Mission Statement - MPI Michigan Chapter has established a DEI Task Force, to welcome, support, and celebrate our community through programming, community outreach and resource development. We are committed to taking intentional steps to build a supportive and inclusive community which embraces diversity in all its forms to create a culture of inclusion.

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MPI Global Resources

• Resources for Diversity, Equality & Inclusion
  
• Event DEI Strategist Certificate
• Inclusive Event Strategist Certificate
• DEI Toolkit
• MPI Statement on Racial Injustice
• Strengthening & Building Alliances
• State of Inclusion in Meetings & Events – Report
• MyMPI Diversity Equity & Inclusion Community

MPI Academy On Demand Education

• Still We Rise: Designing Authentic Black Joy Events 365 Days of the Year
• Standing Up and Speaking Out - AAPI Voices in the Meetings & Events Industry
• Diversity Hot Topics with Destination DC
• Neurodivergent Inclusion
• Latin Heritage Month - Cultural Spark
• Breaking through the Bamboo Ceiling in the Meeting and Events Industry
• The Inclusive Mindset
• Women's History Month: Leading from the Front 03.29.2022
• Modern-Day Support for Equity & Justice Panel Discussion

ADA Resources

• Americans with Disabilities Act
• US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
• US Department of Labor
• Michigan Disability Resources
• Introduction to ADA 

Organizations Supporting the ADA

• Administration for Community Living
  
• ADA National Network
• Michigan Olmstead Rights
• U.S. Access Board 
• Great Lakes ADA Center
• ADA Regulations for Special Events
• Bizzabo ADA complicate for Events

Vendors & Suppliers

• Wordly- Translations, captioning, subtitles and transcripts
• Mamava- Pods for nursing mothers
• Wave- Web accessibility evaluation tool
• The Joseph Groh Foundation- Accessible transportation options
• Scoot Around- Scooter and wheelchair rentals
• ASILS- Sign language interpreters and resources
• Stage Drop- Portable ramps, stages, various furniture  
• Erie Custom Signs- Braille signage

Speaker Resources

• Zoe Moore

Grow with Zomo of Moore Consulting Agency LLC

US Army Veteran using operational, leadership and organization skills to pursue career in event management. Strong passion to increase the presence of people of color in leadership positions in the M&E industry through experience, education and engagement.

Mimi cracked the code on climbing the corporate ladder early in her career. When her mentor said, “If you want to move up in a company, you have to add money to the bottom line,” that’s just what she did. Starting in an entry level position, Mimi quickly moved up the ranks and became one of the top three sales people out of the 350 in her organization. With a knack for helping others succeed, Mimi was quickly recognized for this effort and was put on a project team, that

That led to training staff on the sales techniques she perfected while working in customer service and sales role.. Each step along the way, she has added to the set of skills she shares with youth, women seeking to break through the glass ceiling, and seasoned leaders.

Today, she has all the passion and speaking skills needed to take your event to stratospheric heights.

She lights up the room with her radiant presence. Audiences are drawn to her charm. Even better, her corporate experience makes her the ideal messenger for your group’s specific needs. Mimi loves the exhilarating feeling of connecting with her audience, of sensing the rise and fall of the energies in the room and hearing the laughter and applause. Mostly, she loves knowing she has moved her listeners to new professional heights.

Mimi loves the exhilarating feeling of connecting with her audience, of sensing the rise and fall of the energies in the room and hearing the laughter and applause. Mostly, she loves knowing she has moved her listeners to new professional heights.

Her talks inspire. Her trainings transform.

• Tina Grimes

Tina E. Grimes, CEO of TINA Enterprises (TINA-"Turning Intent iNto Action") takes your organization's training to another level with her expertise and unparalleled insight and engagement. Tina provides an extensive selection of Leadership, Communication and DEI coaching and training and will customize a program to meet the specific needs or your organization. For more than 25 years, she has delivered informative and extremely engaging sessions virtually and in person, to small groups and to thousands, reaching the United States, Paraguay, Ethiopia and more. An exploratory discussion with your leadership will enable Tina to hear your company's needs and exercise her amazing gift of developing your client-specific training.

Tina is certified at the highest level as an International John Maxwell Team Speaker, Trainer and Coach and is certified as a DISC Behavioral Analysis Trainer. She recently received the prestigious John Maxwell JMTDNA Culture Award for Exceed Expectations out of 34,000 coaches in 160 countries. 

She is an engagaing keynote speaker who moves the audience to action and leaves them wanting more.  Tina has presented on the Main Stage at the John Maxwell International Maxwell Certification in Orlando, Florida.  She was also interviewed by John C. Maxwell in the inaugural show, Mondays With Maxwell.

She is gifted to speak to youth and adults.

• Elaine Hardy

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion 

Title: Director

Phone: (517) 319-6942

ehardy@cityofeastlansing.com

• Robin DiAngelo, PhD

Critical Racial & Social Justice Education

https://www.harrywalker.com/speakers/robin-diangelo

• Additional Speaker Resources