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June 5 and 6, 2008

Thursday, June 5th, Friday, June 6th,

Conference Schedule at a Glance

Parc 55 Hotel, San Francisco

Thursday, June 5th, 2008

7:30-8:45 am

Registration, Continental Breakfast and Galleria.

8:45-9:00 am

Opening Remarks
Amy Levine

9:00-9:15 am

Welcome Address
Linda Williams

9:15-10:00 am

Keynote
Dolores Huerta

10:00-10:15 am

Networking Activity #1
Vanessa George

10:15-10:45 am

Break and Galleria

10:45-12:00 pm

Workshops - Session #1

Leadership

Where There's a Woman, There's a Way!
Katherine Lapp, Judy Sakaki and Linda Williams, facilitated by Vanessa George
Six Ways to Power
Denise Brouillette

Communication

Public Speaking with Ease: How to Be a Compelling Speaker Every Time
Caterina Rando
Negotiatng Leadership Through Consensus
Janet Martinez

Personal Development

True Colors: What Are Your True Colors? Are You Sure?!
Joyce Hammel
Make the Right Career Move
Shelley Canter

12:00-12:30 pm

Lunch-Galleria

12:30-1:15 pm

Keynote
Maxine Hong Kingston

1:15-1:30

Networking Activity #2
Vanessa George

1:30-2:00 pm

Break and Galleria

2:00-3:15 pm

Workshops - Session #2

Leadership

Emotional Intelligence: A Different Way of Being Smart
Elaine Fukuhara Schilling
We're Here, We're Queer, Does It Matter?
Eileen Blumenthal

Communication

Using Technology To Your Advantage in the 21st Century
Syndi Seid
Coaching Skills: Transforming Yourself and Others to be Their Personal Best
Tamara Wiggins Steele

Personal Development

Stepping Up and Moving Mountains with Spirited Contribution
Christie Hardwick
Equilibrium Dynamic: Balanced Emotions, Clear Focus and Good Judgment for Best Performance
Loma Flowers

3:15-3:45 pm

Break and Galleria

3:45-5:00 pm

Workshops Session #3

Leadership

Organizational Savvy: Avoiding Political Blind Spots
Mary Ann Rettig-Zucchi
Validating Our Voice and Visibility
Patti Hiramoto and Edith Ng

Communication

Mean What You Say and Know What You Mean!
Maria Padilla

Accessing the Leader Within Through Expressive Arts
Gloria Simoneaux

Personal Development

Financial Planning for Women: Improve Your Financial I.Q.
Leona Lau

The Importance of Forgiveness for Health and Healing
JoAnne Saxe

5:00-6:00pm
5:30-6:00pm

Reception
Special Performance
Marga Gomez

Friday, June 6th, 2008

7:30 -8:30 am

Registration, Continental Breakfast and Galleria

8:30-9:15 am

Keynote
Jackson Katz

9:15-9:30 am

Networking Activity #3
Vanessa George

9:30-9:45 am

Break and Galleria

9:45-11:00am

Workshops - Session # 4

Leadership

Leadership From the Inside Out: New Ways of Women Leading
Akaya Windwood
Turning Adversity Into Advantage
Jarralynne Agee

Communication

Gender Differences in Communication: A Cross-Cultural Experience
Mercedes Martin
How to Work Effectively with Faculty
Susan Christy

Personal Development

Why Mothers Don’t Get Ahead, and What to Do About It
Joan Williams
Become Wired for Joy: The Solution Method
Laurel Mellin

11:00-12:00 pm

Brunch-Galleria

12:00-1:15pm

Workshops - Session #5

Leadership

How to Do Space Age Work with a Stone Age Brain
Eve Abbott
Race and Gender in the White House
Maria Echaveste

Communication

Putting your Best Foot Forward, Instead of In Your Mouth: 10 Keys to Successful Communication with Difficult People
Jeanne-Marie Grumet
Communicating Across the Great Divides
Liz Kearney

Personal Development

Women Chained Together Are Sisters: Fearless Collective Empowerment
Nandi Crosby
Traveling Sola: Tips for Wandering Women
Stephanie Elizondo Griest