The I.D.E.A.L. (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Accessibility in Legal Aid) Conversation Breakfast, organized by MidPenn Legal Services' Justice & Equity Center, will be held on October 17, 2023 from 8:30 AM-10:30 AM Eastern at the Gunter-Smith Center for Community Engagement: Community Room, Mural Room, 59 E Market St, York, PA 17401.

This event is an important step towards initiating conversations about diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) issues from a civil legal aid perspective in York County. With an esteemed panel of speakers, this event offers attendees an opportunity to gain a better understanding of the complexities of DEI issues and become more effective advocates in their communities.

With an esteemed panel of speakers, this event offers attendees an opportunity to gain a better understanding of the complexities of DEI issues and become more effective advocates in their communities. The panel discussion will focus on moving the DEI dialogue forward by exploring the various dimensions of diversity, and the ways in which we can work toward systemic change.

Panelists:  

• C. Kim Bracey, Chief Executive Officer, YWCA York, Former York City Mayor
• Dominic DelliCarpini, Dean of the Center for Community Engagement and Naylor Endowed Professor of Writing Studies, York College of  Pennsylvania
• Nicole Shaffer, Director of Her Traditions, Traditions Bank

Moderator: 

• Rhodia D. Thomas, Esq., Executive Director, MidPenn Legal Services

This event is sponsored by the York County Community Foundation.

There is no cost to attend, but registration is required. Registration is available at www.midpenn.org. 

For more information contact MidPenn's Manager of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion - Yinet Pérez Vega, Esq. at yperezvega@midpenn.org.