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Welcome
➢ Speakers:
■ Antionette Ball, CEO & Founder, Women’s Entrepreneurial Opportunity Project, Inc. (WEOP)
■ Nicola Roberts, CSBC, VP, Sr. Business Consultant, Chase for Business, JP Morgan Chase
■ Rachel Shanklin, Georgia Director, National Women & Entrepreneurship Director, Small Business Majority
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Her Voice & Impact: Women in Public Office Leading the Way
Multifaceted issues and legislation affecting marginalized groups highlight the necessity for informed and active participation in the political process, holding elected officials accountable, and working towards creating equitable policies.
➢ Moderator:
■ Tiffany Davis, Chief Inclusion & Diversity Officer, ADP
➢ Speakers:
■ Kim Schofield, Georgia State Representative, District #63
■ Mo Ivory, Esq. Professor & Director, Center for Entertainment, Sports & IP Law, GSU College of Law
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Empowering Economic Inclusion: Women Breaking Barriers
Women are shaping the workplace culture, leveraging their positions to foster inclusivity, create pathways, and champion diversity.
➢ Moderator:
■ Lakila Bowden, CEO, Isee Technologies
➢ Speakers:
■ Nichole Miles Sullivan, Region Director, Georgia Power
■ Janis Middleton, EVP, Chief Inclusion Officer, 22Squared and Trade School
■ Ama Fofie, Director, Cultural Inclusion & Belonging, Emory University Goizueta Business School
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Leveraging SSBCI: The State of Small Business Lending
The pivotal role of the State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) in bridging economic disparities and promoting inclusive growth to enhance access to capital for underserved communities, minority-owned businesses, and economically disadvantaged regions.
➢ Moderator:
■ Rachel Shanklin, Small Business Majority
➢ Speakers:
■ LaTonya Franklin, Loan Analyst, SSBCI Program, Georgia Department of Community Affairs
■ Sandy Healy, VP at Access to Capital for Entrepreneurs
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Spotlight
Featuring the inspiring stories of extraordinary women driving change and making an impact in their communities and beyond.
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Inclusive Technology: AI & Digital Technology to Amplify Voices and Advance Equity
Explore how AI and digital tools can be utilized to amplify our voices, tell our stories and can be instrumental in building equitable opportunities in the business world.
➢ Moderator:
■ Dr. Stacey Rivers, Head of People Growth & Enterprise Skills Strategy
➢ Speakers:
■ Donna Ennis, Enterprise Innovation Institute, Co-Director, Georgia Artificial Intelligence Manufacturing Technology Corridor (GA-AIM)
■ Frances Ciolek, AI & Data Analytics Consultant, Google
■ Love Hudson-Maggio, Founder, Mar Dat
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Strategic Grantmaking: Investing in Communities of Color
The evolving landscape of grantmaking, where funders are increasingly adopting a strategic and conscious using an equity-focused lens to identify and support initiatives that address systemic disparities.
➢ Moderator:
■ Joli Cooper, Executive Director, GreenLight Fund Atlanta
➢ Speakers:
■ Lauren Thomas Priest, MNM, Program Officer
■ Kim Addie, Vice President of Strategy and Impact, Atlanta Wealth Building Initiative
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Small Business Matters: Equalizing the Playing Field
Innovative initiatives designed to equalize the playing field, providing women with the tools, mentorship, and ecosystem of support to succeed in the business
➢ Moderator:
■ Zaineb Kubba, Consul and Trade Commissioner, Consulate General of Canada, Atlanta,
➢ Speakers:
■ Rosemarie A. Drake, Deputy District Director, Georgia District Office, US Small Business Administration
■ Ashley DeFlanders, National Director of Programs, Our Village United
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Amplifying Our Voices: Changing the Narrative
Women speak up about DEI strategies, inclusive storytelling practices, building women’s empowerment, and leadership roles for women of color.
➢ Moderator:
■ Dr. Stephanie Barnes, Senior Counsel, Nixon Gwilt Law
➢ Speaker:
■ Denise Santos, Actress/Founder/Producer
■ Charreah Jackson, Founder, Shine Army
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Roundtable Discussions & Open Forum
Participants convene in roundtable discussions to identify key takeaways, insights, and actionable items. Each roundtable will be expertly facilitated by industry professionals, offering a unique opportunity for the audience to interact directly with speakers and partners, deepening the dialogue and fostering connections.
➢ Moderator:
■ Jimica Tchamako, Director, Requirements Lab Business Unit, Public Health Informatics Institute, Task Force for Global Health
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Networking
* Cupcakes & Networking - Reception in Lobby*
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