Name: Action For Impact
Start: 25/09/2024 02:00 PM +00:00
End: 25/09/2024 10:00 PM +00:00

For the past four years, WBC has convened our community to highlight the ACTION being taken to advance diversity, equity, inclusion, and purpose and the direct IMPACT it is having in making a difference. Join Gwen K. Young as she kicks off WBC&rsquo;s annual summit and our impact as we work to advance all women in business.
 Gwen K. Young, CEO, Women Business Collaborative (WBC)&nbsp;

Gwen Young

Action for Impact Summit Welcome 

As the modern workforce evolves, it&rsquo;s critical that businesses acknowledge the growing presence of artificial intelligence. The evolving AI landscape is poised to alter the course of business operations, change the conversation on the future or work and have significant ethical implications. Leaders on this panel discuss how &nbsp;companies can adapt to the presence of AI while ensuring that they remain committed to their values, purpose and employees.
Moderator: Emily Wilkins, President, National Press Club and Correspondent, CNBC&nbsp;
 Miriam Vogel, President &amp; CEO, EqualAI &nbsp;
 Gabriela Ramos, Assistant Director-General for the Social and Human Sciences, UNESCO
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Emily Wilkins

Gabriela Ramos

Miriam Vogel

AI at Work: Navigating Ethical Frontiers in the Modern Workforce

-Priscilla Sims Brown, President and Chief Executive Officer, Amalgamated Bank
-Priscilla Almodovar, President and Chief Executive Officer, Fannie Mae
-Judy Marks, Chair, Chief Executive Officer and President, Otis Worldwide Corporation

2024 CEO EXCELLENCE IN GENDER EQUITY AND DIVERSITY AWARD RECIPIENTS 

Women owned businesses continue to grow in both numbers and in terms of revenue. This diverse group of accomplished entrepreneurs will discuss the strategies they and their companies employed to &nbsp;build their businesses from the ground up. This panel will highlight the transformative impact of women in business and their contributions to a more inclusive and innovative economic landscape.
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Moderator: Edie Fraser, Chair of the Board, Women Business Collaborative (WBC)
 -Laura Fote, Founder and CEO, L&amp;B Concepts
-Sharon Reynolds, Founder, President, CEO, DevMar Enterprises, WBC Board Member &nbsp;
-Deb Ward, Founder and CEO, UV BIOCLEAN
-Diedre Windsor, Founder &amp; CEO, The Windsor Group LLC

Sharon Reynolds

Deborah Ward

Laura Fote

Diedre Windsor

Edie Fraser

Empowering Growth:  How Women-Owned Businesses are Shaping the Business Landscape

WBC is pleased to award Her Excellency, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO), our Trailblazer in Gender Equity and Diversity Award in recognition of her remarkable contributions to gender equity and diversity.
 Award Recipient:&nbsp;
Her Excellency, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO)
 Fireside Chat Moderator &amp; Award Presenter:&nbsp;
Gwen K. Young, CEO, Women Business Collaborative (WBC)

TRAILBLAZER IN GENDER EQUITY AND DIVERSITY AWARD:  DR. NGOZI OKONJO-IWEALA

2024 WBC Women CEOs in America Report&nbsp;
Women Business Collaborative and our partners are committed to not just reporting, but also galvanizing, energizing and motivating organizations to usher in more women to the C-Suite and then to CEO roles. There is reason for optimism as we see an increasing commitment to populate the C-Suite and the Board with more women &ndash; and it is happening. WBC, C200, Catalyst and Ascend discuss the data, strategies and realities of women CEOs across the business landscape.
 Moderator: Kevin Cirilli, Founder, Meet the Future NOW
 -Jennifer McCullum, President and CEO, Catalyst
-Anna Mok, President, Ascend&nbsp;
-Gwen K. Young, CEO, Women Business Collaborative (WBC)
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Jennifer McCollum

Anna Mok

Kevin Cirilli

2024 WBC Women CEOs in America Report 

Women-owned and led businesses have a deep impact on today&rsquo;s economy yet they receive only 2% of venture capital. At the same time, women represent only 12% of decision-makers across the capital landscape. This panel will discuss strategies for fostering investment in women-owned enterprises and growing the number of women leaders in capital.
Angela Dingle, CEO, WIPP&nbsp;
 -Nicole Cober, Founder, The BOW Collective
-Denielle Finkelstein, Co-CEO &amp; Co-Founder, Unicorn&nbsp;
-Josephine Moran, President &amp; CEO, Ledyard National Bank
-Lisa Roberts, Senior Executive Vice President, Head of US Markets, Wilmington Trust&nbsp;
-Kelly Skalicky, President &amp; Chief Executive Officer, Stearns Bank N.A.
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Angela Dingle

