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Participant Discussion Sessions
Pages 43-47

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... Facilitators* Katherine Preston, HMMH Anita Cobb, Mead & Hunt Kelly Crawford, Washington, DC, Department of Energy and Environment Chris Musei-Sequeira, CJSC, LLC John Panarello, Avports *
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From page 44...
... After the allotted discussion time, the participants returned to the main event room, and the facilitators each provided the full group a 2- to 3-minute overview of the main topics discussed in their breakout session and possible research ideas. Summary of Breakout Discussions Katherine Preston reconvened the large group after all participants returned to the main conference room.
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From page 45...
... Some suggestions included additional research into alternative credentials, working across airport departments to create more diversity in business, identifying funding sources and opportunities, and reevaluating systems for procurement to make DEIJ a priority. - Inclusivity takes courageous leadership and requires workers change the mentality that some people must "lose" in order for others to "win." The group discussed that the entire system needs to change, since it is stacked against DEI.
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From page 46...
... Detailed Summary Discussion Several participants discussed hiring practices in the aviation industry: • One participant stated that he would ensure a diverse pool of candidates for airport authorities and would partner with organizations like the Organization of Black Aerospace Professionals (OBAP) to find ways to continue DEIJ work.
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... 14 • One participant committed to taking more direct action via emails to aviation conference organizers to question the lack of people of color among presenters and speakers. • Another airport representative expressed a commitment to repeat the Insight Event.
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