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SUMMARY:Crafting a Customer-Centric and Inclusive Business Strategy
DESCRIPTION:Explore Crafting a Customer-Centric and Inclusive Business Strategy with Maryann Pagano\, Chief Executive Officer\, Blackhawk Data and Holly Enneking\, Chief Marketing Officer\, Bolster \n\n Register Here
URL:https://www.wbcollaborative.org/wbc-events/crafting-a-customer-centric-and-inclusive-business-strategy/
LOCATION:Live on WBC’s LinkedIn
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SUMMARY:Rethinking and Accelerating Women's Leadership in Business Forum
DESCRIPTION:This half-day virtual forum showcases preeminent women and men leaders working to ensure women can and will lead in business. The goal of the forum is to showcase the trends\, transformations\, and innovations within WBC Initiatives. \n\n			\n						REGISTER HERE\n					 \nAgenda & Panel Programming\nPanels are organized into three tracks throughout the day. \n11:00-11:15 AM EST \n\nOpening Fireside Chat \nA welcome chat to gear up for a day filled with transformative insights and valuable connections. \n\nGwen K. Young\, CEO\, WBC\nAndrea (Andi) Simon\, CEO\, Simon Associates Management Consultants (SAMC)\n\n														\n															 \nTrack A – Women in STEM\n11:15 AM-12:00 PM  EST \n\n Women’s Leadership in Artificial Intelligence \nArtificial intelligence profoundly impacts today’s workforce\, and this evolving landscape disproportionately affects women. As artificial intelligence takes center stage\, it’s critical that women play a profound role in leadership and decision-making. Join our speakers to learn more about how businesses are innovating to meet the benefits and challenges of artificial intelligence while ensuring women’s voices have a seat at the table. \n\nCarolyn Heller Baird\, Global Research Leader – Customer Experience and Design IBM Institute for Business Value (IBV)\nChristine Bongard\, CEO & Cofounder\, The WIT Network\nRoss Hodges\, Global Head of Emerging Technology\, Cushman & Wakefield\nDr. Emily Springer\, CEO & Principal Consultant\, TechnoSocio Advisory\n\n														\n															 \n12:05-12:50 PM EST \n\nWomen’s Leadership in Cybersecurity \nWe continue to see an ever-expanding variety of threats to our security\, and ensuring there are a multitude of voices at the decision-making table is key to success. Shaping your leadership team with diverse technology leadership is critical to building profitable\, purposeful\, and inclusive businesses while ensuring that the organization is poised to meet the future. Join us for a dynamic conversation about the important role women play in the ever-evolving technology landscape. \n\nSara Attarzadeh\, Sr. Manager\, Vulnerability Management & ASM\, Docusign\nJoyce Brocaglia\, CEO\, Executive Women’s Forum and DSG Managing Director\, Executive Women’s Forum\nLakshmi Eleswarpu\, Global CIO\, Sanofi & WBC Board Director\nDr. Melissa Moreno\, Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer\, Lindsay Corporation\n\n														\n															 \n12:55-1:40 PM EST \n\nWomen’s Leadership in Science and Biotech \nAs innovation continues to shape the biotech industry\, it’s more important than ever that diverse leaders are at the helm of these organizations. Education and raising awareness about opportunities in the science and biotech sector play crucial roles in ensuring that leaders in these companies reflect the communities in which they operate. Join our panel of experts to gain insights into overcoming challenges\, fostering diversity\, and driving innovation for women in science and biotech. \n\nAndrea Bowens-Jones\, Ph.D.\, Director\, Corporate Initiatives (Workforce & Affinity Alliances)\, NCWIT\nGabby Everett\, Director of Business Operations and Strategy + Site Head\, BioLabs Pegasus Park\nStephanie Oestrich\, Managing Director\, Myeloma Investment Fund\nSmita Pillai\, SVP\, Talent Development\, Inclusion & Innovation Culture\, Regeneron\n\n														\n															 \nTrack B – Women in the Workplace\n11:15 AM-12:00 PM EST \n\nEntrepreneurs Building Business \nWomen-owned businesses play a critical role in the economic landscape\, yet they are often underfunded and under-resourced. It’s more important than ever for women entrepreneurs to shape the future of the business landscape. Join us for a conversation on the significance of collaborating with women-owned businesses and how they are leveraging capital to drive opportunities. \n\nJill Johnson\, Chief Executive Officer\, Institute for Entrepreneurial Leadership (IFEL)\nSharon Reynolds\, Founder and CEO\, DevMar