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Tuesday, July 17, 2012

7:30 am – 7:00 pm - Registration - Sponsored by JPMorgan Chase

7:30 – 8:45 am - Continental Breakfast - Sponsored by PwC

8:45 – 9:15 am - Signature Opening - Sponsored by Chubb & Son, KPMG

9:15 – 9:30 - Welcome Remarks: Conference Co-Chairs

Carol Evans / President / Working Mother Media
Rohini Anand, Ph.D. / Senior Vice President & Global Chief Diversity Officer / Sodexo

9:30 – 10:00 - Opening Keynote Conversation: Making a Difference. Making it Matter.

Denise Morrison / CEO / Campbell Soup Company
Rosalyn Taylor O’Neale / VP, Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer / Campbell Soup Company

10:00 – 10:30 - Framing Same Race/Cross Race Action Research

Rohini Anand, Ph.D. / Senior Vice President & Global Chief Diversity Officer / Sodexo
Tonie Leatherberry / Principal / Deloitte Consulting

10:30 – 11:00 - Networking Break - Sponsored by Colgate-Palmolive Company 

11:00 am – 12:30 pm - Same Race Action Research - Sponsored by Deloitte, Sodexo

Building on insights and activities from last year's event, attendees will self-select participation in Same Race groups to create a vision for their organizations that could have the greatest impact on the advancement of multicultural women. Facilitated conversations will use the Appreciative Inquiry Model of Discovery, Dream, Design and Destiny/Delivery.

Same Race Discussion Leaders:
Tonie Leatherberry / Principal / Deloitte Consulting
Rohini Anand, Ph.D. / Senior Vice President & Global Chief Diversity Officer / Sodexo
Louise Covert / President / Analogies Consulting
Betsy Silva Hernandez / Senior Director Diversity Learning, Consulting and Employee Network Groups / Sodexo
Lourdes Diaz / Vice President Diversity Relations, Office of Diversity / Sodexo
Andrés Tapia / President / Diversity Best Practices
Joe Santana / CEO and Founder / JosephSantana Consulting

Same Race Groups:
African American
Asian
Caucasian
Latina
Men
Multiracial
Native American

12:30 – 2:00 - Legacy Award Luncheon - Sponsored by Walmart

12:30  Welcome / Lunch
12:45  Legacy Award & Keynote

The Working Mother Annual Legacy Award Honors one extraordinary individual for her inspiration, dedication and significant contribution to the support and advancement of women.

Introducing the Honorree:
Jeanette Kilo-Smith / Vice President Diversity & Inclusion / Walmart

2012 Legacy Honoree:
Anu Bhagwati / Executive Director and Co-Founder / Service Women's Action Network (SWAN)

2:00 – 2:30 -  Dessert Break - Sponsored by Kraft Foods

2:30 – 5:00 - Cross Race Conversations - Sponsored by Deloitte, Sodexo

Drawing from the morning's Same Race Appriciative Inquiry Process focusing on the model of Discovery, Dream, Design and Destiny/Deliver, groups will capture key themes and participants will continue the work of designing possibilities for change. Attendees from all groups will select ideas around which to create strategies for change that will impact their organizations.

5:00 – 6:00 - Women’s Organizational Meetings

Asian Women Leadership Network
Take It Forward with Speed Networking

Asian women often lack crucial relationships to help them develop and advance. Join us to make professional connections and give women the confidence, support and opportunity to increase our circle of influence as we expand the circle for other women around us. With our special gifts, talents and abilities, we can change the world - linking one woman at a time to another. Asian Women Leadership Network invites you to celebrate our 8th anniversary of helping women share and grow together.

Vrinda Deva / Board Secretary / Asian Women Leadership Network

Madrinas
Come Be A Part of Our Passion! Network with Other Members!

Madrinas is a vibrant national network of accomplished Latinas succeeding in Corporate America. Our members are supported through skill-building programs, networking, and mentoring opportunities, in both face-to-face and virtual forums. Our distinguished “Conversation with Experts” program and our alliance with Simmons School of Management affords our members professional development and the leadership tools necessary to navigate their careers and personal lives. We look forward to seeing you on July 17th for this powerful networking event!

Presentation: Poder de Mujer (Woman Power).

Mariela Dabbah / Founder, Red Shoe Movement / Consultare

With an engaging style, Mariela will explore “Tools of Ambition: a Woman’s Road to Success”

• Become aware of your cultural upbringing and your relationship with ambition &
competition
• Understand key tools & skills needed to move to your next career level
• Overcome obstacles presented by a conservative culture
• Learn to stay true to yourself by balancing your beliefs with what’s required to succeed in corporate America agenda

South Asian Women’s Leadership Forum
Career Advancement Through Effective Networking and Alliance-Building

Agenda:
- Welcome and Introduction to South Asian Women's Leadership Forum (SAWLF)
Simi Ahuja / Managing Partner / SA & Associates & Founder of SAWLF

- Presentation: Career Advancement Through Effective Networking and Alliance-Building
An interactive group discussion will follow presentation. Each participant will have the opportunity to share her examples of her own career - challenge or opportunity - for feedback from speaker and co-mentoring from other participants.

