Empowering Our Future: Cultivating the next generation of all-inclusive student leaders
April 15, 2019
The Hotel at Auburn University and Dixon Conference Center
Students must register, but the conference is FREE of charge for all Auburn students.
Faculty, staff and administrators can attend the Keynote Luncheon and Women of Distinction Awards Ceremony at $25/person. Table sponsorships are available. Please contact Ada Wilson (adaw@auburn.edu), Assistant Vice President for Access and Inclusive Excellence to register.
Conference Schedule
12pm – 1:30pm
Keynote Luncheon and Women of Distinction Awards Ceremony
Teresa Younger, President and CEO of the Ms. Foundation for Women
Alumni, faculty and staff who wish to attend this session can purchase a single ticket for the luncheon for $25/person. We are also offering table sponsorship package options for $500/table (10 tickets included).
Registered students can attend the luncheon for FREE.
BLOCK A Concurrent Sessions
2:00pm – 2:50pm
Translating Your Passion into Your Practice
Presenter: Leila Milani, International Policy Advocate for Futures without Violence
Description: Defining a professional practice is a complex endeavor that often requires an internal audit and a deeper understanding of self. When you are prepared to move into your destiny, a fulfilling life as a practitioner will follow. This session explores the natural convergence of preparation and opportunity and examines how participants can leverage their passions to maximize their leadership potential.
Getting What You Need: Balancing Personal and Professional
Presenter – Bianca Castagna: EHS Leader, GE Aviation
Description: Building a meaningful professional practice and personal life requires a deep examination of core values, individual interests and ultimate career aspirations. This session will provide women with the skills necessary to move beyond the temptation to “balance it all” and offer insight into shaping a lifestyle that fully integrates work and life.
3:00pm – 3:50pm
Making the Move from College Student to Successful Professional
Presenter: Candace Beck, Counsel & Director of Client Relationships,Tanenholz & Associates, PLLC
Description: Moving into life as a new professional is an exciting endeavor. While new challenges often surface, learning to navigate this space is an incredible journey. This session explores life after college and will offer women important strategies for successfully navigating this transition.
Start Smart Salary Negotiation
Presenter: Addye Buckley-Burnell, Assistant Director, Career Development
Description: This session will provide students with a tangible approach to salary negotiations.
BLOCK B Concurrent Sessions
4:00pm – 4:50 pm
Translating Your Passion into Your Practice
Presenter: Leila Milani, International Policy Advocate for Futures without Violence
Description: Defining a professional practice is a complex endeavor that often requires an internal audit and a deeper understanding of self. When you are prepared to move into your destiny, a fulfilling life as a practitioner will follow. This session explores the natural convergence of preparation and opportunity and examines how participants can leverage their passions to maximize their leadership potential.
Getting What You Need: Balancing Personal and Professional
Presenter – Bianca Castagna: EHS Leader, GE Aviation
Description: Building a meaningful professional practice and personal life requires a deep examination of core values, individual interests and ultimate career aspirations. This session will provide women with the skills necessary to move beyond the temptation to “balance it all” and offer insight into shaping a lifestyle that fully integrates work and life.
5:00pm – 5:50 pm
Making the Move from College Student to Successful Professional
Presenter: Candace Beck, Counsel & Director of Client Relationships,Tanenholz & Associates, PLLC
Description: Moving into life as a new professional is an exciting endeavor. While new challenges often surface, learning to navigate this space is an incredible journey. This session explores life after college and will offer women important strategies for successfully navigating this transition.
Start Smart Salary Negotiation
Presenter: Addye Buckley-Burnell, Assistant Director, Career Development
Description: This session will provide students with a tangible approach to salary negotiations.
