Facilitator(s): Michael Albaugh, Executive Director, Cape Symphony; Harold Brown, The Honorable Nathaniel R. Jones Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer, Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra; Jejuana C. Brown, Director, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Community Relations, The Cleveland Orchestra; Steve Collins, President and CEO, Hartford Symphony Orchestra; Shayne Doty, Vice President of Development, Charlotte Symphony; and David Fisk, President and CEO, Charlotte Symphony

To truly integrate orchestras into their communities, efforts in diversity, equity, and inclusion must go beyond surface-level perceptions and become a foundational part of organizational strategy. Through real-world examples and discussion, this session will assist you in articulating your organization's "why", identifying barriers, and developing strategies for sustainable organizational change.