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LIVING OUT LOUD: THE POWER OF YOUR STORY

Monday, July 22*

7:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.                   Registration - Sponsored by JPMorgan Chase & Co.

7:30 a.m. – 8:45 a.m.                   Continental Breakfast - Sponsored by PwC

8:45 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.                   Signature Opening: Working in Concert — by One World Music - Sponsored by Chubb Group of Insurance Companies, Eli Lilly, Sodexo

Experience team building and leadership through music. Self-selected attendees will engage in a pre-conference rehearsal and perform along with professional musicians for an exciting Signature Opening.

9:30 a.m. – 9:45 a.m.                   Welcome Remarks: Conference Co-Chairs

Carol Evans / President / Working Mother Media

Beth Comstock / Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer / GE

9:45 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.                 Opening Keynote / Conversation: Speak Your Story to Make a Profound Difference 

During this Keynote presentation Lisa Nichols will charge and inspire participants to connect with their audiences in their own special way. Lisa makes it clear that every time you open your mouth you are marketing yourself personally and professionally. She will motivate you to want to impact any audience from your children, your partner or business colleagues, to an audience of thousands in an authentic, powerful way that inspires them to take action. This is a rare opportunity to learn from one of the best speakers in the world.

Lisa Nichols / CEO / Motivating the Masses

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

11:00 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.               Same Race Story Circles

Identify, frame, and shape your personal story and cultural narrative.  Learn to tell your story in a constructive, meaningful way.

  Same Race Groups & Discussion Leaders

African American

Nicole Robert Jones / Executive Coach & Master Trainer/ Motivating the Masses

Valerie Rainford / Managing Director and Business Manager, Global Compliance/ JPMorgan Chase

Asian

Janice Won / Founder / The WON Principles 

Dr. Jag Soni / Organization Effectiveness Specialist / The Aerospace Corporation

Caucasian

Deborah Dagit / President / Deb Dagit Diversity LLC

Latina

Dalia Almanza-Smith / Special Projects Director / Latino Magazine

Yesi Morillo-Gual / Director / Citigroup

LGBT

Ann Jenrette-Thomas / CEO / Ann Thomas Coaching & Consulting, LLC

Jennifer Brown / Founder and CEO / Jennifer Brown Consulting, LLC

Men

Jeffrey L. Smith / VP Operations / ERG & Diversity Councils Leader / Diversity Best Practices Consulting

R. Fenimore Fisher / Chief Diversity Officer + EEO Officer / NYC Department of Citywide Administrative Service  

Multiracial

Eileen Miller / Vice President, Diversity Manager / Citi

Native American

12:45 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.                 Legacy Award Luncheon - Sponsored by Walmart 

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

For the first time this year we’re honoring a partnership of women – who are partners in work and life – in recognition of their contribution to women, the Hispanic and LGBT communities. 

Introduction by:

Simona Visztová / Senior Vice President and General Manager, Specialty Retail / Walmart Mexico & Centro America

Legacy Award Honorees:

Ingrid Duran & Catherine Pino, Owners, D&P Creative Strategies, LLC

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

2:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.                   Cross Race Panel and Innovation Forum

This year we bring two components – the time-honored Trailblazers Panel and our Cross Race discussion groups – together to illustrate how leveraging individual stories and cultural narratives can impact personal and organizational success. 

2:30 p.m. – 3 p.m.                         Same Race Story Circle Report Out

3:00 p.m. – 3:45 p.m.                   Trailblazers Panel

Senior executive women explore their own personal stories by highlighting notable influencers, key decisions, and career-shaping experiences along the way.  Hear from leaders about points along the journey where personal pursuit and professional growth intersected with their company’s story – and the resulting career and/or organizational impact.

Moderator:

Carol Evans / President / Working Mother Media

Panel:

Wanji Walcott / Managing Counsel / American Express

Caroline King / Senior Vice President / Chubb Group of Insurance

Deirdre Connelly / President, North America Pharmaceuticals / GlaxoSmithKline

3:45 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.                   Cross Race Innovation Forum

Participants will examine their own story and its connection to their organization.  Together, in cross-race groups, we’ll shape strategies to transform thinking, relationships and corporate culture for future chapters of life and work.

5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.                   Women’s Organizational Meetings

Asian Women Leadership Network

Web of Influence: Networks and experiences weave together!

Storytelling as a leadership skill.  Asian women often lack crucial relationships to help them develop and advance.  Join us to write a story to establish your identity and build confidence, as well as establish a connection between the storyteller and listener.Asian Women Leadership Network invites you to celebrate our 9^th anniversary of helping women share and grow together.      

Vrinda Deva / Diversity & Inclusion / VShakti

Madrinas 

Leaning In, a Latina/Hispanic perspective

Madrinas came to life with the support of Working Mother Media and the Hispanic Association on Corporate Responsibility (HACR).  A unique organization, Madrinas is dedicated to the leadership development and advancement of Latina professionals. We celebrate our rich Latino culture, serve as mentors and role models, and leverage our knowledge and experience to help shape the future of our talented women.

Michelle A. Ferrer, Esq. / Partner / Plata Ferrer & Gutierrez LLC 

Ana Karina Madriz / Associate Brand Manager / Kraft Foods

Black Women of Influence

"One shot to tell your story, building a positive pitch"

You often have one shot to tell your story and you need to be concise and positive. This breakout session will take you through the pitfalls of not being prepared and the key components of building a positive pitch to tell your story. Whether you are looking for a job with a job, or are in transition, or are challenged to clearly articulate your value within your existing company, this workshop will give you a real time opportunity to build your positive pitch.

Michelle Taylor-Jones / Founder and CEO / The Taylor Group, LLC 

Out & Equal

L2 (Lesbian Leaders): “Where the “L” are the Women?”

Leverage social media to live your story out loud! Learn to authentically amplify your personal brand using a variety of collaborative tools and platforms. In this workshop, Kerry Noone, a social media and branding expert, will guide you on how to create and express a polished, effective and consistent message of yourself.

