Program - National Diversity Council

NATIONAL DIVERSITY COUNCIL PRESENTS
Fifth Annual Florida
Women’s Conference
“Transformational Leadership: From Vision to Impact”
October 9, 2015
8:00AM - 3:00PM
Nova Southeastern University
Ft. Lauderdale, FL
APPi
WELCOME FROM THE CHAIRS
Welcome to the 5th Annual Florida Women’s Conference!
We are proud to continue a tradition of honoring and learning from an exceptional group of executives. Our program today
is designed to inspire, motivate, and propel you to excel in your organization and community, in both your personal and
professional pursuits. We are confident that the experiences and advice shared in breakout sessions will stimulate engaging
discussions on some of the key challenges for women today. Our ultimate goal is to equip you with invaluable tools and
insights for achieving success in your career.
Our honorees and panelists are only one ingredient that makes these conferences so powerful: you are the other. We strongly
urge that you network and share best practices with one another as you move through the day, meeting new contacts and
perhaps beginning mentoring relationships that will help you reach your goals. The Florida Diversity Council appreciates the
time and investment made in your future evidenced by your presence today.
We wish to extend our sincere gratitude to our Conference Sponsors: JM Family Enterprises Inc., Nova Southeastern
University, Ocean Bank, Wyndham Vacation Ownership and ADT.
We would also like to thank our Board of Directors, staff, volunteers and Diversity Council members whose support has been
instrumental to the success of the conference!
Co-Chair
Loretta Calvin
Chief Strategist & President
Monroe Consulting Group
Co-Chair
Mary L. Martinéz
InclusionFocus LLC
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WELCOME FROM THE NATIONAL DIVERSITY COUNCIL
Dennis Kennedy
Founder & CEO, National Diversity
Council
Welcome to the 5th Annual Florida Women’s Conference. I believe it behooves organizations, and in particular the leaders
of organizations, to look past their limits. This Conference offers an opportunity for you to observe, learn, network and hear
different perspectives from a diverse mix of executives who have made the climb up the “corporate ladder.” You will gather
a wealth of knowledge, experience and expertise from some of the best female executives speaking on topics that will address
the personal and professional challenges faced while successfully rising to the top in their respective organizations.
I encourage you to take the initiative to meet new colleagues, talk openly about today’s topics and exchange ideas. It is my hope
that your experience today is rewarding and allows you to gain some insight to reflect on your own goals and status in an effort
to help catapult you to the top in your own career development.
We sincerely appreciate your attendance today in support of the Florida Women’s Conference and National DiversityCouncil.
I would like to thank all of our corporate sponsors, panelists, moderators, chairs, planning committee members, and volunteers.
Without each of you, this event would not be a success.
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Denise Ammaccapane
Director, Workplace
Diversity & Inclusion
Sodexo
Olesea Azevedo
VP, HR
& Organizational Effectiveness
Florida Blue
Cheryl Brown
Chief Talent Officer
USF Federal Credit Union
Kim Cagiano
SVP, Regional Sales
& Marketing Manager
SunTrust Bank
Tina Eckert
Attorney
Quarles & Brady LLP
Deena DeThomas
Executive Director
USAA
Jennifer Gudenkauf
VP, Leadership Development
& Learning
Bloomin’ Brands
Brittany Harris
Diversity Manager
Bright House Networks
Vanessa Henley
Executive Director,
Senior Diversity Officer
Morgan Stanley
Calvin Jackson
Diversity & Inclusion Manager
Tech Data
Tracey Jaensch
Regional Managing Partner
Ford Harrison LLP
Jennifer Kaminsky
Director of Community
Outreach, Center for
Community
Empath Health
Dennis Kennedy
Founder & CEO
National Diversity Council
Pat Kimberly
SVP
Wells Fargo
Sarah King
EVP, HR
Wyndham Vacation
Ownership
Lorrie McGovern, D.B.A.
Associate Dean,
Graduate Studies in Business
Saint Leo University
Melissa Mickle
EVP
PNC Bank
Richard Montes
HR Operations Manager
Florida Virtual School
Jessica Munford
Director of Business
Operations, Orlando
Aerotek
N ATPorceng
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Sandra
DIVERSITY COUNCIL
VP,
HR
JM Family Enterprises, Inc.
Taffini Reed
Market Manager
Walmart
Pam Sibley
HR Manager/
Market Diversity Leader
PricewaterhouseCoopers
Rebecca Sinclair
Chief HR Officer
Southeastern Grocers LLC
Barbara Wilcox
SVP & Chief Talent Officer
Orange Lake Resorts
Rick Corral
Florida HR Director
UPS
Kimberly Woollard
Chief HR Officer
Grow Financial Federal
Credit Union
Lisa Wulf
EVP & CFO
– Florida/Caribbean
Right Management
N AT I O N A L
DIVERSITY COUNCIL
...a diverse community, a better nation.
