The Saginaw Community Engagement and Inclusion Council (CEIC) is thrilled to host the 2025 Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Belonging, and Justice (DEIBJ) Symposium, scheduled for Wed., Jan. 29, 2025, from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. at Saginaw Valley State University, Curtiss Hall. The theme of this transformative event is “Community Empowerment: A Call to Action.”
This DEIBJ Symposium will bring together a broad spectrum of voices to ignite change and inspire action within the community. Designed as a platform for collaboration and innovation, the event will spotlight strategies and best practices to foster understanding and drive initiatives that advance inclusion, equity, and a sense of belonging.
Plenary speakers include Paulette Granberry Russell, President of the National Association of Diversity Officers in Higher Education, and Dr. Michael Gavin, President of Delta College. Additionally, the event will feature various speakers, from local to national experts, including Jeff Williams, director of consulting services at Grand Valley State University’s Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy, and Dr. Anthony Palatta, health professions education consultant at PalattaSolutions.
The 2025 Symposium is one of several initiatives outlined in the CEIC’s recently unveiled roadmap to advance diversity, inclusion, and empowerment across Saginaw County. By convening leaders, organizations, and community members, this event will provide actionable tools and insights to support lasting change.
The cost to attend is $30 per person, and student sponsorship opportunities are available.
For more information about the event and to register, visit //saginawfoundation.com/symposium25 or contact Brian Jackson, Director of Donor Services & Special Initiatives, at CEIC-info@saginawfoundation.org or (989) 755-0545.
About the Community Engagement and Inclusion Council
The Community Engagement and Inclusion Council (CEIC) is a collaborative effort led by community leaders dedicated to creating a more inclusive and equitable future for Saginaw County. The work is guided by its vision with intentions of addressing systemic issues, promoting diversity, ensuring equity, fostering inclusion, building a sense of belonging, and championing justice for all people of Saginaw County. Learn more at //saginawfoundation.org/ceic/.
About the Saginaw Community Foundation
Since 1984, the Saginaw Community Foundation (SCF) has helped Saginaw County residents build a better community by linking donor interests with the community's most pressing needs and promising opportunities. As a nonprofit organization, SCF serves three important constituencies: its donors who want to make a difference; the nonprofit organizations that provide services and programs essential in the community; and individual communities within Saginaw County through effective grantmaking and leadership. Learn more at saginawfoundation.org.