6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.                   Cocktail Reception - Sponsored by American Express

Tuesday, July 23*

7:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.                 Registration - Sponsored by JPMorgan Chase & Co.

7:30 a.m. – 8:45 a.m.                   Continental Breakfast

8:45 a.m. – 8:55 a.m.                   Co-Chair Welcome

Claire Babineaux-Fontenot / Senior Vice President / Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.

8:55 a.m. – 9:15 a.m.                   State of Multicultural Women

Carol Evans presents highlights from the Best Companies 2013 Executive Summary.

Carol Evans / President / Working Mother Media

9:15 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.                 Panel

Men & Women Together:  Competition, Confidence & Collaboration

An esteemed panel of diversity leaders and business executives discuss what it’s going to take for men and women to work together to support the advancement of multicultural women.

Moderator:

Lisa D’Annolfo Levey / Women’s Advancement and Work-Life Thought Leader / Diversity Best Practices Consulting

Panel:

Paula Theus / Director, NYM Diversity Leader / PricewaterhouseCoopers, LLC

Paul Gotti / Vice President of Operations NPS / Cardinal Health

Maria J. Trafton / Senior Vice President, Regional Managing Director — Pennsylvania/Delaware / Wells Fargo

Steve Pemberton / Chief Diversity Officer — Divisional Vice President, Diversity and Inclusion / Walgreens

10:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.               Networking Break

11:00 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.               Concurrent Sessions - Sponsored by Citi and COMCAST / NBCUniversal

STAGE A

Leadership StoryTalks

Witness and engage in the power of story. In this new format, Business Executives, Subject Matter Experts, and Influencers live out loud their challenges, lessons and triumphs - and reveal the threads of experience that strengthen, shape and empower leaders.

Round I: Leadership StoryTalks:  S/heroes & Influencers

During our first round of Leadership StoryTalks, we’ll explore the impact champions, mentors and sponsors have on women’s leadership. Our s/heroes and influencers illuminate the supporting characters in career success and showcase the incredible power of investing in others.

Moderator:

Jackie Glenn / Chief Diversity Officer / EMC

Emcee:

Alice Kwan / Principal / Deloitte Consulting LLP

Speakers:

Candace Matthews / Chief Marketing Officer / Amway

Kelly Zen-Yie Tsai / Spoken Word Artist / Moving Earth Productions

Marge Jackson / VP2 Care Organization / Comcast Corporation

STAGE B

StorySkill Workshops

Practice and apply story skills to elevate your leadership profile and organizational impact.

Round I: StorySkill Workshops: Cultivating Connection Through Stories

As leaders we have incredible power to influence those we work with through story-telling.  In this workshop, the participants will learn about three types of stories leaders can share about themselves that create great connection and influence with those we work with.  

Participants will learn the leadership benefit of each type of story.  They will also develop their unique story and practice sharing this so they can influence others via their authentic leadership voice.

Background:

1. We are in a "Connection Economy" says Seth Godin. In his book "The Icarus Deception" Seth talks about how our ability to "connect" with others is now a more powerful lever than ever in our ability to lead, to influence, to drive success.

2. Neuroscience research shows that sharing stories stimulates our brain in unique ways creating strong connections with others.

Who Should Attend?

Leaders who want to learn how to authentically connect with, build trust, and influence others using the power of story-telling.

Workshop Facilitator:

Henna Inam / CEO /Transformational Leadership Inc.

Emcee:

Nicola Johnson / Principal / Deloitte Consulting LLP

12:15 pm – 1:45 pm                 MCW Awards Luncheon

We honor the top 25 companies for Multicultural Women, recognizing their commitment to and efforts around fostering diverse and inclusive corporate cultures that support the advancement of multicultural women.

1:45 pm – 3:00 pm                   Concurrent Sessions - Sponsored by Citi and COMCAST / NBCUniversal

STAGE A

Round II: Leadership StoryTalks:  From Survivor to Thriver

During this second round of Leadership StoryTalks, experience the tales of courageous and resilient leaders– individuals who have triumphed over adversity and emerged better for it, demonstrating the powerful reversal from weakness to strength.

Moderator:

Deborah A. Elam / VP and Chief Diversity Officer / GE

Emcee:

Phebe Neely Ciulla / Senior Manager / Deloitte Financial Advisory Services LLP

Speakers:

Dr. Rahimeh Andalibian (Dr. A) / Author of: "The Rose Hotel"

Yesi Morillo-Gual / Director / Citi

Dara Richardson-Heron, M.D. / CEO / YWCA USA

STAGE B

Round II: StorySkill Workshops: Power of Presence

Is there any reason for you to have a more powerful and impactful presence?  Absolutely! From landing an important position, to raising significant capital, to convincing others that you are, without a doubt, worthy of their time and investment – your presence is critical.  We have never witnessed a time in history, like this, where exceptional communicators are in demand. 

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1535 Broadway
New York, NY  10036
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A discounted room rate of $279 is available and expires on July 8, 2013. Please call the hotel directly and mention Working Mother's Multicultural Women's National Conference.

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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 

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• Awards Luncheon Ticket - $700
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4:30pm Welcome Remarks

4:45pm Keynote Speaker

5:15pm Workshop and Networking session

6:00pm Cocktail Hour

This is a complimentary workshop session for NAFE members and their guests.

Please RSVP by e-mail to Roxanne.Natale@nafe.com.

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Please RSVP by e-mail to Roxanne.Natale@nafe.com.

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Ambition: Where Passion Meets Purpose.

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Tuesday, July 27, 2010

7:45 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.        Registration

7:45 a.m. - 8:45 a.m.        Continental Breakfast - Sponsored PricewaterhouseCoopers

8:45 a.m. - 9:15 a.m.        Signature Opening: How Sweet the Sound Winning Choir - Sponsored by American Electric Power, Chubb & Son, Deutsche Bank AG, EMC, KPMG, Verizon Communications

9:15 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.        Welcome Remarks: Conference Co-Chairs

Carol Evans / President / Working Mother Media
Magda N. Yrizarry / Vice President for Workplace Culture, Diversity and Compliance / Verizon

9:30 a.m. - 9:50 a.m.        Opening Keynote:  Diverse Yet Complementary

Reverend Irene Monroe / Writer / Theologian / Gay & Lesbian Activist

9:50 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.      Instant Poll: Framing the Conversation on Ambition, Passion and Purpose

Vanessa Weaver-Coleman, Ph.D. / CEO  / Alignment Strategies, Inc.

10:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.    Networking Break - Sponsored by Merck & Co

11:00 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.    Same Race Power Circles: Owning Your Ambition

Join our self-identified same-race breakout discussion groups as they focus on key questions around Owning Your Ambition.

African American/Black
Asian
Caucasian
Latina
Men
Multiracial
Native American

12:45 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.      Best Companies for Multicultural Women Awards Luncheon - Sponsored by Walmart

     1:00 p.m.     Welcome/Lunch
     1:15 p.m.     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.

2010 Legacy Honoree:
Katherine Chon / President / Polaris Project

     1:45 p.m.     Best Companies for Multicultural Women Awards

2:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.        Dessert Break - Sponsored by Kraft Foods

3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.        Skill-Building Sessions - Sponsored by Citi, PepsiCo

1) Experienced Leaders Track: Becoming Visionary Leaders: A Strategic Thinking Workshop

The most frequent feedback received for high-performing female managers is either "she is not visionary enough" or "her performance is great but she doesn't think strategically about the bigger picture." This workshop helps to de-mystify what "being visionary" means and will equip participants with tools for thinking strategically, especially in tough economic environments that require creative thinking and agility.

Participants will learn how to:
- Sense opportunities and threats in the environment and shape strategic forces in their favor
- Set strategic direction (not just meaningless vision statements)
- Inspire constituents
- Develop greater self-confidence in assuming responsibility for the future of their companies

Presenter:
Simi Sanni Nwogugu / CEO / HOD Consulting

Thought Leaders:
Fama Francisco / General Manager, Global Baby Care / Procter & Gamble
Latondra Newton / VP of Strategic Planning & Research & Corporate Diversity / Toyota Motor North America

2) Emerging Leaders Track: Take Charge of Your Own Transformation: Confident Mindset Tools to Accelerate Leadership at the Next Level 

Hard work and talent alone won't help multicultural women rise to greater leadership within an organization. Executive coach, Sharon Melnick, Ph.D. will help you understand the transformation that distinguishes high potential emerging leaders who become successful senior leaders, from those who don't. Come hear insights and practical solutions for: 

- How to have solide confidence that you are capable of next level assignments - and "raise your hand" for them
- How to take charge - and not wait - for other people to advocate your progression in the organization
- How to not take things personally and stay factual in emotional situations and respond with poise no matter how frustrating or difficult the 'political' situation
- How to take risks without fear of failur and develop self-trust in your decisions
- How to be more valuable in your position with less effort
- Move past being fearful about your job, take command of your mindset, and have courage to put yourself in positions to show greater leadership 

Presenter:
Sharon Melnick, Ph.D. / Psychologist, Coach

Thought Leader:
Kelly Anchrum / Director of External Relations, Global Baby & Toddler Care / Procter & Gamble
Tijuana (Toni) Johnson / Senior Account Manager / EMC Corporation

3) NEW: Networking Track: Building Key Relationships for Career Success

Each session will be limited to 100 attendees, and will feature information and tips around specific, requested topics, while allowing time during the second half for networking and the chance to meet important senior executive women thought leaders.

It's time for women to own their personal power and overcome the confines of their comfort zones. Even with competing relationships in our day-to-day lives, we all have the ability to carve out the time needed to build key relationships - we need to make it a priority and rediscover how to connect with people face-to-face. In this dynamic, powerhouse session you'll have the chance to interact and connect with people you don't yet know, and explore your true networking potential.

Presenter:
Audra Bohannon / Vice President, Diversity & Inclusion Consulting / Global Novations

Thought Leaders:
Linda Albornoz / Vice President, Global B2B Payment Solutions / American Express
Michele Brown / President & CEO / IntuAction Coaching LLC & Associate of The McNeill Group, Inc.
Kristin Carbone, Psy. D. / AVP, Talent Management and Diversity / Citi
Jackie Glenn / Chief Diversity Officer / EMC Corporation
Tracey Gray-Walker / Senior Vice President, Chief Diversity Officer / AXA Equitable
Teressa Moore Griffin / Founder / Spirit of Purpose, LLC
Caroline King / Senior Vice President / The Chubb Corporation
Shubha Ramaswamy / Founder / Reap Leaders
Nancy M. Ruiz, M.D. / Vice President Project & Pipeline Management Infectious Diseases / Merck Research Labs
Meow Yee / Program Director, Business Development / IBM

4) Diversity Leaders Track: Increasing Your Organization's Gender Intelligence

Organizations need to be more gender intelligent when it comes to identifying and preparing female leaders, and understanding the differences in work, communication and leadership styles between the sexes. Find out how increasing your organization's gender intelligence can improve professional development and advancement programs for women, and help to create specialized training, feedback, and employee recognition programs to better address multicultural women's unique leadership styles.

Diversity Track Emcee: Angela Johnson Meadows / Editor-in-Chief / Diversity Best Practices

Moderator:
Subha Barry / Former Chief Diversity Officer / Merrill Lynch & Co

Panel:
Julie Baskin Brooks / Manager, Diversity and Workforce LifeCycle Programs / IBM
Erika Irish Brown / Senior Vice President, Diversity & Inclusion / Bank of America
Elena Richards / Office of Diversity / PricewaterhouseCoopers

4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.         Trailblazers Panel: Ambitious Leaders - Aspiring to New Heights

Successful executives from top companies give insights and advice about what it takes for multicultural women to own their ambition and fuel their career momentum. The panel will focus on passion and purpose in women's leadership. What lessons have they learned about how to stay current, visible and valued? What does it take to make purposeful career decisions that will advance your goals? How can aspiring multicultural leaders source opportunities to align with strategic P&L initiatives, and translate passion and hard work into much-needed credibility?

