EQUAL POSITION, PAY, AND POWER FOR ALL BUSINESSWOMEN
DECEMBER 2022
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Happy Holidays and end of 2022!
WBC continues its call for Action for Impact as we close out the year. In 2022 the WBC grew to include more than 75 Corporate Sponsors, 75 Partner Organizations, 500 Champions, and 17 Board Members! This year we chose the theme, Action for Impact and could not have found a better way to jumpstart 2022. The work we have been able to accomplish and the glass ceilings we have been able to help shatter in 2022 alone have proven we can truly drive impact faster together. From ringing the bell at the NYSE to our Rethinking and Accelerating Diversity and Women's Leadership in Business forum to our annual Action for Impact Summit, WBC continues to accelerate the movement of equal pay, position, and power.
Action for Impact will always be ingrained in the foundation of WBC. There is no choice but to build in the power of diversity and build on inclusivity and corporate purpose. With all that we have accomplished this year, WBC will grow the movement and collaboration and deepen the impact. It has been a pleasure to share our journey with you, we encourage you to join us as we continue to seek and achieve immediate and long-term results around improving the status and impact of all women in business.
Have a wonderful holiday season and looking forward to accelerating change in 2023! We are truly #fastertogether for equal position, pay and power for all women in business. We look forward to seeing all champions, partners, and sponsors in the new year, starting with our All Partner Kick-Off on January 23rd!
Read more below for information on our upcoming events, the latest data, and our new champions!
Edie Fraser and Gwen K Young
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ACLI (association)
Akamai
American Family Insurance
Group
CBRE
Chart Industries
CISCO Systems
Dealer Tire and subsidaries
Diligent (Lead Sponsor)
Diversified Search Group (DSG)
General Motors
Genworth Financial
Grainger
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IBM
IMPACT Group
Knock
Kolar
WilmingtonTrust/M&T Bank
Modere
My Powerpak
NewsCorp
New York Life
Northrop Grumman
Omega World Travel
Pinnacle Global Network
P & G
Raytheon Technologies
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Sanofi
Signet
SNT BioTech
Sodexo
sThree
Storyville Gardens
Sunny Days
Syndio
Tata Consultancy Services(TCS)
University of New Mexico
USAA
Verizon
Wells Fargo
Zoetis
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Watch the Companies of Purpose replay here.
Keep watch for our next report on corporate DEI reporting. The report analyzes publicly available data on DEI metrics from corporate DEI and ESG reporting to showcasing this data on website. This works is critical to showing corporate purpose and the commitment to making transparent corporate commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.
We'll also host several events in the new year, be sure to join us for our LinkedIn Live #fastertogether series and webinars as soon as the first week of January.
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We Have Speaking and Writing Opportunities!
The WBC would like to showcase our Sponsors, Partners, and Champions through our engagement opportunities.
Please complete our Engagement Interest Form to express your interest in any of the speaking and writing opportunities we have for 2023.
Thank you for being a committed Champion of the WBC!
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PARTNER ORGS NEWS, EVENTS & REPORTS |
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PARTNERS ORGANIZATIONS
RESOURCE PARTNERS
Just Capital
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Thank you to our over 75 WBC Organization Partners and all you do in leading and supporting the Nine Action Initiatives and helping us achieve our 2025 targets.
Together, we continue to build women’s leadership across all sectors and industries.
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How to Create Transparency in DEI Measurement: A Guide...
Organizational transparency around DEI metrics not only creates accountability to customers but can also strengthen the internal focus on DEI.
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www.catalyst.org
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CEOX on LinkedIn: #ceos #leadership #womenceos
Congratulations Haixia Yu, the new CEO of We Can! We Can promotes and sells regenerative consumer products and started as a way to expand the impact of...
