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The Washington D.C. Conversation on Board Diversity
In-Person Strategic Networking Event
June 6, 2024
Time: 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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VENUE: The Grand Ball Room at George Washington University
What Happens at the Event?
Are you ready to take your career to the next level and pursue a board position?
Our prescriptive strategic networking events for women provide the perfect platform for personal coaching from experienced corporate directors, peer connections, and increased visibility among industry leaders. You'll have the chance to build meaningful relationships and open doors to new opportunities. Register now to secure your spot and take the first step toward your board service journey.
Agenda
2:00 pm – Registration Opens–Networking, Photos, and Appetizers
2:30 – 3:00 pm – Welcoming remarks, Heather Spilsbury, 50/50 WOB Chief Executive Officer, national & local statistics.
3:00 pm – Keynote Speaker, Diana Marrero
3:30 pm – Facilitated Conversations with Director/Coaches
4:25 – 5:00 pm – Closing Remarks and Networking Reception
Panelists
Diana Marrero
Chief Partnerships Officer
Foreign Policy Magazine
Director Coaches
Carole Smith
Director of Marketing and Co-Founder of DEIB Council
Aquent
BOARDS:
UCLA’s Academic Advancement Program; Green Dot Public Schools
UCLA’s Academic Advancement Program; Green Dot Public Schools
Bobbi Kurshan
President
Educorp Consultants Corporation
BOARDS:
Board Member, American Public Education
Board Member, American Public Education
Erin Essenmacher
President, Chief Strategy Officer
Athena Alliance
BOARDS:
Advisory board member for Domestic Emerging Market Investments; Advisory Board of Future Directors Institute
Advisory board member for Domestic Emerging Market Investments; Advisory Board of Future Directors Institute
Viola Thompson
CEO
TMT and Associates, LLC
BOARDS:
Board Director, Insight Global, Inc.; Board Trustee, NPower
Board Director, Insight Global, Inc.; Board Trustee, NPower
Leadership Committee
Jyotsna Sharma
Director
Black Dragon Capital Investment Management
Courtney Bickert
Executive Recruiter
DRiWaterstone Human Capital
Jocelyn Seng
Maj Gen (Ret), USAF
Board Member, Digital Manufacturing & Cybersecurity Institute (MxD)
Tara Rethore
CEO
Strategy For Real™
Mandi Wedin
CEO
Feroce Real Estate Advisors
Cherie Santos-Wuest
Managing Partner
Celadon Venture Advisors, LLC
Elaine Worzala
Professor
Clemson University
Amy Mertz Brown
Chief Compliance Officer
Independent attorney/consultant
Daniele Livermon
Senior Vice President
Marsh McLennan
Jyotsna Sharma
Vice President
BDC Capital Management
Devan Perry
Development Coordinator
Rockefeller Group
INDIVIDUAL TICKET PACKAGES
$250
Our Individual Tickets include an in-person strategic networking event in a city of your choice. These events are designed to help you build your network and make valuable connections that can propel your career forward. Secure your spot today!
SPONSORSHIP
PACKAGES
$5,000+
Our Sponsorship Packages start at the City Silver level with options to curate packages at the Worldwide Corporate level, providing you with the opportunity to showcase your commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Thank you to our Sponsors!
Multi-city – $50K
Multi-city – $40K
Multi-city – $30K
Emerald
Platinum
Gold
Silver
Thank you to our In-Kind Donors!
Worldwide
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