This is the third year EY has hosted its inspirational Black History Month Executive Roundtable events. Distinguished professionals, community leaders and students in San Francisco, Los Angeles and Seattle gathered to celebrate and discuss the past, present and future of Black leaders. Through panel discussions, audiences were inspired by stories of the career paths and achievements of successful Black professionals, while participating in thought-provoking discussions and taking advantage of abundant networking opportunities. EY’s Americas Inclusiveness Officer Karyn Twaronite said: “It’s powerful events like these which both celebrate the history of Black Americans and offer concrete advice and strategies to younger professionals that help us to build a more diverse and inclusive world. EY is very proud to be a part of them.”
Sponsoring success: San Francisco Roundtable
The roundtable event series kicked off on Feb. 6, 2014, in San Francisco, moderated by Ernst & Young LLP partner Sam Johnsonwith panelists representing leading San Francisco businesses. The panel focused on the importance of mentorship and sponsorship, learning from mistakes and drawing inspiration from Black history.
