Virtual Event: Building Inclusive Workplaces in a Shifting Legal Landscape

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Building Inclusive Workplaces in a Shifting Legal Landscape
Hosted by Plexus ERG Council & the San Antonio LGBTQ+ Chamber of Commerce

As businesses navigate an evolving environment impacting health care access, marriage benefits, gender identity documentation, and more, assessing inclusive practices is no longer optional—it’s essential. Proactive strategies help companies uphold their values of belonging and equity, which in turn drive recruitment, retention, and innovation.

This session will explore potential rollbacks to rights and benefits impacting LGBTQ+ employees and actionable steps employers can take to maintain inclusive, affirming workplaces. We’ll also examine what equitable benefits really look like and share best practices for implementation across organizations of all sizes.

Date: Wednesday, September 10, 2025
Time: 3:30 – 5:00 PM ET
Location: Virtual | Zoom

Why Attend?
Whether you’re a small business, a multinational corporation, or an NGLCC affiliate chamber member, this conversation will help you prepare for potential policy shifts and strengthen your commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion—while supporting recruitment, retention, and innovation.

Register today and join the conversation!

Meet the Panelists:

Katie Vlietstra Wonnenberg (she/her)

Principal, Public Private Strategies

Katie is a seasoned public affairs and policy expert who advises companies, nonprofits, and associations on navigating today’s complex policy environment. In addition to her role at Public Private Strategies, she leads the Public Policy & Strategy team for the National LGBT Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC), the largest advocacy organization dedicated to expanding economic opportunities and advancements for LGBTQ-owned businesses. Through her work, Katie helps businesses and policymakers align on strategies that protect inclusion and foster equitable growth.

Learn more about Public Private Strategies →

Shawnie Hawkins (she/her)

Senior Director, Workplace Equality Program at the Human Rights Campaign (HRC)

Shawnie leads efforts to advance LGBTQ+ inclusion in corporate America through HRC’s Corporate Equality Index and workplace best practices. HRC is the nation’s largest LGBTQ+ civil rights organization, working to ensure that every individual can live openly and equally in the workplace and beyond.

Read about Shawnie’s work in HRC Magazine →