ACCP 20 Years
Annual Conference
2025
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Agenda: Day 2

Tuesday, September 16

Times and session blocks are subject to change. All times are EST. Please download the Conference App for room assignments and session information. ​

7:30 - 8:30 AM
Breakfast & Open Networking
8:00 – 9:30 AM
Opening General Session: Courageous Leadership: The Professional Troublemaker’s Guide to Competitive Advantage

In an era where disruption is inevitable, the choice becomes: lead it or be led by it. Today’s most successful organizations aren’t just surviving disruption; they’re cultivating Professional Troublemakers: leaders who challenge constructively, innovate strategically, and transform boldly.

Drawing from her New York Times bestseller “Professional Troublemaker,” Luvvie Ajayi Jones presents her framework on how to build a culture of innovation within teams.

9:30 – 10:00 AM
Activity Zone Coffee Break
10:00 – 11:15 AM
Workshops
How do you share your CSR stories? Are they reaching the right audiences, or are they stuck in silos? Your organization is making a difference—shouldn’t the world know about it?
 
The Avery Dennison Foundation (ADF) wanted to amplify the global impact of its philanthropic efforts and ensure its NGO partners received the visibility they deserved. Despite awarding numerous grants and supporting thousands of volunteer hours, many of AD employees and Foundation partners were unaware of the collective reach of their initiatives. To bridge this gap, ADF partnered with Momentum Solutions to develop compelling, ethical storytelling strategies that highlight the real-world impact of their grantees.
 
In this session, you’ll get a behind-the-scenes look at how ADF and Momentum Solutions created a process that streamlines ADF’s ability to uplift NGO partner stories while empowering employees to share and promote. Learn how this process starts with an annual editorial calendar aligned with business


Speakers:

  • Liza Sacilioc, Partner, Momentum Solutions
  • David Kietzman, Partner, Momentum Solutions
  • Janet Sandoval, Director, Global Corporate Social Responsibility, Avery Dennison Foundation
Join eBay Foundation for a collaborative session on building and scaling a successful ambassador program. Together, we’ll explore how eBay’s Changemakers initiative fosters passion and purpose among employees, aligning with our shared values and driving community impact. We’ll exchange practical tips and ideas for designing an engaging program that resonates with diverse teams and scales globally. Through interactive activities, we’ll learn from one another about cultivating a culture of giving and using storytelling to empower ambassadors. Whether you’re starting a new initiative or enhancing an existing one, this session is a chance to connect with fellow practitioners, share experiences, and gather insights to make a meaningful difference.

Speaker:

  • Tiana Austel, Senior Manager, Employee Engagement, eBay
Are you looking for new ways to engage employees in giving back? Interested in going beyond volunteering and matching gifts? Excited to involve more of your employees in grantmaking to local nonprofits? Is lack of leadership buy-in holding you back from launching a truly special initiative?
 
Join us as we share how we have engaged 76% of POWER employees to give money back to the communities where we live and work. As we walk you through three distinct case studies to activate employees, we will talk through design choices we grappled with including approaches we decided against (and why). We will discuss our pitch to leadership that enabled enterprise-wide support along with metrics of success. We will review lessons learned and variations of these approaches that we are exploring. We hope you attend and leave inspired to engage your colleagues at the individual, local, and company-wide levels by incorporating elements of these case studies into your efforts.


Speakers:

  • Anu Gupta, President, Power for Good Foundation, POWER Home Remodeling
  • Jim Myers, Director of Community Impact, POWER Home Remodeling
Discover how integrating learning and development (L&D) objectives into skills-based volunteering (SBV) programs can transform CSR initiatives. This session will explore practical strategies for aligning SBV with corporate learning goals, enhancing employee engagement, and driving business value. Hear from Taproot Foundation experts and CSR professionals who have successfully infused L&D into their SBV programs, and learn how to measure outcomes and communicate results effectively. Join us to unlock the full potential of SBV in helping employees’ build critical leadership, interpersonal, and technical skills while making a meaningful impact.


Speakers:

  • Alex Guiney, Senior Consultant, Advisory Services, Taproot Foundation
  • Dana Yellin, Senior Consultant, Advisory Services, Taproot Foundation
Corporate social impact work has never been more challenging amidst the political, economic, and cultural headwinds and heightened need for strategies that support a business case, reduce risk, and create real change. Even with the best designed strategies, leaders can encounter interference in this environment, and the more interference in the mix, the less social impact.
 
A key driver of interference is relationships, and when you lead with influence and less with authority, investing in your personal leadership and building your social capital are powerful enabling conditions. In this interactive peer-to-peer workshop you’ll hear from corporate leaders and learn about the interferences that could be derailing your well-laid plans and get hands on with your peers to build enabling conditions to increase your influence and impact.

