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Sunday, November 6th
10:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M.
Registration
1:00 P.M. – 1:30 P.M.
Conference Opening & Welcome
1:30 P.M. – 2:30 P.M.
Keynote Presentation
- Rhonda Walker, Anchor, WDIV-Local 4 News & Founder, Rhonda Walker Foundation
2:30 P.M. – 2:45 P.M.
Break & Passing
2:45 P.M. – 3:45 P.M.
Breakout Sessions – Round #1
- I Want to be an Education Policy Researcher. Now What?
Katharine Strunk, Sarah Lenhoff, Ramarra Garret, Kathy Michelmore & Sheneka Williams
- Tiny Actions. Big Results.
Jessica Beebe
- PANEL: Rising Above Adversity
Sarah Allen, Nina Davis, Danelle Scott, & Madison Rzeppa
- Leading Like a Wolf
Tammy Southworth
- PANEL: College Life Discussion
Brenna Bustard, Julianna Belanger, Bella Lee, Caitlin Smith, & Mikayla Davis -
Title IX Laws Protecting Women’s Rights
Jennifer Starlin, Thrun Law Firm, P.C. -
PANEL: Like a Boss! Women Who Own Small Businesses
Lindsey Simmons, Mara Carbines, Mary Breier, & Brianna Cousineau -
This Too Shall Pass: Conquering All the Curve Balls Life Throws at You
Melissa Belanger, Makayla Belanger, Ava Belanger -
Everything a Future Boss Girls Needs to Know About Money
Leanne Rahn -
Heels at the Helm: I Was Built for This!
Dr. Marie Feagins
3:45 P.M. – 4:00 P.M.
Break & Passing
4:00 P.M. – 5:00 P.M.
Keynote Presentation
- Theresa Flores, TraffickFree
5:00 P.M. – 5:30 P.M.
Day #1 Wrap Up
7:00 P.M. – 8:00 P.M.
She-Talks
8:00 P.M. – 8:15 P.M.
Break & Passing
8:15 P.M. – 9:15 P.M.
Evening Activity #1 (Optional)
9:15 P.M. – 9:30 P.M.
Break & Passing
9:30 P.M. – 10:30 P.M.
Evening Activity #2 (Optional)
Monday, November 7th
7:00 A.M. – 7:45 A.M.
Morning Energizer & City Walking Tour (Optional – Advanced Registration Required)
8:15 A.M. – 9:00 A.M.
Breakfast & Morning Announcements
9:00 A.M. – 10:00 A.M.
Keynote Presentation
- Dawn N. Ison, United States Attorney, Eastern District of Michigan
10:00 A.M. – 10:45 A.M.
Break & Hotel Checkout
10:45 A.M. – 11:45 A.M.
Breakout Sessions – Round #2
- PANEL: Leading While Female – Women School Superintendents
Angie McArthur, Eastern UP Intermediate School District, Superintendent; Dr. Brandi-Lyn Mendham, Zeeland Public Schools, Superintendent; Dr. Monica Merritt, Plymouth Canton Community Schools, Superintendent & Dr. Heidi Kattula, East Grand Rapids Public Schools, Superintendent
- PANEL: Why Not? Women Training for Careers Outside the Box
Stephanie Hoekenga, Heaven Davenport, Emma-Lyn St. Germain, Cara Hammond, Sylena Fuller, Abbi Gouine
- Getting Past “No” – a Young Woman’s Struggle to Build Bridges of Her Own
Madison Rzeppa
- ALIGNed
Jenn Schultz
- Champion a Positive Work Culture Rooted in Empowerment
Vickie Swanson & Emily Kienke
- Your Role in School Safety
Jessie Houghton
- Everything a Future Boss Girls Needs to Know About Money
Leanne Rahn
- You Can’t Pour From an Empty Cup! Let’s Talk About Self-Care
Amy Wassmann
- Women Who Do It All: Finding Work Life Balance
Chandra Madaferri & Nicole Carter
- 10 Lessons from a Superintendent
Dr. Dania Bazzi
11:45 A.M. – 1:15 P.M.
Lunch & Keynote Presentation
- Cat DiGioia, Franklin Covey
1:15 P.M. – 1:30 P.M.
Break & Passing
1:30 P.M. – 2:30 P.M.
Breakout Sessions – Round #3
- Tackling Controversies in the School Environment
Rebecca L. Meyer
- Entrepreneurship: What it Takes to Launch Your Own Business
Karen Malsbury
- Network Like a Champion
Nina Davis, MASSP
- PANEL: Lawyer Up With These Ladies!
Catherine Tracy, Chelsea Austin, Madeline Verhey, Alex Page, Sandy Andre, Attorneys at Miller Johnson
- The 5 C’s of Effective Communication
Chelsey Martinez, MASA
- Difficult Conversations: How to Keep Your Emotions in Check
Tammy Jackson, MASSP
- Super Awesome, Totally Amazing, Best Marketing Presentation Ever
Lydia Cadena & Abby Cousineau, MASSP
- True Colors: Knowing Your Personality & How it Interacts with Others
Michigan Student Leadership College Volunteer Facilitating Corps
2:30 P.M. – 2:45 P.M.
Break & Passing
2:45 P.M. – 3:15 P.M.
Closing Session