Delivered a keynote presentation during MAVA's virtual conference on “Redefining Volunteerism: Dismantling Inequities" titled "Beyond Diversity and Inclusion: Building Anti-Racism within your Volunteerism Programming" where I shared the historical and cultural context of volunteerism as a western nation and how it may undermine our very efforts (Nov 2020)	Shared the stage with Toni Stiefel, Impact Advisor at The Fehlig Group for an open discussion titled "Business in Action Discussion Series: The Importance of Corporate Social Responsibility". Hosted by Leadership Montgomery and moderator Wylea Chase virtually. Link to recorded video below (Nov 2020)	Presented at ServeOhio's "Ohio Conference on Service & Volunteerism" on October 29th. We had over 100 participants representing close to 100 organizations within the Ohio non-profit sector where I presented on the topic if "Creating a More Diverse & Inclusive Environment Through the Mechanisms that Engage Volunteers" virtually (Oct 2020)
Presented at the 2020 Volunteer Generation Fund Virtual Convening October 8-9, 2020, hosted by America's Service Commissions. Topic was "DEI & Anti-Racism When Engaging Volunteers" virtually (Oct 2020)	Co-facilitated a virtual roundtable discussion on the role of volunteer engagement in fighting racism with Susan Sanow of Volunteer Fairfax. This was the second in a series of discussions - PowerPoint Presentation Attached in Link (Oct 2020)	I joined the Rumi Forum along with co-panelists Katherine Marshall, Executive Director of World Faiths Development Dialogue & Kim R. Ford, President/CEO of Martha's Table to talk about "Charity In the Age of Pandemic", Washington, DC. View recorded panel using the link below (Sep 2020)
Participated on panel called "Resiliency in Volunteer Engagement: Lessons from a Pandemic" hosted by the Association for Leaders In Volunteer Engagement (AL!VE) where I shared my personal experiences and take on resiliency while managing life through the COVID-19 pandemic while discussing trends we'll see in new "social good" environment (Aug 2020)	Moderated International Association for Volunteer Effort (IAVE) Global Corporate Volunteer Council (GCVC) roundation on "Promoting Racial Justice" with members representing Fortune companies across the globe (Jul 2020)	Participated as virtual panelist on the topic of "The Impact of Racism on Employee Engagement" as a Candid Conversation series event hosted by the Charities@Work Employee Engagement Summit. Recording attached in the link (Jun 2020)
Co-facilitated a virtual roundtable discussion on the role of volunteer engagement in fighting racism with Susan Sanow of Volunteer Fairfax - PowerPoint Presentation Attached in Link (Jun 2020)	Facilitated a Charities@Work Candid Conversation "Coffee" Chat virtually. Conversation focused on CSR in COVID-19 era, with representation from Insurance, Hospitality, Philanthropy and Energy (May 2020)	Participated as Community Member during the Reimagining Volunteering, for the 2030 Agenda online discussion regarding the role of the private sector in volunteerism for the SDGs (Apr 2020)
Participated in the monthly IMPACT2030 Baltimore Regional Steering Committee meeting virtually during COVID-19 pandemic (Mar 2020)	Provided CSR-101 training to Community Health Charities staff, Virtually. Click on image to access the training video (Mar 2020)	Representing Marriott International with our Montgomery County partner NCCF during their annual backpack and school supplies drive for The Neediest Kids Program, Bethesda, MD, (Aug 2019)
Presenting on “Scaling Global Volunteerism Through an Employee-Led Model” representing Marriott International, Minneapolis, MN (Jun 2019)	Participating in panel regarding my nonprofit experience helping how I now execute CSR programming for a for-profit company New York, NY (Jun 2019)	Presenting about skills-based volunteerism and the new tools available to Marriott International hotels to help engage in skills-sharing, volunteerism in Washington DC. View video of presentation in link (May 2019)
Attending annual Leadership Montgomery Corporate Volunteer Awards Luncheon in Potomac, MD (Feb 2019)	Attending annual Leadership Montgomery Corporate Volunteer Awards Luncheon in Potomac, MD (Feb 2019)	Attending the first annual American Red Cross Disaster Preparedness Summit, Washington DC (Jan 2019)
