Women's Leadership Forum 2021
On Friday, April 16, 2021 we hosted a half-day of learning, networking, and togetherness at our Women’s Leadership Forum. While this year's event was virtual, we still brought together experts from across disciplines to discuss the challenges women face in today's workforce, regardless of industry or background.
No matter what stage you're at in your career, this annal event is designed to help all women become better leaders in their workplace.
Guest Speakers
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Dwetri Addy Head of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Stitch Fix |
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Dr. Sharonda Hagans-Jones Principal Hagans-Jones Consulting LLC |
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Daniela Hendricks Chief Compliance & Process Officer Gebrüder Weiss USA |
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Vicki Klopsch Executive Director, Laspa Center for Leadership Scripps College |
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Melissa Lagowski Nonprofit Manager, NPO Consultant, Founder/CEO Big Buzz Idea Group |
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Pam McCoy Associate Dean, Graduate Programs Loyola's Quinlan School of Business |
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Betsey Nohe VP Supply Chain, Quality and R&D Americas Morton Salt |
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Ashley Ritter Undergraduate Business Career Coach Loyola's Quinlan School of Business |
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Dr. Jo Ann Rooney President Loyola University Chicago |
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Aminatu Rubango Associate Director, Business Career Services Loyola's Quinlan School of Business |
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Dr. Pam Schilling CEO Archer Career |
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Brittani Shaw Chief People Officer Litera |
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Heather Terry Co-founder & CEO GoodSam PBC |
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Dr. Eileen Timmins VP of HR and Administration 1WorldSync |
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Lauren Wilson Lee Co-Founder and Chief Revenue Officer Allied Technology Solutions |
Agenda
As a reminder, this is a virtual event. All times listed are CST.
| 7:45 a.m. | Welcome Colleen Reany, Loyola's Quinlan School of Business Pam McCoy, Loyola's Quinlan School of Business Dr. Jo Ann Rooney, Loyola University Chicago |
| 8:15 a.m. | Women Thriving in 2021 Dr. Pam Schilling, Archer Career |
| 8:30 a.m. | Legacy and Lifelong Learning Dr. Sharonda Hagans-Jones, Hagans-Jones Consulting |
| 9:15 a.m. | Break |
| 9:20 a.m. | Breakout Session 1A: Driving Change in a Male Dominated Industry Betsey Nohe, Morton Salt Colleen Reaney, Loyola's Quinlan School of Business (moderator) Brittani Shaw, Litera Lauren Wilson Lee, Allied Technology Solutions Daniela Hendricks, Gebrüder Weiss USA Breakout Session 2A: Leadership as Influence Vicki Klopsch, Laspa Center for Leadership, Scripps College |
| 10:00 a.m. | Break |
| 10:05 a.m. | Breakout Session 1B: Work Life Balance: Fact or Fiction? Heather Terry, GoodSam PBC Breakout Session 2B: The Power of Networking Melissa Lagowski, Big Buzz Idea Group |
| 10:55 a.m. | Break |
| 11:00 a.m. | Breakout Session 1C: Preparing for Promotion: How to Position Yourself for Growth and Advancement Aminatu Rubango, Quinlan School of Business Ashley Ritter, Quinlan School of Business Breakout Session 2C: Leading Authentically During Times of Change and Chaos Eileen Timmins, 1WorldSync |
| 11:45 a.m. | Break |
| 11:50 a.m. | Inclusive Leadership Dwetri Addy, Stitch Fix |
| 12:35 p.m. | Zoom Small Group Networking |
| 1:15 p.m. | Event Concludes |
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