Welcome to VFEDC 2024! Our conference is proud to present an incredible lineup of speakers who are thought leaders and experts in the fields of business, equity, and diversity. Each of our esteemed speakers brings a unique perspective and wealth of knowledge to the table, making this year's conference an unmissable event for anyone passionate about making equity a reality in the business world.
DR. KWAME COOPER
Keynote Speaker
Deputy Commissioner for Diversity and Inclusion
Dr. Kwame Cooper is member of the Fire Department of New York and serves as a Deputy Commissioner for Diversity and Inclusion. He reports directly to the Fire Commissioner of the FDNY and is responsible for developing and implementing strategies around fostering an inclusive workplace culture, designing diversity and inclusion best practices agency-wide, with particular focus on the 17,000-member sworn and civilian workforce.
Dr. Derek Greenfield
Keynote Speaker
Higher Education Professional/DEIB Speaker and Consultant
Dr. Derek Greenfield is a talented and accomplished educator, speaker, leader, mentor, and change agent dedicated to making the world a better place for all. With nearly 30 years of leadership and educational experience in a wide range of professional settings, Dr. G has the knowledge and insights your organization needs to advance to the next level of performance.
CHIEF ZORAIDA DIAZ
Keynote Speaker
Fire Chief, Fremont, California
Fire Chief Zoraida Diaz joined the Fremont Fire Department in 2021 and was appointed as the City’s first female Fire Chief on April 7, 2023. During her tenure with the Fremont Fire Department, Chief Diaz has led developing and implementing incident action plans for civil unrest, public safety power shutoff events, the COVID-19 pandemic, and, most recently, unprecedented weather events.