The Secretary of the Air Force Diversity and Inclusion office leadership recently participated in the Gartner ReimagineHR Conference Sept. 23 to 25 in Orlando.
SAF/DI's leadership attendance at the conference underscores the team's dedication to staying at the forefront of diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility best practices, innovation and technology trends.
The three-day conference provided attendees the opportunity to hear keynote speakers and attend breakout sessions pertaining to SAF/DI's ongoing commitment to enhancing diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility initiatives within the Department of the Air Force.
Marianne Malizia, SAF/DI director, highlighted the importance of the conference as a catalyst for advancing the DAF's DEIA goals, and she emphasized the critical role diversity and inclusion play in maintaining the world's best Air Force and Space Force.
"Our mission requires the DAF to be representative of the diverse nation we serve," she said. "To address complex national security challenges, we must continue to build strong teams where all employees feel valued by the DAF. Our diversity distinguishes our Force and provides us with unique advantages on today's battlefield and the battlefield of the future."
