Join Motus Chief Executive & Equity Officer, Orlando Williams, and Port of Portland Executive Director Curtis Robinhold on Tuesday, December 15 at 11 AM as they discuss engaging meaningful community development.
Engaging Inclusive Economic Development
The Panelists
Orlando Williams
Orlando Williams is president, chief executive officer, and chief equity officer of Motus Recruiting and Staffing, Inc. Before founding Motus is 2006, Orlando started his recruiting career as an ambassador for prospective visiting athletes at the University of Oregon. He also served in a high-profile advocacy role as a player and Community Outreach Ambassador of Goodwill for the world-famous Harlem Globetrotters. After working as a corporate recruiter at the Nike World Headquarters, he never looked back. Under Orlando’s leadership, Motus is one of the leading recruiting firms in the Pacific Northwest. As one of the few certified Oregon MBE recruiting firms in Oregon, Motus aims to educate individuals and organizations on the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workforce. In 2016, Orlando founded the Oregon Diversity Recruiting Council which offers strategies and training to recruit, retain, and promote BIPOC candidates in Oregon-based organizations.
Curtis Robinhold
Curtis Robinhold became the Executive Director of the Port of Portland (Port) in 2017. He joined the Port as Deputy Executive Director in February of 2014. The Port, governed by a nine-member Commission appointed by the Governor, consists of four marine terminals, two general aviation airports and Portland International Airport (PDX). The Port has about 800 employees and annual operating revenues of over $300 million. The value of foreign trade moving through the Port is $14 billion annually. Prior to joining the Port, Robinhold held various high-profile positions including Chief of Staff to Oregon Governor John Kitzhaber (after working for Kitzhaber for 10+ years), Managing Director of BP Alternative Energy’s global gas-fired power business, and he worked for Congressman Peter DeFazio.
Previous Events
Webinar: Leading to Win: Lessons from the Top
Watch Orlando Williams and retired Nike President Elliott Hill as they discuss winning leadership strategies and knowing the next right move.
Webinar: Leading Innovation in a Transforming Landscape
Watch Motus Chief Executive & Equity Officer Orlando Williams and Portland General Electric President and CEO Maria Pope as they discuss innovative leadership in changing times.
Here is some of what they will cover:
- The best ways to incorporate diversity and inclusion initiatives at every level
- How the utility model has evolved and what’s next for the energy industry
Webinar: Rebuilding Human Connection
Please join us for another installment of Community Conversations with Orlando Williams!
Orlando will be discussing rebuilding human connections with Oregon Supreme Court Associate Justice Adrienne Nelson.
Here is some of what they will cover:
- How to connect with people of all backgrounds on a deeper level
- The importance of mentorship in personal and professional development
Webinar: How to Leave a Lasting Legacy in Your Community
Watch Motus Chief Executive & Equity Officer, Orlando Williams, and Chief Investment Officer at Meyer Memorial Trust, Rukaiyah Adams discuss how to leave a lasting legacy in your community.
What they will cover:
- How to move yourself forward to create a meaningful career
- Balancing the roles economics and wealth play into equity
- Understanding the history of Portland and the development of the Albina Vision Trust
Webinar: The Importance of Keeping Our Diverse Workforce Healthy
Watch Motus Chief Executive & Equity Officer Orlando Williams, Dr. Debra Jenkins, and Dr. Stephen Noble as they discuss equity during the COVID-19 pandemic and offer strategies to support your diverse workforce.
What we will cover:
- How and why our diverse workforce is impacted differently in a health crisis
- How this affects all businesses and the economic impact
- What healthcare can do differently for communities of color
- Attainable action items to support the diverse workforce