- Register for individual courses: $59 for members; $129 for non-members.
- Subscribe to access all sessions for two years: $199 for members; $449 for non-members.
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DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION CERTIFICATE PROGRAM
CoreNet Global serves professionals from 50 countries around the world and recognizes the important role we can and should play in bringing a diverse and inclusive focus to all endeavors. We view this as a business imperative.
Through our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) certificate program, we endeavor to build an open community both within our association and within the many corporations in which our members are employed.
Each session can be purchased as a separate course or as part of the program.
DEI Session Speakers
 | Head of Asset Management, Property – Africa & Middle East, Standard Chartered Bank Varun is Head of Asset Management, Property – Africa & Middle East at Standard Chartered, overseeing asset management, transactions, lease administration, and strategy. With 15+ years across Mumbai, London, Johannesburg, and Dubai, he has worked with diverse global teams and believes diversity drives innovation. An active member of CoreNet Global, Varun has facilitated MCR Finance seminars, was nominated for the 2017 Young Leader Award, and serves on the CoreNet Middle East Chapter board. |
 | Chief Diversity Equity & Inclusion Officer, Cushman & Wakefield As Chief Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Officer at Cushman & Wakefield, Nadine Augusta leads the firm’s global DEI strategy and commitment to equitable growth opportunities. She takes a holistic approach to DEI across workforce, workplace, and marketplace initiatives, with a focus on recruiting, talent development, supplier diversity, and bringing diverse perspectives to clients. |
 | Director, Workplace Equality Program, at the Human Rights Campaign Foundation Beck Bailey leads LGBTQ workplace inclusion efforts at the Human Rights Campaign Foundation through employee engagement, training, and education. A longtime business professional, Beck brings experience in operations, retail management, and change leadership to his advocacy work. An out transgender man, he frequently shares his personal story to advance awareness and understanding of LGBTQ inclusion. Beck also serves on the board of GLAD and holds degrees from Virginia Tech and University of Massachusetts Amherst. |
 | Global Lead Workplace Experience, Cushman & Wakefield Berthold is Global Lead of Workplace Experience and Senior Managing Director at Cushman & Wakefield, leading innovative workplace strategies. With 20+ years of experience, he develops solutions integrating people, place, technology, and culture for major organizations including Bank of America and Capital One. He is also a Top Faculty member at CoreNet Global, teaching business and real estate strategy alignment. |
 | Executive Vice President, Real Estate, Business Service Centres and Corp. Travel, Royal Dutch Shell Jeri is responsible for leading the global delivery of the non-hydrocarbon physical infrastructure to Shell businesses, projects and ventures in 40+ countries. This includes offices, housing, land assembly, worker accommodations, construction projects, and facilities management for an annual operating expense of $1 billion and capital expense of $300 million. She is a member of the Global Board of Directors for CoreNet Global.
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 | Director, Valuation Services, Cushman & Wakefield Elizabeth Beck is a Director within the Valuation & Advisory service line at Cushman & Wakefield, providing appraisal services across multi-family, retail, industrial, and special-purpose assets. She also works in the Infrastructure Practice Group, delivering consulting solutions including market research, REIT reporting, transit-oriented development strategy, and feasibility studies. Elizabeth is a founding member and national co-chair of Cushman & Wakefield’s disability-focused employee resource group. She is committed to advancing accessibility and reducing systemic barriers to well-being in and outside the workplace.
