Historically marginalized groups continue to fall behind financially. At the same time, traditional diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives are facing growing backlash across corporate America. What will it take to effectively and sustainably integrate DEI into business practices?
Listen in as Financial Health Network Founder & CEO Jennifer Tescher sits down with Greg Cunningham, Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Diversity Officer for U.S. Bank, to discuss the history of DEI, the headwinds it now faces, and what finhealth leaders must do to close the equity gap.
Our flagship EMERGE conference brings together a diverse community of leaders who share a commitment to improving financial health for all – starting with those who have been historically left behind. During Black History Month, get inspired by these leaders of color who have graced our stage, then make your plans to join us at EMERGE Financial Health 2024 on June 5-7, 2024 for our milestone 20th-anniversary celebration.
Melinda leads the firm’s strategy to engage multicultural communities and cultivate an inclusive investor experience. She joined EMERGE Insights 2023 to discuss the creation of equitable systems for those facing financial adversity.
President and CEO, Institute for Women’s Policy Research
Recently named one of the World’s 50 Greatest Leaders by Fortune Magazine, Dr. Mason has dedicated her career to uncovering the realities of economic security and racial equity. She joined us at EMERGE Financial Health 2022 to speak about what she coined the “she-cession,” the unique and disproportionate ways job and income loss impact women.
Cy is a seasoned nonprofit leader, working through the National Urban League to inspire Black and brown people to enter the economic mainstream. He joined EMERGE Financial Health 2022 to discuss equity in finhealth, drawing from his deep experience in the public sector to shed light on what will really improve the financial well-being of all people.
The Rise of Emergency Savings Programs: What Every Employer Should Know
Presented by SecureSave
More than half of Americans can’t afford an unexpected $1,000 expense. Watch as Jennifer Tescher and personal finance expert and SecureSave Co-Founder Suze Orman discuss how workplace emergency savings can boost worker well-being and what several employers are already doing to successfully implement this benefit.
