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Session Title	Speaker(s)	Room	Venue
Thursday, October 03
12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
WOC Registration		River Atrium	Huntington Place
1:00 PM - 1:50 PM
Empowering Women: Addressing Financial Inequality	Tosha Padgett Masherrl Conyer Christine Burkette	Room 251 BC	WOC World I - Huntington Place
1:00 PM - 2:15 PM
X-treme Resumes: Constructing a Stellar Resume	Natalie Willes Lori Walton Mary Segars	Room 250 BC	WOC World I - Huntington Place
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM
Where Are All the Women? Exploring Gender Disparity in Finance	Carol Majanga Liz Marie Baez	Room 251 BC	WOC World I - Huntington Place
2:30 PM - 3:45 PM
Let's Get That JOB: Job Search Skills and Strategies that Lead You to the "Best Fit" Opportunity	Tonia Stokes Michele Davis Kevandre Thompson	Room 250 BC	WOC World I - Huntington Place
3:00 PM - 3:50 PM
The Power of Women in Business: Innovation, Risk-Taking, and Empathy	Ricquel Griffin Brooke Cully Imani Barton	Room 251 BC	WOC World I - Huntington Place
4:00 PM - 4:50 PM
Unlocking Success: How Do Successful Women Think	MG Patricia Wallace Christine Burkette Sondia Christian	Room 251 BC	WOC World I - Huntington Place
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Interview Skills that Get You Hired!	Ella Ziegler Erica Kiger	Room 250 BC	WOC World I - Huntington Place
5:00 PM - 6:45 PM
WOC Welcome Reception		42 Degrees North	Detroit Marriott
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Women Empowered to Engage	Whitney Gaskins Isha Renta Lopez BG Antoinette Gant Hanan Alhaddi Krista Madril	Cadillac	WOC World I - Detroit Marriott
Friday, October 04
Session Title	Speaker(s)	Room	Venue
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
WOC Registration		River Atrium	Huntington Place
8:45 AM - 10:00 AM
Commanding the Room: Cultivating Executive Presence as a Black Female Leader Presented by Jacobs	Michelle Carpenter Kimberly Watkins Chandace Richardson Arledge	Room 252 AB	Huntington Place
Empowering Women Leaders: Strategies for Overcoming Resistance in the Workplace	Patricia Bouknight-Hamilton Adrienne Somerville Jana Taylor	Room 250 BC	WOC World I - Huntington Place
Navigating Power Dynamics: Strategies for Women in the Workplace	Whitney Gaskins Tracy Walker	Room 251 A	WOC World I - Huntington Place
Navigating Tough Times: Harnessing Emotional Intelligence for Effective Conflict Resolution	Daphney Chery Tiffany Marr Shankina Black	Room 251 BC	WOC World I - Huntington Place
The Foundational Soft Skills to Prepare You for the Workforce Presented by RTX	Carolynn Kitamura Jessica Jenkins Ajilli Hardy Olia Bartley	Room 250 A	Huntington Place
10:15 AM - 11:30 AM
Bridging the Generational Tech Gap: Understanding Expectations and Coping Strategies in the Workplace	Jiwon Moran Manvee Sharma Christine Burkette Sondia Christian	Room 251 A	WOC World I - Huntington Place
Fueling Your Career Through Innovation Presented by Apple	Lauren Montemayor Ivana Hong Valemia Njuh Janely Medina	Room 252 AB	Huntington Place
Harmony of Achievement: Unveiling the Intersection of Goal Attainment and Sustainable Happiness	Cynthia Miller Carol Majanga Shannon Thomas	Room 251 BC	WOC World I - Huntington Place
STEM Career Diversity: It’s More Than Engineering Presented by RTX	Lauren Vincent Dondrea Bailey Kellye Randle Dakeesha Wright	Room 250 A	Huntington Place
The Power of Women's Leadership: Driving Success in the Corporate World	Ashlee Davidson Shankina Black	Room 250 BC	WOC World I - Huntington Place
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Technology Recognition Luncheon		Grand Riverview Ballroom	WOC World I - Huntington Place
2:30 PM - 3:45 PM
Balancing Act: Achieving Work-Life Harmony in the Remote Work Era	Tracy Walker Ricquel Griffin Brandi Carr	Room 251 BC	WOC World I - Huntington Place
Embracing Authentic Leadership: Nurturing Holistic Leadership Identities	Laura Massey Jeannice Fairrer-Samani BG Antoinette Gant Veronica Wilkerson-Johnson	Room 250 BC	WOC World I - Huntington Place
Embracing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Building a Culture of Belonging	Janie Corona Muta Mashack Danielle Leach Danielle MItchell	Room 251 A	WOC World I - Huntington Place
Navigating and Addressing Microaggressions and Bias in the Workplace Presented by HP	Nadia McKinney Margaret-Marie Miles Krista Madril Rebecca Swanson	Room 252 AB	Huntington Place
Unapologetically Empowered: Thriving at Leading in Underrepresented Spaces! Presented by Huntington Ingalls Industries	Jeanne Callahan Margaret Williams Evelyn Gregory Sondia Christian	Room 250 A	Huntington Place
4:00 PM - 5:15 PM
Breaking the Glass Ceiling: A Panel Discussion with Aspiring Women Leaders Presented by NOAA	Lihang Zhou Isha Renta Lopez Monique Baskin PaTrina Gregory Alisa Young Nelsie Ramos	Room 252 AB	Huntington Place