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IONAL
Betsy
DIVERSITY
COUNCIL
SVP, Human Resources
Nielsen
...a diverse community, a better nation.
N AT I O N A L
DIVERSITY COUNCIL
...a diverse community, a better nation.
...a diverse community, a better nation.
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EVENT SPONSORS
Gold Sponsor
Bronze Sponsors
In-Kind Sponsors
APPi
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AGENDA
8:00 a.m.
-8:30 a.m.
Registration & Continental Breakfast
Atrium
8:30 a.m.
-8:45 a.m.
Opening Remarks
Atrium
8:45 a.m.
-9:20 a.m.
Glass Ceiling Awards
Atrium
9:20 a.m.
-9:30 a.m.
Break & Transition to Session I
9:30 a.m.
-10:30 a.m. Breakout Session I
10:30 a.m.
-10:40 a.m. Break & Transition to Session II
10:40 a.m.
-11:40 a.m.
11:40 a.m.
-11:45 a.m. Break & Transition to Lunch
11:45 a.m.
-1:15 p.m.
Lunch, Keynote Speech, & Recognition of Sponsors
Atrium
1:15 p.m.
-1:45 p.m.
Exhibitor Show
Atrium
1:45 p.m.
-2:45 p.m.
Breakout Session III
3rd Floor
2:45 p.m.
-3:00 p.m.
Closing Remarks
Atrium
1st Floor
Breakout Session II
1st & 3rd Floors
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KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Vicky Garcia
Chief Operating Officer & Co-owner
Cruise Planners, an American Express Travel Representative
Vicky Garcia is the Chief Operating Officer (COO) and co-owner of Cruise Planners, an American Express Travel
Representative, where she oversees the marketing, group inventory, franchise sales, as well as the operations department.
She is now among the most respected women in travel, and her hard-working path is what led her there.
As a Cuban American female growing up in South Florida, Garcia was never the academic type, but was always interested
in learning – in her own way. At a young age, she jumped into the corporate world at Royal Caribbean International, which
in hindsight launched her travel career. As a self-labeled “techie,” she is always interested in the next big thing and her natural
curiosity and quick wit have served her well.
Vicky believes she has a responsibility to give back and encourages others around her to follow suit. Her contagious spirit
and commitment to charity work helped create “CP Cares” a program dedicated to raising and donating funds to charity.
Despite her demanding career, Vicky spearheaded a 10-week campaign raising an unprecedented $115,000 to support
lifesaving blood cancer research and was named The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society’s Women of the Year. She continues
to be involved and currently sits on the Board of Trustees and has helped the organization raised more than $1 million.
Vicky continues to be a beacon of strength and believes that a foundation of giving back, remembering where your roots
and surrounding yourself with a hard-working team makes you a better person.
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2015 GLASS CEILING AWARDS
YELENA ANUAR
Chief Financial Officer
AVM, L.P.
WENDY BECK
Chief Financial Officer
& Executive Vice President
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings, Ltd.
AARRRIN GOLSON
Senior Trial Attorney
United States Equal Employment
Opportunity Commission
BERTHA HENRY
Chief Executive Officer
Broward County
TERY HOWARD
Vice President, IT
Miami Dolphins - NFL
MARKESHA KIRKMAN
Area Vice President
Randstad
LISETTE LAMA
Regional Human Resource Director
Wyndham Vacation Ownership
HEATHER MONAHAN
Chief Revenue Officer
Beasley Broadcast Group, Inc.
YUNI NAVARRO
Senior Vice President
& Head of HR
Ocean Bank
MANISHA PATEL
Vice President of Finance
APR Energy
JOANIE STRINGER
Senior Vice President
Nothern Trust
LISA WULF
Executive Vice President
& Chief Financial Officer
Right Management
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MARY TISCHIO-BLACKINTON
Director HE-DPT Program
Nova Southeastern University
Panelists
YELENA ANUAR
Cheif Financial Officer
AVM, L.P.
KRISTIN BACA
Senior Vice President of Operations
Xerox Services, PDSI
WENDY BECK
Chief Financial Officer
& Executive Vice President
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings, Ltd.
