Look Book
Introducing the EngageDEI Cohort
Meeting Rooms
Whole group sessions will be held in the RiverBend Ballroom, located on the 2nd floor of the New Orleans Downtown Marriott at the Convention Center. Breakout sessions and office hours will be held in the Blaine Kern rooms located on the 1st floor.
Hotel Check-in
Upon arrival to the New Orleans Downtown Marriott at the Convention Center, proceed to the lobby to check in to your room. You will need to present a credit card for incidentals only, as the cost of your lodging will be covered by EngageDEI.
Welcome Mix and Mingle
Join us on Tuesday, May 28th from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm in the lobby of the Marriott for an informal meet and greet with fellow EngageDEI participants. Appetizers will be provided courtesy of the hotel.
Convening Meals
Breakfast, snacks and lunch will be served in our meeting space area at the Marriott each day of the convening.
Dinner will be provided the evening of Wednesday, May 29th at 7:30pm during our social event at New Orleans House of Blues.
Promise54 will reimburse up to $25 for dinner the evening of Tuesday, May 28th if you fly into New Orleans that evening. In order to be reimbursed for dinner, you must submit a receipt for each expense, and your total reimbursement amount must not exceed $25. See the travel logistics memo in the “Know-Before-You Go” email for more on the reimbursement process.
Transportation from the Airport
We’ve partnered with Lyft to provide you round trip transportation to and from the Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport and the New Orleans Downtown Marriott at the Convention Center.
- Ride share groups have been assigned here (http://bit.ly/EngageDEIrideshare) based on flight arrival and airline information
- Locate your ride share members upon landing; most ride share members are on the same flights
- One person should go to the Promos section of the Lyft app and enter the promo code: ENGAGEARRIVALS19
Applied credit will be displayed on the ride payment screen. For more detailed instructions about using Lyft and adding a promo code, go here (http://bit.ly/EngageLyft).
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi is complimentary in the Marriott guest rooms and meeting rooms. Please follow instructions from the hotel to access guest room internet.
Lactation Room
The Marriott has designated the Magnolia meeting room as a lactation room during the convening. Magnolia is located on the 1st floor, near the Blaine Kern breakout room spaces. Note: All guest rooms are equipped with a refrigerator.
Office Hours
Promise54 Data Office Hours
Bring your questions to data office hours for a quick chat with our Promise54 DEI data specialists, Lyle and Leslye!
Location: Blaine Kern B, 1st Floor
When: Wednesday 7:30am – 8:30am, Thursday 7:30am – 8:30am
Beloved Data Office Hours
Rhonda from the Beloved team will be available for office hours as well!
Location: Blaine Kern F, 1st Floor
When: Wednesday 7:30am – 8:30am, Thursday 7:30am – 8:30am
Catalyst:Ed Technical Assistance (TA) Matching Office Hours
Leona, Tre, and Bernadette from Catalyst:Ed will be available to discuss the TA matching process in more detail. Stop by with questions!
Location: Blaine Kern D, 1st Floor
When: Wednesday 7:30am – 8:30am, Thursday 7:30am – 8:30am and 3:00pm – 4:00pm
Indoor Yoga
Wednesday, May 29th and Thursday, May 30th from 6:00 am – 7:00 am:
- Meet at the Julia Room, 2nd Floor, in the hotel
Outdoor Run/Walk
*Meet at the lobby of the hotel, at the couches nearest to the check-in area.
Run:
Wednesday, May 29th and Thursday, May 30th from 6:00 am – 7:00 am.
Group Lead: Hollis Salway, Director of Development, CareerWise Colorado
Walk:
Wednesday, May 29th and Thursday, May 30th from 6:15 am – 7:00 am.
Group Lead: Vanessa Peterson, Director, DEIA NWEA
Brianna Rose Brooks (they/them), 2018, colored pencil and gouache on paper. Read more about the artist and the artwork here.