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8:00                 Registration & Breakfast

9:00                 Welcome

Carol Evans / President / Working Mother Media
Samantha Taylor / Founder / Reputation Dynamics

9:15                 Keynote: “Women as Economic Drivers: So Much to Be Done; So Many Who Can Do It”

Women and girls are one of the world's greatest untapped resources, and investing in them is one of the most powerful forces for international development and sustainable growth.  The role and growth of corporate social responsibility is empowering women in communities around the world to fulfill their potential by reducing poverty and driving economic growth. However, in our challenging global economy, they need greater support and development within the workplace, at home and in the community to become more effective agents of social and economic change.

Carolyn S. Miles / President & CEO / Save the Children

9:45                 Corporate Panel: The Growth and Impact of CSR on Women and Girls

Women contribute to the private sector’s social license to operate, access to new markets, supply chain stability, a talented and stable employee base, business growth and innovation. Investments in CSR programs have a ripple effect, as women are more likely to reinvest in education, health, and economic activities for our next generation.

Corporate influencers’ discuss their challenges as to how their companies can empower women and girls to become more effective agents of change in their communities with a focus on health, environment and education.

Moderator:
Perika Sampson / Managing Consultant / Diversity Best Practices Consulting

Panel:
Perry Yeatman / SVP, Corporate Affairs / Kraft Foods; President / Kraft Foods Foundation
Patricia Pearman / Global Manager of Diversity / GE Healthcare
Rosalind Hudnell / Chief Diversity Officer, Global Director of Education & External Relations / Intel

10:45               Break

11:00               Framing the Power of Women Think Tank Sessions

Moderator:
Samantha Taylor / Founder / Reputation Dynamics

Panel:
Kathryn Komsa / Vice President, Chief Diversity Officer / Marsh & McLennan Companies
Louise M. Guido / CEO / Foundation for Social Change
Ilze Melngailis / Vice President of Partnerships & Impact Initiatives / GBC Health
Nan Dale / CEO / Action Against Hunger
Heather Wright / Corporate Responsibility Director / PwC
Sarah Thorn / Senior Director, Corporate Affairs / Walmart

11:45               Small Group Breakout Think Tanks

Part I: Understanding Women’s Collective Power

Participants will attend workshops and convene a powerful discussion to foster greater understanding, knowledge sharing and best practices about their corporate citizenship and community development initiative impacting women:

Social and Business Innovation: 
Impact of globalization and emerging markets
Raising the bar on business and social impact
Integrating corporate social responsibility with diversity and inclusion

Facilitator:
Louise M. Guido / CEO / Foundation for Social Change

Thought Leaders:
Rhea Alexander / President and Founder / DIGS.com
Lois Cooper / VP, Corporate Social Responsibility and Inclusion / Adecco North America
Kathryn Komsa / Vice President, Chief Diversity Officer/ Marsh & McLennan Companies

The Power of Partnerships and Alliances:
New approaches and models for effective private-public sector partnerships
Catalyzing action among business, government, civil society and communities
Reporting and measurement for success

Facilitator:
Barbara Arredondo / Founder / ILSTN

Thought Leaders:
Heather Wright / Corporate Responsibility Director / PwC
Ilze Melngailis / Vice President of Partnerships & Impact Initiatives / GBC Health

Social and Business Transformation:
How to maximize competitive advantage, energize business growth and create impact
Co-creating and designing hybrid business models
Share real world experiences, stories and impact

Facilitator:
Samantha Taylor / Founder / Reputation Dynamics

Thought Leader:
Nan Dale / CEO / Action Against Hunger
Sarah Thorn / Senior Director, Corporate Affairs / Walmart

12:45               Keynote: “Raising Change, Beyond Check Book Philanthropy”

Kathy LeMay / Founder, President & CEO / Raising Change

1:45                 Small Group Breakout Think Tanks

Part II: Leveraging Women’s Leadership and Influence

Participants will create long-term solutions to address health, education and environmental challenges including catalyzing collective action among business, government, nonprofits/NGOs and communities:

Social and Business Innovation: 
Facilitator:
Louise M. Guido / CEO / Foundation for Social Change

Thought Leaders:
Rhea Alexander / President and Founder / DIGS.com
Lois Cooper / VP, Corporate Social Responsibility and Inclusion / Adecco North America
Kathryn Komsa / Vice President, Chief Diversity Officer/ Marsh & McLennan Companies

Partnerships and Alliances:
Facilitator:
Barbara Arredondo / Founder / ILSTN

Thought Leaders:
Heather Wright / Corporate Responsibility Director / PwC
Ilze Melngailis / Vice President of Partnerships & Impact Initiatives / GBC Health

Social and Business Transformation:
Facilitator:
Samantha Taylor / Founder / Reputation Dynamics

Thought Leader:
Sarah Thorn / Senior Director, Corporate Affairs / Walmart

3:15                 Break

3:45                 Open Forum/Report Back: “Next Generation Strategies for Change and Empowerment”

Small groups “pitch” their strategies and solutions for action.

