Young Professionals QEO Dinner: Power Couple Edition
The Plexus LGBTQ+ Young Professionals Committee invites you to the last QEO Dinner of the year—and we’re closing it out with a true Cleveland Power Couple.
Join us for an intimate, family-style dinner with Dabney K. Conwell, Vice President of Health & Wellness at Benjamin Rose Institute and nationally recognized advocate for equity, alongside Chief Deirdre Jones, Chief of the Greater Cleveland RTA and trailblazing leader in law enforcement and public safety.
Together, they embody courage, compassion, and conviction—breaking barriers and creating lasting change for our communities.
QEO Dinners spark meaningful conversations with senior leaders who share their career journeys and life stories. Attendees always leave with new friends, fresh ideas, and inspiration for living a life well-lived.
Don’t miss this chance to connect, learn, and celebrate with a powerhouse duo shaping Cleveland’s future.
About our Hosts:
Dabney K. Conwell is Vice President of Health & Wellness at Benjamin Rose Institute and a fierce advocate for equity, dedicating her career to uplifting marginalized communities. From shaping innovative social service programs to leading nationally with the Human Rights Campaign, Dabney’s work is transforming health, justice, and inclusion.
Deirdre R. Jones, Chief of the Greater Cleveland RTA Transit Police Department, has spent almost four decades breaking barriers in law enforcement. She retired from the Cleveland Division of Police as Acting Deputy Chief of Administrative Operations. She also oversaw several investigative units and was appointed Cleveland’s first LGBTQ Public Safety Liaison. As Chief, she continues to champion inclusion, accountability, and community trust at every step.
