Cultural Celebrations

Amplify Voices

Through inspiring speakers, robust and vulnerable panel discussions, and interactive learning experiences, these heritage and cultural celebrations create a space for employees to honor and celebrate the contributions and history of marginalized communities - bringing awareness to important causes.

How We Celebrate

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Intentional and vulnerable moments of dialogue with individuals and groups

Three people engaged in a collaborative indoor activity, smiling and building a structure from white cards, with the word "EXPERIENCES" overlaid.

Interactive learning moments that inform our perspectives

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Inspiring speakers sharing wisdom, experience, and research

Previous Guests

  • Smiling person with brown hair, wearing glasses and a blue knit top, accessorized with a long pendant necklace, framed by a red circular border.

    Erica Jane Flores

    Interim CEO, Santa Ynez Valley People Helping People

    National Hispanic Awareness Month

    “Once we grasp our ‘why’ - our very purpose - we empower ourselves to unapologetically and genuinely infuse our identities into every facet of our existence.”

  • Blurred image of a person's face with long brown hair inside a red and orange circular frame.

    Darcy Mclean

    Low Vision Skills Trainer and Peer Support Group Facilitator, Center for People with Disabilities

    National Disability Pride Month

    “We each have responsibility for normalizing those with disabilities, helping break down barriers, and creating inclusivity for everyone. After all, most people on this earth will join the disability community at some point in their life.”

  • A man in glasses holding a GPL-branded ball at an indoor event.

    Chip McKenney

    Founder and President at McKenney Media and GPL Polo Club

    National LGBT Pride Celebration Month

    “Awareness stimulates discussion; discussion leads to understanding, and understanding is the cornerstone of inclusion and acceptance.”

  • Smiling woman wearing glasses and earrings, framed by a red circular border on a white background.

    Amber Webb Sims

    Assistant Vice President, Senior Legal Counsel in Litigation at AT&T

    Women’s History Month

    “No part of our society will be erased when we pause and allow all people to share who they are and what they’ve experienced.”

  • A professional woman with braided hair in an updo, wearing a gray blazer and a white blouse, adorned with a pearl necklace and earrings, set against a dark background with a circular frame.

    Ebony Webber, MBA

    Chief Officer of Operations at MANNRS

    Black History Month


    “Leaving the door open allows people to be in the room with us who traditionally might not have a seat at the table.”