ELFA Equality Forum 2022 | Equipment Leasing and Finance Association (ELFA) | 6 November 2022 | The Westin Washington, D.C. City Center, 1400 M St NW, Washington, DC 20005, USA

Whether or not you identify as diverse, we invite you to join us at the 2022 ELFA Equity Forum – the first forum of its kind for the equipment finance industry! As you’ll see, the exciting agenda features a DEI-focused holistic leadership strategist as our keynote speaker, several hot-topic sessions, an “Ask A DEI Leader Panel” and many interactive networking opportunities, all organized around the theme, “Be Comfortable. Be Who You Are.”

This event is designed for people who identify as diverse, or as an ally. It will spark new ideas and provide inspiration and tools to help you move forward and thrive in your professional career. If you’re looking for a comfortable place to meet other people like yourself, learn tips on how to succeed as a diverse person, think about ways to recruit other diverse people to the equipment finance industry, be an outstanding ally or build your professional network, this event is for you.

Whether you see yourself as being diverse or as an ally, whether you are early in your career or have worked many years, we encourage you to participate.

Who Should Attend?
This event is open to all DEI categories and allies. Our goal is to provide a forum to discuss strategies that can influence corporate social responsibility and broaden cross-cultural understanding. There is no limit on the number of attendees.

2022 Speakers

Scott Thacker
CEO, Ivory Consulting Corp.

Ralph Petta
President and CEO, Equipment Leasing and Finance Association

Ginny Clarke
Former Director, Executive, Recruiting at Google and Holistic, Leadership Strategist

Julia Gavrilov
Partner, Moritt Hock & Hamroff LLP

Scott Thacker
CEO, Ivory Consulting Corp.

Joseph Hernandez
Senior Director, HR, Inclusion & Diversity, TIAA Financial Services

Wayne Super
Vice President, Capital Markets, Cisco Systems Capital Corporation

Melissa Donaldson
Senior Vice President & Chief Diversity Officer, Wintrust Capital

Lisa Haynes
SVP, Chief Financial Officer and Diversity & Inclusion Officer, Mortgage Bankers Association

Nancy Robles
President, Eastern Funding LLC

Darlene Slaughter
Chief Diversity and Engagement Officer, March of Dimes

Christopher Johnson
President, Financial Services, Pitney Bowes

Darlene Slaughter
Chief Diversity and Engagement Officer, March of Dimes

Delroy Stauffer, CLFP
Senior Manager, Business Development, Odessa