Kelly Skalicky

Nicole Cober

Josephine Moran

Lisa Roberts

Denielle Finkelstein

Closing the Gap: Boosting Investment in Women-Owned Businesses

The WBC CEO Excellence in Gender Equity and Diversity Award recognizes corporate leaders whose efforts have made significant contributions to the advancement of diversity within their companies and increased opportunities for women in business roles. Join us for part two of our conversation with this year&rsquo;s CEO Excellence in Gender Equity and Diversity award winners.
 -Priscilla Sims Brown, President and Chief Executive Officer, Amalgamated Bank
-Priscilla Almodovar, President and Chief Executive Officer, Fannie Mae
-Judy Marks, Chair, Chief Executive Officer and President, Otis Worldwide Corporation&nbsp;
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 2024 CEO EXCELLENCE IN GENDER EQUITY AND DIVERSITY AWARD RECIPIENTS 

Women of color are often underrepresented in leadership and yet make up a significant portion of today&rsquo;s workforce. &nbsp;Companies must ensure that they are meeting the needs and expectations of women of color in their workforce by recognizing the unique lived experiences and challenges faced by the varied identities that make up this group.
Join our speakers to hear about the experiences of women of color in the workforce and highlights of WBC&rsquo;s Women of Color in Leadership report.
 Moderator: Kimberly Lee Minor, CEO, WOC Retail Alliance (WOCRA)
 -Purba Majumder, President, Cybervation&nbsp;
-Tori Holland, Congressional Delegate, United Keetoowah Band
-Sandra Quince, Co-Chair and Board Member, Paradigm for Parity&nbsp;
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Kimberly Lee Minor

Purba Majumder

Sandra Quince

Victoria Holland

Elevating Voices: Women of Color in Leadership

The staffing industry is a multi-billion dollar industry that provides temporary, contract, and permanent placement employees to businesses in a variety of industries with a workforce that encompasses diversity in race, gender, age, religion, ethnicity and identity.&nbsp;
Join us for a conversation with industry leaders on how they are working to strengthen DEI in their organizations and the industries they support.
 Moderator: Kip Wright, Chairman, INSPYR Solutions and WBC Board Member&nbsp;
 -Megan McCann, CEO, McCann Partners and Board Member, Techserve Alliance Board&nbsp;
-Joanie Bily, Division President &amp; Chair of the Board of Directors, American Staffing Association (ASA), Employbridge
-Francesca Profeta, Research Analyst, Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA)

Joanie Bily

Megan McCann

Francesca Profeta

Kip Wright

Beyond Placement: Advancing DEI in Staffing and Employment

Diverse board leadership can have a transformative impact on the decisions made by the senior leadership of a company and the evolution of organizational culture. Inclusive boards drive innovation, foster creativity, and enhance decision-making processes by bringing a range of perspectives and experiences to the table. Key leaders on this panel share insights, strategies, and success stories highlighting the profound impact of diversity in shaping the future of corporate governance.
 Moderator: Belen Gomez, Vice President of Strategic Initiatives and Communications, Equilar
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- Singleton McAllister, Attorney, Husch Blackwell LLP
-Mercedes Romero, Chief Procurement Officer, Primo Water
-Angela Sun, Independent Board Director, Cushman and Wakefield&nbsp;
-Kamilah Thomas, Senior Vice President and Chief People Officer, Avaya&nbsp;
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Belen Gomez

Singleton McAllister

Angela Sun

Kamilah Thomas

Boardroom Diversity: Transformation in Corporate Governance

As the overall number of women elevated to the C-Suite continues to be slow, especially for women of color, it is critical that businesses outline actionable strategies to move women into the c-suite and inevitably into CEO roles. &nbsp;Join our panel to hear actionable strategies and organizational initiatives aimed at breaking barriers and cultivating women for executive roles. Explore how fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout the leadership journey not only benefits individuals but also drives organizational success and innovation.
 Moderator: Gracie Lozano, Vice President, Senior HR Business Partner Insurance, USAA
 -Simone Jentsch,Vice President of Operations, Programs and Enablement, Akamai Technologies
-Tai Koottatep, Director, Strategic Seller Management and Account Services Leader, Amazon&nbsp;
-Rashmi Chaturvedi, President, Kaygen &nbsp;

Gracie Lozano

Rashmi Chaturvedi

Tai Koottatep

Simone Jentsch

Pathways to Leadership: Advancing Women into the C-Suite

WBC is pleased to award Vernā Myers, Founder and President of the Vernā Myers Company our Trailblazer in Gender Equity and Diversity Award in recognition their remarkable contributions to gender equity and diversity.
 Award Recipient:&nbsp;
Vernā Myers, President, The Vernā Myers Company
 Fireside Chat Moderator and Award Presenter:&nbsp;
Gwen K. Young, CEO, Women Business Collaborative (WBC)&nbsp;

TRAILBLAZER IN GENDER EQUITY AND DIVERSITY  AWARDS

WBC is pleased to award Charles Johnson, President of SodexoMagic our Trailblazer in Gender Equity and Diversity Award in recognition their remarkable contributions to gender equity and diversity.
 Award Recipient:
Charles Johnson, President, SodexoMagic&nbsp;
 Fireside Chat Moderator and Award Presenter:&nbsp;
Gwen K. Young, CEO, Women Business Collaborative (WBC)

