Calendar

Typical Agenda:

• 7:15 AM: Webex Open for Discussion and Networking
• 7:30 AM: Welcome/introductions/announcements
• 7:35 AM  Featured Presentation
• 8:30 AM: Adjourn

Presentation Title:  The Importance of Incorporating Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) to Promote Project Success

Presentation Summary: 

In today’s rapidly evolving global landscape, organizations are recognizing the indispensable value of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) in achieving not only social progress but also tangible project success. This enlightening session delves deep into the integral relationship between DEIB and project outcomes, shedding light on how embracing diversity, fostering equity, practicing inclusion, and nurturing a sense of belonging can elevate project teams to new heights of innovation, collaboration, and achievement.

BIO:  David Doan, PhD, MBA, RN, BCMAS, PMC-II, PMP, CSM, CSPO

David Doan, PhD, MBA, RN, BCMAS, PMC-II, PMP, CSM, CSPO, is currently the VP of Programs for the PMI-Los Angeles Chapter. He is a management consulting senior manager in Accenture North America Health | Care Innovation Practice and is based in Los Angeles. He has over 25 years in the healthcare industry working and is adept at transforming strategy into execution working with payers, providers, and healthcare disrupters. David is currently the Southern California (SoCal) Inclusion & Diversity (I&D) Council Lead where he leads and provides oversight to 26 Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and is active with many ERGs. He frequently serves as a guest speaker on the topic of DEI and ERG at various conferences and conventions. He also serves on the SoCal Corporate Citizenship Council as an Accountability Partner providing oversight of 34 nonprofit organizations that Accenture partners with. Outside of work, David is passionate about numerous health, social, and environmental causes including HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis B, health equity, social justice, marginalized populations, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), and climate action. He is also the Co-President of Ascend Los Angeles Metro Chapter, Director of Conferences of Pride Bands Alliance, Board member of APLA Health, Governance Board Member of San Francisco Hep B Free, and Board member of HIV League. He is also a member of various community and professional bands and orchestras.

PDU: 1.0 (.5 Business Acumen(Strategic) and .5 Ways of Working (Technical))

Any questions, contact: Paul Bartel, PMP 

All meeting attendees will receive one (1) PDU for attending the meeting

REMINDER: We are always looking for volunteers to present at future breakfast meetings.

• Your topic can be on anything related to project management.
• The presentation should last for approximately 45-50 minutes and you will receive 5 PDU’s for your time and effort.