Women in Government Relations Launches 4th Annual Diversity/Equity/Inclusion (DEI) Summit

Moving government relations forward to embrace diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) to achieve policy goals is the purpose of the fourth annual Women in Government Relations (WGR) summit on DEI. This year’s Summit, June 27 and 28, will be online with an optional in-person networking event.

The keynote speaker on the first day is Maria Cardona, a well-known policy strategist at the Dewey Square Group who focuses on efforts with Latino communities. She has additional experience as a news commentator and as a former press secretary for Cabinet members.

Day two’s keynote will be delivered by an expert in positive political discourse. Tami Pyfer is the creator and implementor of “The Dignity Index” which encourages language that promotes dignity and not contempt through the organization UNITE. Other speakers will share successful efforts to promote policy efforts that meet society’s needs for embracing the full range of our communities.

Topical sessions on key policy issues of Environment and Education will support this year’s theme: “Stronger Relations = Better Advocacy.” Panel discussions will contribute ideas and experiences to explain the impact of diversified outreach on policy success.

Building on the success of previous DEA Summits, with more than 300 participants, this year’s program will examine current issues, as well as explore ways to promote understanding, allyship and action in DEI. National experts and leaders will present research and concrete strategies for issue outreach. Further, they will discuss organizational shifts and increasing participation in public policy. 

WGR is the premier, non-partisan professional society for those who have responsibilities and interests in the field of government relations and/or public affairs. Founded in 1975, WGR has over 2,000 members at every career level in Washington, DC and around the country.

Registration is open at www.wgr.org/page/DEI_Virtual_Summit.