This groundbreaking summit focuses on the importance of LGBTQ+ workplace inclusion to attract and retain top talent to your organization, and why we must work together to create a state that celebrates, respects, and protects us all.
Panel discussions and sessions cover inclusive leadership by design, advancing LGBTQ+ inclusion and diversity in sports, navigating the new legal landscape for the LGBTQ+ community, and the results of our 2025 State of the LGBTQ+ and Allied Arizonans Survey.
Friday, September 12th | 9am-3pm | PERA: 1 E Continental Drive, Tempe, AZ 85288
Price: $35 for ONE Community Business Members; $50 for Non-members
2025 Point of Pride Itinerary
8:30-9:00am: Registration & Networking
9:00-9:10am: Welcome by City of Tempe Mayor, Corey Woods
9:10-9:15am: Welcome Attendees and Recognize Sponsors by ONE Community President & Co-Founder, Angela Hughey
9:15-10:15am: Inclusive Leadership by Design: Strategy, Messaging, & Culture
10:15-10:25am: Break
10:25-11:25am: Leveling the Playing Field: Advancing LGBTQ+ Inclusion & Diversity in Sports
11:25am-12:30pm: Lunch Break & Networking
12:30-1:30pm: 2025 State of LGBTQ+ & Allied Arizonans Survey Results & Presentation
1:30-1:50pm: Break
1:50-2:50pm: Navigating the New Legal Landscape and What's Next for LGBTQ+ Arizonans
2:50pm: Closing Remarks & Call to Action
3:00pm: Adjourn & Networking
2025 Point of Pride Sessions
9:15-10:15am | Inclusive Leadership by Design: Strategy, Messaging, and Culture
Featured Panelists:
- Bettina Nava, Partner, Nexus Strategy Group - Moderator
- Bradley Breuer, VP of Marketing, PetSmart
- Laurie Battaglia, CEO, Aligned at Work
- Michele Boggs, Staff Vice President of Talent Acquisition and Organization Development, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona
Inclusive Leadership by Design involves intentionally creating strategies, communication approaches, and organizational cultures that value diversity, equity, and inclusion at every level. This session explores how organizations are evolving their work to remain effective, legally resilient, and culturally relevant. Learn how terminology metrics, and governance models are evolving in this new era.
10:25-11:25am | Leveling the Playing Field: Advancing LGBTQ+ Inclusion and Diversity in Sports
Featured Panelists:
- Angela Hughey, President, ONE Community - Moderator
- Vince Kozar, President, Phoenix Mercury; COO, Arena Sports Group
- Debbie Castaldo, SVP Corporate & Community Impact and Executive Director, Arizona Diamondbacks Foundation
- Jay Parry, CEO, 2026 Women's Final Four Host Committee
Join leading voices from the world of professional sports for a powerful conversation on breaking barriers, building belonging, and fostering equality. This panel will explore how athletes, teams, and leagues are committing to LGBTQ+ inclusion and broader community diversity — both on and off the field. Panelists will share real-world strategies, personal journeys, and the impact of advocacy in shaping a more inclusive future for fans, players, and sports organizations alike.
12:30-1:30pm | 2025 State of LGBTQ+ and Allied Arizonans Survey Results and Presentation
Featured Presenters:
- Angela Hughey, President, ONE Community - Moderator
- Michael Soto, CEO, Equality Arizona
This presentation offers an in-depth assessment of the current state of affairs for LGBTQ+ people in Arizona and federally. Featuring existing policies, issue analysis, economic data, and action items, the presentation serves as a roadmap detailing where we are, where we need to go, and how to get there to become a nation that celebrates, respects, and protects us all.
The survey underscores both the resilience and challenges within Arizona's LGBTQ+ community and offers a clear mandate for inclusive business practices, proactive healthcare support, and protective legislation.
1:50-2:50pm | Navigating the New Legal Landscape and What's Next for LGBTQ+ Arizonans
Featured Panelists:
- Angela Hughey, President, ONE Community - Moderator
- Jessyca Leach, CEO, Prisma Community Care
- Michael Soto, CEO, Equality Arizona
From federal rollbacks and uncertainties, to municipal ordinances under attack, the policy landscape is shifting fast. This panel examines how businesses and community leaders can respond to anti-LGBTQ legislation, recent court decisions, support advocacy efforts, and protect their employees and customers.