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Women of COLOR Leadership
and Empowerment Conference
Hosted by PTC
June 22, 2022 |12 – 5 pm
121 Seaport Boulevard, Boston, MA, 02210
Access code: 121_PTC!
The Women of COLOR Leadership and Empowerment Conference (WOC) engages, connects, and empowers the nation’s most influential and diverse women. At WOC, leading executive
women of color share their experiences, insights, and thought leadership with America’s diverse professionals.
In 2022, COLOR will also recognize women innovating their industries with our Innovator Awards!
To ensure the safety of our staff and our attendees, proof of vaccination and face masks are required for all in-person attendees.
Program Information
Agenda
11:00a – 11:30a PTC CXC Tour (Virtual)
11:30a – 12:00p – Registration
12:00p – 12:15p – Welcome & Opening Remarks
12:15p – 12:40p – Keynote Address
12:40p – 1:10p – Executive Session – The Power of Personal Branding
1:10p – 1:20p – Break
1:20p – 2:00p – Building a Career of Your Dreams Panel Discussion
2:00p – 2:25p – Fireside Chat: The Future of Work – A New Era of Humanity
2:25p – 2:35p – Break
2:35p – 2:45p – Special Address from Boston Women’s Fund
2:45p – 3:10p – Executive Session: Real Talk – Finding Companies That Truly Value You
3:10p – 3:30p – WOC Innovator Awards Presentation
3:30p – 4:30p – Strategic Networking Presentation & Guided Experience – Hosted by ClearRock
4:30p – 5:00p – Reception and PTC CXC Tour (In-person)
Our Expert Speakers
Tanisha Sullivan
Keynote Speaker
President of the NAACP – Boston Chapter and MA Secretary of State Candidate
Bio
Amaka Ubaka
Emcee
Emmy Award-Winning Journalist & News Anchor at 7News New England
Bio
Jaime Zepeda
Opening Remarks Speaker
EVP of COLOR
Bio
Taj Pannell
Moderator
Talent Engagement Program Manager at LinkedIn
Bio
Adriana Dawson
Panelist
Community Engagement Director at Verizon
Bio
Wanny Muñoz
Panelist
Sr. Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & People Partner at Hi Marley
Bio
Kameelah Benjamin-Fuller
Fireside Chat: The Future of Work – A New Era of Humanity
Chief Diversity Officer and CSR Leader at PTC
Bio
Audra Bohannon
Fireside Chat: The Future of Work – A New Era of Humanity
Senior Client Partner at Korn Ferry
Bio
Taj Pannell
Executive Session: The Power of Personal Branding
Talent Engagement Program Manager at LinkedIn
Bio
Su Joun
Executive Session: Finding Companies That Truly Value You
Principal at Diversity@Workplace Consulting Group
Bio
Natanja Craig-Oquendo
Non-profit Speaker
Executive Director of The Boston Women’s Fund
Bio
Jessica KaplanInnovator Award Winners
DEI Innovator
Dr. Thelá Thatch
CEO, Thelá Thatch Consulting
Education Innovator
Dr. Dara Sanoubane
Leadership Development Specialist, UPenn – Applied Research Laboratory
STEM Innovator – Tech
Jessica Saul
Founder & President, Art of Stepping
STEM Innovator – Healthcare
Dr. Bisola Ojikutu
Executive Director, Boston Public Health Commission
Finance Innovator
Chiquita Rice
President, Monarch Investment Advisors
Wellness Innovator
Helen ‘Skip’ Skipper
Executive Director, NYC Justice Peer Initiative
Entrepreneurship Innovator Cheryl Grace
Founder & CEO, Powerful Penny, LLC.
Sponsors
Host Sponsor
Virtual Live Stream Sponsor
Motivator Sponsors
Team Player Sponsors
Diversity Advocate Sponsor
Strategic Networking Sponsor
Media Sponsor
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