A2i: Behind the Ball: Diversity and Inclusion at the Charlotte Hornets

March 19, 2021
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Event Date:
March 19, 2021 – 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM

Behind the Ball: Diversity and Inclusion at the Charlotte Hornets

Join the chairs of the Hornets’ Diversity Council as they discuss how the Hornets’ culture has changed under Michael Jordan’s ownership, how they got the council up and running, and why diversity and inclusion efforts are important and needed in an already diverse organization.

Nadia Thomas – Manager of Accounting, Finance & Co-Chair Diversity & Inclusion Council

Josh Rosen – Senior Director of Communications & Co-Chair Diversity & Inclusion Council

Ronnie Bryant – Chief Information Officer, IT & Co-Chair Diversity & Inclusion Council

Accelerate to Industry (A2i) is a workforce development program that allows graduate students to explore diverse career paths with our industry partners in the Charlotte region and beyond. The program offers a variety of modules that teach students how to transfer the skills they’ve acquired in their degree programs to meet the needs and challenges of industry.