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www.linkedin.com
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Nominations for the 2023 Enterprising Women of the Year Award are now open on the magazine's website. The deadline for nominations is Feb. 1, 2023. Winners will be recognized at the 21st Annual Enterprising Women of the Year Awards Celebration & Conference, May 21-23, 2023 at the Wyndham Grand in Clearwater Beach, Florida. Considered one of the most prestigious award recognition programs in the world for women entrepreneurs, nominees must lead women-owned companies that have been in business a minimum of three years, demonstrate three years of revenue growth, show leadership at the local, state or national level, and mentor or support other women or girls. A new award is being introduced for 2023, the Enterprising Women Innovator of the Year Award, for young enterprising women 30 and under who have demonstrated innovative and creative solutions to a business challenge. Nominees for this award must have been in business at least one year and the company must be majority women-owned. To nominate yourself or a peer, visit www.enterprisingwomen.com.
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5 Questions: Venture capital and the missing gender |...
Julie Castro Abrams is founder and CEO of How Women Lead, a network of more than 14,000 executive women. The organization recently conducted a study that assessed how women invest in startups. The result was not pretty. Women face obstacles that...
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irei.com
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Council Post: Reducing Gender Bias: Four Questions To...
Experienced CEO and founder of How Women Lead , venture capitalist and sought-after speaker on female entrepreneurship. How many female partners are at your firm? Bias is in full force and hard to fix in the venture capital industry unless women...
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www.forbes.com
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Female founders prove resilient in VC ecosystem - Bizwomen
Venture capital activity has declined from the all-time highs of 2021, but female founders in 2022 are proving resilient in the face of a much tougher and more volatile market, according to new data released today. According to PitchBook's fourth ...
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www.bizjournals.com
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Women Are The Future Of VC Funding
According to Harvard Business Review, fewer than three percent of women-led businesses receive venture capital funding. This statistic is often cited when discussing the lack of gender diversity in the VC industry. But what does it mean? Why is...
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www.forbes.com
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The trust crisis facing women leaders
More women than ever before are running the world's biggest companies, but research shows that the rise in representation has been accompanied by a fall in trust in female leaders. It paints a grim picture for those who manage to break through...
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www.bbc.com
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Corporate Board Readiness Workshop
(Virtual Series: January 13, 20, 27 and Feb 3, 17 at 8:00 AM PST / 11:00 AM EST)
Jumpstart your journey to a board seat with our Corporate Board Readiness Training facilitated by Nancy Sheppard! With a value proposition and board bio in hand, the opportunities to extend your boardroom savviness and impact are endless. Only in this workshop do you receive a hands-on experience with your peers and directors holding you accountable. In this five-part workshop, you will:
- Get your board materials and plan of action ready
- Learn corporate board ins and outs
- Meet corporate board directors
- Gain access to our supportive community and be the first to learn about new board searches and opportunities.
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Branding You…Amplify Your Leadership, Power & Influence
(Online Information sessions to learn more: December 14, January 13, January 25. Virtual Program launches: Friday, March 3)
Join this branding reboot and walk away with new assets and a brand that will get you to your professional goals. Be unabashedly visible!
This six-month program will support you in taking the steps you need to level-up your brand and gain visibility to make an even bigger impact:
- Become a thought leader that is uniquely you.
- Unlock corporate board opportunities and take your seat at the table.
- Be sought after for he roles and opportunities you want
Join us for an upcoming information session to learn all the details here.
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Women Changing The Future Of Fintech
(Virtual program January 11, 9am PST)
Women leaders in FinTech are using their first hand experience and perspective to develop financial solutions—new products and services—that meet the needs of women and families. Learn from female changemakers in this sector who are shaping the landscape:
- Tahira Dosahi, managing partner at Resilience VC
- Barbara Iyayi, CEO and founding partner at Unicorn Growth Capital
- Elizabeth Gore, founder and CEO of Hello Alice
- Lindsay Holden, co-founder and CEO of Long Game
Walk away with a deeper understanding of:
- The role of women in FinTech
- FinTech as a driver of impact and returns
- Investment opportunities in the US and emerging markets
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Purposefully Plan Your 2023: Amplify Your Clarity, Claim What You Want
(January 12, Virtual and In-Person in San Francisco)
Start your year off with momentum by joining other executive women leaders in this highly personalized interactive workshop and transform the typical new year ritual with:
- An assessment of your post 2022 energy status
- Connection with women leaders forging their own path
- Micro-steps that yield sustainable resilience
- A unique impact statement to guide you to say yes with conviction and no with clarityA unique impact statement to guide you to say yes with conviction and no with clarity
Facilitated by gifted author and speaker, Barbara Waxman, this workshop will be offered both virtually and in-person (San Francisco Bay Area).
