We invite you to join us on Thursday, August 28th, from 1 P.M. to 2 P.M. ET for a discussion on the unique challenges and remarkable achievements of first-generation professionals who are the first in their families to enter professional or government roles. Our panelists will also explore the obstacles these trailblazers face, such as navigating unfamiliar organizational cultures and overcoming barriers.
Our panelist will share:
- tools, mentorship models, and leadership initiatives to empower first-gen professionals
- how to identify, recruit, and support first-gen talent through equitable hiring, customized onboarding, and retention strategies
- inspiring stories of first-gen professionals and how their journeys shaped their leadership and engagement
- strategies for creating environments where first-gen professionals feel recognized and empowered to contribute
This webinar will be the fourth in our exciting new webinar series called Dialogue and Perspectives Webinar Series 2025—a powerful initiative designed to amplify voices in public sector HR. This series will feature expert discussions, real-world insights, and actionable strategies to foster openness and leadership in our field.
Moderator: Chantel B. Thompson, SHRM-CP, PSHRA-SCP, Human Resources Director, City of Concord, NC
Panelist:
- Heather D. Akpan, PHR, SHRM-CP, PSHRA-CP, FCLRP, Assistant County Manager, Chief Transformation Officer, Alachua County BoCC, Gainesville, FL
- Desiare Marius, PSHRA-CP, Training Coordinator, City of Houston, TX
- Leslie Tolliver, JD, SHRM-CP, HR Manager, City of Clayton, MO
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