The Women of COLOR Leadership and Empowerment Conference (WOC) engages, connects, and empowers the nation’s most vibrant, influential, and diverse women. In 2020, we celebrate ten years of thought-leadership, community, & empowerment for women of COLOR in corporate America and beyond. 

Take your seat at the table, you are welcome here.

Women of COLOR Virtual Leadership
and Empowerment Conference
Wednesday, September 23, 2020
12:00 P.M. – 3:00 P.M.
Presented on YouTube
 
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Agenda

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

jennycellars_headshot Keynote Speaker: Jennifer McDonald 

 CEO, Founder, and Winemaker — Jenny Dawn Cellars 

Bio

 

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     Opening Remarks Speaker: Susana Chiros

     VP, Talent Acquisition Manager, State Street Global Advisors — State Street Corp. 

     

Bio

 

 

 

12:30 PM - 1:45 PM - Executive Panel Discussion

Executive Panel Moderator: Paty Abril-Gonzalez, PhD

Assistant Professor, School of Education — The University of Texas at Austin 

 

Bio

 

denise-bennett Executive Panelist: Denise L. Bennett 

 Director Content Partnerships-Entertainment — WarnerMedia 

Bio

 

Executive Panelist: Naeemah Elias

Managing Director, Talent Marketplace — State Street Corp.

Bio

 

Executive Panelist: Peggy A. Nagae

Senior Consultant; Former Chief Operating Officer — WMFDP/FDP

Bio

 

1:45 PM - 2:00 PM - Thrive Break

2:00 PM - 2:50 PM - Executive Session: Stress Reduction & Resiliency During Crisis

felice-carlton-final-biz-pic Executive Session Speaker: Dr. Felice Carlton  

 Doctor of Nursing Practice, Health Advisor, and Owner — Felice Carlton Enterprises, LLC

Bio

 

Takeaways:

  • Recognize the early symptoms of physical, emotional, and mental stress in your
    body
  • Decrease stress and improve your energy
  • Rid yourself of guilt associated with prioritizing yourself
  • Learn 3 strategies to fortify a champion’s mindset and exponentially project you
    forward despite adversity

2:50 PM - 3:00 PM - Closing Remarks

Inclusion Leader (Platinum Sponsor)

Diversity Ambassador (Gold Sponsor)

Diversity Partner (Silver Sponsor)

Diversity Advocate (Bronze Sponsor)

Media Partner

Registration

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Sponsor Color Magazine’s Women of Color Leadership Conference!

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

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