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Wells Fargo Expands Resources for Women-Owned Small...
SAN FRANCISCO--()--Wells Fargo today announced resources designed to help increase the growth of women-owned small businesses, including a $1.5 million grant to How Women Lead aimed at disrupting the unequal venture capital (VC) system for women...
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www.businesswire.com
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REVELATORY RESEARCH IDENTIFIES ROADMAP TO UNLOCK WOMEN’S WEALTH BY MOTIVATING MORE WOMEN TO INVEST IN STARTUPS.
Research shows women are an untapped source of funding for startups and can lead to a stronger and more equitable economy. The report, How Women (and Men) Invest in Startups provides actionable steps for encouraging female accredited investors to invest in startups and increase capital to female founders. The report is based on a survey of over 600 women and men who were likely to be accredited investors, as well as a literature review.
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Events - ITSMF
EVENTS AT ITSMF Successful technology leaders understand they must invest in themselves to continuously inspire excellence in others. We present two symposia each year to explore timely topics critical to the holistic development of today's...
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itsmfleaders.org
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ITSMF Technology Leaders Awards (2023) - ITSMF
For over 25 years, ITSMF has remained the premier national organization dedicated exclusively to cultivating executive talent among Black technology professionals. ITSMF increases the representation of Black professionals at senior levels in...
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itsmfleaders.org
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2022 Global Inclusion Index Organizations
Seramount has produced the Inclusion Index, which is based on U.S. data, for the past six years, and requests to assess global efforts have accelerated each year. To address these needs, we launched our first Global Inclusion Index in 2020 in 15...
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seramount.com
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If you put these practices in place, know you did the right thing, and that the company will be a desirable place to work and a home for all talent to grow and thrive.
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TONE Talk: Design Your Destiny: Your Career Re-Imagined
Start the New Year off right by taking control of your career with a plan for your success. Join TONE Talks with Executive Coach and Author, Carolyn Buck Luce, and Host, Scot Safon, to learn the tools and skills you need to create a life by...
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www.tonenetworks.com
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2023 WBENC National Conference
Save the date and join us in Nashville, TN, for the 2023 WBENC National Conference taking place March 20-23, 2023, at the Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center. WBENC, along with our 2023 National Conference Co-Chairs, Bristol Myers Squibb, DuPont, EY, Nissan Group of the Americas, The ActOne Group, Ampcus Inc., CSS Building Services, and M. Davis & Sons, Inc. look forward to connecting again in person, building momentum, identifying innovative best practices, learning industry trends and celebrating accomplishments by our WBEs and Corporate Members that further a diverse supply chain and grow business opportunities for women entrepreneurs.
Hotel block and Exhibitor sales are open!
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NEW ADVISORY COUNCIL CHAMPIONS & RENEWALS |
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ADVISORY COUNCIL CHAIRS
Felicity Hassan
Sharon Reynolds
ADVISORY COUNCIL VICE CHAIRS
Margaret Resce Milkint
Kip Wright
ADVISORY COUNCIL CO-CHAIRS
Anne Chambers
Debra Clary
Shelly Kapoor Collins
Patricia Glaser Shea
Judith Goldkrand
Cynthia Hardy
Theresa Harrison
Dina Jadallah
Kelly Kolar
Dara Klein
Kimber Maderazzo
Jennifer McCollum
Julie McDougal
Carrie Peele
Anja Skvortsova
Gemma Toner
Mary Kay Vona
HONORARY CO-CHAIRS
Barbie Bigelow
Dan Hesse
Paula Price
Cindy Kent
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Velma Deleveaux
Managing Partner
Veaux Solutions, LLC
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Lisa Genovese
President BottomLine
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Paula Edwards
President & CEO
Lexair
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Elaine Hamilton
President
Innovation Materials
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Monchiere Jones
CEO
MOJO MKTG + PR
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Suzanne Karger
CEO/ Founder
Artemisia Partners
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Joan LaGrasse
Owner/ General Manager
Imagen, LLC
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Dottie Li
Founder/CEO
TransPacific
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Nkem Okeke
CEO
Medicalincs
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Carrie Peele
CEO
Mako Documents
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Kay Unger
Fashion Designer, Entrepreneur, Founder
The Kay Unger Family Foundation
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Samantha Whitney
Director of Research,
North America
Bartholomew Advisors
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Denise Wiggins
Co-owner
Visions of New Hope, LLC
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Dr. Cheryl Wood
Founder, SpeakerCon and Global Speakers University International Empowerment Speaker, 2x TEDx Speaker,
Best-Selling Author
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Mary Zappone
CEO and Board Director
Sundyne, LLC
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Elizabeth Cooper
Vice Chairman, JLL
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ADVISORY CHAMPIONS UPDATES |
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Fighting Back Against Ageism
Earlier this month, CBS Sunday Morning program featured a look at ageism and how we can fight back against this pervasive 'ism" that isn't often discussed. Sunday Morning host, Jane Pauley, kicks off the discussion by asking, "How old is too old?"
