Disability is a proven strength and a career asset to roles across any organization. As disability representation in marketing campaigns, on social media, and in mainstream media increases globally, it’s important to make sure that representation extends beyond on-camera talent. This session will feature marketers with disabilities sharing how their lived experience has shaped their work and strategies for advancing employment opportunities for people with disabilities in the field.
Learning Objectives:
- Learn the advantages of employing people with disabilities on marketing and communications teams.
- Gain insights on best practices for recruitment, retention and advancement.
- Discover tips for building cultures of inclusion within marketing and communications functions, including manager training, accommodations, supporting global self identification, and developing an individual collaboration plan.
Moderator:
- Karen Roy – Brand Ambassador at Numotion
Panelists:
- Jacob Lambert – Manager, Field Communications and Feedback at Walgreens
- Sena Pottackal – Associate in Client Experience, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, and Corporate Communications at Current Global
- Amir Rahimi – Senior Manager, Product Communications and Public Affairs at Johnson & Johnson