SAWLF is committed to the advancement of South Asian women and girls in the marketplace. www.southasianwomen.org.

NAFE Regional Meeting - Sponsored by Geico
When You are on the Program: Acing Your Presentations

Amy Griggs Kliger shares professional techniques that make your presentations engaging and effective. In any venue, large or small, using Amy’s advice will enable you to really connect with your listeners. With practical, simple tips and tools, you can become a terrific speaker. Women are often judged more harshly than men when called upon to speak in a meeting or on a stage. The best way to lead and succeed is to be better at getting your message across.

Amy Griggs Kliger / Partern, co-founder / C3 Presentation Coaching / Media Training

Black Women of Influence

Black Women of Influence is a sisterhood of highly accomplished women who have each been recognized as Trailblazing, Influential Black Women in Business.  This professional member network consists of senior-level, African-American executives and entrepreneurs representing every industry in America.

BWOI was formed in 2007 to provide peer support and networking for women who oftentimes are the only, or one of very few, senior level black female executives at her level in her organization.

In addition to Networking and Peer Support for its members, BWOI’s mission is dedicated to supporting and empowering teen girls and Developing a Pipeline of the next generation of influential black women in business.  We offer networking forums where our women can engage and support each other and also look for opportunities to feature their trailblazing work as examples to develop future women of influence.  In support of this mission, BWOI launched its “Pipeline Initiative” in 2011 to support junior to mid-level women aspiring to the next level of influence.  BWOI is also set to launch its “Adopt-a-High School: Career Café” program aimed at inspiring leadership and excellence in teen girls.

With the support of corporate sponsors, BWOI hosts a range of exciting developmental and networking events throughout the course of the year, each in support of BWOI’s mission to provide exposure, development and sisterhood to its executive and pipeline members.

On July 17^th, 2012 BWOI will host its members and guests as part of Working Mother Media’s Multicultural Women’s National Conference in a development session.  The topic of this development session will be: “Living Beyond Your Company Brand.”  Our speakers will lead a discussion of what it takes to create an image that transcends your organization and creates opportunities for corporate success.

Valerie Rainford / Managing Director / JPMorgan Chase
Marsha Haygood / President / Stepwise Associates

Valerie and Marsha are Co-Founders of BWOI and also the speakers at the 7/18 Multicultural Women’s National Conference BWOI panel event.

6:00 – 8:00 - Cocktail Reception - Sponsored by Allstate, American Express

Wednesday, July 18, 2012

7:15 am– 12:30 pm - Registration - Sponsored by JPMorgan Chase

7:15 – 8:30 am – Continental Breakfast - Sponsored by Sanofi

8:30 – 8:40 - Co-Chair Welcome

Maritza Montiel / Deputy Chief Executive Officer & Vice Chairman / Deloitte

8:40 – 9:00 -  State of Multicultural Women
Carol Evans presents highlights from the Best Companies 2012 Executive Summary. 

Carol Evans / President / Working Mother Media

9:00 – 9:30 - Keynote: Under-the-Table Guide to Breaking Through

Introducing the Keynote:
Paula J. Theus / Director / PricewaterhouseCoopers, LLP 

Keynote:
Dr. Jo Ann Piña / CEO / InspirAction

9:30 – 10:30 - Trailblazers Panel - Sponsored by Microsoft
A Legacy of Leadership – Making Way for Women

Dynamic, senior executive multicultural women from a variety of industries share insights and strategies that helped them get to the top, with a focus on what women can do to help other women along the way.  What does it take for women to stand for women’s success?  How can women gain and wield power and hold one another accountable for providing support, encouragement, and advice? Find out how these senior executives hone their influential leadership skills to advocate for women and how women at all levels can leverage their power to make a way for women. 

Moderator:
Gwen Houston / Global Diversity & Inclusion Manager / Microsoft

Panel:
Susan Jin Davis / Vice President, Strategic Services / Comcast
Edith Hunt / Advisory Director / Goldman Sachs
Maritza Montiel / Deputy Chief Executive Officer & Vice Chairman / Deloitte

10:30 – 11:00 - Networking Break - Sponsored by Alzhiemer's Association

11:00 am – 12:15 pm - ROUND I – Critical Conversations - Sponsored by Citi, Macy's, iVillage

These conversations tackle the complexities of leadership and diversity issues and allow attendees the opportunity to engage in dialogue and gain insights from senior executive thought leaders, peers, and colleagues.  Participants share stories, challenges and strategies, answer critical questions, and leave with actionable takeaways.  The Critical Conversations will be divided into three tracks – each having three rounds of discussion related to Career, Relationships, and Work Culture.