Speakers:

  • Bobbi Silten, Chief of People and Culture, & Managing Director, US Consulting, FSG
  • Nikhil Bumb, Managing Director, Corporate Practice Lead, FSG
  • Adilet-Sultan Meimanaliev, Sr. Director, Social Impact & Shared Value, Eli Lilly
  • Olivia Khalili, Head of Foundation & Social Impact, Atlassian
11:15 AM – 12:30 PM
Lunch & Networking
12:30 PM – 01:30 PM
Peer Group Meetings

Part of a mighty team of three or fewer? Join fellow CSR professionals navigating the unique challenges, and opportunities of small but impactful teams. Share strategies, swap ideas, and walk away with fresh ways to amplify your efforts and make the most of your resources.

Facilitator: Rosemary Ganey, Centene 

Tech tools got you talking? Connect with fellow CSR pros who use the same platforms you do. This session offers a unique chance to swap best practices, share platform-specific insights, and discover smarter ways to integrate technology into your impact strategy. We encourage you to bring your laptop or other tech device to this session for active engagement with your peers.

Facilitator: Ashley Johnson, ACCP Staff

Whether you’re shaping strategy or managing the day-to-day of corporate giving, this session is for you. Connect with fellow grant makers to explore effective practices, equity-driven approaches, and impact measurement. Together, we’ll strengthen the future of corporate philanthropy.

Working at the intersection of innovation and impact? Join peers from the MedTech & Pharma sectors to explore how your company can drive social good through healthcare. Discuss shared challenges, exchange ideas, and collaborate on strategies that advance both public health and purpose.

Facilitator: Megan Baker, Manager of Social Impact, Stryker

Join fellow readers for a thoughtful conversation on Net Positive: How Courageous Companies Thrive by Giving More Than They Take by Paul Polman and Andrew Winston. Whether you’ve read every page or just skimmed the highlights, come ready to explore bold ideas, share reflections, and connect over how business can be a force for good.

Facilitator: Hillary Roviaro, ACCP Staff

Rooted in the Southeast? Connect with CSR professionals working across Georgia, the Carolinas, Florida, and beyond. Discuss regional trends, share local insights, and uncover opportunities to collaborate for greater impact in your communities.

Facilitator: Megan Almasi, Senior Director, Community Relations, Orlando Health

01:30 PM – 01:45 PM
Transition Break
01:45 PM – 02:45 PM
Learning Labs

In 2025, corporate social responsibility (CSR) programs are under heightened scrutiny, with senior leaders facing growing pressure to prove their program’s impact to the business. This roundtable brings together three corporate CSR leaders for an in-depth discussion on how they define internal ROI, the key data they collect, and the KPIs and metrics they use to showcase CSR’s value to the business. You’ll gain real-world strategies for demonstrating the internal value of CSR programs and ensuring they are effectively aligned with business goals and objectives.

Speakers:

  • Sam Caplan, Vice President, Social Impact, Submittable
  • Maria Collins, Vice President, New York Life Foundation, Vice President, Corporate Responsibility, New York Life Insurance Company
  • Estelle Roth, Global Head, Giving & Volunteering, Novartis

As the expectations of today’s workforce continue to evolve, so too must the ways companies design employee engagement programs. This session brings together insights from Cargill, USAA, and the Ford Motor Company to explore how leading organizations are adapting their strategies to deepen purpose, expand access, and empower employees to lead impact in ways that resonate with their passions, skills, and communities while aligning to business priorities.

Speakers:

  • Glenda Oakley Cook, USAA
  • Kyle Green, Volunteer Specialist, Ford Motor Company
  • Stacey Smida, Sr Manager Global Employee & Community Engagement, Cargill

In this learning lab, Graham Macmillan President of Visa Foundation will explore how to balance company-wide social impact goals with community-specific needs to fuel positive growth. Since 2017, Visa Foundation has worked with partners to transform lives in communities across the globe with initiatives focused on financial inclusion and community impact. Visa Foundation collaborates closely with partners and the communities they serve to deliver programs with the greatest promise of helping the most people. You’ll learn how to build cross-regional partnerships that foster collaboration and innovation across diverse markets. Participants will understand how to effectively communicate the results of your initiatives to target stakeholders, enhancing reputation and driving greater impact. Join fellow corporate citizenship professionals to learn how to create cohesive philanthropy strategies that deliver meaningful change from the global to the hyperlocal level.

Speaker: Graham Macmillan, President, Visa Foundation

This session will provide an overview of international grantmaking, focusing on practical tools and strategies that corporate and foundation donors can leverage to navigate the international giving landscape with confidence. Myriad USA will cover key IRS regulations in international grantmaking, including due diligence, reporting, and the differences between Expenditure Responsibility and Equivalency Determination. We will discuss flexible giving mechanisms such as donor advised funds, advised gifts, fiscal sponsorship funds, and multi-donor funds for collaborative giving.
 
We will then shift focus to localization and trust-based philanthropy – highlighting how corporations can fund proximate organizations while managing risk and maintaining compliance. Whether planning annual grants or responding to global crises, this session will equip attendees with actionable insights to give more effectively internationally.
 