Moderator:
Mariela Dabbah / Author, Speaker, Consultant / Consultare

Panel:
Linda Honour / Senior Managing Director / Allstate Investments, LLC
Glynn Key / General Counsel / GE Water & Process
Laureen Ong / President / Travel Channel
Gloria Ysasi-Diaz / VP, Logistics Management / Grainger

5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.        Women's Leadership Organizational Meetings

ASIAN WOMEN LEADERSHIP NETWORK

Leadership Education for Asian Pacifics (LEAP)
Twenty First Century Leader and Understanding Your Cultural Values

What is a leader? In this interactive workshop, LEAP trainers guide participants through an exploration of a new leadership paradigm - one that requires individuals to be comfortable with their own identity and have the ability to operate effectively in the larger society. The impact of perceptions on personal and professional lives will be explored and solutions discussed to rectify misconceptions and misperceptions. Participants will then be challenged to incorporate key elements of this new leadership model into their own lives so that they can become successful 21st century leaders.

Speaker:
Linda Akutagawa / Senior Vice President, Resource & Business Development / Leadership Education for Asian Pacifics, Inc. (LEAP)

MADRINAS

Be BOLD, Be HEARD, Have Presence

Ever have someone hear your idea then share it in a meeting as though it is theirs? Have you found yourself ignored? Has anyone ever told you that you are too "nice?" If you walked into a room would people feel compelled to talk to you? If these scenarios resonate, then you owe it to yourself to join us during our in-person network meeting. During the seminar you will hear frank, real and time-tested strategies to be bold, be heard and have presence.

SOUTH ASIAN WOMEN'S LEADERSHIP FORUM

Career Advancement Through Effective Networking and Alliance-Building

- Welcome and Introduction to South Asian Women's Leadership Forum (SAWLF)
Simi Ahuja / Founder / SAWLF

An interactive, confidential 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.

NAFE Regional Meeting

Connecting and Empowering for Today

Moderator:
Betty Spence, Ph.D. / President / NAFE

Panel:
Victoria Bailey / Executive Director / Theatre Development Fund
Wendy Mendenhall / Executive Director and EVP / British American Business Inc.
Jan Wallen / Author / Mastering LinkedIn in 7 Days or Less

Audience:
New York NAFE Network
Westchester NAFE Network

6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.        Cocktail Reception - Sponsored by Allstate, American Express


Wednesday, July 28, 2010

7:45 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.      Registration

8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.        Continental Breakfast - Sponsored by Campbell Soup Company

9:00 a.m. - 9:05 a.m.        Co-Chair Welcome:

Patricia Lewis / Vice President, Diversity & Employee Experience / IBM

9:05 a.m. - 9:25 a.m.        Executive Summary: Benchmarking Results of Best Companies for Multicultural Women

Carol Evans / President / Working Mother Media
 
9:25 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.        Keynote: Holding True

Kathy Hopinkah Hannan / National Managing Partner, Corporate Social Responsibility & Diversity / KPMG

9:45 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.      Results Panel: What Have Companies Done for Us Lately?

In the wake of downsizing, reconfiguring and cutting budgets to respond to the new economy, what have companies done to ensure that women's advancement remains top of mind? And more importantly - what are the results from those efforts? Top diversity leaders discuss the ongoing challenges and opportunities for keeping women top of mind in retention strategies, succession planning and more.

Moderator:
Betty Spence, Ph.D. / President / NAFE

Panel:
Theresa Barrera / Vice President, Supplier Diversity / Walmart
Ingrid Clark Durfy / President, Strategic Account Management / Johnson & Johnson Health Care Systems, Inc.
Marsha Ellis Jones / Senior Vice President, Chief Diversity Officer / PNC Financial Services

10:45 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.    Networking Break - Sponsored by Kraft Foods

11:15 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.    Skill-Building Sessions - Sponsored by Citi, PepsiCo

1) Experienced Leaders Track: Exploring Power Dynamics in the "Executive Suite"

Striving to advance and join the ranks of senior management is one thing - understanding the dynamics that exist and what is to be expected are quite another. Join this interactive, revealing discussion to unravel the complexities of business in the top tier of management, and walk away with strategies and tactics to help facilitate relationship-building with senior leaders and decision makers who are positioned to impact change.

Presenter:
Vanessa Weaver-Coleman, Ph.D. / CEO / Alignment Strategies, Inc.

Thought Leader:
Arisa Batista Cunningham / VP, Global Diversity, MD&D Group / Johnson & Johnson
Beverly Grant / VP, General Manager / Procter & Gamble
Donna Wilson / VP, Global Diversity and Inclusion / American Express

2) Emerging Leaders Track: Sell Yourself in the New Economy-Enhancing Your Personal Brand

Professional growth opportunities and upward mobility rely heavily on a leader's ability to secure visibility and credibility - especially in the new economy. What does it take to differentiate your professional image so you stand out and get noticed? Explore strategies for skillful self-promotion and techniques to help you infuse your personal brand with your unique passions and ability.

Presenter:
Rebecca Shambaugh / President  / Shambaugh Leadership Group

Thought Leaders:
Mariceli (Mari) Rodriguez / Director US Soup Product, Development / Campbell Soup Company
Denise Singleton / CEO & President / ThrivePROS Consulting

3) NEW! Networking Track: Leveraging Your Network to Find the Right Mentor/Sponsor

Leaders rise to the top with enormous help from a network of mentors, sponsors, coaches and supervisors. If formal and informal mentoring programs still lag behind goals and expectations in your organization, or if you've hit a point in your career where it begins to feel a little lonely in your corner, it may be time to explore and expand your network to identify a powerful career advocate. Learn strategies to help you leverage your network to find a mentor or sponsor who is right for you.

