Banking and the Economy: A Forum for Minorities in Banking | Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City | 27 September 2018 | Federal Reserve Bank, 530 E Trade St, Charlotte, NC 28202, USA

About this event
The Federal Reserve System will host the third annual Banking and the Economy: A Forum for Minorities in Banking in Charlotte, NC. The Forum is designed to provide senior level or high potential middle management minority bank leaders with industry, leadership and professional development knowledge that will enhance their careers and networks.

Event topics will include:

Leadership discussion
Economic update
Community banking regulations
Activating c-suite talents
Fintech
Diversity and inclusion strategies
Panel discussion with top leaders in America
Audience
Who should attend?
Senior level or high potential middle management minority bank leaders interested in industry, leadership and professional development.

2018 Speakers

Becky C. Bareford
First Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond

Jamica Quillin, Introduction of Speaker
Diversity and Inclusion Manager, Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago

Melissa Donaldson
Vice President and Chief Diversity Officer, Wintrust Financial Corp.

Matthew Martin
Senior Vice President and Regional Executive, Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond, Charlotte Branch

Lisa White
Executive Vice President, Supervision, Regulation and Credit, Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond

Deborah Elam
President of the Corporate Playbook, Retired President of GE Foundation and Chief Diversity Officer, GE

Terri Bradford
Payment Specialist, Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City

Marla Blow
Partner, Fenway Summer LLC, Chief Executive Officer, FS Cards Inc.

Robert S. Kaplan
President and Chief Executive Officer, Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas

Roy Lopez
Assistant Vice President, Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas

Robert S. Kaplan
President and Chief Executive Officer, Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas

Joanne Kim
President and Chief Executive Officer, CBB Bank

Leah Wong Ashburn
President and Chief Executive Officer, Highland Brewing

Ignacio Urrabazo, Jr.
President and Chief Executive Officer, Commerce Bank - Laredo

Anna Alvarez-Boyd
Senior Associate Director of Consumer and Community Affairs, Federal Reserve Board of Governors

Thomas I. Barkin
President and Chief Executive Officer, Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond

Daniel Garcia-Diaz
Author, Financial Services Industry: Trends in Management Representation of Minorities and Women and Diversity Practices

Amanda Roberts
Senior Community Development Analyst, Federal Reserve Board of Governors

Tammy Edwards
Vice President, Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City

Cynthia Bowman
Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer, Bank of America

Asif Dakri
Chief Executive Officer, Wallis State Bank

Jeff Bowman
President and Chief Executive Officer, Bay Bank

Tesia Lemelle
Program Manager for Partnership for Progress, Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia

Dr. Kevin R. Johnson
President and Chief Executive Officer, Dare to Imagine Community Development Corporation

Yvonne Sparks
Assistant Vice President, Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis