The Chamber invites you to convene with industry partners as we discuss the business benefits of procurement diversity to expand opportunity for all. Our panel will focus on the importance of corporate procurement and its impact on minority, women, and veteran-owned small businesses. Panelists include:

• Moderated by Dr. Velma Trayham, CEO of Thinkzilla Consulting
• Aparajitha (AP) Rf, Desert SW Inclusion and Diversity Lead & Strategy and Consulting Managing Director of Accenture
• Robin Reed, President/CEO of Black Chamber of Arizona 
• Monica Villalobos, President/CEO of the Arizona Hispanic Chamber of Commerce 
• Dr. Pamela Williamson, President/CEO of Women's Business Enterprise Council
• Fernando Hernandez, Vice President of Indirect Supply Chain, Boeing Company 
• Telma Lopez, Manager of Diversity Programs, Southwest Gas
• Lisa Thomas, Manager of Support Services, APS

Date: Thursday, August 18, 2022

Registration: 8:30 AM

Panel: 9:00 - 10:30 AM

Location: Thinkzilla Consulting Group

1365 N Scottsdale Rd #140, Scottsdale, AZ 85257

Attendee Cost: FREE

Contact Christina McDonald for more information on sponsorships and registration.