Presenter:
Dr. Daphne Mobley / CEO / Daphne Mobley, LLC

Thought Leaders:
Jeanetta Darno / Associate Vice President, Diversity & Inclusion / Nationwide Insurance
Linda Honour / Senior Managing Director / Allstate Investments, LLC
Tijuana (Toni) Johnson / Senior Account Manager / EMC Corporation
Randall Lane / Senior Leader of Global Inclusion and Diversity / Cisco
Cindy R. Pace / Senior Diversity Manager / Pfizer Inc
Shubha Ramaswamy / Founder / Reap Leaders
Lily Tang / Consultant / The FutureWork Institute
Meow Yee / Program Director, Business Development / IBM
Susan Yung / Managing Director / Goldman Sachs
Litao Zhang / Executive Director, Lead Evaluation & Mechanistic Biochemistry / Bristol-Myers Squibb

4) Diversity Leaders Track: New Trends in Women's Advancement Initiatives 

Diversity leaders, academics and Working Mother Media discuss the ins and outs, highs and lows, and successes and struggles around women's advancement efforts. What programs are making great strides in professional development and advancement for women leaders? Where are companies falling short? How can diversity teams overcome concerns and challenges and identify the biggest opportunities to move the needle forward?

Moderator:
Rosalyn Taylor O'Neale / Vice President and Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer / Campbell Soup Company

Panel:
Patricia David / Global Head of Diversity / JPMorgan Chase
Linda Jimenez / Chief Diversity Officer  / WellPoint, Inc.
Dr. Damayanti Vasudevan / Vice President, Diversity & Inclusion / R.R. Donnelly & Sons Company

12:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.      Men's Panel Luncheon: Demystifying the Unspoken Rules of the Game

A conference favorite returns with a revealing look into the male business mind. This year, our men's panel offers attendees an insightful conversation focused on differing gender communication styles and the unspoken rules men use in business. Learn from men in leadership about the communication techniques and business tactics that garner respect, accessibility and recognition, and how multicultural women can prepare themselves to transcend the divide.

Moderator:
Michael Johnson / President / Diamond Dynamic
Author, Cracking the Boy's Club Code

Panel:
Orlan Boston / Principal / Deloitte Consulting
Marc Goldberg / Senior Vice President, Healthcare / Sodexo
Francisco Hidalgo / Vice President of Distributor Markets & Geographic Optimization / Bristol-Myers Squibb Co
James E. Norman / Vice President, Diversity / Kraft Foods

2:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.        Networking Dessert Break - Sponsored by Kraft Foods

2:30 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.        Skill-Building Sessions - Sponsored by Citi, PepsiCo

1) Experienced Leaders Track: Barriers & Breakthroughs - Getting to Next Level

When setting sights on "next level" growth and advancement, it is critical to review obstacles and opportunity in order to arm yourself with strategies and skills necessary to accelerate mobility. Find out how to channel your passion and drive, seek out tools to facilitate relationship building with senior managers, and leverage opportunities to align yourself with changing business needs.

Presenter:
Audra Bohannon / Vice President, Diversity & Inclusion Consulting / Global Novations

Thought Leader:
Barbara Adachi / National Managing Principal, Women's Initiative / Deloitte LLP
Dorothy Thomas / Vice President / MetLife

2) Emerging Leaders Track: Boost Your Cultural Dexterity to Increase Your Value Proposition

Explore the busy intersection between interpersonal communication skills and cultural competency in the global workplace. Assess your intercultural competence, learn concepts and tools to increase your cultural dexterity and discover ways to communicate these skills to increase your value proposition.

Presenter:
Lisa La Valle-Finan, MS / Intercultural Adviser / getGlobalized.org & theglobalistgal.vpweb.com

Thought Leaders:
Pamala M. Silas / Chief Executive Officer / American Indian Science & Engineering Society
Sharleen Gutierrez / Vice President / Goldman Sachs

3) NEW! Networking Track: Making Allies of Men at Work - A Speed Networking Exercise

The good old boy's club still exists in the corporate world and multicultural women often feel that they have to work harder, smarter and more aggressively to overcome decision makers' unconscious biases when pursuing the next level in their careers. Our men's panel moderator, Michael Johnson, will lead participants in a workshop designed to help women decode how men think and develop creative strategies for winning advocacy, accessibility and recognition, while making men allies at work.

Presenter:
Michael Johnson / President / Diamond Dynamic
Author, Cracking the Boy's Club Code

Thought Leaders:
Peter DiCaprio / Principal / Triad Consulting Group LLC
Jose Garcia / Senior Vice President, Diversity & Inclusion Enterprise Program Management Executive / Bank of America
Marc Goldberg / Senior Vice President, Healthcare / Sodexo
Joe Husman / Chief Diversity Officer, National Manager of Diversity and Inclusion / Toyota Financial Services
Eric Hutcherson / Global Outsourcing HR Leader / Mercer
Randall Lane / Senior Leader - Global Inclusion & Diversity / Cisco
Frank McCloskey / Vice President Diversity / Georgia Power
James E. Norman / Vice President, Diversity / Kraft Foods
Tyronne Stoudemire / Global Director for Diversity & Inclusion / Hewitt Associates
Jim Wilson / CTO / PepsiCo

4) Diversity Leaders Track: Spotlight on Women's Issues in Global Markets

Business expansion and diversity efforts in the global economy uncover an array of unique women's issues around the globe that impact local work trends. Our panel of Diversity leaders and researchers identify significant changes that are surfacing for women in several key markets.

Moderator:
Laraine Kaminsky / President & Diversity Strategist and Speaker / Global LK

Panel:
Steve Bucherati / Chief Diversity Officer / The Coca-Cola Company
Meredith Leigh Moore / Director of External Relations & Brand Outreach / McDonald's Corporation LLC
Michelle A. Miller / Vice President, Senior Counsel, Employment Law and Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer / Medtronics, Inc.

3:45 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.        Cross Race Resolutions

Review Same Race summaries from day 1 with a new awareness from your conference experiences. Reveal insights, goals, promises and solutions you plan to bring to your workplace.

Facilitators:
Carol Evans / President / Working Mother Media
Vanessa Weaver-Coleman, Ph.D. / CEO / Alignment Strategies, Inc.