Climbing the STEM Ladder of Success – Planning Your Next Steps Presented by the U.S. Forest Service	Shaneka Lawson Roderquita Moore Ashley Thompson Toral Patel-Weynand	Room 250 A	Huntington Place
Mastering Success: Enhancing Communication, Presentation, and Negotiation Skills	Todd Frech	Room 251 BC	WOC World I - Huntington Place
Mastering the Art of Coaching and Team Building: Strategies for Effective Leadership Development	Cynthia Miller Agatha Dees Ariana Meyerson	Room 250 BC	WOC World I - Huntington Place
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Networking Suite Sponsored by Google		Room 140 ABCD	Huntington Place
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Woman to Woman: Up Close and Personal	Whitney Gaskins MG Patricia Wallace Nakhesha Hale Brooke Cully	Portside Ballroom	Huntington Place
Saturday, October 05
Session Title	Speaker(s)	Room	Venue
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
WOC Registration		River Atrium	Huntington Place
8:15 AM - 10:00 AM
Breakfast with Leaders and Legends	Jeannice Fairrer-Samani Christine Burkette MG Michelle Link	Grand Riverview Ballroom	WOC World I - Huntington Place
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Career Enhancement Lab		Hall E	Huntington Place
WOC Technology Expo		Hall E	WOC World II - Huntington Place
10:15 AM - 11:30 AM
Breaking the Code: Women of Color Leading the Way in AI Presented by Google	Dr. Nicole Henley Nicole Henley Danielle Leach	Room 250 A	Huntington Place
Claiming Your Seat: Strategies for Women Leaders to Make an Impact at the Table	Touya Harris Deneen L. Garrett Tiffany Grant King	Room 250 BC	WOC World I - Huntington Place
Less Stress Equals More Peace: Strategies to Overcome Anxiety and Cultivate Confidence	Karyta Barnes Nagham Alsamari Mary Segars	Room 251 BC	WOC World I - Huntington Place
Unleash Your Human Potential through Embracing AI	Charlotte Farmer Priya Raju Willa Blasingame	Room 251 A	WOC World I - Huntington Place
10:15 AM - 12:30 PM
Finding and Keeping Your Confidence in the Face of Change and Opportunity Presented by The Boeing Company		Room 252 AB	Huntington Place
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
College Student Lunch and Learn Presented by IEEE Robotics and Automation Society		Room 360	Huntington Place
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Campus Coordinator Appreciation Luncheon		Portside Ballroom	Huntington Place
11:45 AM - 1:00 PM
Crafting Your Leadership Identity: Building Your Brand and Style	Nicole Graves Zalenda Cyrille Tahnee Johnson	Room 251 BC	WOC World I - Huntington Place
Fostering Inclusion in Remote Work Environments: Strategies for Sustaining a Culture of Belonging	Brandi Carr Krista Madril Marie-Christin Anthony	Room 250 BC	WOC World I - Huntington Place
Inclusive Intelligence: The Imperative of Diversity in AI	Manvee Sharma Keysha Cutts - Washington Stephanie Vaughn	Room 251 A	WOC World I - Huntington Place
1:15 PM - 2:30 PM
Building Power and Networks: Essential Components of Crafting Your Career Roadmap	Penny Harris Christine Burkette Karyta Barnes Lilian Adeyemi	Room 251 BC	WOC World I - Huntington Place
Generational Work Styles in the Workforce: A New Communication Style	Tosha Padgett Tonia Stokes Julianet Gonzalez	Room 250 BC	WOC World I - Huntington Place
Leveraging Data and Technology for Focused Growth and Access	Gloria Pumpuni-Lenss Enanga Fale	Room 251 A	WOC World I - Huntington Place
1:15 PM - 3:15 PM
Complete a beginners level computer vision workshop in python - all levels welcome! Presented by IEEE	Nia Jetter James Meadows Challen Enninful Aravind Sambamurth Melinda Joyner Dinar Davis	Room 360	Huntington Place
2:45 PM - 4:00 PM
Leading with Diversity: Harnessing Inclusivity for Organizational Success	Isha Renta Lopez Aria Moody Andrea Davis	Room 251 A	WOC World I - Huntington Place
Strategic Women Rising: Voices that inspire Impact Presented by the U.S. Army	BG Antoinette Gant Sheena Rubin CSM Faith Alexander MG Michelle Link MG Jason Kelly	Room 252 AB	Huntington Place
Successfully Mastering Difficult Conversations	Todd Frech	Room 250 BC	WOC World I - Huntington Place
Unleashing Creativity: Strategies for Fostering Innovation in the Workplace	Janita Colbert Miranda Williams Teresa Mullen	Room 251 BC	WOC World I - Huntington Place
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Women of Color STEM Awards Pre-event Reception		Grand Riverview Ballroom Foyer	Huntington Place
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Women of Color STEM Awards Ceremony		Grand Riverview Ballroom	WOC World I - Huntington Place
9:00 PM - 11:59 PM
WOC Closing Reception		Grand Riverview Ballroom Foyer	Huntington Place

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