Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Belonging at Clarion Events

Vice President | AXN and WWIN, Clarion NA DEI Business Partner Lead

I believe in the importance of all voices being heard, all ideas being considered and everyone feeling included. Representation matters and as we continue to expand our engagement with the industries we serve it is important that they see themselves in us. And I look forward for the opportunity for honest and courageous dialog around DEI issues that leads to transformational change both in our organization and in the industry.

Vice President: Human Resources

I want to continue to help make Clarion an amazing place for all employees to work. A place where they feel like they can be their true, authentic selves, and where they feel like they belong and their unique voices are heard. It was important for me to join this committee to help drive those goals. In addition, I hope to create programming that feels meaningful to the employee base and makes them feel even more connected to the company and its mission.

CEO | Clarion Events North America and LeftField Media

I am excited to be a part of the DEIB committee, and to see the direction & vision they have for our culture. Great cultures don’t come from the top, and while I care deeply about this topic it’s exciting to see the ideas and passion of our team.

Show Manager/Account Manager: Coffee Fest

I feel passionate about making Clarion & our shows a place where anyone can work and feel comfortable and included. I have also found this committee a great opportunity to be a part of something to insure we are creating an inclusive place where people want to work, and where I personally want to grow my education on DEIB in the workplace, to help others and their journey.

Vice President | Chief Revenue Officer | InsureTECH Connect

I see being a part of the DEIB Committee as an opportunity -- and an obligation -- to ensure that historically marginalized groups have their voices heard at the upper echelons of the organization. I also look forward to continuing my own education, and to help others on their journey of awareness of race, culture, gender, sexuality, religion and all of the other topics that we bring into the workforce as human beings.

Customer Success Manager

Whether it’s been within politics, the workplace or popular culture, the past few years have revealed to me how incredibly important the concepts of diversity, inclusion and belonging are in the fabric that is our lives in the US. I want to actively learn and contribute to this growing conversation within our own company. And as part of the committee, I want to help colleagues feel more welcomed and heard & to also spread awareness and allyship via organizing programming and facilitating continual, open conversations.

Marketing Director

As a people manager, I think it’s a core value to be part of the conversation around diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging at Clarion. It is personally rewarding for me to feel that I have made a positive impact on another employee’s work environment. I want to affect change and learn what I can do to support our teams, growing both as a better leader and colleague. I am motivated by the other committee members and enjoy the transparency that we share as we work towards a better tomorrow.

Senior Vice President: Fire & Safety

It's important that all voices and perspectives are recognized and our differnces are respected.  Knowing people in the organization felt their voices weren't heard made me realize I can play a role in ensuring people feel welcome to share their voice. This opportunity has given me the opportunity to learn from others while sharing my personal experiences. What I am most hopeful for is that our organization will become a more welcome place where our colleagues have a deeper trust and ultimately ensuring every team member feels included, heard and supported.

Chief Marketing Officer | North America

As a leader, I want to ensure that I am creating an environment of inclusive practices and one in which my employees feel valued, feel safe to contribute and an environment where I can be a prominent adovcate these practices across my teams. And personally, I want to see different types of collaborations forming, and learn ways to connect with our employees and ultimately build a business where all employee voices are heard. 

Talent Acquisition Manager

As a kid I grew up in a small town on the east coast of Scotland - it's makeup wasn't very diverse. From an early age I was always curious about other cultures and how they see and experience the world around us. My passion for travel stemmed from a need to learn more about other points of view and that spilled into my everyday view as I grew up and propelled me into joining this committee. I always want to be asking questions and learning to help me grow, and I want to make sure everyone is given that same opportunity. I've always considered myself one that can consider scenarios from multiple points of view, and want to ensure everyone has a voice at Clarion.

Marketing Manager: Leftfield Media

I want to be able to be an active participant in the positive change coming from Clarion to make everyone feel included and seen within this company. What I look forward to the most is having programming that my fellow employees can look at and say they found engaging and helpful in understanding different communities they might just be allies to. 

Marketing Manager

I aim to continue to help make Clarion become more inclusive and make everyone feel welcome and heard. I also think it is important that we continue to educate ourselves and our teams more about diversity, equality, and inclusion. What I look forward to the most though, is educating myself (and our teams) more on important issues and matters that we can all learn from to take into our daily lives to become more informed, inclusive, and connected to our larger communities.

Leadership & Professional Development Manager

As a lifelong advocate of happy, healthy workplaces, I’m passionate about supporting inclusive work environments. These can only exist if we are willing to show compassion and communicate openly. My role in leadership and professional development focuses on reinforcing authentic and respectful communication. Our core values at Clarion of Passion, Care, Imagination and Trust create a culture where people know that whatever makes them unique is welcomed and celebrated.

Senior Marketing Coordinator

Growing up in a small town in Connecticut, there wasn’t much diversity in my community. Being part of the DEIB Committee is a place where I look forward to continue learning and appreciating other cultures, ethnicities, religions, beliefs etc. I think the more we talk about our differences, the closer we become as an organization.

HR Generalist

I joined the DEIB committee because as someone in Human Resources I am always looking to help promote an inclusive workplace where ever possible and that is just the goal of this committee. I am excited to hear from employees of all backgrounds on what is important to them. I have always believed that the best companies possible include all different types of employees from all different backgrounds. I hope that by being a part of the committee I can learn about different cultures and backgrounds while also sharing my unique background and perspective as well.