2021 Year in Review Alt-Text Version
In partnership with 60+ companies, the Center for Disability Inclusion commends some of the nation’s leading brands like Cerner Corporation, Performance Contracting Group, Blue Cross Blue Shield, and many more who are committed to advancing disability inclusion in their workforce, workplace, and marketplace. Thank you all for your continued support and partnership.
Educational Webinars
· 37 events
· 1377 attendees
New brand in 2021. Now serving nationwide
Business Partnerships
24% increase in new business partners – 10 new business partners in 2021
Many doing business nationally and globally
Community and Strategic Partners
100% increase - 7 new community partners, doubled in 2021
Partner Renewal Rate
99% renewal rate, 38 renewals in 2021
Congratulations to our CEO – July 2021
The Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce was proud to celebrate and honor the people advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in the business community at their 2021 POWER of Diversity Awards Breakfast virtual livestream. The celebration honored the three 2021 Ace Award winners and Champions of Diversity. Ace Awards honor up-and-coming senior level managers who are advocating for expansion of their company's DEI efforts. Receiving one of the Ace Awards was Darla Wilkerson, our Chief Executive Officer!
https://www.kcchamber.com/what-we-do/awards-and-recognition/individual-recognition
Consulting and Training
Delivered Extensive Disability Inclusion Training and Consultation
33 Businesses
2,000+ Attendees
Jobs Ability Online Job Board Usage
Great way to connect with Talent
52% more candidates build profiles
81% increase in job postings
2021 Disability Inclusion Champion
Performance Contracting Group
Jessica Criss, Mike Metcalf, and Robyn Kavanagh
Thank you to all our Partners – Over 60 Brands in Partnership
Join us at www.centerfordisabilityinclusion.org
Thank you to our 2021 Board of Directors
George Calvert /President - Jack Henry & Associates
Kathleen Cooper/Vice President - Enterprise Bank & Trust
Kathy Smith/Treasurer - Children's Mercy Hospital of KC
Jennifer Hertha/Secretary- UMB
Teresa Salinas/Past President - Cerner Corporation
Larisa Brown - Hallmark
Derrick Nelson - St. Luke's Health Systems, Boise
Zachery Kissel - CVS Health
Mike Wiley - The Whole Person
Silas Dulan - Evergy
Caroline Magruder - Rediscover
Donna Ward - Federal Reserve Bank
Michael Murry - GT Independence
Cecily Bee - Performance Contracting Group
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