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We brought together thought leaders, industry experts, and stakeholders to evaluate the current state of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives. The discussion focused on understanding the decline in DEI efforts, assessing the progress made so far, and identifying actionable strategies to reinvigorate these initiatives for the future.

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Speakers

Welcome: Ernest House, Senior Policy Director & Director, Center for Tribal and Indigenous Engagement, Keystone Policy Center

Opening remarks: Clint Vince, Chair of the US Energy practice, Co-chair of the Global Transportation & Infrastructure sector for the US Region, and Co-chair of the Global Smart Cities & Connected Communities Think Tank, Dentons

Moderator: Presley Reed, partner, Energy practice, Dentons

Panelists:

• Paula Glover, President, Alliance to Save Energy
• Paula Gold-Williams, Co-Chair of the Board, Keystone Policy Center 
• Breann Swann Nu‘uhiwa, Federal Indian Law & Policy Consultant
• Robert W. Gee, President, Gee Strategies Group, LLC
• Gilberto S. Ocañas, Senior Advisor, Dentons 
• Gail Lione, Senior Counsel, Dentons