A. Career Makers:  Claiming Expertise and Building Credibility

Join the dialogue:

• What is the source of your credibility and how do you establish it?
• How do you build an evidence based, value driven argument?
• Do you understand your knowledge and experience in terms of its value to others?

Join this dynamic discussion and explore how to articulate your expertise and accomplishments.

Conversation Starter:
Jennifer Allyn / Managing Director, Office of Diversity / PricewaterhouseCoopers LLC

B. Relationship Matters:  Enlisting Male Leadership for Women's Advancement

This highly interactive session is designed to facilitate your exploration of how to enlist male leaders in efforts aimed at the advancement of multicultural women in your organization.  The discussions will focus on specific, helpful actions to secure energetic and active support.   Specific questions we will address include:

• What are key value propositions that multicultural women can offer to enlist male leaders?
• What can multicultural women do to overcome unconscious biases they have that may interfere with engaging men in their career development?
• What can multicultural women do to overcome unconscious biases in men that may interfere with engaging them in their career development?
• What do multicultural women need to do to enlist sponsors instead of just mentors?
• What are things multicultural women can do to position themselves to meet and engage male leaders that can help their careers?

Conversation Starter:
Joe Santana / CEO and Founder / JoesephSantana Consulting

C. Culture Shakers:  How to Foster a Work Environment Where Multicultural Women Thrive and Get to the C-Suite

Has your company made the advancement of multicultural women a priority? We'll examine the essentials, including the following:

• Getting CEO buy-in by making the real business case
• Enrolling senior management
• Assessing and effectively voicing the key challenges faced by different multicultural women’s groups at your organization
• Setting priorities and timetables

Conversation Starter:
Betty Spence, Ph.D. / President / NAFE

D. One-on-one Executive Coaching Sessions

Professional executive coaches conduct brief meetings/consultations with attendees and share advice and tips on how to solve issues in their workplaces and in their lives. Once you register you can you select a coach and timing slot. Click HERE to learn more about the coaches!

E. GE All Faces Forum: Breast Cancer Disparities...A Tale of Two Realities
Join a frank discussion about the gap that exists today in outcomes for women of color. Become a part of the discussion on how to move from conversation to action.

Participants will be engaged with a dynamic panel and will hear and learn:
- Real Stats
- Real Stories
- And Real Steps to take concerning our own health and the care of those we love

The distinguished panel participants:

Moderator:
Charlotte Stallings / Vice President / YVI Enterprises, Inc.

Panel:
Pat Pearman / GE healthymagination
Dr. Dara Richardson-Herron, MD - Former President of the New York City Chapter of Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure

Be Educated! Be Informed! Be Empowered!

TOGETHER WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE!

12:15 – 1:45 - MCW Awards Luncheon
Luncheon
Best Companies for Multicultural Women Awards

Keynote:
Soledad O'Brien / Anchor and Special Correspondent / CNN

1:45 – 3:00 - ROUND II – Critical Conversations - Sponsored by Citi, Macy's, iVillage

A. Career Makers:  Enhancing Your Personal Power and Presence: How to BE and Be Seen as a Leader

When some people show up - everyone in the room takes notice.  When they open their mouth, everyone listens.  As they gain visibility and assume bigger and bigger roles, they exude unshakable confidence and present themselves as calm, clear, focused, trustworthy and wise.  They seem to possess the hidden ingredients - the secret – to powerful presence and competent leadership.  What do they know that you don’t know?  What do they have that most of us miss?

Through thought-provoking discussion, Enhancing Your Personal Power and Presence:  How to BE and Be Seen as a Leader will provide skills and ideas that will help you strengthen your personal power and leadership presence. 

Conversation Starter:
Teressa Moore Griffin / Founder and CEO / Spirit of Purpose, LLC

B. Relationship Matters:  Helping Each Other: What Does it Take for Women to Stand for Women's Success?

What are some of the mandates and messages you received growing up and that you still receive to this date (in both conscious and subconscious ways) that contribute to how you see yourself and your options? Only by identifying those messages will you be able to create new ones that more productively support your goal of career success for yourself and for other women.  This session will answer questions such as:

1. What are some of the reasons behind women feeling more comfortable helping men than other women?
2. What female attitudes trigger your shutdown response? (When you decide not to help them.)
3. What’s the best way for a woman to approach you for help?
4. Can we create formal training programs within companies for women to mentor women individually and in groups?
5. What about formalizing a practice to promote women in groups of 3 or more?
6. What are your points of pride regarding women helping women and what are your points of pain?