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northwestprimetime.com
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In Her Own Words: Jill Johnson helps Black, Latinx...
While Covid was nothing like anything we had experienced, each of us brought our own personal and professional histories to the crises. For Jill Johnson that meant returning to the legacy of her parents as she helped others build their futures.
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www.bizjournals.com
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TONE Talk: Design Your Destiny: Your Career Re-Imagined
Start the New Year off right by taking control of your career with a plan for your success. Join TONE Talks with Executive Coach and Author, Carolyn Buck Luce, and Host, Scot Safon, to learn the tools and skills you need to create a life by...
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www.tonenetworks.com
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An interview with Dara Klein, Managing Director, Kaplan Partners.
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Jill Marcotte was named One of the Top 50 Women Leaders of Ohio for 2022 by Women We Admire.
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Dr. Gina Merritt was honored on December 6 by BisNow as an Innovator of the Year for her work in real estate to improve local hiring.
She also received a Silver Award for the Social Change Maker of the Year - Race category at the Stevie Awards.
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Mim Senft, GBA AAI CWWS, co-founder of Motivity Care, will be speaking at the Art and Science of Health Promotion Conference in March 2023. Her presentation will focus on the cost to employers and employees that are caregivers, which is now a $50B problem for U.S. Employers and growing. This employer challenge has a direct impact on working women at all levels and impacts their mental, physical and financial health and wellbeing.
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REVELATORY RESEARCH IDENTIFIES ROADMAP TO UNLOCK WOMEN’S WEALTH BY MOTIVATING MORE WOMEN TO INVEST IN STARTUPS.
Research shows women are an untapped source of funding for startups and can lead to a stronger and more equitable economy. The report, How Women (and Men) Invest in Startups provides actionable steps for encouraging female accredited investors to invest in startups and increase capital to female founders. The report is based on a survey of over 600 women and men who were likely to be accredited investors, as well as a literature review.
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REGISTER FREE WORKSHOP | Circle Leadership
Women's Her Circle Leadership Foundation Certificate Program Introductory Free WorkshopAfternoon session at 12 PM ESTRegister below or contact Leslie Grossman ( Thursday, January 12, 2023 Evening session at 5 PM EST...
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www.hercircleleadership.com
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Flexability LLC Named to Inc.'s 2022 Best in Business...
Flexability LLC Named to Inc.'s 2022 Best in Business List in Management Consulting 3rd annual list recognizes 241 private companies putting purpose ahead of profit San Francisco, CA December 6, 2022 - Flexability LLC has been named to the Inc....
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www.flexability.com
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Washington DC Advisory Dinner |
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Nashville Advisory Dinner |
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Sold Out Women in Consumer Finance Conference Kicks Off...
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. -- The fifth annual Women in Consumer Finance (WCF) conference is officially underway. The event sold out a month in advance with over 400 women from across financial services signing up for the three-day experience. It is...
