy, Antoinette Cavanaugh, Blossom Pua Johnston, Beena Mannan, Carolyn Quintero, Dana Gover, Dianna Willis, Erin Riley, Joanne Chu, Garry Morgan, Jim Foudy, Jeremy Harper, Jeremy Maxand, Joshua Lesser, Ken Feaster-Eytchison, Kodi Romero, Kristy Grabo, Laine Amoureux, Leta Harris Neustaedter, Randy’L Teton, Shannon McGuire, Sandeep Sahai, Odette Bolano, Shannon Rush-Call, Sharawn Connors, Sherena Huntsman, Shelby Rognstad, Steven Snow, Tanisha Townsend, Toni L. Carter, Tasha Souza, Wayne Rancourt, and Whitney Mestelle.
2021 Sponsors
Boise Cascade, Key Bank, Wells Fargo, Micron, Simplot, City of Boise, Boise State University College of Business and Economics, Power Engineers, Boise State University College of Health Sciences, Blue Cross of Idaho, HP, Idaho Power, St. Lukes, Higher Resources, Boise State University College of Engineering, JRM Foundation for Humanity, optum, Cradlepoint, Saint Alphonsus Health System, Drake Cooper, 116 & W A Moore Lodge Co., Morrison Center, Stoltz, Strelo, Surel’s Place, and General Leadership Group LLC.