8 Percent Summit,
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About the event
About 8% of Speech-language pathologists and Audiologists in the American Speech-language Hearing Association identify as a “person of color or ethnic/racial minority”. It is 14-15% if counting Hispanic/Latino clinicians.
This minimal diversity in our profession is significant because we deliver speech therapy and hearing services to very diverse populations who may not feel culturally “seen”.
The mission of the 8% Summit is to CONNECT a community of speech pathologists and audiologists who are Black, Brown, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC) in order to COLLABORATE and CONTRIBUTE to each other and the communication sciences and disorders fields, in a fun engaging way.
Our Goals
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❖ To become a destination for SLPs/Audiologists of color to look forward to attending annually.
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❖ To connect a community of Black,Brown, Indigenous, and of color SLPs/Audiologists for personal development and networking.
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❖ To contribute to the diversity in our
field through representation, mentorship, advocacy, and scholarship.
Why should you sponsor?
Brand awareness - The 8% Summit will highlight your brand to a community of speech, language, and hearing professionals. Our professionals will be business employees and owners, “newbie” professionals and seasoned veterans, students and those interested in our fields who will see how you are partnering with us to make our Speech pathology and audiology fields as diverse as the communities we serve.
Contribution- You will feel good about contributing to the 8% Summit’s mission to spread awareness of the SLP and Audiology fields and increase the representation of BIPOC professionals.
Advertising-Sponsoring the summit or buying an ad could be an advertising business expense.
Kendra AllisonShe is a speech pathologist and owner of Speechology communication services PLLC, based in Charlotte NC. Kendra is friendly, welcoming, and has curated several fun and engaging social opportunities over the years. The 8% Summit is her passion project, an event that is fun, engaging, and has an impactful purpose.
“I created the 8% Summit to be what I needed, as the only Black SLP in school and work, a community of belonging and connection. I am looking forward to building from 2022 and 2023, to a bigger and better 8% Summit in 2024!”
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51-100 attendees expected
41% Male Attendees
59% Female Attendees
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Select a Package
3 available packages from US$350 to US$2000
https://www.sponsormyevent.com/8-percent-summit-charlotte-61. Two tickets to the events 2. Option to set up a vendor table at one event 3. An ad in the program event 4. Social media posts and stories with your name, logo, and sponsor designation 5. Name, bio, sponsor designation featured on event webpage with a link to your website.
6 available
1. Two tickets to one Event 2. An Ad in the program book 3. Social Media post and stories featuring your name, logo, and sponsor designation 4. Event webpage will feature your name, bio, sponsor designation with a link to your website
10 available
1. Social Media post and story with your name, logo, and sponsor designation 2. An ad in the program book
10 available