Conversation Starter:
Mariela Dabbah / Founder, Red Shoe Movement / Consultare

C. Culture Shakers:  Facilitating Senior Leadership Communication Strategies to Connect Diversity & Inclusion to Business Results

How ready and willing is your culture to support multicultural women’s successes?  Recount success stories from an Appreciative Inquiry perspective, and explore repeatable opportunities for the near future.  What are actionable ideas for senior leaders to build and support a culture of inclusion, and what are metrics for successful inclusion and engagements?  Join the dialogue and determine opportunities for impact within your control.

Conversation Starter:
Claire Tse / Owner / Tse Solutions LLC

D. One-on-one Executive Coaching Sessions
Professional executive coaches conduct brief meetings/consultations with attendees and share advice and tips on how to solve issues in their workplaces and in their lives. Once you register you can you select a coach and timing slot. Click HERE to learn more about the coaches!

3:00 – 3:15 - Break

3:15 – 4:30 - ROUND III – Critical Conversations - Sponsored by Citi, Macy's, iVillage
 

A. Career Makers:  Sponsorship: What it Takes, What it Looks Like, and How to Position Yourself?

Sponsorship is often the clandestine, unspoken practice in organizations, critical for navigating careers and promotions, particularly to senior levels. Sponsorship has its defined rules that are transmitted through an informal system that has a common set of cues and signals.  Many Multicultural women have a dual challenge related to sponsorship. First, sponsorship often eludes many of them. Second, some Multicultural women, fortunate to gain the interest of sponsors, often miss the cues. Yet, others have successfully mastered the Sponsorship Game and are thriving!!!!!!!

Join this conversation to explore how to win at the Sponsorship Game. In this session you will identify:

1)  The "Culture of Sponsorship" in your organization
2) "Unspoken Sponsorship Rules and Signals"
3)  How to generate a "Sponsorship Network" for yourself

Conversation Starter:
Vanessa Weaver-Coleman, Ph.D. / CEO and Founder / Alignment Strategies, Inc.

B. Relationship Matters:  Can Career Success and Personal Happiness Co-Exist?

In your experience, do you see women “having it all”, or is that just “airbrushing reality”? Are you able to find role models for career success and personal happiness, or are you one?

Come to this discussion in which we will talk honestly about the aspects of this issue that keep you up at night.  Take this opportunity to examine your assumptions, figure out what you really want, and find out what other like-minded women are doing to find resolution – both personally and in their organizations.  This discussion is relevant for women in all career stages, and whether the happiness you seek has to do with time with family (children or parents), a relationship, more personal fulfillment, or greater pursuit of career ambition. Join us for the new conversation that is possible regarding this central quest of our lives.

Conversation Starter:
Sharon Melnick, Ph.D. / President / Horizon Point, Inc.

C. Culture Shakers:  Refreshing Women’s Advancement Strategy: What’s Important NOW?

2012 is a monumental year for women who are in the lead position in Fortune 500 companies. However, with the highest number ever – 18 - this is still only 3.6% of the available CEO opportunities.

Despite the growing representation of women as CEO's, there remains much room for improvement. Women lag in representation on boards and there are many instances of female executives who are the first or only or both in her organization or functional area, especially for women of color.

• What trends supported the banner year for women CEO's in 2012 that needs to continue?
• Can those same practices be applied to board opportunities and other C-Suite positions?
• What was relevant 5 or 10 years ago that we can no longer rely on?
• How do we individually and collectively challenge the status quo in order to maintain the requirements and competencies for senior level positions but remove the barriers that are based on outdated norms and standards

We will explore these and other critical elements for making your women's advancement strategy relevant and ready for the marketplace now and in the future.

Conversation Starter:
Nicole Johnson-Reece / Consultant / Diversity Best Practices Consulting

D. One-on-one Executive Coaching Sessions
Professional executive coaches conduct brief meetings/consultations with attendees and share advice and tips on how to solve issues in their workplaces and in their lives. Once you register you can you select a coach and timing slot. Click HERE to learn more about the coaches!

4:30 – 5:30 - Moving from Conversation to Action: Next Steps
Carol Evans / President / Working Mother Media


*Agenda subject to change 

Registration

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Attendee Prices

• Individual Registration - $1,595 (Early Bird*: $1,395)
• Government/nonprofit- $1,295 (Early Bird*: $1,095)
• Group (per person, 5-9) - $1,495
• Group (per person, 10-14) - $1,375
• Group (per person, 15-19) - $1,225
• Group (per person, 20-25) - $1,175
• Group (per person, 26+) - $1,150
• Awards Luncheon Ticket - $700
• Pre-event - $495 (Early Bird*: $395)

*Early Bird-May 17, 2012
No refunds after June 29, 2012

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Hotel & Travel

New York Marriott Marquis
1535 Broadway · New York, NY 10036
1-212-398-1900

Discounted rooms are available at a rate of $269/night plus tax for conference attendees. Please call the hotel directly and mention Working Mother's Multicultural Women's National Conference. (discount expires June 26, 2012)

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