Moderator:
Carol Evans / President / Working Mother Media

4:45                 Closing Remarks

*Agenda subject to change

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Area Hotels:

The Newton Hotel
2528 Broadway
New York, N.Y. 10025

The Franklin Hotel
164 East 87th Street
Tel: 800-428-5252

The Carlyle Hotel
35 East 76th Street
Tel: 212-744-1600
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On the Avenue
Broadway at 77th Street
Tel: 212-362-1100

The Excelsior Hotel
45 West 81st Street
Tel: 800-360-8038

The Lucerne
79th Street at Amsterdam Avenue
Tel: 800-278-7757

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LOCATION / DIRECTIONS;

The New York Academy of Medicine is located at 1216 Fifth Avenue, at the corner of Fifth Avenue and 103rd Street. The entrance is on 103rd Street.

By Subway

Take the #6 local train to 103rd Street. Walk west on 103rd Street; after crossing Park Avenue, turn right and walk a few yards, and then turn left onto the path through the garden of Carver Houses to Madison Avenue. Continue west on 103rd Street almost to Fifth Avenue. The entrance to the Academy is on 103rd Street.

From 42nd Street/Times Square:

Take Shuttle Train to 42nd / Street Grand Central and transfer to the #6 Train (Uptown) to 103rd Street.

By Bus

From south of 103rd Street:

On Madison Avenue, take a northbound M1, M2, M3, or M4 bus to 103rd Street. Walk west on 103rd Street almost to Fifth Avenue. The entrance to the Academy is on 103rd Street.

From north of 103rd Street:

On Fifth Avenue, take a southbound M1, M2, M3, or M4 bus to 103rd Street. The entrance to the Academy is on 103rd Street, on the southeast corner of the intersection of 103rd Street and Fifth Avenue.

From Grand Central Station/Grand Central Terminal:

Exit Grand Central Station and Terminal on 42nd Street at Vanderbilt Avenue. Walk one short block west to Madison Avenue and take the M1, M2, M3 or M4 (Northbound) bus 103rd Street. Walk west on 103rd Street almost to Fifth Avenue. The entrance to the Academy is on 103rd Street.

From Metro North/125 Street and Park Avenue:

Exit the station and take the M101 bus on Lexington Avenue southbound to East 102nd Street. Walk three blocks east to Fifth Avenue and proceed north to 103rd Street.

From Port Authority Bus Terminal:

Exit the terminal at the West 42nd Street exit. Proceed to Eighth Avenue and take the M42 Bus east to Madison Avenue. Transfer to the M1, M2, M3 or M4 (Northbound) bus 103rd Street. Walk west on 103rd Street almost to Fifth Avenue. The entrance to the Academy is on 103rd Street.

From Pennsylvania Station:

Exit the terminal at the West 33rd Street exit. Proceed to Eighth Avenue and take the M42 Bus east to Madison Avenue. Transfer to the M1, M2, M3 or M4 (Northbound) bus 103rd Street. Walk west on 103rd Street almost to Fifth Avenue. The entrance to the Academy is on 103rd Street.

By Car

From south of 96th Street:

From the FDR Drive North, take the 96th Street exit. Turn left onto 96th Street, and drive straight until Madison Avenue. Turn right on Madison, and drive north to 103rd Street. Turn left, and the Academy is at the end of the block on the south side of the street.

From north of 96th Street:

From the FDR Drive South, take the 96th Street exit. Turn right onto E. 96th Street, and drive straight until Madison Avenue. Turn right on Madison, and drive north to 103rd Street. Turn left, and the Academy is at the end of the block on the south side of the street.

From Area Airports

From LaGuardia Airport:

The Academy is located 7.5 miles from LaGuardia Aiport. From the Main Terminal, take the Parkway West ramp towards Manhattan. Merge onto the Grand Central Parkway west (the Grand Central Parkway becomes I-278 East). Take the exit towards Manhattan/Randalls-Wards Island/Downing Stadium. Merge onto the Triboro Bridge. Merge onto the FDR Drive South. Take exit number 15, towards East 106th Street. Turn right onto East 106th Street, and proceed to Fifth Avenue. Turn left onto Fifth Avenue and continue until 103rd Street.

From John F. Kennedy International Airport:

The Academy is located 17.5 miles from JFK Airport. From all terminals, follow signs to the Van Wyck Expressway (I-678 North). Merge onto the Grand Central Parkway West via exit number 10 (on the left), following signs to the Triboro Bridge. Take the exit towards Manhattan/Randalls-Wards Island/Downing Stadium. Merge onto the Triboro Bridge. Merge onto the FDR Drive South. Take exit number 15, towards East 106th Street. Turn right onto East 106th Street and proceed to Fifth Avenue. Turn left onto Fifth Avenue and continue until 103rd Street.

From Newark International Airport:

The Academy is located 21.7 miles from Newark Airport. From the Main Terminal follow directions to US-1&9 North. Merge onto the New Jersey Turnpike North (I-95N) towards exits 16E-18E (US 46-Lincoln Tunnel). Take Route 3 exit number 16E in the direction of the Lincoln Tunnel. Merge onto I-495 East. Proceed through the Lincoln Tunnel. Take the exit on the left toward 10th Avenue/Points North/West Side Hwy. Stay straight to go onto Dyer Avenue. Turn left onto West 42nd Street. Turn right onto the West Side Hwy (NY 9AN/12th Avenue). Continue to follow NY9A North. Take West 96th Street Exit. Turn slight right onto West 96th Street. West 96th Street becomes 97th Street. 97th Street then becomes East 96th Street. Proceed on 96th Street to Madison Avenue; turn left onto Madison Avenue and proceed to East 103rd Street. Turn left onto East 103rd Street.