The Diversity + Unconscious Bias Media Connection

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Social Justice are critical topics that are at the forefront of media. During this talk we will unpack how personal and group biases inform points of view and how social media influences perceptions and decision making.

Speaker Bio: 

SHERRY D. SNIPES 

Founder | Managing Director | Global Diversity Collaborative Founder | Executive Producer | Diversity Academy Awards 

Sherry Snipes is a dynamic leader and entrepreneur who is passionate about the changing face of the world and changes facing the world. She has lead diversity and HR initiatives at public and non-profit organizations with responsibility for all aspects of programming including design, implementation and re-engineering. 

She founded Global Diversity Collaborative and the Diversity Academy Awards in 2014, which are committed creating a global network diversity change agents and celebrating organizations and individuals making a difference by creating a more diverse and inclusive world. 

Sherry has worked closely with organizations such as the National Organization of Minority Architects, Women in Conservation Leadership, Federal Executive Institute, FX Collaborative, Perkins + Will, MG2, Robert A. Stern Architects, Dattner Architects and Diller, Scofidio & Renfro to help them build a better tomorrow for their employees and constituents. She collaborates to drive diversity, equity and inclusion strategic business planning with leaders and develops and facilitates DEI workshops focused on creating equitable and unbiased work spaces and places. 

Previously she led diversity and inclusion at the American Institute of Architects, a role where she worked very closely with volunteer leaders and chapter executives to drive progress towards more diversity in the architecture profession. Prior to that she was the Global Head of Diversity and Inclusion for Arrow Electronics, Inc. (NYSE: ARW) where she was responsible for expanding diversity recruitment, fostering inclusion, employee engagement and leadership development for over 12,000 employees. She has held Human Resource leadership roles with MSC Direct, Inc. (NYSE: MSM), John Kaldor Fabricmaker and the Society for Human Resource Management. 

Sherry has been honored The Network Journal as one of the “25 Most Influential Black Women in Business” and National Association of African Americans in Human Resources Greater New York with a Leadership Award. She has been featured in publications such as The Network Journal, Newsday, Diversity Careers, Diversity Executive, Uptown Professional and Savoy Professional. She conducts leadership workshops and has been a featured speaker at programs in the US, Austria, Great Britain, Hungary & Belgium. She has served on the Advisory Boards of Uptown Professional, PGA Glow Golf, American Lyric Theatre and Partnership with Children. She is a graduate of Hampton University School of Business. 

Personal Quote: “Inspire & Aspire to Greatness"