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DEI Educational Event

September 9, 2025
Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center Hotel
1551 Thoreau Dr N, Schaumburg, IL 60173

This event is approved for 2.5 CE credits through the EIC.

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Planners can register for free using the code MCNW2025 thanks to our Planner Registration Sponsor Meet Chicago Northwest! Limited free registrations available; secure your spot now!

Keynote Speaker

Beyond the Acronym: Exploring the Gray in DEI

Michael Dominguez, President & CEO, Associated Luxury Hotels International (ALHI)

In a world rich with diversity and layered with complexity, no two truths are the same—and that’s the point. This highly interactive session invites participants to move beyond headlines and surface-level narratives to explore the evolving landscape of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). As the acronym itself undergoes revision—some organizations even removing the “E” or emphasizing “belonging”—we’ll unpack what these shifts mean and how they reflect deeper changes in workplace culture and societal expectations.

Using real-world scenarios, reflective dialogue, and data-informed discussion, we’ll explore:

• The power of diversity of thought and why curiosity must replace judgment.
• How diverse spaces invite even more diverse perspectives —and why inclusion is the fuel.
• The gray space in conversations about identity, change, and belonging.
• How to stay curious in conversations that challenge us.

This is not a lecture—it’s a conversation. Come ready to engage, challenge assumptions, and leave with a more nuanced understanding of what it means to foster meaningful, lasting inclusion.

Learn More About Michael Here!

PCMA GMC Gives Back!

We are happy to support ChiGivesBack with a winter coat drive! See the Amazon Wish List here.

About ChiGivesBack: ChiGivesBack is all about spreading love and hope across Chicago! Through events like toy drives, teacher appreciation, and back-to-school giveaways, we’re here to uplift and support our neighbors, one act of kindness at a time.

ChiGivesBack Coat Drive: We’re warming hearts and bodies this season! We’re collecting new or gently used coats (please make sure they’re freshly cleaned!) for our Englewood neighbors. These coats will be shared at our annual Friendsgiving, where we’ll serve a holiday meal and celebrate with 250–300 amazing residents in the community.

Panel Presenters 

 Panel Moderator

Cie Armstead, Owner & Principal of Owlservations, LLC

As an award-winning, accomplished executive, Cie specializes in servicing professionals of color, inclusive leaders, and organizations dedicated to reaping the benefits of richly diverse, equitable cultures. She builds upon more than 30 years’ experience in association management, leadership development, and organizational culture.

Read more about Cie here.

Panelist

Tyronne Stoudemire, Senior Vice President of Global Human Resources at Hyatt Hotels Corporation

With over a decade of service at Hyatt, Tyronne has collaborated with the senior leadership team to design and implement transformative strategies that embed DEI into the company’s culture, talent development, and marketplace impact. His innovative work supports Hyatt’s portfolio of industry-leading brands and reflects the organization’s commitment to progress, innovation, and excellence over its 60-year history.

Read more about Tyronne here.

Panelist

Sharon White, CHRO, National Association of Realtors

Sharon White serves as NAR’s first Chief Human Resources Officer, where she is responsible for driving enterprise-wide initiatives aimed at fostering staff development and optimizing processes to ensure NAR employees are empowered to perform at their best. Prior to NAR, she served as Chief People Officer for Maesa, LCC, a Bain Capital portfolio company and global beauty incubator, where she was instrumental in driving a culture transformation effort that improved employee engagement and significantly reduced turnover.

Read more about Sharon here.

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