DR. EDWINA H. BELL
Psychologist
Positive Solutions Pysch
DONISE E. BROWN
Director, Corporate Counsel
Starbucks Corporation
YVETTE BROWN
Vice President for Technology
& Chief Information Officer
Barry University
PETULA CELESTE BURKS
Public Affairs Director
City of Miami Gardens
MEGHAN CLEGHORN
Co-Founder & CEO
Request for Relief
AARRIN GOLSON
Senior Trial Attorney
United States Equal Employment
Opportunity Commission
CHRISTINE HANLEY
Managing Partner
Ford & Harrison
FELECIA HATCHER
Co-Founder
Code Fever Miami
MILLIE HERRERA, MBA
CEO & Founder
The Miami Group & Associates
JACQUELINE HOUSE
Chief Relations Officer
St. Thomas University
PAMELA LYNN KOHL
Executive Vice President
Banco Do Brasil Americas
JEAN MARIE MIDDLETON
General Counsel
Palm Beach County School District
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A RUPNER
ice President
Resources Director
rivate Bank & Trust
Panelists
HEATHER MONAHAN
Chief Revenue Officer
Beasley Broadcasting Group
ALISON F. SMITH
Partner
WSH-Law
BARBARA SHARIEF
County Commissioner Broward County
Dr. GERMAINE SMITH-BAUGH
President
Urban Leaugue of Broward County
YETUNDE TAIWO SHORTERS
Owner
Icy Public Relations
STEPHANIE TAVAREZ
Curriculum & Training
Program Director
K-Parks Inc.
SASHA TORRES, DPT, CCE
Owner
Boricua Physical Therapy Services
JENNY WATSON
Vice President of Online
& Direct Marketing
AutoNation
LISA WULF
Executive Vice President
& Chief Financial Officer
Right Management
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MASTER OF CEREMONIES, MODERATORS, & VOLUNTEERS
Master of Ceremonies
MEGHAN CLEGHORN
Co-Founder & CEO
Request for Relief
Moderators
GAIL BIRKS
President & CEO
CMA Enterprise, Inc.
DR. AGATHA CARABALLO
Digital Instructr
Florida International University
MARY MARTINÉZ
InclusionFocus LLC
LORETTA CALVIN
Chief Strategist & President
Monroe Consulting Group
JANE SEELBACH
Vice President, Consulting Services
Right Management
KIZZY M. DOMINGUEZ
President
K. Parks Consulting, Inc.
KIMBERLY VALENTIN NEALE
Outreach Coordinator
TrustBridge Health
Special Thanks to Our Conference Volunteers
Brittany Villalobos Diaz
Bloomin' Brands
Tyesha Ramsay
Wyndham
DeAndra Clark
Nova Southeastern University
Marva Hare Morris
Nova Southeastern University
Ashley Green
University of Miami
Sharisse Hernandez
Wyndham
Cheyenne Dawson
Rosheene Wiggan
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BREAKOUT SESSION I
9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. THE POWER OF SHE
Introduction:
Women are leading the way in building self-sustaining communities worldwide. These women
are on the front line, and will share their inspiring stories of courage, determination and the
world-changing progress being made by ordinary and extraordinary women.
Room
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Moderator: Mary Martinéz, InclusionFocus LLC
Panelists:
Donise E. Brown, Director; Corporate Counsel, Starbucks Corporation
Stephanie Tavarez, Curriculum & Training Program Director, K Parks Inc.
Millie Herrera, MBA, CEO & Founder, The Miami Group & Associates
CHANGING LANES: HOW DO I KNOW THE TIME IS RIGHT
Introduction:
Whether an organization is growing or simply moving in a new direction, change is inevitable
and happens at a dizzying pace. Shifting Gears & Changing Lanes will provide the tools to
effectively navigate the road to change. This panel will discuss how to create powerful and
productive expectations, establish a rewarding new mindset, discover top reasons why people
don’t take action, and overcome fears that get in the way of change.
Room
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Moderator: Loretta Calvin, Chief Strategist & President, Monroe Consulting Group
Panelists:
Kristin Baca, Senior Vice President of Operations, Xerox Services, PDSI
Yelena Anuar, Chief Financial Officer, AVM, L.P.
Alison F. Smith, Partner, WSH-Law
ENTREPRENEURSHIP 101
Introduction:
Join this panel of female entrepreneurs as they share a holistic perspective on the principles
of entrepreneurship. These entrepreneurs will emphasizes the mindset and self-understanding
needed to undertake entrepreneurial endeavors, and the practical process of entrepreneurship.