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insidearm.com
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Women Impact Tech - Accelerate Conferences
Our Accelerate conference series spans to the largest U.S. based tech hubs. Our conferences are focused on bringing women in tech together to learn, network, and meet progressive companies who have prioritized equity and inclusion.
Our conferences are a great place for highly skilled women in technical positions to connect with organization with hiring needs. Visit us at www.womenimpacttech.com
if you are interested in registering or sponsoring a 2023 Accelerate Conference.
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Women Impact Tech - Membership Coming in January 2023
Women Impact Tech is excited to launch our new membership program. Retain your staff by providing them an outlet where then can network with other women like them, foster employee connectedness, learn from experienced professionals, and gain valuable insights on career development and skill proficiency. Be one of the first to sign up to receive our pre-launch pricing at 50% off. Once we launch, our prices will increase, so sign-up now and save.
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The Most Admired CEOs Awards honor the leaders who are shining examples of how all companies should be run and managed. Monchiere’ was chosen to be honored with this nomination for her authenticity and ability to amplify brands and the community to new heights
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Burnett Specialists' Sue Burnett named Most Admired CEO...
The Houston Business Journal has named Sue Burnett, founder and president of Houston-based Burnett Specialists, as its Lifetime Achievement Award winner for the Most Admired CEO Awards program. Burnett also runs Choice Specialists in Dallas.
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www.bizjournals.com
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Elizabeth Cooper spoke during Bisnow's D.C. Region Women Leading Real Estate awards ceremony and was quoted in the article, 'We'll Show Them How To Lead': Women In Real Estate Advocate For Inclusion At All Levels.
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'We'll Show Them How To Lead': Women In Real Estate...
Top decision-making and deal-making positions in commercial real estate aren't going to diverse candidates often enough, industry veterans say, leading to negative consequences for women looking to develop their careers. "It has become clear to...
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www.bisnow.com
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Jewish Women International (JWI) celebrated their 125th gala, held Dec. 1st at Planet Word in D.C. The event raised money for our Women's Financial Empowerment Institute (which includes our work with survivors of domestic violence)
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From left, Ellen Stone, EVP Marketing NBC Universal; Meredith Jacobs, CEO JWI; Cheryl Kagan, Maryland State Senator. (photo credit: Michael B. Kress photgraphy) |
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Paula Bennett | Former President & CEO, J.Jill
Lynne Born | Chief Practice Officer, Aspirant
Shelly Kapor Collins | Chief Practice Officer, Aspirant
Ana Dutra | Chief Executive Officer
Mandala Global Advisors
Edie Fraser | Chief Executive Officer
Women Business Collaborative
Balaji Ganapathy | Global Head, Corporate Social Responsibility, Tata Consultancy Services
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Judith Goldkrand | Senior Vice President
Wells Fargo
Felicity Hassan | Executive Talent Consultant
Gerri Mason Hall | Former VP, Global Diversity Inclusion and Belonging, NetApp
Dan Hesse | Chairman of the Board, Akamai
Alexandra Jung | Board Director and Founder Amateras Capital
Michael Norris | Chief Executive Officer, North America, Urban Adventures
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Robert Reiss | Founder & CEO The CEO Forum Group
Sharon Reynolds | President and CEO
DevMar Products, LLC
Pat Shea | Partner
Shea Advisory Services
Kip Wright | Chief Executive Officer
INSPYR Solutions
José Zeilstra | Chief Executive Officer
Gender Fair
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Edie Fraser
Chief Executive Officer
Gwen Young
Chief Operating Officer
Elizabeth Blockman
Programs and Operations Manager
Dana Boyer
Advisory Council Manager
Holly Fiorillo
Development Manager
Maheen Naeem
Communications & Programs Associate
Robin Schwartz
Senior Director of Development
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A. Walton Smith
Mazana Bruggeman
Consultant, Graphic Design
Chad Capellman
Consultant, Website Design
Olivia Frederick
Web Producer Consultant
Lorena Fimbres
Consultant, Strategic Programs & Communications
Alina Turkevych
Consultant, IT
Debra Woolley
Consultant, Development and Marketing Specialist
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Trisha Kapur
Intern
Jessica Kweon
Intern
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