Peckham Fall Speaker Series Featuring Steve Pemberton - MORNING SESSION

A LIVE VIRTUAL EVENT

"A Chance in the World:

How Our Seemingly Small Actions Change Lives"

ABOUT STEVE

Steve Pemberton was once described as a child who would not have a chance in the world. But his life took a different path than the one predicted, in large part to the human lighthouses whose goodness bent the arc of his life. He in turn has become a lighthouse for others, particularly as an advocate for the employment of those with disabilities.

Steve is the chief people officer of Workhuman. He champions and promotes the Workhuman movement to inspire HR leaders to embrace more humanity and foster a sense of purpose in the workplace. Steve is focused on building upon Workhuman’s award-winning culture, which has set a new industry standard through its own power usage of recognition and positivity.

Before joining Workhuman, Steve served as the chief diversity officer for Walgreens Boots Alliance and Monster.com. A frequent presenter on Capitol Hill, in 2015, he was appointed by U.S. Secretary of Labor Thomas Perez to serve on the Advisory Committee for the Competitive Integrated Employment of People with Disabilities.

Steve's triumphant life story is about defying seemingly insurmountable beginnings as a child orphaned into foster care, and how it fueled his desire to become a man of resilience, determination and vision.

His success as a corporate executive, innovative diversity and inclusion thought leader, visionary youth advocate and acclaimed speaker has lead to a life devoted to inspiring and helping others. Steve’s keynotes, like his life story, amplify his highly motivational messages: Believe in your dreams, rise above obstacles, create opportunities for others, and most of all, persevere.

WATCH THE "A CHANCE IN THE WORLD" TRAILER HERE