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 | Senior Consultant, The Clearing Dr. Melony Bethala is a cultural researcher and management consultant specializing in intersectional analysis and helping organizations better understand diverse customer experiences. She joined The Clearing in 2021 after serving as a workplace culture strategist and researcher at Newmark. She earned her Ph.D. in English and International Cultural Studies from the University of York, where her research focused on institutional impacts on women’s careers in India and Ireland. |
 | Global Workplace Experience Manager, Vice President, Corporate Real Estate & Services, Swiss Re Management Ltd, Susannah is the Vice-President of Global Workplace Experience at Swiss Re. She's passionate about developing inclusive, human-centric experiences by creating a deeper understanding of the psychology and employee behavioral patterns that support a thriving work environment. Susannah is working with the CRE Strategy team to develop a future approach to workplace. |
 | Global Human Resources and Talent Leader + Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Change Agent, IBM |
 | Chief Responsibility Officer, CBRE As Chief Responsibility Officer at CBRE Group, Tim Dismond leads the company’s Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) strategy. He is also a member of CBRE’s Executive Committee, helping drive global business priorities, and serves on the African American Network Group Executive Committee. Previously, he was CBRE’s first global Chief Diversity Officer, leading the firm’s Diversity, Equity & Inclusion strategy. |
 | Managing Principal, SimConsults Regan has 15+ years of workplace and workforce strategy experience. She has a Masters Certificate in Leadership Strategy and Change Management from the University of Notre Dame. She is WELL & LEED Accredited Professional and member of special WELL Task Force. Regan is a presenter and author of over 30 unique research presentations and 8 published papers on industry trends. |
 | Facilities Management Director, Engineering (North America), Merck & Co. Kathryn Gibbs started her career at Merck in 1992 as an assistant engineer in the Global Engineering Solutions (GES). Kathryn has been responsible for the successful completion of over 5 million square feet and over $600 million. She has significant experience in campus and utility master planning. Along with responsibility for development, socialization and management of Merck’s Workplace Strategies, Kathryn became a passionate and staunch advocate for Disability Inclusion. |
 | Partner, Head of People and Culture, Knight Frank Australia Pty Ltd Kristin has 20+ years of experience across international organizations in Asia Pacific, focused on building strong people and culture strategies. She leads HR-driven transformation across talent management, recruitment, engagement, learning and development, organizational design, and DEI. Previously, as Global Director of People and Culture at Travelex, she led the global diversity agenda and broader people strategy. Now at Knight Frank, she has helped design and launch a new D&I roadmap with key initiatives underway. |
 | Founder and CEO, Disability Inclusion Solutions Andrew Houghton is a global disability expert who has used a wheelchair since a 1986 motorcycle accident resulting in paraplegia. Andrew has served as a consultant on disability issues and programs around the world and has served in the public sector as a presidential and gubernatorial appointee. He is the founder and CEO of Disability Inclusion Solutions (DIS) a small business specializing in the development of programs and services that promote full inclusion for people with disabilities. |
 | Director of Inclusivity Services, The Center on Colfax (LGBTQ Colorado) Johnny Humphrey, MBA, is Director of Inclusivity Services at The Center on Colfax, leading the RANGE Consulting program focused on LGBTQ+ and DEI strategy for organizations. He brings 10+ years of DEI experience across private, nonprofit, and government sectors in Colorado and beyond. He is a 2020 Inclusion@Work Award recipient and active in Mile High SHRM and regional LGBTQ Chambers of Commerce. Johnny holds degrees in Marketing Management and an MBA, plus a Diversity & Inclusion certification. |
 | Global Head of Diversity and Inclusion, JLL Ingrid leads JLL’s global Diversity & Inclusion strategy, focused on attracting, hiring, and developing a diverse workforce for the future. She and her team drive business outcomes that strengthen JLL’s commitment to an inclusive workplace. She also oversees and enhances the company’s business resource groups and diversity councils. Ingrid brings 20+ years of experience in HR, culture, strategy, and DEI leadership driving organizational change. |
