Women of COLOR Leadership
and Empowerment Conference
Thursday, June 24, 2021
12:00 P.M. – 2:00 P.M.
Presented Online
 
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The Women of COLOR Leadership and Empowerment Conference (WOC) engages, connects, and empowers the nation’s most vibrant, influential, and diverse women. In 2021, we seek to rejuvenate women of color and inspire them to take new leaps in their careers.

Agenda

12:00 PM - 12:30 PM - Opening Remarks and Keynote Speaker

amyphuong   Keynote Speaker: Amy Phuong 

   Vice President of Government Relations — The Atlanta Hawks and State Farm Arena

Bio

 

12:30 PM - 1:00 PM - Executive Panel Discussion

   Moderator: Slma Shelbayah

   Founder and CEO — Shelbayah Consulting; Chief Communications Officer — Yardstick Management.

Bio

 
 

   Panelist: Ty Ekelemu

  Managing Director, Talent Marketplace — State Street 

 

Bio

 

 

   Panelist: Heather Kim Degenhardt Stifanic

  Founder — IIICONIC

Bio

 

 

mkim-head-shot   Panelist: Margaret “Peggy” Kim 

  Founder and President — iSTANDtv

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   Panelist: Rhina Valentin 

   Actor, Director, TV Host, CEO, & Founder — La Reina del Barrio, Inc.

   

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1:00 PM - 1:20 PM - Thrive Break with AFROBEAT FIT®

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Thrive Break Instructor: Kemi Asani, MPA

Owner, Choreographer, and Sweat Coach — AFROBEAT FIT®

Bio

 

1:20 PM - 1:55 PM - Executive Session

    Executive Session Speaker: Cheryl Grace

     CEO, Founder — Powerful Penny, LLC 

   

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1:55 PM - 2:00 PM - Closing Remarks

2:00 PM - Career Lounge

Inclusion Leader (Platinum Sponsor)

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Diversity Adovcate (Bronze Sponsor)

All-Access Pass Sponsor

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Contact Director of Diversity Programs Kamilah A’Vant for all sponsorship inquiries.