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*Tuesday, July 19, 2011

7:45 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Registration - Sponsored by JPMorgan Chase

7:45 a.m. – 8:45 a.m. Continental Breakfast - Sponsored by PricewaterhouseCoopers

9:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. Signature Opening - Sponsored by Chubb & Son, EMC, Goldman Sachs, KPMG, Sodexo, Verizon Communications

9:30 a.m. - 9:45 a.m. Welcome Remarks: Conference Co-Chairs

Carol Evans / President / Working Mother Media
Gwen Houston / Chief Diversity Officer / Microsoft

9:45 a.m. – 10:15 a.m. Opening Keynote: Moving From Well Meaning to Well Doing

Verna Myers / Principal / Verna Myers Consulting Group LLC

10:15 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Framing Same Race/Cross Race Action Research

Our redesigned Same Race/Cross Race Action Project will concentrate on creating strategies for organizational impact in the area of advancement opportunities for women of color. Each woman in attendance can return to her place of work and implement the strategies recommended. Our intent during for this project is to create an opportunity for the attendees to live out the theme of Engage. Influence. Lead. through dialogue, consensus building, prioritization, and strategic action planning.

Participants will engage in two experiential sessions designed to answer the question: If you could influence change in your organization and you had the power of the people of this event behind you, what would you do?

10:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Networking Break - Sponsored by Merck

11:00 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. Same Race Power Circles:

Attendees will self-select participation in Same Race groups to identify areas of change that if executed in their organizations, would have the greatest impact on creating opportunities for the advancement of women of color. Facilitated conversations will produce a list of the Top Three Areas of Change for each Same Race group. The afternoon Cross Race sessions will continue the work of creating strategies for change.

African American
Asian
Caucasian
Latina
Men
Multiracial
Native American

12:45 – 2:00 p.m. Legacy Awards Luncheon – Sponsored by Walmart

1:00 p.m. Welcome/Lunch
1:15 p.m. 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 Honoree:
Sharon Orlopp / Global Chief Diversity Officer & Senior Vice President, Corporate People / Walmart

2011 Legacy Honoree:
Valerie Montgomery Rice, M.D. / Dean, Executive Vice President / Morehouse School of Medicine

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

2:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Cross Race Conversations

In this session, participants will be seated in cross race groups and identify which of the Areas of Change they think are most likely to produce real results across different types of organizations. First, representatives from each of the Same Race groups will report their Top Three Areas of Change. Next, strategies for the most likely to succeed ideas will be created by discussion groups. Several strategies will then be “pitched” to the entire conference body. This work will give each attendee new, practical, applicable strategies for creating change.

5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Women's Leadership Organizational Meetings

ASIAN WOMEN LEADERSHIP NETWORK

According to research findings from the Center for Work-Life Policy (CWLP), Asian women are an ambitious and highly qualified talent pool with aspirations for powerful positions and prestigious titles. Join Ripa Rashid, CWLP Executive Vice President, for an enlightening dialogue about research findings, career tripwires and practical tips for leveraging a sponsorship relationship to accelerate your career advancement. You will have an interactive discussion with AWLN members and participants of the Working Mother Media Multicultural women's National Conference, a prime opportunity to expand your professional network. This year marks the 7th anniversary of AWLN. Please join us as we learn, share and grow together.

Ripa Rashid / Executive Vice President / Center for Work-Life Policy (CWLP)

MADRINAS

Take a closer look at the high growth segment of U.S. Latina women and how they manifest their culture and brand choices across many industries such as the beauty, health care, food, automotive, and financial services. Understand why marketing to the 24 million Latinas in the U.S. is the key to securing long-term growth for your brand. Recognize why companies whose workforce mirrors the growing Latina market are poised for greatest results. Determine what you can do to support your organization’s growth of Latina buyers by attending this workshop that will cover: startling facts from the U.S. Census about Latina growth and buying power, consumer buying patterns, media usage, including why in-culture branding is a fundamental differentiator for growth.

The MADRINAS® Workshop will be led by Miriam Muléy, CEO/Author, The 85% Niche; Co-Founder of Multi-Influentials/VP Vox Collective. A copy of Ms. Muléy’s new book, The 85% Niche: The Power of Women of All Colors—Latina, Black, Asian will be shared with all registered participants.

Miriam is an experienced marketer who has led successful brand management teams at companies such as General Motors Corporation, Avon, Carson Products, and Clairol.

Miriam currently manages brand strategy and client services for the vox collective, one of the top Hispanic advertising agencies in the country, and also supports business development efforts in consumer and employee global diversity and inclusion. She is Puerto Rican by ancestry, is a MADRINAS® Board member, and has an MBA from Columbia University.

For more information on the MADRINAS® workshop, please visit www.madrinas.org or call 641-715-3900 extension 48372.

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 / Founder / SAWLF
-Presentation: Career Advancement Through Effective Networking and Alliance-Building
-An interactive group discussion will follow presentation. Each participant will have an 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 this marketplace. www.southasianwomen.org.

NAFE Regional Meeting
Resilience and Overcoming Professional Obstacles

Host: Betty Spence, Ph.D. / President / NAFE
Speaker: Allison Gilbert / Author and Journalist

Allison Gilbert is a three time Emmy award-winning television producer, Author and Journalist for WNBC, WABC, MSNBC, CNN and The Huffington Post. She is the author of Parentless Parents, Always too Soon, and co-editor of Covering Catastrophe: Broadcast Journalists Report September 11.

Time: 4:30 - 6:00 p.m.
6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Coacktail Reception

Agenda:
4:30 p.m. Welcome Remarks
4:45 p.m. Keynote Speaker
5:15 p.m. Workshop and Networking Session
6:00 p.m. Cocktail Reception

This is a complimentary workshop session for NAFE members and their guests.

