2019 Conference Highlights

On March 1, 2019, the UWF College of Business Executive Mentor Program convened its sixth Women in Leadership - Designing Your Future conference. About 400 students, faculty and community leaders attended. Following are highlights of the conference.

Opening Session: Designing a Life Well Lived: Simplifying Work-Life Balance to Cherish What Matters Most

Presented by Emily Ley, Founder and CEO, Simplified by Emily Ley

2 min overview

Opening Session: Designing a Life Well Lived: Simplifying Work-Life Balance to Cherish What Matters Most

Presented by Emily Ley, Founder and CEO, Simplified by Emily Ley

Full Presentation

Panel Discussion: Permission to Lead, Follow and Thrive

Moderator: Jane Birdwell, Founder and CEO, Table Vogue and Birdwell Agency

• Katie Garrett, Founder and Owner, Old Hickory Whiskey Bar and The Kennedy
• Shannon Pallin, Owner, FIORE of Pensacola
• Dr. Grace Torres-Hodges, Owner/Physician, Torres Hodges Podiatry
• Debbie Williams, Director of Digital Marketing, Gorilla Group

Panel Discussion: How to Chart a Course for Success in the Corporate World

Moderator: Becca Boles, Communications Director, Gulf Power

• Meri Asmar, Director of Human Resources, The Lewis Bear Company
• Kristin Longley, Director of Public Affairs, Cox
• Adetoun Sanders, Vice President of Marketing and Business Development, Members First Credit Union of Florida
• Stacy Keller Williams, Vice President, Contact Center Operations Member Experience & Training, Navy Federal Credit Union

Closing Session: Build Your Winning Career Game Plan 

Presented by Julie Kratz, Founder and CEO, Pivot Point

2 min overview

Closing Session: Build Your Winning Career Game Plan

Presented by Julie Kratz, Founder and CEO, Pivot Point

Full Presentation

Photo Gallery

A collection of photos featuring speakers, panel discussions and attendees at the 2019 Women in Leadership Conference.