Toward One Wisconsin Inclusivity Conference 
A Conference on Overcoming Barriers to Inclusion

will bring together individuals and organizations from multiple sectors across Wisconsin to address the most persistent barriers to inclusion, what is working, and what is promising on the horizon.

Plans are underway for our 2020 Conference. Please check back in July for more details! 

Plenary Speakers

DR. EDWARD
LEE VARGAS

AVID Executive VP for National
and International Programs;
two time state Superintendent
of the Year.

PARDEEP SINGH
KALEKA

Co-Founder, Serve2Unite; co-author, "The Gifts of Our Wounds."

THOMAS
FRANK

Political analyst, historian, journalist;
author, "What's the Matter with Kansas?" and “Listen Liberal.”

DASHA
KELLY

Writer, performer, facilitator,
creative change agent; Milwaukee
Outstanding Artist of the Year.

CONFERENCE TRACKS: 

  • Track I: Increasing Opportunities for Inclusion in Wisconsin’s Workforce
  • Track II: Creating Inclusive Communities
  • Track III: Raising the Next Generation of Inclusive Leaders
  • Track IV: Building Health Equity in Wisconsin

 

Conference Co-Chairs

 

REBECCA KLEEFISCH

Former Lieutenant Governor

BARBARA LAWTON

Former Lieutenant Governor

RICH
POIRIER

President and CEO, Church Mutual

GEORGE KOONCE

Senior VP, Marian University; Market Board Member of Ascension Wisconsin