2020 Innovative Women's Conference
Schedule
Below you will find the conference agenda and corresponding conference links to access via Zoom.
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9:00 - 9:15 AM - Official Welcome - Sponsored by R.J. Reynolds
Welcome address by the Jenkins MBA Women’s Club. Grab some breakfast and coffee and settle down to start the day!
Hear from: Grace Williamson (President Women's Club), Penny Kouloglou (VP Women's Club), Lavanya Krishnan (Events Chair Women's Club)
Hosted in IWC Primary Conference Room, Zoom Room ID: 625452632
9:15 - 10:15 AM - Design Your Life
Participate in a virtual intention-setting exercise with Dr. Leigh Shamblin, Poole College of Management’s Director of Leadership, inspired by Designing Your Life: How to Build a Well-Lived, Joyful Life,by Bill Burnett and Dave Evans. We will begin to explore our theme of "Radical Collaboration."
Download the word file to fully participate in this workshop.
Hosted in IWC Primary Conference Room, Zoom Room ID: 625452632
10:15 - 10:25 AM - Coffee Break - Sponsored by Advancement of Women Entrepreneurs (AWE)
Take a moment to stretch, refill your coffee and send a selfie of your workspace (or a picture of your pets) using #jenkinsIWC! Find us on Instagram, Facebook & Twitter
Hosted in IWC Primary Conference Room, Zoom Room ID: 625452632
10:25 - 10:45 AM - HerStories
Live stream from Nelson Hall as Tayah Butler, Director of Diversity & Inclusion, Poole College of Management, presents HerStories. Hear great stories from trailblazing Poole Alumnae achieving their own way forward in their careers and personal lives.
Hosted in IWC Primary Conference Room, Zoom Room ID: 625452632
Wellness Sessions (10:45 - 11:30 AM)
Balancing Health, Work & Life - Sponsored by E. & J. Gallo
E. & J. Gallo representatives explain how working professionals can create a well-rounded and balanced life while excelling in work and enjoying our social engagements and hobbies. This session includes some movement!
Hear from: Kathleen Apodaca, Britton Troxler, Amanda Bussey
Hosted in IWC Primary Conference Room, Zoom Room ID: 625452632
Women & Financial Confidence - Sponsored by First Citizens Bank
Join this session to boost financial confidence and learn how to utilize your personal finances to achieve your life’s goals. Executives from financial institutions share their tips on how to spark the importance of creating your own financial plan.
Hear from: Heidi Humphries (Moderator), First Citizens Bank | Kim Capalbo, First Citizens Bank | Kimberly Benfield, SunTrust | Kim Palladino, SunTrust
Hosted in IWC Zoom Link 2, Zoom Room ID: 992 042 050
Advocating for Your Life
Navigating a career trajectory can be overwhelming. Our career coaches and executives will share firsthand experiences while offering tips to help brand yourself, succeed in receiving your next promotion, and land that board seat that you’ve had your eye on.
Hear from: Caren Howley (Moderator), NC State University | Sharron Hunter-Rainey, Formerly Shaw University | Flavia Moreira, Lenovo | Janelle Tracy, Walmart
Hosted in IWC Zoom Link 3, Zoom Room ID: 353 837 376
11:30 - 11:50 AM - HerStory
Join us back in the Primary Conference Room. Tayah Butler will provide additional live updates from Nelson Hall regarding the HerStory alumnae.
Hosted in IWC Primary Conference Room, Zoom Room ID: 625452632
11:50 AM - 12:00 PM - Enjoy a Break
Take a moment to stretch, refill your coffee and send a selfie of your workspace (or a picture of your pets) using #jenkinsIWC! Find us on Instagram, Facebook & Twitter
Hosted in IWC Primary Conference Room, Zoom Room ID: 625452632
12:00 - 12:50 PM - Keynote Address - Sponsored by IBM
Time for our keynote from the very talented and inspiring Gina Loften! As Microsoft U.S. Services Chief Technology Officer, Gina has an extensive background and career as a global consulting and technology leader. Throughout her career she has led digital transformation teams at Microsoft, led global initiatives for IBM’s Watson, served as CTO for North America Consulting Services and IBM Hybrid Cloud, and was a leader of IBM’s Global Cloud Consulting Services. Gina’s expertise in creating cloud-based ecosystems for large enterprises, universities, small businesses and entrepreneurs brings incredible value to her clients and the marketplace. Gina harnesses her passion for business advancement enabled by technology and empowerment of others by sharing her thought leadership in various venues.