 | Strategy Director, IA Interior Architects Jordan has 10+ years of experience working on both the client and consultant sides of the industry, giving him a strong understanding of organizational challenges and opportunities. He focuses on how design influences behavior and supports wellbeing, with an emphasis on practical, actionable solutions. He believes the workplace should reflect an organization’s identity and values beyond branding. Jordan holds a BSc in Architectural Technology and an MSc in Spatial Design for Architecture and Cities. |
 | Master Facilitator, Victory Performance Consulting Don believes good people can change the world, and he's passionate about helping them do so. He draws on more than 20 years of leadership experience – including 13 years with Disney, where he led training for Disney security, transportation, and resorts. Don has been serving CoreNet Global since 2014, as a consultant, Summit speaker, MCR facilitator, and QPCR virtual presenter. |
 | Director, Total Workplace, Cushman & Wakefield Kelly Mann is a Director in Cushman & Wakefield’s Total Workplace group with 20+ years of real estate experience in lease administration, client management, and workplace strategy. She leads business development, portfolio optimization, and alignment of real estate with organizational needs. She is a Prosci Certified Change Management Practitioner who has delivered workplace change programs integrating people, place, and technology. She previously worked at TD Bank, BNY Mellon, and Coldwell Banker, holds a BA from the University of Rhode Island, and is active in ERGs and nonprofit leadership. |
 | Digital Recruitment Experience Solution Expert & Project Manager, IBM Global Real Estate Andrew Merewether-Helps is a Digital Recruitment Experience Solution Expert & Project Manager for IBM. He also is the Co-Chair of People with Diverse Abilities for the United Kingdom. Andrew has worked in IBM for 10 years and has a disability called Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita. |
 | Vice President Global Real Estate and Operations, IBM Global Real Estate Jane Muir-Sands is Vice President of Global Real Estate at IBM, leading a 6.5M sqm portfolio across 127 countries including offices, data centers, manufacturing, and logistics. She develops and implements global real estate strategies aligned to IBM’s transformation into a cloud-based cognitive enterprise. She champions innovation across workplace strategy, employee experience, agile work practices, cognitive-enabled real estate, and facilities operations. |
 | Head of Strategy & Development | VENTIA Property Rajiv is Head of Strategy & Development for Ventia Property in Australia and New Zealand, helping clients improve productivity and outcomes from their property portfolios. He brings 25+ years of experience in corporate real estate strategy and management. His expertise includes portfolio and workplace strategy, change management, and real estate procurement and divestment. He has held senior roles at KPMG and JLL, and holds degrees in Architecture and Business Administration. |
 | Director Real Estate, Volvo Group Australia Leah has 18+ years of experience in corporate real estate across office, industrial, and retail sectors globally. She leads the Real Estate team at Volvo Group Australia, overseeing FM services, projects, and strategic planning. She has held leadership roles in industry diversity networks and is Program Leader for CoreNet Global Australia. She is passionate about mentoring women in real estate and actively supports community and charitable initiatives. |
 | Executive Director, Springtide Research Institute Josh Packard, Ph.D., is Executive Director of Springtide Research Institute and an expert on Generation Z and workforce trends. He translates complex academic research into practical insights to help organizations engage and inspire emerging talent. He is a frequent keynote speaker, including at multiple CoreNet Global events. He holds degrees from Texas Lutheran University and Vanderbilt University, including a Ph.D. in Sociology. |
 | Founder and CEO, ShowMe50.org | Director Stakeholder Engagement, UPS Elba is a finance and strategy professional with 20+ years of experience at UPS, where she also chaired the Hispanic Business Resource Group, Crecer. Under her leadership, Crecer was recognized as the #1 Hispanic Employee Resource Group by the U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and Latina Style Magazine. She is the founder of ShowMe50.org, a nonprofit focused on achieving 50% women in senior leadership through workplace culture and talent management change. Elba is an APICS Certified Supply Chain Professional, a 2019 Georgia Hispanic Chamber 50 Most Influential Latino honoree, and serves on The Women’s Collective board.
