2023 Conference Agenda
Agenda
8- 9 a.m. Registration
9-9:15 a.m. Welcome
- Conference Chair, Sherry Hartnett (UWF)
- Dean Rick Fountain (UWF) introduce Stephanie White
- Stephanie White, Welcome Remarks (Berkowitz & White PLLC & UWF BOT)
- In-Person Emcee: Kristie Tobias (Huron Group)
9:15- 10 a.m. Morning Keynote Speaker
- Siri Lindley (world champion triathlete) — Topic to be determined
10-11 a.m. Panel: Leadership - Lessons Learned in a Traditionally Male-Dominated Arena
- Moderator: Nicole Bastian (Lt. Col, USMC)
- Sandra Stotz (Vice Admiral, Coast Guard, Ret)
- Ann Burkhardt (Rear Admiral, Navy, Ret)
- Leslie Maher (Brigadier General, Air Force, Ret)
11-11:15 a.m. Break
11:15 a.m.-12 p.m. Advocacy: for Yourself, for your Company, for Causes you Care About
- State Rep. Michelle Salzman interviewed by Sandra Donaldson (D-Edge Consulting CEO/president)
12-1 p.m. Lunch (see round table discussions below)
1:15 -2:15 p.m. Panel: Topic to be determined
- Moderator: Kara Bloomberg (LandrumHR)
- Kara Cardona (Navy Federal)
- Dr. Lusharon Wiley (Innisfree)
- Jill Stinemetz (Cox)
2:15-2:45 p.m.Heartfelt Leadership: Inspiring Passion and Engagement
- Deb Boelkes (Author)
2:45-3 p.m. Break
3-3:45 p.m. Afternoon Keynote Speaker
- Fran Maniella (former and first female director of the U.S. National Park Service) — Topic to be determined
3:45-4 p.m. Closing Wrap-up and Adjourn
Lunch: 20 Round Table Discussion Leaders (in the Auditorium)
Lunch: 20 Round Table Discussion Leaders (in the Auditorium)
- Topic 1: (4 tables) Balance or Integration—the many demands of parenthood/caretaking, career and life.
- Topic 2: (4 tables) Career Pivots—managing shifts and milestones in your career progression.
- Topic 3: (4 tables) Prioritizing Professional Development—how to put you first.
- Topic 4: (4 tables) Courageous Conversations in the Workplace.
- Topic 5: (4 tables) Advocating for Yourself—how to negotiate and advocate for your compensation.
"I got much more than I originally thought. The speakers were diverse in the experiences, they were forthcoming with information relating to their field of expertise, and I enjoyed their presentations."
Conference attendee