OUR ABILITY | DISABILITY:IN NEW YORK IS HOSTING OUR NEW YORK
CITY MEETING ON TALENT ACQUISITION AND TRAINING
OPPORTUNITIES NOVEMBER 1ST AT 8:30AM AT MICROSOFT NYC 11 TIMES
SQUARE, NEW YORK, NEW YORK, 10036
Agenda
8:30- 9:00 - Meet and greet
9:00 – Welcome – John Robinson, Our Ability | Disability:IN New
York. Look to create a network of business is interested in building
talent acquisition pipelines and training opportunities for new
businesses. That’s part of this work, we look to create a business
affiliate network in New York City to continue employment outreach.
9:25 – Steve Towler AHRC – Steve is one of the leaders in the
disability community in New York State and supports the ability of
individuals with developmental disabilities.
9:30- Shaaz Nasir – Discussing Microsoft’s work in the
Disability Space
* Shaaz Nasir is Microsoft’s Digital Advisor and AI Ambassador.
He focuses on helping US governments create and implement their
digital strategy to improve citizen services and ensure AI is used in
a responsible way. He has lead program of change initiatives around
the world with Accenture in the Middle East, and before joining
Microsoft was a Trade Commissioner for the Department of Foreign
Affairs in NEW YORK for Canada where he grew the AI start up ecosystem
between USA and Canada. Shaaz volunteers for the World Economic Forum
as a Global Shaper in their NYC Hub focused on the local community.
9:40 – Mackenzie Ward Disability:IN How Disability:IN connects
with Corporate America –
* Mackenzie Ward is the DISABILITY:IN Corporate Relations
Coordinator. In this role, she supports the Executive Vice President
of Programs and manages relationships with corporate partners. She
graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Economics with a minor in Spanish
from Villanova University. Mackenzie has worked with individuals with
disabilities her whole life through her volunteer efforts with
programs such as Challengers, TopSoccer, and Special Olympics. At
Villanova, she served as president of a student group called LEVEL
which strives to level the playing field for students of all
abilities.
9:45 – Maureen E. O’Brien – NYSID – Event Sponsor - Spotlight
on Purchasing in New York.
* In 2018, Maureen was appointed the President and CEO of New York
State Industries for the Disabled (NYSID). NYSID is the designated
facilitator of the Preferred Source Program for individuals with
disabilities in NYS. Maureen manages the execution of over 1,000
contracts on behalf of 135 rehabilitative services and corporate
partners creating employment for over 6,000 individuals with
disabilities. Prior to leading NYSID Maureen served as the Executive
Director of Government Affairs at Motorola Solutions.
10:00 - Next Steps
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