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 | RE Experience Strategy Manager, Shell International BV (Real Estate) Ed is a transformational, passionate, delivery focused, people oriented and strategic business leader with over 20 years working experience in multinational companies across industries. He has a reputation of leading credible and pragmatic strategy development and translating this into reality coupled with a strong continuous improvement mindset which is internally recognized and externally benchmarked. |
 | AIA, LEED AP, Principal, Progressive AE Michael Perry is a licensed architect in 20 states, principal of Progressive AE, and leads their universal design consulting practice. Mike serves on the Board of Directors of the Global Universal Design Commission, and he frequently writes and presents on the topic of Universal Design in the built environment. |
 | Senior Vice President, Global Mission, State Development & Operations, Best Buddies International Since 1991, David has volunteered with Best Buddies International, starting at the University of South Florida where he helped found the campus chapter and served as Student Body President. He is personally connected to the mission as a sibling of individuals with intellectual disabilities. He has held multiple leadership roles within Best Buddies, including State Director and VP of Programs & State Development, expanding global programs and employment opportunities. He also served as Executive Director of The Palm Beach Pops before returning to Best Buddies in 2013 as Senior Vice President of Global Mission, State Development & Operations. |
 | Innovation Director + Inclusive Design Champion, Gensler
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 | Director of WorkPlace, HOK Kay is a recognized expert on workplace design and strategy issues and an award-winning designer. Kay is Global Co-Director of HOK’s WorkPlace team and sits on HOK’s Board of Directors. In 2020 she was named ASID’s Designer of Distinction. She is a past Board Chair of CoreNet Global. In 2021 she provided Expert Testimony to the U.S. House of Representatives. |
 | Global Workplace Experience Architect, Shell Real Estate As Shell's Global Workplace Architect, Kim is responsible for office design and experience strategies for 100k users & 230m sf around the world. With experience guiding workplace projects in 60+ countries, Kim has successfully balanced global best practices & local norms to ensure workplaces are inclusive and stimulating for colleagues & visitors. Kim has been awarded internally & externally as a passionate proponent of DEI for all users. |
 | Workplace Experience, Lead Scientific Research & Living Lab, Cushman & Wakefield Sophie is Lead Scientific Research and Insights at Cushman & Wakefield, applying behavioral science and data to understand how workplaces impact health and performance. She helps clients design work environments that improve outcomes for employees, organizations, and communities. As a behavioral scientist and environmental neuropsychology researcher, she studies how built environments influence brain function, behavior, and wellbeing, including topics like acoustics, biophilic design, and neurodiversity. |
 | Global LGBT+ Leader, IBM Ella Slade is IBM’s Global LGBT+ Leader, they work in the Global D&I team within HR and have been in their role for 18 months. Ella first joined IBM as an intern back in 2014 and worked in Talent Attraction for 5 years before their current role. |
 | Global Group Head of Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging, ISS World Services Margot Slattery is Global Group Head of Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging at ISS World Services, leading global initiatives across culture, ethnicity, gender, LGBTQ+, disability, and age inclusion. She has over 20 years of experience advancing D&I both within organizations and through external advocacy. She is a recognized global speaker and serves on multiple boards and NGOs focused on inclusion and social impact. |
 | Global Workplace Solutions, IBM |
 | Director of Workplace Segment Strategy, North America, Tarket As part of strategic marketing, Leslie works closely with design on trend forecasting, research and new product development for the workplace segment. She is passionate about design, strategy and people and finds inspiration in collaborative dialogue with the architecture and design community. She believes that bringing together different voices creates synergy. |
 | Chief Catalyst and Founder, The Equity Project LLC Dr. Dwinita Mosby Tyler is the Chief Catalyst and Founder of The Equity Project, LLC – an organization designed to support organizations and communities in building diversity, equity and inclusion strategies. She is the former Senior Vice President and Chief Inclusion Officer for Children’s Hospital Colorado – the first African American woman to hold that position in the organizations 100+ year history. Dr. Mosby Tyler, a consultant accredited by the Georgetown University National Center for Cultural Competence, is nationally recognized for her equity work with non-profit, community, government and corporate organizations. |
 | Chief Diversity Officer, Unispace Chely Wright is Chief Diversity Officer at Unispace, as well as an author, artist, and advocate for equality. She rose to fame as a country music artist in the 1990s before making history in 2010 as the first in the genre to publicly come out as gay, later documenting her journey in her memoir Like Me and the Emmy-nominated documentary Wish Me Away. She is the founder of two nonprofits, Reading, Writing & Rhythm and The LikeMe Organization, focused on education and LGBTQ+ support. |
 | Head of Workplace Strategy, EMEA, JLL (Jones Lang LaSalle Espana SA) With 20 years of experience and a doctorate in Architecture, Guzman -he/him- leads the EMEA Workplace Consulting business at JLL. He is helping international corporations evolve to the New Ways of Working throughout their portfolios. He is currently leading the deployment of the pioneering Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging standard by JLL, which is allowing companies to align their built environment with their DEI Strategy. |