TRAILBLAZER  IN GENDER EQUITY AND DIVERSITY AWARD 

Allyship in Action: Transforming Workplace Culture
Allyship plays a critical role in building inclusive workplaces and cultures that foster belonging. Being an effective ally requires an intentional commitment to creating and nurturing relationships across the organization.
Join our panel for a conversation on what effective allyship looks like in companies and how leaders can create positive change in their organizations and with their colleagues.&nbsp;
Moderator:Fabrice Houdart, Executive Director, Association of LGBTQ+ Corporate Directors&nbsp;
 -Helen Dietz, Managing Director in Total Wealth Management, Partner, ASPIRIANT&nbsp;
-Maureen Howard, Vice President Equality &amp; Inclusion, P&amp;G -Gavriella Schuster, CEO, Gavriella Schuster, LLC&nbsp;

Helen Dietz

Maureen Howard

Fabrice Houdart

Allyship in Action: Transforming Workplace Culture

Tech leadership is critical to the success of business. Top women technology leaders including CIOS, CTOs and CISOs as well as leaders in cyber, AI, data analytics are more important than ever as companies transform their technological capabilities to meet the needs of the future.
Join us for a dynamic conversation about how corporate tech leaders are harnessing the power of technology and data to drive successful outcomes in their organizations.
 Moderator: Johanna Jones, President and CEO, ITSMF&nbsp;
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-Jen Bryant, Senior Director, Chief of Staff, Associate Experience and Engagement, Capital One&nbsp;
-Jennifer Jones, USLI Chief Operating Officer, Genworth Financial
-Jo-Anna Rubin-Berman, Regional Head of HR Shared Services, Munich Re
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Johanna Jones

Jennifer Jones

Jennifer Bryant

Jo-Anna Rubin-Berman

Corporate Leadership: Harnessing the Power of Technology 

TRAILBLAZER IN GENDER EQUITY AND DIVERSITY AWARD: LUCY SANDERS

More than ever, building a workplace grounded in trust is critical to the success of a business. &nbsp;This is even more important as employees look to their companies to provide stability for them in an increasingly turbulent landscape. Building a culture of trust in belonging in the workplace is critical as organizations move into the next evolution of the workplace.
 Moderator: Dr. Rachel-Yvonne Talton, Founder and CEO, Synergy
 -Chloe Lemelle, Assistant Vice President, Workforce Diversity, AT&amp;T&nbsp;
-Dr. Joy Dettorre, Global D&amp;I Leader, IBM&nbsp;
-Nathan Pierce, Culture &amp; Diversity Engagement Specialist, TCS&nbsp;
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Rachel-Yvonne Talton

Nathan C. Pierce

Chloe Lemelle

Joy Dettorre

Trust and Transformation: Building a Culture of Belonging in the Workplace

As sustainability strategies shape the future of our world, it is essential to prioritize inclusive growth in this agenda. As the world changes quickly, ensuring that economic progress benefits everyone -- especially those most vulnerable -- is key to fostering a more resilient and equitable world. Hear from trailblazing leaders who are driving transformation in their industries, as they share experience, insights, and practical strategies to create meaningful change from within.
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Moderator: &nbsp;Balaji Ganapathy, Chief Social Responsibility Officer and Global Head of Corporate Social Responsibility, Tata Consultancy Service and WBC Board Member
 -Marika McCauley Sine, Chief Sustainability Officer, Mars Petcare and Board Member, WBC
-Tequila Smith, Executive Vice President and Chief Sustainability Officer, Reworld Waste&nbsp;
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Marika McCauley Sine

Balaji Ganapathy

Tequila Smith

Leveraging Inclusive Growth through Sustainability 

Tiffany Norwood, Founder &amp; CEO, Tribetan&nbsp;

Tiffany Norword

IMPACT TALK: The Science of turning Imagination into Reality

The current landscape of the workplace requires companies to be intentional in all aspects of building company culture and their operations. Without a strong commitment to equitable and inclusive employee engagement strategies and practices, organizations cannot retain strong talent, lose competitive advantage and are less likely to increase their customer base. Join our speakers to hear how companies are transforming their operations and their organizational narrative to meet the expectations of the next generation of talent and consumers.
 Moderator: Amy LaBella Rossi, Vice President, Lead Business Execution Consultant, Commercial Banking Diverse Segments, Wells Fargo
-Tracy Gee, Chief People Officer, NACD&nbsp;
-Ashley Marchand Orme, Director of Equity and Stakeholder Leadership, Just Capital&nbsp;
-Ryan Mitchell, Global Director - Diversity, Equity &amp; Inclusion, CBRE
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Ryan Mitchell

Amy LaBella Rossi

Tracy Gee

Ashley Marchand Orme

Inclusion: Transforming Operations to Meet the Realities of Todays Business Landscape 

Gwen K. Young, Women Business Collaborative (WBC)&nbsp;

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