Speakers: 

  • Sheena Agarwal, Chief Partnerships Officer, Myriad USA
  • Emily Smith, Corporate Portfolio Manager, Myriad USA
In an era where corporate purpose is scrutinized and anti-woke sentiment grows, impact leaders face pressure to evolve programs, defend value, and reframe narratives. Yet opportunity remains: data shows business is the most trusted institution, and most people believe it should lead on societal issues when they are connected to their business, operations, or stakeholder interests. In this session, CSX’s LaSandra Boykin, Director of Community Investment, will share insights on how the company’s signature initiative, Pride in Service, has adapted over time—responding to COVID, social justice movements, and cultural shifts—while staying true to its mission of serving those who serve. Learn how proactive pivots, narrowed or expanded audiences, and responsive innovation can help impact programs thrive—delivering sustained value for communities, employees, and the business.
 

Speaker: 

  • LaSandra Boykin, Director, Community Investments, CSX
As organizations increasingly prioritize purpose-driven strategies, the collaboration between Corporate Social Responsibility and Human Resources teams has become more critical than ever. This session will explore how aligning CSR and HR efforts can create powerful synergies that drive both social impact and employee engagement. Attendees will learn how CSR initiatives can support talent acquisition, retention, and engagement, while HR programs can amplify the reach and effectiveness of CSR goals. Through real-world examples and actionable insights, this session will demonstrate how breaking down silos between these two functions can lead to stronger organizational culture, enhanced brand reputation, and measurable progress toward sustainability and social responsibility goals.
 

Speakers: 

  • Davida Rivens, Chief Impact Officer, E4E Relief
  • Lynne Walters, Senior Director, Corporate Citizenship, Ally
  • Emily Wilson, Director, The National Center for Clinical and Community Impact, Advocate Health
New Fidelity research shows that workplace giving and volunteering programs not only allow companies to support their employees’ interests and values, but also increase associates’ sense of wellbeing and belonging. In this interactive session, we’ll present the findings from our study and discuss real-world ways to create workplace giving and volunteering programs that matter to employees and their communities.

Speakers: 

  • Jennifer Bahus, VP, Philanthropic Consulting, Fidelity Investments
  • Yardena Montague-Rand, Director, Strategic Research, Fidelity
02:45 PM – 03:15 PM
Activity Zone & Refreshments
03:15 PM – 04:00 PM
Career Conversations

As the corporate citizenship/social responsibility landscape becomes increasingly more complex, the next generation of leaders must navigate rapid change, integrate diverse perspectives, and drive both business and social impact. In this session we will explore the new demands for the Myriad Leader—an emerging executive archetype identified in Bridge Partners’ Leader of 2030 research—embodying agility, cross-functional thinking, and a commitment to corporate citizenship.

We will discuss what skills and professional experiences might lead to the development of a future talent pipeline for the function – and the skills learned in the role that will make these leaders effective utility players for organizational leadership roles in the future.

Speakers:

  • Tory Clarke, Partner & Co-Founder, Bridge Partners
  • Laura Gallagher, Global Head, Corporate Citizenship, AIG

In this Career Conversation, Amy Strecker, President of the Duke Energy Foundation, shares how she rose from intern to leading one of the most responsive and innovative corporate foundations in the country—all in just 15 years. Moderated by her colleague Louis Duke, this session will explore how Amy has navigated pivotal career transitions, earned trust across sectors, and led with empathy and strategy through complex crises, including Duke Energy’s multi-state disaster response. Attendees will hear Amy’s reflections on cultivating resilience, seizing unexpected opportunities, and staying grounded in purpose while advancing professionally. Whether you’re early in your career or reimagining your path, this conversation offers practical advice and personal insight from a leader who’s done the work from the ground up.

Speakers:

  • Amy Strecker, President, Duke Energy Foundation & Managing Director, DukePAC
  • Louis Duke, Director, Duke Energy Foundation
04:00 PM – 04:15 PM
Transition Break
04:15 PM – 05:00PM
Plenary Session: Driving Social Impact Through Employee Engagement
As corporate social responsibility strategies become more integrated with business goals, employee engagement has evolved from a programmatic add-on to a strategic driver of culture, retention, and impact. This session will explore how leading companies are designing employee engagement programs that align with core business objectives, strengthen organizational culture, and deepen social impact.
 
Hear from leaders who have built and refined programs—from ambassador networks to skilled volunteering and employee-led giving—that not only empower employees but also extend the reach and relevance of CSR strategies. Panelists will share how they’ve structured these efforts, the lessons learned through implementation, and the metrics they use to demonstrate value across the business. Learn how putting employees in meaningful roles as participants and champions of social impact work creates stronger alignment, advocacy, and results.
 
Speakers:
  • Deidra Parrish Williams, Leader of Global Corporate Social Responsibility and Executive Director of Trane Technologies Foundation, Trane Technologies
  • Helen Devanny, Vice President, Sage Foundation
  • Beverly Ferguson, Senior Director, Community Affairs, Georgia-Pacific
06:30 PM
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