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Power in the Pivot: Advancing Equity Through Resilience
Moderator
Fred Davis
Tax Partner
Aprio
Event Details
Date and Time
Thursday, November 20, 2025 | 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM ET
Venue
Aprio Social Hub - 350 Fifth Avenue, Suite 4320 New York, NY 10118
In an era marked by economic uncertainty, social shifts, and rapid disruption; resilience has become more than a buzzword—it’s a blueprint. Power in the Pivot brings together three of the region’s most impactful leaders—Michael Garner, NYC’s Chief Diversity Officer; Willie Mae Veasy, President of Covenant Business Concepts; and Terrence Clark, President & CEO of the NY/NJ Minority Supplier Development Council—for a powerful conversation on navigating change through inclusive leadership and economic empowerment.
The discussion will be moderated by Fred Davis, Tax Partner at Aprio, leading an engaging dialogue on strategies for thriving through change. We will explore how public and private sectors can work together to build resilient ecosystems that uplift diverse entrepreneurs and minority-owned businesses. Come ready to gain insights on how adaptive leadership, strategic partnerships, and equity-driven decision-making can help communities not just survive, but thrive, through volatility.
Featured Speakers
Michael J. Garner
Chief Diversity Officer
City of New York
Focus: Economic Opportunities
Willie Mae Veasy
President
Covenant Business Concepts
Focus: Build & Scale
Terrence Clark
President/CEO
NY & NJ MSDC
Focus: Strategic Partnerships, Networking, Coordinating with Large Business
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