Hosted in IWC Primary Conference Room, Zoom Room ID: 625452632
12:50 - 1:00 PM - Reset your Intention & Select Next Session
Reset your intentions for the day with Dr. Leigh Shamblin. You will also have time to decide which professional track panel you will attend next!
Hosted in IWC Primary Conference Room, Zoom Room ID: 625452632
Professional Track Sessions (1:00 - 1:50 PM)
Women in Supply Chain - Sponsored by the NC State Supply Chain Resource Cooperative
Join professionals in the corporate and non-profit industries as they discuss the critical role of supply chain and logistics. Each panelist will share their tips on becoming prepared to enter the industry, either as a new hire or as a professional.
Hear from: Brittni DeSander (Moderator), Marine Corps Veteran + MBA student | Tracy Ahrens, Biogen | Kaitlyn Pennington, American Red Cross | Amy Rumford, formerly Google + Advance Auto Parts | Vinita Wallace, VF Corp | Lisa Weaver, RJ Reynolds
Hosted in IWC Primary Conference Room, Zoom Room ID: 625452632
Women in Tech
Engage with female technology leaders who make significant contributions to STEM in our community and beyond. We will have the opportunity to learn from these leaders about how they view future opportunities in the tech field from artificial intelligence and bias to building your passion projects!
Hear from: Dr. Leigh Shamblin (Moderator | Phaedra Boinodiris, IBM | Snigdha Kotta, SAS | Gina Poole, NewCo | Ramapriya Raju, IBM
Hosted in IWC Zoom Link 2, Zoom Room ID: 992 042 050
Women in Biomedical & Pharma
The panel’s executives will provide insights about their professional journeys and working experiences in the biomedical and pharmaceutical industry. We will also learn about ways to empower more women interested in pursuing careers in the biomedical field.
Hear from: Kari Delahunty (Moderator), Syneos Health | Jennifer Lauria Clark, CAI | Megan Crum, AveXis | Betty Minton, Minton & Reid | Melissa Seymour, Biogen
Hosted in IWC Zoom Link 3, Zoom Room ID: 353 837 376
1:50 - 2:00 PM - Break
Take a moment to stretch, refill your coffee and send a selfie of your workspace (or a picture of your pets) using #jenkinsIWC! Find us on Instagram, Facebook & Twitter
Hosted in IWC Primary Conference Room, Zoom Room ID: 625452632
Innovation Sessions (2:00 - 2:50 PM)
Daring Leaders in Entrepreneurship
Hear from leading professionals in the RTP entrepreneurial ecosystem who understand how to navigate resources for inspired founders operating small businesses to growth ventures.
Hear from: Sarah Glova (Moderator), RiOT + Reify Media | Lisa Chang, NC State University | Emily Neville, Reborn Clothing |
Sabrina Saleha, Digital Nomad | Liz Tracy, 4D Lab | Carol Verrcellino, Oak City Labs
Hosted in IWC Primary Conference Room, Zoom Room ID: 625452632
Using Business as a Force For Good - Sponsored by Maria Kingery & Company
Interested in learning more about how you can build purpose and positive social and environmental impact into your academic experience and your career?. We’ll discuss how using business to address issues such as climate change, income inequality, diversity and inclusion, conservation of resources and many others, can drive innovation, strengthen brands and create bottom-line business value.
Hear from: Jessica Yinka Thomas (Moderator), NC State B Corp Clinic | Lauren Ida Ginsberg, Athleta | Maria Kingery, Southern Energy Management + Maria Kingery & Co. | Lee Pike, Larry’s Coffee | Dr. Deborah Hazzard-Robinson, University of South Carolina
Hosted in IWC Zoom Link 2, Zoom Room ID: 992 042 050
2:50 - 3:00 PM - Enjoy a Break
Take a moment to stretch, refill your coffee and send a selfie of your workspace (or a picture of your pets) using #jenkinsIWC! Find us on Instagram, Facebook & Twitter
Hosted in IWC Primary Conference Room, Zoom Room ID: 625452632
3:00 - 3:50 PM - Allyship and Advocacy Fireside Chat
This fireside chat will open discussion around the most pressing issues in Diversity and Inclusion in the workplace. Inspiring speaker and D&I advocate, Demetris Cheatham will share her experiences in implementing programs that encourage others to build an inclusive culture while creating allyships to strengthen professional communities.
Hosted in IWC Primary Conference Room, Zoom Room ID: 625452632
3:50 - 4:00 PM - Closing Address
This is when we realize we have practiced radical collaboration across our community!
Hosted in IWC Primary Conference Room, Zoom Room ID: 625452632