Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2017
Hyatt at The Bellevue
Philadelphia, PA
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About Partnerships With Purpose

Join us for a free national conference hosted by Independence Blue Cross exploring the power of collaboration to drive positive community impact. You'll learn best practices in building meaningful community partnerships from a variety of leaders, including Comcast Corporation, Urban Affairs Coalition, Black Pearl Chamber Orchestra, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Boston College Center for Corporate Citizenship, United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey, Campbell Soup Company, Big Brothers Big Sisters Independence Region, Free Library of Philadelphia, Drexel University, City of Philadelphia, The UPS Foundation, and Back on My Feet. The conference is free, however seating is limited.

Agenda
Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2017

Registration and Breakfast
7:30 a.m. to 8:15 a.m.

Morning
8:15 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Opening Remarks

Stephen P. Fera, Senior Vice President Public Affairs, Independence Blue Cross

Leadership Discussion: Community Impact — Understanding Purpose

Moderator: Aundrea Cline-Thomas, Reporter, NBC10

Panelists:
Daniel J. Hilferty, President and Chief Executive Officer, Independence Blue Cross
David L. Cohen, Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Diversity Officer, Comcast Corporation
Sharmain Matlock-Turner, President and Chief Executive Officer, Urban Affairs Coalition

Why Partnership is Essential to Driving Change

Jeri Lynne Johnson, Founder and Artistic Director, Black Pearl Chamber Orchestra

Bridging Perspectives — Community Impact Through the Lens of Diverse Stakeholders

Moderator: Mike DiCandilo, Interim President and Chief Executive Officer, United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey

Panelists:
Marcus Allen, President and Chief Executive Officer, Big Brothers Big Sisters Independence Region
Lucy E. Kerman, PhD, Senior Vice Provost, Drexel University
Siobhan A. Reardon, President and Director, Free Library of Philadelphia
Dave Stangis, Vice President Corporate Responsibility and Chief Sustainability Officer, Campbell Soup Company

Lunch and Onsite Volunteer Project
11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.

Afternoon
12:45 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Keynote Address

Katherine Smith, Executive Director, Center for Corporate Citizenship, Boston College Carroll School of Management

Partnering for Impact — An Exploration of Best Practices from an International to Local Level

Moderator: Maari Porter, Director of Policy and Strategic Initiatives in the Managing Director's Office, City of Philadelphia

Panelists:
Jeffrey Brown, President and Chief Executive Officer, Brown's Super Stores, Inc.
Ryan Manion, President, Travis Manion Foundation
Joe Ruiz, Director, UPS Humanitarian Relief and Resilience Program, The UPS Foundation
Steve Wilmot, MSW, Senior Director, Practice Management Services, Primary Care, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

Closing Remarks

Lorina Marshall-Blake, President, Independence Blue Cross Foundation and Vice President Community Affairs, Independence Blue Cross

Speakers

Daniel J. Hilferty President and CEO Independence Blue Cross



David L. Cohen Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Diversity Officer Comcast Corporation


Sharmain Matlock-Turner President and CEO Urban Affairs Coalition


Katherine Smith Keynote Speaker
Executive Director Center for Corporate Citizenship, Boston College Carroll School of Management

Venue

Location

Hyatt at The Bellevue

Partnerships with Purpose hosted by Independence Blue Cross will be held at:

Hyatt at The Bellevue
200 South Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA 19102
(215) 893-1234


Registration

Register now! Conference is free; seating is limited. Registration ends October 13, 2017.

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