Schedule
Wednesday, September 27, 2023 | 8:00am to 4:00pm | World Wide Technology Global Headquarters, 1 World Wide Way, St. Louis, MO 63146
8:00 – 8:40am
Lower Level Atrium
Registration and Breakfast
*Note: You will check in at the WWT security desk immediately upon entering the building, then head downstairs to the Summit registration table and breakfast.
8:45 – 11:10am
Pathways Auditorium
Morning Keynote
Unpacking Neurodiversity
Advancing Access and Equity:
How the Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) Can Support DEIA Efforts
11:15 – 12:15pm
Morning Breakout Sessions
Roundtable Discussion:
Making the Most Out of Your Disability Employee Resources Group
November Champion Accessibility Program Team Lead | Edward Jones
Becky Darron EEOC Compliance Specialist | Bayer
Eric Reyes North America Diversity Equity and Inclusion Relationship and Program Manager | MilliporeSigma
Jessica Schoenfelder Cyber Security Associate Consultant | World Wide Technology
Lori Wilson Work Management Specialist | Ameren
Accommodations Past / Present / Future:
Transforming Your Workplace Culture From Compliance to Inclusion
Maurya Cockrell
Workplace Accommodations Partner | Centene Corporation
April Seiffert
Sr. Business Systems Analyst, IT Assistive Technologies | Centene Corporation
Denver
(ground floor)
Welcoming Workplace Environments:
Assistive Technology, Innovation, and Advocacy
Scout Merry
Program Coordinator | Missouri Assistive Technology
Playhouse
(lower level)
12:15 – 1:30 pm
Lower Level Atrium
Inclusive Lunch with Starkloff Disability Trainers
1:45 – 2:45pm
Afternoon Breakout Sessions
Recognizing Mental Health in the Workplace
Cara Zitko
Illume Manager | Places for People
Pathways Auditorium
Supporting Neurodiversity in the Workplace
Pagina Brown
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) | Best Life Counseling
Michelle Fienup
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) | Best Life Counseling
Denver
(ground floor)
Best Practices for Hiring and Supporting
Deaf and Hard of Hearing Employees
Dr. Gerard Buckley
President | National Technical Institute for the Deaf (NTID)
Vice President and Dean | Rochester Institute of Technology
Playhouse
(lower level)
3:00 – 3:45 pm
Pathways Auditorium
Afternoon Keynote
Advocating for Diverse Deaf and Hard of Hearing Communities
to Improve Mental Health and Break Barriers
Dr. Amie Fornah Sankoh
Donald Danforth Plant Science Center
3:45 – 4:00pm
Pathways Auditorium
Closing Remarks and Raffle
Our vision is simple yet powerful:
a world where disabled people can thrive in every aspect of life.
The Starkloff Disability Employment Summit brings together thought leaders, industry experts, and change-makers to share actionable strategies for promoting disability inclusion in the workplace. We aim to empower employers with the knowledge and tools they need to remove barriers and create inclusive environments where disabled people can flourish.
Join us as we pave the way towards a future where disabled people not only participate but thrive, contributing their unique talents to create a more diverse and vibrant workforce.
Up to 10 SHRM CEUs are available for participation in the Summit.
Get the resources you need to kick off National Disability Employment Awareness Month #NDEAM on October 1st!
Keynote Speakers
Haley Moss
Haley Moss is a lawyer, neurodiversity expert, and the author of four books that guide neurodivergent individuals through professional and personal challenges. She is a speaker and consultant to top corporations and organizations that seek her guidance in creating an inclusive workplace, and a sought-after commentator on disability rights issues. The first openly autistic lawyer in Florida, Haley’s books include “Great Minds Think Differently: Neurodiversity for Lawyers and Other Professionals” (ABA Book Publishing; June 2021) and “The Young Autistic Adult’s Independence Handbook” (Jessica Kingsley Publishers; November 2021). Her articles have appeared in outlets including the Washington Post, Teen Vogue, and Fast Company.
Presented by
Robert Trombley
Dr. Amie Fornah-Sankoh
Thank you to our 2023 Planning Committee
Sonya Adams
Senior Diversity Recruiter
Edward Jones
Dana Brodeur
Manager, Disability Inclusion Services
Mercy Healthcare
November Champion
Accessibility Program Team Lead
Edward Jones
Marisa Hiatt
Disability Inclusion and Operations Manager
Mercy Healthcare
Christina Lawrence
Vice President Purina Masterbrand, Breeder & Sporting Enthusiast
Nestlé Purina North America
Ryan Paige
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Specialist
Nestlé Purina North America
Bryan Parrish
Recruiter
AMS
Michael Wright
Manager, Assistant Management and Performance Improvement
Ameren