6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Cocktail Reception - Sponsored by Allstate, American Express

Wednesday, July 20, 2011

7:45 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Registration – Sponsored by JPMorgan Chase

7:45 a.m. - 8:45 a.m. Continental Breakfast

9:00 a.m. - 9:10 a.m. Co-Chair Welcome:

Mariana Brugger Parkman / Vice President of Human Resources & Office Services / Walmart

9:10 a.m. – 9:25 a.m. Executive Summary: State of Multicultural Women in America’s Workplace

Carol Evans / President / Working Mother Media
For the complete extended Executive Summary, click HERE

9:25 a.m. - 9:45 a.m. Keynote: Getting Your Seat at the Table

Janice Ellig / Co-CEO / Chadick Ellig

9:45 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. Trailblazers’ Panel: Creating Your Style; Leveraging Your Strength

Influential leadership is of critical importance as more and more women find themselves in leadership positions where they must drive change by securing commitment, empowering others, and energizing action. This is a tough but critical skill, and something that women excel at when they learn how to use it. Find out how these senior executives honed their influential leadership skills, and learn strategies that women at all levels can use to leverage power and influence to drive business outcomes.

Moderator:
Subha V. Barry / Senior Vice President and Chief Diversity Officer / Freddie Mac

Panel:
Marie D. Quintero-Johnson / Vice President and Director / The Coca-Cola Company
Radha Ratnaparkhi / Vice President, IT & Wireless Convergence / IBM
Margo Gray-Proctor / President / Horizon Engineering Services Company
Mary Carethers / Vice President, Research & Development, Global Pet Care & Snacks / Procter & Gamble

10:45 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. Networking Break

11:15 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Round I Skill-Building Sessions: ENGAGE - Sponsored by Abbott, Citi

1) Emerging Leaders Track: Getting Noticed and Rewarded at Work

If your goal is advancement, then your current position represents a valuable stepping stone. As such, it is critical that you not only fully engage and excel in your position, but that your manager and key decision-makers are aware of your ability and your desire to go above and beyond the call of duty. What are discrete or specific skills to increase your visibility at work and bolster your reputation as a valued team player who understands the bottom line implications of your contributions? Is building your brand enough – or do you need PR as well? How can you align with your organization’s goals, and effectively market important accomplishments and achievements, to help position yourself for future growth?

Co-Presenters:
Meryl Weinsaft Cooper / Managing Director / DeVries PR; Co-Author, Be Your Own Best Publicist: How to Use PR Techniques to Get Hired, Noticed & Rewarded at Work
Jessica Kleiman / VP, Public Relations / Hearst Magazines; Co-Author, Be Your Own Best Publicist: How to Use PR Techniques to Get Hired, Noticed & Rewarded at Work

Thought Leader:
Rema Serafi / National Leader, US Transfer Pricing Services / KMPG LLP

2) Experienced Leaders Track: Securing Executive Sponsorship

Reports of late have stressed the absolute importance and career-changing role of sponsors. Indeed, it’s no secret that having an executive sponsor on your team who can use political clout to advocate for your advancement is monumental - but what is the strategy behind developing this critical relationship? How do you identify and engage the right person to provide the platform you need – an insider who offers visibility, access to their network, and an understanding of the lay of the land? What are companies doing to support and build opportunities for these influential relationships? Identify proactive steps to source possibilities, position yourself for sponsorship, and secure the powerful backing necessary to propel you forward in your career.

Presenter:
Michele Scott, Ed.D. / Chief Empowerment Officer (CEO) / WeEmpower Partnerships LLC; Adjunct Professor / New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT)

Thought Leader:
Tonie Leatherberry / Principal / Deloitte Consulting LLP

3) Diversity Leaders Track: Talent Development & Retention of Women

To successfully attract and retain the best diverse talent, companies need to offer upward mobility and opportunities for all people – especially women of color – in their organizations. Companies also need to demonstrate a vested interest in women of color’s success. What are the cutting edge activities in recruitment and retention and how are diversity teams responding to obstacles and challenges? How are they working to create and maintain a culture that supports women’s professional and leadership development and how are those efforts being affected by the current economy? The bottom line is, all companies need to know the answer to the question: “Why do women leave, and what will it take to keep them on board?”

Emcee:
Perika Sampson / Managing Consultant / Diversity Best Practices

Moderator:
Janice Fenn / President and Chief Creative Officer / Professional Resources Org..

Panel:
Cheryl Kern / Director of Global Diversity & Inclusion / International Paper
Jennifer Christie / Chief Diversity Officer & VP, Executive Recruitment / American Express
Corliss Fong / VP, Diversity Strategies / Macy's, Inc.

4) Tools for NOW: Health Strategies to Optimize Professional & Personal Performance

Increasing responsibilities, expanding personal and professional commitments, and everyday stresses can take a toll on productivity and performance. How can busy professionals stay engaged with health and wellness, and maintain overall vitality and endurance in their careers and in their lives? What health strategies can help optimize performance, and increase overall well-being and effectiveness in meeting personal and professional goals?

Introduction by:
Laura Newberry / Manager, Health Policy / Abbott Nutrition

Presenter:
Matthew Johnson / Group Publisher / Girlfriend Health Guide

12:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Multicultural Awards Luncheon - Sponsored by McDonald's

2:00 p.m. - 3:15 p.m. ROUND II: Skill-Building Sessions: INFLUENCE - Sponsored by Abbott, Citi

1) Emerging Leaders Track: Creating and Sustaining Relationships with Senior Leaders

With opportunity on the horizon, the more people in your corner, the better. But an effective network goes beyond a large list of names in your contact list – and if strategic relationships with senior leaders aren’t included in the mix, you are missing a critical tool that is necessary for leadership development and advancement. A positive reputation with key stakeholders can improve your chances of securing future opportunities to align with business goals and increase your value. Additionally - interaction with leadership might uncover a mentor, role model, coach or feedback provider who will play a game-changing role in your career. Identify strategies to help diversify your contacts, improve access to senior leaders, and align with people who exemplify the competencies you need to develop. Strengthen your ability to build valuable relationships with a network of influencers who hold sway and make an impact.

