2024 Step Up KEYNOTE SPEAKERS

 
 

mORNING KEYNOTE: JASON GREER

The Psychology of Diversity: The Path to Inclusion Begins with Understanding

Join us for Jason’s engaging keynote as he unravels the psychology behind diversity, equipping participants to foster inclusion within their spheres. Known as the “Employee Whisperer,” Jason’s insights empower organizations to navigate complex workforce challenges and embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Jason Greer, Founder and President of Greer Consulting, Inc., is a renowned Employee Relations and DEI Expert, and a trusted source for workplace insights. His media contributions span major outlets such as The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, LA Times, CBS, and NBC. Jason’s expertise extends to topics like Quiet Quitting, Railroad Strikes, and Workplace Trends. He has been recognized as an Employee Relations and Diversity expert by Forbes, The Wall Street Journal, The Los Angeles Times, ABC, CBS, Fox News, Entrepreneur, and INC Magazine. Named one of the Top Entrepreneurs to Watch in 2020 by Thrive Global, Jason is also an International Best-Selling Author for the books “Bias, Racism & The Brain” and “People Matter Most.”

To learn more and/or to collaborate with Jason, visit:

Website: https://askjasongreer.com

Website: https://hiregci.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasongreer-laborrelationsexpert/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jason.greer/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jasongreer.gci

 

aFTERNOON KEYNOTE: ALYCIA ANDERSON

Getting to the Heart of Disabling Ableism in the Workplace

In a rapidly evolving world where innovation thrives on diversity, accessibility emerges as the guiding beacon toward a more inclusive future. Join us for this captivating afternoon keynote as we explore how businesses, services, and technology can transform lives by embracing accessibility as a standard practice.

Alycia Anderson is an international TEDx motivational speaker, disability advocate, DEi & accessibility corporate inclusion educator, podcast host of Pushing Forward with Alycia and founder / CEO of The Alycia Anderson Company, LLC. Alycia's company focuses on the education and advocacy of diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace. Alycia was recently awarded 2022 Employee Business Resource Group (EBRG) Program of the Year & 2024 Distinguishing Alumni Award from California State University, Chico.

Alycia holds a European Master's Degree in Adapted Physical Activity emphasizing the benefits, practices and principles of inclusion. She is a tennis player, cyclist, identical twin and has been a wheelchair user since birth.

 Alycia shares her journey globally to help companies and organizations understand the true benefits inherent to building a diverse, inclusive and accessible workplace and society.

Shining light on how our diversities are core to the qualities that make each of us uniquely qualified and able in life.

Alycia's authenticity and charisma draw others to her, and she naturally connects with them to inspire, mentor, champion, and support. Alycia right sizes everyday obstacles to open minds to a world of possibility. "And that's how she rolls!"

Alycia has spoken for the likes of: TEDx, Victoria's Secret, Etsy, Abercrombie & Fitch Co., California State University, Chico, Riverside County of Education, eHarmony, Hyatt, AAA, and has been featured in an AT&T commercial, the Los Angeles Times, Chicago Tribune, and the Orange County Register. She's also been a guest on the Leeza Gibbons show, spotlighted on CBS news, and featured on the covers of Living Low and New Mobility Magazines.

To learn more and/or collaborate with Alycia, please visit:

https://alyciaanderson.com/

https://alyciaanderson.com/podcast/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/alyciaranderson/