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Ottawa County Diversity Forum | 2017

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Date: November 10, 2017 8:30 am-4:00 pm
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Join us as we continue to promote a welcoming community for diverse populations. We believe that Ottawa County will be enriched by building a diverse, inclusive and equitable community; an Ottawa County where everyone belongs.

The 2017 Forum features an array of leaders from different sectors including government, business, community, faith and education. We have expanded our discussion to include challenges facing the LGBTQ community.

The Forum is an opportunity to listen to diverse perspectives and challenge ourselves to be welcoming, accepting and affirming. You will leave informed and inspired to build a society where everyone can participate, prosper and reach their full potential.

Speakers:

  • Stacy Stout, City of Grand Rapids
  • John Helmholdt, Grand Rapids Public Schools
  • Johnathan Harper, Grand Rapids Public Schools
  • Bing Goei, Owner, Eastern Floral
  • Kenyatta Brame, Cascade Engineering
  • Zahabia Ahmed-Usami, LEDA
  • Rev. Dan Furman, Out on the Lakeshore
  • Elisa Perez-Arellano, Community Social Worker
  • Sarah Yore-VanOosterhout, Lighthouse Immigrant Advocates
  • Kavy Lenon, Herman Miller
  • Lisa Knight, Urban League
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