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Carissa Oliver-Self Defense
Carissa Oliver-Self Defense
Speaker Description: Carissa Flores is a third-degree black belt in Taekwondo and a certified instructor. She has been teaching self-defense for five years. She received her Gold Award in Girl Scouts for teaching 90 women and children self-defense hosted at Broomfield High School in 2016 and is honored to be back. Though she had always wished this was something that didn't have to be taught, she knows it is an important skill that must be.
Session Description: Just as important as it is to keep your minds engaged in women's issues so is it important to keep your bodies engaged. In this session, you will learn basic self-defense which will hopefully help you feel safer as a woman in our current society.
Dawn Deming-Taking A Leap Of Faith
Dawn Deming-Taking A Leap Of Faith
Speaker Description: As a licensed k-12 Art Educator with a plethora of diverse experiences- Scholastic Arts juror, portfolio reviewer for numerous art institutions, teacher/ learner on the Mescalero Apache Reservation, exhibited artist, adult education Art teacher, and Ph.D. candidate-Dawn Deming is honored to be invited to present at this year’s Women’s Empowerment Conference. Endless curiosity, and the desire to create are the driving forces that have helped Dawn Deming find innovative solutions to personal or professional problems. She is thrilled to share some creative training techniques that are grounded in original, hands-on arts approaches for you to apply to any context of your life.
Session Description: Being an artist is a leap of faith, and so is this session! Learn about being a woman in the arts through this fun, hands-on, interactive visual arts endeavor. All supplies will be provided at the session, and you will find out what the surprise activity is the day of the conference. All art supplies will be furnished, playfulness will be had, and privacy will be respected.
FRIENDS-When Life Hands You Lemons, Make The Greatest Lemonade
FRIENDS-When Life Hands You Lemons, Make The Greatest Lemonade
Speaker Description: FRIENDS of Broomfield is an organization dedicated to making more spaces and opportunities available to individuals in the community with intellectual and developmental disabilities. They offer a few different programs and services, such as residential, day programs, and even employment and travel programs. FRIENDS of Broomfield will be providing a panel of ambassadors from the organization to talk about their experiences as an adult with an intellectual or developmental disability.
Session Description: During this session you will hear from a panel ambassadors of the FRIENDS organization, and learn about their experiences as adults who have intellectual and developmental disabilities. Attendees will learn how a group of terrific ladies have faced the challenges of their disabilities and are now leading happy and productive lives. The ladies want to share how they continue to gain the confidence to be seen, heard and in charge of their own lives.
Kristy Duran - Unmasking Imposter Syndrome: Understanding and Overcoming Self-Doubt in the Workplace
Speaker Description: Kristy L. Duran is the Director of Undergraduate Research and a Professor of Biology at Metropolitan State University of Denver. She earned her B.S. in Biology from the University of New Mexico, her M.S. in Neurobiology from Colorado State University, and her Ph.D. in Evolutionary Ecology from the University of Colorado, Boulder. She is a Ford Foundation Fellow and is the President-Elect for the Senior Society of Ford Fellows. She is passionate about undergraduate research and issues around diversity, equity, and inclusion and has co-authored pieces in Scientific American Voices including “We are never just scientists” and “It’s time for science and academia to address sexual misconduct”. She currently serves on MSU Denver’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Council and HSI Committee. She is committed to increasing research opportunities for students historically excluded due to ethnicity and race.
Session Description: Have you ever felt like "a fraud" or "a phony", doubting your abilities and what you are capable of achieving? Come and listen to Dr. Kristy Duran as she dives into the struggles of not only being a woman in science and academia but also being a woman of color. Kristy will talk about the challenges she has faced and overcome. She will elaborate on her line of work as a scientist and how her identity plays a part in her determination. Join Kristy for a captivating story and an engaging Q&A session. By the end of the session, you will be able to turn the debilitation of imposter syndrome into tools that can help you embrace your inner superhero. You will not regret it!
Evelyn Walter - How to Get Your Dream Job
Speaker Description: Evelyn Walter holds a Master's degree in Higher Education from the University of South Carolina. She has over 25+ years of experience leading human resource teams in global corporate environments and is the founder of Next Up Leadership Group. By quickly establishing a deep level of trust, Evelyn helps individual contributors, leaders and teams move to authentic self-awareness, leading to organizational and personal transformation. She thrives as an advisor and coach to individuals who aspire to achieve their next level of employment, leadership, and team performance, often in the midst of rapid growth and change in their organization or life.
Session Description: In this interactive session, participants will learn valuable skills that will help them secure their dream job. Participants will explore their values and dreams to find ideal roles, cultures, and industries. They will hear about how to use resumes and LinkedIn to brand themselves, capitalizing on their strengths. They will then hear tips and tricks about interviews and offer negotiation.
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