Products LLC & WBC Board Director\nJanna Ronert\, Founder & Chairwoman\, Board Image Skincare\nLaura K. Taylor\, Senior Vice President\, WBENC Strategic Financial Services and WBE Engagement Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC)\n\n														\n															 \n12:05-12:50 PM EST \n\nWomen CEO Leadership \nDiversifying business leadership roles is critical to corporate success. Women-led companies are known to grow faster\, generate more revenue\, and achieve higher stock prices. Additionally\, they tend to foster a more diverse employee base\, leading to a happier workforce and further enhancing the bottom line. Join our panel to hear from women CEOs and corporate board members about the policies and practices organizations are implementing to ensure diverse leadership at the CEO level. \n\nSubha Barry\, President\, Seramount\nKim Box\, Independent Director 8 Executive\, Advisor\, KBI Advisors\nMargo Georgiadis\, Co-Founder & CEO\, Montai\nAndrea Silbert\, President\, Women’s Power Gap/Eos Foundation\n\n														\n															 \n12:55-1:40 PM EST \n\nWomen Leading Boards \nBuilding an inclusive workplace starts at the top of a company’s leadership\, and board directors play a critical role in guiding decisions that impact a business’s day-to-day operations. Ensuring that boardrooms comprise a diverse set of experts and perspectives is a top priority for companies. Join our panel of board leaders to learn more about the importance of diverse leadership in the boardroom. \n\nMichele Ashby\, CEO\, ACE LLC\nJeannie Diefenderfer\, Independent Board Director\, DigitalBridge Group\, Inc. & Irth\, Inc.\nHeather Spilsbury\, CEO\, 50/50 Women on Boards\nJolawn Victor\, Board Director & Advisor\, Jebbit\n\n														\n															 \nTrack  C – Corporate Purpose\n11:15 AM -12:00 PM EST \n\nLeading through Talent \nAs the landscape of the workforce continues to change\, finding and retaining great talent isn’t just the job of the HR team. By acknowledging leaders have a collective responsibility in nurturing talent and driving sustainable success\, companies can be more effective in building strategies that work for their employees. Join our panel to explore the ways that businesses can prioritize people-focused talent strategies\, foster inclusive cultures and build an effective pipeline to leadership. \n\nFelicity Hassan\, Founding Partner\, TheFind & WBC Board Director\nJonathan Kone\, Head of Sales\, LHH Recruitment Solutions\, US\nKhalil Smith\, Vice President\, Inclusion\, Diversity\, and Engagement\, Akamai Technologies\nLeela Wilson\, Chief Revenue Officer\, Catalyst Inc.\n\n														\n															 \n12:05-12:50 PM EST \n\nCommitment Through Your Brand \nThe relationship between corporate purpose and brand identity is intricate and often interconnected. Join our panel to discuss how a cohesive purpose can strengthen brand authenticity\, resonate with consumers\, and drive sustainable growth\, highlighting the pivotal role of purpose-driven branding in today’s competitive marketplace. \n\nMarcela Berland\, President\, Latin Insights\nAlison Richmond\, Senior Vice President\, Marketing Services\, ClearEdge\nRachel Talton\, CEO\, Synergy\nDawnita Wilson\, Chief Diversity\, Equity\, & Inclusion Officer\, WETA/NewsHour Productions\n\n														\n															 \n12:55-1:40 PM EST \n\nElevating Supplier Diversity \nElevating supplier diversity is critical to fostering equitable economic growth and empowerment. Join our panel of experts as they discuss strategies for increasing opportunities for underrepresented businesses\, driving innovation\, and creating a more inclusive marketplace. \n\nAlexis Dennard\, Assistant Vice President\, Mass Markets Supply Chain\, Supplier Diversity & Sustainability\, AT&T\nKelly Kolar\, President & Founder\, Kolar Design\nJosé Zeilstra\, CEO\, Gender Fair & WBC Board Director\n\n														\n															 \n1:40-1:50 PM EST \n\nClosing Remarks \n\nGwen K. Young\, CEO\, Women Business Collaborative\nEdie Fraser\, Chair of Board\, WBC\nCid Wilson\, President and CEO\, Hispanic Association on Corporate Responsibility (HACR)\n\n			\n						REGISTER HERE\n					 \nSpeakers\n		\n\nGwen K. Young\nCEO\, Women Business Collaborative\n\n\nEdie Fraser\nWBC Chair of Board\n\n\nMichele Ashby\nCEO\, ACE LLC\n\n\nSara Attarzadeh\nSr. Manager\, Vulnerability Management & ASM\, DocuSign\n\n\nCarolyn Heller Baird\nGlobal Research Leader - Customer Experience and Design\, IBM Institute for Business Value (IBV)\n\n\nSubha Barry\nPresident\, Seramount\n\n\nMarcela Berland\nMarcela Berland\, President\, Latin Insights\n\n\nChristine Bongard\nCEO and Cofounder\, The WIT Network\n\n\nAndrea Bowens-Jones\, Ph.D.