Presenter:
Gina Rudan / President / Genuine Insights Inc

Thought Leader:
Elizabeth Diep / Senior Manager / PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Roycie Earvin / Global Diversity & Inclusion Center of Expertise Operations Manager / Cargill, Incorporated

2) Experienced Leaders Track: Landing Critical, Visible Assignments

You’ve mapped out your ideal next step and identified important developmental goals – what’s next? Mission critical: Secure high-power, influential assignments that will expand your skill set, and increase your exposure to the right people and opportunities. Amidst increasing competition for high-profile assignments, how do you effectively identify and position yourself for growth opportunities that have both career and bottom line impact, and strategically align you with the business of the business?

Presenter:
Audrey S. Lee / Vice President / Hyun Associates

Thought Leader:
Deborah de Vries / SVP Talent Management, Organizational Development and Co-head of NA Consumer Banking Diversity / Citi

3) Diversity Leaders Track: Influence Strategies for Diversity and Inclusion Leadership

In an increasingly global and diverse world, companies must respond to influential trends, create and maintain a culture of inclusion, and leverage diversity to remain competitive. To help increase organizational effectiveness and meet these business goals, diversity leaders need to understand, develop, and wield the power they possess to influence and impact change. What tools and strategies help diversity and inclusion teams improve and initiate critical influence skills?

Emcee:
Perika Sampson / Managing Consultant / Diversity Best Practices

Moderator:
Audra Bohannon / Vice President, Diversity and Inclusion / Global Novations

Panel:
Micheline Germanos / Senior Director / Microsoft Corporation
Pat Harris / Global Chief Diversity Officer / McDonalds Corporation

4) Tools for NOW: Social Media Strategies for the Effective Leader

Social media has quickly proven to be a game changer in business. The effective use of social media can improve scale, impact and outcome of efforts due to the viral nature and vast scope of outreach capabilities. What is your social media strategy? Have you given enough thought to this influential leadership platform? What opportunities and tactics exist in the space to help further the goals of engaged and proactive leaders?

Presenter:
Harriette Cole / President and Creative Director / Harriette Cole Media

Thought Leader:
Meredith Leigh Moore / Director of External Relations & Brand Outreach / McDonalds Corporation

3:15p.m. – 3:45 p.m. Networking Break

3:45 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. ROUND III: Skill-Building Sessions: LEAD - Sponsored by Abbott, Citi

1) Emerging Leaders Track: The Rewards and Demands of P&L Jobs

Did you know that jobs with profit and loss responsibility are requisite for reaching the corner office and other senior management positions? Have you thought about moving into a P&L position? This session will tell you what you need to know about these functions and why you should consider them: these jobs are where you decide what your company makes, how it makes it, to whom you sell, and/or what services you offer.

Join us for this informative, interactive session where you will hear from women currently holding P&L jobs about the following:

- What exactly is a P&L job? What do you do?
- How much time does it take? Can I be a mom and have a P&L job?
- What do you have to do to land one? What strategic and proactive steps should you take to prepare, and how do you get picked?

Presenter:
Betty Spence, Ph.D. / President / NAFE

Thought Leaders:
Nina Barton / Senior Director / Kraft Foods
Felicia Guity / General Manager / Microsoft Corporation

2) Experienced Leaders Track: Moving from Senior Management to Executive

The top tiers of advancement require a distinct change from being the best at handling your responsibilities and delivering results, to developing top talent that identifies new markets, builds capabilities, and grows resources, revenue and market share. What additional steps and skills are necessary to effectively make the transition from senior manager to executive - moving from a tactical to a visionary role? Identify concrete steps that will help you prepare for the role of change leader, and best position you as a strategic thinker with a strong grasp of big picture goals, and the ability to foster collaboration, commitment, and innovation that drives business growth.

Presenter:
Vanessa Weaver-Coleman, Ph.D. / CEO / Alignment Strategies, Inc.

Thought Leader:
Chineta Davis / Retired VP, GM / Northrop Grumman; Founder & CEO / KVL Consulting

3) Diversity Leaders Track: Collaboration in the Intergenerational Workplace

The Millennials are poised to transform the workplace – but is corporate culture prepared to adapt to the changes ahead? The multigenerational employee landscape presents a unique set of challenges and opportunities for diversity & inclusion teams. How can diversity leaders tap into unique perspectives, and offer guidance to managers about working with their multigenerational workforce to enhance corporate culture and optimize business results? What tools and programs help organizations navigate generational differences in attitude, perspectives, values and approach, in order to foster collaborative environments that are cutting-edge, and ripe for innovation and competitive success?

Emcee:
Perika Sampson / Managing Consultant / Diversity Best Practices

Moderator:
DeEtta Jones / Principal / DeEtta Jones & Associates, LLC

Panel:
Debra J. Nelson / Vice President Corporate Diversity & Community Affairs / MGM Resorts, International
Todd Corley / Senior Vice President, Diversity & Inclusion / Abercrombie & Fitch

4) Tools for NOW: What Men Don’t Tell Women about Getting Ahead – And What Women Don’t Ask For

Back by popular demand, the focus of this session will be on what men and women say about women's leadership competencies. Participants will dialogue one-on-one with senior male leaders, and discuss the issues, both real and perceived, that multiculrual women face as they advance in their organizations.

Moderator:
Jeffery Tobias Halter / President / YWomen.Biz

Thought Leaders:
Robert Abreu / Vice President / Goldman Sachs
Victor Cho / General Manager, Internet & Software Services, Consumer Digital Imaging Group & Vice President / Eastman Kodak Company
Peter DiCaprio / Principal / Triad Consulting Group
Jose Garcia / Senior Vice President, Diversity & Inclusion / Bank of America
Joe Husman / Corporate Manager, Corporate Social Responsibility / Toyota Financial Services
Randall Lane / Senior Leader, Global Inclusion & Diversity / Cisco
Frank J. McCloskey / Vice President Diversity / Georgia Power (Retired)
Quentin Roach / Senior Vice President & Chief Procurement Officer / Bristol Myers-Squibb
Walter McCollum, Ph.D. / Senior Director, Organizational Development / Sodexo, North America

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