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Deputy Surgeon General, Rear Admiral Boris D. Lushniak to Speak

By Briana Pastorino, Community Writer
March 12, 2015 at 01:00pm. Views: 97

United States Deputy Surgeon General, Rear Admiral Boris D. Lushniak, MD, MPH, will lead a number of high-powered presenters at the 3rd Annual Power of Inclusion conference at Loma Linda University Health on March 31 and April 1. This year’s conference, “United We Stand,” will focus on the important role veterans play as a part of Loma Linda University Health’s workplace commitment to diversity and inclusion. “Loma Linda University Health is looking forward to the message the United States Deputy Surgeon General will bring to our campus,” said Cari M. Dominguez, PhD, chief talent and diversity officer at Loma Linda University Health. “This organization is blessed to be richly diverse, with individuals of all backgrounds, races, nationalities, career experiences and personal characteristics coming together to make a positive difference in the lives of others. We believe that diversity inspires creativity; inclusion unites individuals; and access provides opportunities. We celebrate and promote these three messages on our campus.” The two-day event is open to the public and will include presentations and panel discussions from top government officials, internationally acclaimed subject matter experts, best-selling authors and motivational speakers on how to build on the culture of inclusion in the workplace. Rear Admiral Lushniak will kick off the event on March 31 with a keynote address on promoting inclusion in wellness at 9 a.m. in the Centenniel Complex located at 24760 Stewart Street in Loma Linda. Following Rear Admiral Lushniak’s keynote, a special lunch session with actor, best-selling author, motivational speaker and wounded United States Army veteran J.R. Martinez will take place in the Wong Kerlee International Conference Center, 11175 Campus Street, Loma Linda at 11:30 a.m. This limited seating portion of the event is $15 and includes lunch. Also known for his season 13 win on “Dancing With the Stars,” Martinez will share his story of survival, strength and spirit. Pre-registration is recommended and available on the Power of Inclusion website. Other notable speakers scheduled to present at the two-day conference: Juana Bordas, president, Mestiza Leadership International Greg Crouse, United States Army veteran and 2016 Paralympic Games candidate Sue Hoppin, MA, expert on military spouse and family Lieutenant Commander Heidi Kraft, PhD, clinical psychologist military combat stress specialist Susan R. Meisinger, SPHR, JD, author and former CEO of Society for Human Resource Management Anthony Odierro, MBA, retired United States Army First Lieutenant, Bronze Star and Purple Heart recipient Power of Inclusion will conclude with an international food festival on April 1 from 5 – 8 p.m. at Loma Linda University Drayson Center. Tickets are available for $5 which includes entry into the event as well as food representing eight continents, with over 30 delicious dishes to enjoy. Veterans and active military that attend in uniform will get free admission into the food festival. Tickets will be available at the door or can be purchased in advance on the Power of Inclusion website. For more information on the event, including tickets and registration, visit powerofinclusion.org.

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