Moderator: Gail Birks, President & CEO, CMA Enterprise Incorporated
Panelists:
Felecia Hatcher, Co-Founder, Code Fever Miami
Yetunde Taiwo Shorters, Owner, ICY Public Relations
Sasha Torres, DPT, CCE, Owner, Boricua Physical Therapy Services
Meghan Cleghorn, Co-Founder & CEO, Request for Relief
Continued
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Room
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BREAKOUT SESSION II
10:40 a.m. - 11:40 a.m. YOUR VALUE PROPOSITION: THE KEY TO MARKETING YOURSELF
Introduction:
Successfully it’s understandable that we begin to “become” our jobs, and it’s a challenge to
separate our identity and value from our work. That being said, we need to take the time to
understand what value we bring to the job and how our value benefits the company and our
clients, if we want to be successful in moving our careers and businesses forward. Join this
panel to learn more about how to identify and articulate your value to stand out and position
yourself for success.
Room
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Moderator: Jane Seelbach, Vice President, Consulting Services , Right Management
Panelists:
Heather Monahan, Chief Revenue Officer, Beasley Broadcasting Group
Aarrin Golson, Senior Trial Attorney, United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
Barbara Sharief, County Commissioner, Broward County
BUILDING & LEVERAGING EFFECTIVE RELATIONSHIPS IN BUSINESS
Introduction:
The speakers on this panel are all leaders in what they do. By building and leveraging the
relationships they have formed in their schools, their workplaces, and their communities,
they have made significant impacts on their industries, their companies, and their careers.
In this panel, the speakers will bring their perspectives to issues that are crucial to the success
of women in business today.
Room
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Moderator: Kizzy M. Dominguez, President, K. Parks Consulting, Inc.
Panelists:
Wendy Beck, Chief Financial Officer & Executive Vice President, Norwegian Cruise Line
Holdings, Ltd.
Christine Hanley, Managing Partner, Ford & Harrison
Yvette Brown, Vice President for Technology & Chief Information Officer, Barry University
FINDING YOUR BALANCE
Introduction:
Women, fairly or not, face greater scrutiny for the way they manage their priorities on
and off the job. The answer is not to deny that the challenge exists, but to take control of
everyday and all major life transitions. In this session, you’ll learn time tested and practical,
commonsense skills to reframe the way you think about, talk about and approach your work
and life redefine success in key areas to feel good about the fit between work and life.
Moderator: Kimberly Valentin Neale, Outreach Coordinator , TrustBridge Health
Panelists:
Dr. Edwina H. Bell, Psychologist, Positive Solutions Pysch
Cheryl Miller, Executive Vice President & CFO, AutoNation
Lisa Wulf, Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer, Right Management
Continued
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Room
3031
BREAKOUT SESSION III
10:40 a.m. - 11:40 a.m.
LESSONS OF LEADERSHIP
Introduction:
You’ve put in the hard work, moved up the ranks to leadership and the office with a view,
but now what? How do you maintain long-term success in an ever-changing business world,
bounce back from failure, build a support team, and continually grow? Join this panel as
we explore career longevity and positioning yourself for a leadership role that spans decades,
not years.
Room
3032
Moderator: Dr. Agatha Caraballo, Digital Instructor, Florida International University
Panelists:
Dr. Germaine Smith-Baugh, President, Urban Leaugue of Broward County
Petula Celeste Burks, Public Affairs Director, City of Miami Gardens
Jacqueline House, Chief Relations Officer, St. Thomas University
WOMEN OF COLOR: STRIVING FOR EXCELLENCE
Introduction:
The focus of this panel is to bring together a diverse mix of successful women leaders who,
through the discussion of topics relevant to today’s issues will educate, inspire and encourage
women to reflect on their own goals and status as they strive to advance within their
organizations.
Moderator: Loretta Calvin, Chief Strategist & President, Monroe Consulting Group
Panelists:
Stephanie Tavarez, Curriculum & Training Program Director, K-Parks Inc.
Dr. Edwina H. Bell, Psychologist, Positive Solutions Pysch
Gail Birks, President & Chief Executive Officer, CMA Enterprise Inc.
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Room
3034
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Name.
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D i v e r s i t y F I R S T
™
The National Diversity Council is proud to announce the launch of the
DiversityFIRST™ Toolkit, an online resource intended to help organizations
raise awareness and advance diversity efforts within their organizations.
Content Areas
Gender
Metrics
Infographics
Global Diversity
Diversity Councils
Diversity Marketing
Cultural Competence
Diversity and Inclusion
Employee Resources Groups
For more information, please contact Jim Penny
[email protected]
or visit diversityfirsttoolkit.org
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Mission
The mission of the National Women’s Council is to make
a significant impact on the social advancement of women
by promoting economic empowerment, international
women’s rights, political and workplace equality,
and women’s health.
Vision
The vision of the National Women’s Council is to be the
premier organization for women’s rights and equality.
We are committed to diversity and the transformation of our workplace
and community into environments where people are valued for their uniqueness
and are secure in their knowledge that their efforts make a difference.
Please contact Adrienne Fleming for more information about the council
[email protected]