Joined business leaders from across the region to discuss potential collaborative efforts with the United Nations, corporations, non-profits and other stakeholders to address Baltimore, MD needs through employee volunteerism as part of the IMPACT2030 Regional Action Team initiative in Baltimore, MD (Nov 2018)	Participating in discussion on the topic of "Aligning Employee Activism with Your Employee Giving and Volunteering Program" at the 3BL Forum, Brands Taking Stands at MGM National Harbor, MD (Oct 2018)	Leading a workshop on planning and managing effective meetings for volunteer leaders at the 3rd Annual CPDC Volunteer Leadership Summit in Chevy Chase, MD (Oct 2018)
Leading a workshop on planning and managing effective meetings for volunteer leaders at the 3rd Annual CPDC Volunteer Leadership Summit in Chevy Chase, MD (Oct 2018)	Networking at Leadership Montgomery's 2018 Homecoming event in Silver Spring, MD (Oct 2018)	Participating in the Leadership Montgomery's Corporate Volunteer Council Peer Learning Session at Emmes Corporation, Rockville, MD (Seo 2018)
Networking at Leadership Montgomery's Emerging Leaders 2019 Pre-Program Happy Hour at Dawson's Market, Rockville, MD (Aug 2018)	Presenting on topic "Corporate Social Responsibility: Making it Work for Your Organization's Volunteer Program" at Northern Virginia Association for Volunteer Administration (NVAVA) in Falls Church, VA (Jul 2018)	Presenting on topic "Corporate Social Responsibility: Making it Work for Your Organization's Volunteer Program" at Northern Virginia Association for Volunteer Administration (NVAVA) in Falls Church, VA (Jul 2018)
Panelist during "Engaging Harder to Reach Employees through Skills-Based Volunteering" discussion at 17th Annual Charities@Work Employee Engagement Summit in New York City, NY (Jun 2018)	Panelist during "Engaging Harder to Reach Employees through Skills-Based Volunteering" discussion at 17th Annual Charities@Work Employee Engagement Summit in New York City, NY (Jun 2018)	Panelist during "Engaging Harder to Reach Employees through Skills-Based Volunteering" discussion at 17th Annual Charities@Work Employee Engagement Summit in New York City, NY (Jun 2018)
Panelist during "Engaging Harder to Reach Employees through Skills-Based Volunteering" discussion at 17th Annual Charities@Work Employee Engagement Summit in New York City, NY (Jun 2018)	Participant at International Association for Volunteer Effort (IAVE) Global Corporate Volunteer Council round table discussion at UPS Foundation in Atlanta, GA (Jun 2018)	Receiving the Civic 50 certificate on behalf of Marriott International at annual 2018 Service Unites Conference in Atlanta, GA (Jun 2018)
Networking and promoting membership at the Association of Leaders in Volunteer Engagement (AL!VE) Happy Hour Reception in collaboration with Better Impact, Georgia Association for Volunteer Administration, Inc., and Council of Volunteer Administrators of Metropolitan Atlanta (COVA) in Atlanta, GA (Jun 2018)	Presenting on corporate volunteerism at 2018 Marriott International's Worldwide Business Council Conference in Washington, DC. View video of presentation through link below (May 2018)	Delivering keynote speech at 2018 Leadership Montgomery Corporate Volunteer Council Luncheon in Montgomery County, MD (Feb 2018)
Delivering keynote speech at 2018 Leadership Montgomery Corporate Volunteer Council Luncheon in Montgomery County, MD (Feb 2018)	Building bridges during 2018 Leadership Montgomery Corporate Volunteer Council reception in Montgomery County, MD (Feb 2018)	Receiving the Proclamation certificate from Montgomery County Executive Ike Leggett on behalf of Marriott International for the continued support to the community in Montgomery County, MD, during the MLK Day of Service (Jan 2018)
Co-facilitated fringe session "Beyond Volunteering: Why You Might Choose to Lead More Than Volunteers" at 2017 National Summit On Volunteer Engagement Leadership in St. Paul, MN (Jul 2017)	Being interviewed by Got Your 6 for the 2017 American Icons Macy's Campaign (May 2017)