\nDirector\, Corporate Initiatives (Workforce & Affinity Alliances)\, NCWIT\n\n\nKim Box\nIndependent Director\, Executive\, Advisor\, KBI Advisors\n\n\nJoyce Brocaglia\nFounder and CEO\, Alta Associates & Executive Women's Forum & BoardSuited\n\n\nAlexis Dennard\nAssistant Vice President - Mass Markets Supply Chain\, Supplier Diversity & Sustainability\, AT&T\n\n\nJeannie Diefenderfer\nIndependent Board Director\, DigitalBridge Group\, Inc. & Irth\, Inc.\n\n\nLakshmi Eleswarpu\nSVP\, Global Chief Information Officer\, Sanofi & WBC Board Director\n\n\nGabby Everett\nDirector of Business Operations and Strategy + Site Head\, BioLabs Pegasus Park\n\n\nMargo Georgiadis\nCo-Founder & CEO\, Montai\n\n\nFelicity Hassan\nFounding Partner of TheFind & WBC Board Director\n\n\nRoss Hodges\nGlobal Head of Emerging Technology\, Cushman & Wakefield\n\n\nJill Johnson\nCEO\, Institute for Entrepreneurial Leadership\n\n\nKelly Kolar\nPresident & Founder\, Kolar Design\n\n\nJonathan Kone\nHead of Sales\, LHH Recruitment Solutions\, US\n\n\nDr. Melissa Moreno\nSenior Vice President and Chief Information Officer\, Lindsay Corporation\n\n\nStephanie Oestrich\nManaging Director\, Myeloma Investment Fund\n\n\nSmita Pillai\nSVP\, Talent Development\, Inclusion & Innovation Culture\, Regeneron\n\n\nSharon Reynolds\nPresident/CEO\, DevMar Products & WBC Board Director\n\n\nAlison Richmond\nSenior Vice President\, Marketing Services\, ClearEdge\n\n\nJanna Ronert\nFounder & Chairwoman of the Board\, Image Skincare\n\n\nAndrea Silbert\nPresident\, Women's Power Gap/Eos Foundation\n\n\nAndrea Simon\nFounder and CEO\, Simon Associates Management Consultants (SAMC)\n\n\nKhalil Smith\nVice President\, Inclusion\, Diversity\, and Engagement\, Akamai Technologies\n\n\nHeather Spilsbury\nChief Executive Officer\, 50/50 Women on Boards\n\n\nDr. Emily Springer\nCEO & Principal Consultant\, TechnoSocio Advisory\n\n\nRachel Talton\nCEO\, Synergy International Limited\, Inc.\n\n\nLaura K. Taylor\nSenior Vice President\, WBENC Strategic Financial Services and WBE Engagement\, WBENC\n\n\nJolawn Victor\nBoard Director & Advisor\, Jebbit\n\n\nCid Wilson\nPresident and CEO\, Hispanic Association on Corporate Responsibility (HACR)\n\n\nDawnita Wilson\nChief Diversity\, Equity\, and Inclusion Officer\, WETA/NewsHour Productions\n\n\nLeela Wilson\nChief Revenue Officer\, Catalyst Inc\n\n\nJosé Zeilstra\nCEO of Gender Fair & WBC Board Director			\n			\n			\n						REGISTER HERE
URL:https://www.wbcollaborative.org/wbc-events/rethinking-and-accelerating-womens-leadership-in-business-forum/
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SUMMARY:Investing in Women: Leading the Rise
DESCRIPTION:Join Linda Peek Schacht in conversation with Alyse Nelson\, President and CEO of Vital Voices Global Partnership. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://www.wbcollaborative.org/wbc-events/investing-in-women-leading-the-rise/
LOCATION:Live on WBC’s LinkedIn
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SUMMARY:API Mental Health at Work
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a conversation with Anna Mok\, President of Ascend\, discussing API Mental Health at Work.
URL:https://www.wbcollaborative.org/wbc-events/api-mental-health-at-work/
LOCATION:Live on WBC’s LinkedIn
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SUMMARY:WBC Trailblazer In Gender Equity And Diversity Award Presentation: Vernā Myers
DESCRIPTION:https://youtu.be/92W9wPd2RXI \nThe Women Business Collaborative Trailblazer in Gender Equity and Diversity Award annually recognizes individual leaders who have implemented innovative change for others and their communities. The recipients’ further gender equity and diversity in all they do\, uplifting those around them\, cultivating inclusive environments\, and continuing to pave the way for others\, leaving an unmistakable mark on their communities and leading the way for future generations. \nThe WBC Trailblazer in Gender Equity & Diversity Award to Vernā Myers\, Founder & President of The Vernā Myers Company\, was presented on May 30th in Baltimore\, MD. \nThis was a complimentary event for WBC stakeholders and available for purchase for those who are not Partners\, Sponsors or a part of the WBC Champion Network. Contact dana@wbcollaborative.org for more details.
URL:https://www.wbcollaborative.org/wbc-events/verna-myers/
LOCATION:Gatherings By Woodberry Kitchen\, 2010 Clipper Park Road\, Baltimore\, Maryland\, 21211
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