Shaping Tomorrow’s Conversations, Leading Today’s Change.

At Hart, we feel having conversations about diversity, equity and inclusion is essential for organizational and personal growth. In this series, Mike Hart, CEO, sits down with some leading voices in our community to discuss what DE&I means and why it is so important.

We explore essential topics such as:

Understanding DEI: Discover the fundamentals of diversity and inclusion and why they matter.

Common Misconceptions: Learn about the common mistakes people make when addressing DEI.

Beyond the Basics: Dive deeper into DEI philosophy and discover why scratching the surface isn’t enough.

Business Strategies: Find out practical steps businesses can take to become more diverse and inclusive.

Core Beliefs: Understand why DEI should be at the heart of your organizational values and ideologies.

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JOHN LIVINGSTON

Founder/Chief Motivation Officer
Whirlwind U

John Henry Livingston, certified facilitator/trainer, motivational speaker, and branding change strategist, founded Whirlwind U Motivational Institute. His agency empowers leaders and achievers to embrace change, fostering creative excellence through strategic execution, branding, and change-focused seminars and training.

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Dr. Romules Durant

CEO/Superintendent
Toledo Public Schools

Dr. Durant, superintendent since December 2013, tirelessly promotes TPS with his “TPS Proud” ethos, visible in his daily attire. His visionary leadership fuels Toledo Public Schools’ ongoing success, driven by his commitment to students’ achievement despite challenges.

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Dr. Romules Durant

CEO/Superintendent
Toledo Public Schools

Dr. Durant, superintendent since December 2013, tirelessly promotes TPS with his “TPS Proud” ethos, visible in his daily attire. His visionary leadership fuels Toledo Public Schools’ ongoing success, driven by his commitment to students’ achievement despite challenges.

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Greg Braylock

VP/Chief DE&I Officer
ProMedica

Greg leads the organization’s work to build a culture of inclusion that leverages diversity and creates equity in the workplace, health care and community. He has been with ProMedica since 2013, most recently serving as vice president of metro acute-care operations.

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THOMAS WINSTON

President/CEO
Toledo-Lucas County Port Authority

Thomas oversees the strategic direction, operations, and development of the Port Authority, including airports, the seaport, economic financing programs, brownfield development, property acquisition, downtown parking, and other key activities tied to its multimodal facilities.

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THOMAS WINSTON

President/CEO
Toledo-Lucas County Port Authority

Thomas oversees the strategic direction, operations, and development of the Port Authority, including airports, the seaport, economic financing programs, brownfield development, property acquisition, downtown parking, and other key activities tied to its multimodal facilities.

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