<p>One of the most recognized leaders of the gay and lesbian civil rights movement, gay rights activist and diversity speaker Elizabeth Birch served as executive director of the Human Rights Campaign for over a decade.</p><p>During her tenure, the organization quadrupled in size to become the leading civil rights organization of its kind. Birch has also served as worldwide director of litigation for Apple Computer, Inc. and over the years, she has helped several <i>Fortune</i> 500 companies develop and implement successful programs to ensure equal opportunity for today's diverse workforce. Elizabeth is current the Vice President at CBRE and CEO of the Elizabeth Birch Company.</p><p>A phenomenally engaging orator, Elizabeth Birch delivers her powerful, motivating message with wit and brilliance, celebrating diversity and embracing equality. Her vast knowledge of the law and her experience as a corporate executive lend expertise and personal insight to her discussions on the implementation of non-discrimination policies.</p>
Vice President at CBRE, human rights pioneer, and workplace diversity consultant
<ul><li><strong>Diversity and Inclusion</strong></li><li>Is your organization prepared for the workplace of the future? What will the workforce look like? How will you meet the needs of tomorrow's diverse workforce to maintain or increase your organization's competitive edge? Former Apple executive and leader of the Human Rights Campaign, Elizabeth Birch discusses why you need to prepare for tomorrow's diverse workforce. Birch teaches how the seeds of future business innovation and creativity begin with diversity--and will you how your organization can become masters of inclusion for the benefit of all of your organization's stakeholders.</li><li><strong>A Message for Future Leaders</strong></li><li>The time is now for LGBT youth to take a stand and protect their rights. As older members of this niche group mentor the others, they need to teach them to be assertive and help them to grow into the leaders they are meant to be. Civil rights advocate Elizabeth Birch will teach LGBT youth about the importance of being valued as human beings so they can make significant contributions to the post-college workforce and society as a whole. Her message of hope and self-acceptance is sure to inspire your entire campus.</li></ul>