Special Edition: VOL.1 Women of Toledo Annual Summit

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Women of Toledo Annual Summit 

Join us for the 2nd Annual:
Women's Empowerment Summit

Women of Toledo and American Association University of Women is ohsting 2nd Annual Women’s Empowerment Summit in conjunction with Equal Pay on Saturday, April 6th at the Park Inn in Downtown Toledo. We are proud to announce this year's theme - Power for Progress!
 
Power for Progress will feature sessions that will nurture and support the goal of learning from the past, and reflecting on the present to create a more equitable future. Additionally, the summit will create awareness about and encourage support for the Equal Pay movement.

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Presenting Partner
 
Founded in 1881, The American Association of University Women (AAUW) promotes equality for women and girls through education, leadership, and economic security. Their mission is to advance gender equity for women through research, education, and advocacy.  
 
The AAUW is excited to join the Women of Toledo as we empower women in the Toledo community!

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Introducting Our WES Committee!

This talented group have been meeting since December to bring you an amazing summit!  Here are the women working hard to plan an inspiring and empowering event:
 
Chair: Nina Corder, Women of Toledo 
Co-Chair: Erin Czerniak, AAUW
 
Program/Speakers
Shayna Duke, Campbell Soup
Vanesa Badillo, Dana Corporation 
Izzy Nelson, Promedica
Brandi Walerius (Advisory), Black & White Consulting 
 
Supporters, Partnership & Ambassadors
Traci Hernandez, DGL Engineering & Consulting 
Carrie Hartman, City of Toledo 
HerHub & WOT Board of Advisory
 
Women’s Expo
Brenda Holsey, Women of Toledo 
 
Event Planning
Tiffany Keaton, Northwestern Mutual
Deb Radford (Consultant), Distinguished Affairs 
 
Hospitality
Carrie Gelardi, Women of Toledo 
Brenda Holsey
 
Marketing (WOT Task Team)
Kerri Brimmer, Brimming Design 
Julie Woods, JWoods Marketing 
Vashti Coleman, Young Queens
 
PR & Communication
Areeba Shah, Uni of Toledo -Independent Collegian 

This Week's Speaker Introduction
Dr. Sharon Barnes

Sharon L. Barnes, PhD, is an Associate Professor and Chair of the University of Toledo’s Department of Women’s and Gender Studies in the College of Arts and Letters, where she teaches courses on gender in American society, global women’s issues, and a variety of courses in the Department’s Sexualities Studies concentration. 
 
Her current research interests include women in the wilderness, women’s spirituality, feminist thought and culture, and 20th C. American women poets, with a special emphasis on women of color, lesbians, and working-class women. In addition to her work at the University, she founded the “Uppity Women’s Poetry Workshop” and is a long-time member of Toledo’s Take Back the Night Collective.

Preview: Summit's Speakers & Presenters

Program Overview
 
The 2nd Annual Empowerment Summit has a packed lineup that you don't want to miss! Taking place at the Park Inn by Radisson in Downtown Toledo, the event is from 8:30-3pm. Lunch will be provided. Parking is available in various parking garages nearby (small fee required) or at a nearby meter on the street for free. 
 
Featured Events
Workshops and Round-table Discussions on topics including: Economic Sustainability, Advocacy, Women Mean Business, Inter-sectional Lives, Cross-Cultural and Social Progress.
 
Networking and relationship-building within a diverse community
 
Mentorship: Lunch with Leaders
 
Story Labs: Stories from women who have defined and established their own success.
 
Women’s Expo: Shop local with Women Business Enterprise, Health & Wellness resources and information on supporting groups/agencies that provide economic empowerment services.
 
Action steps to Power for Progress after the Summit.

We're looking for volunteers the day of the event. Sign up and attend the Summit for Free!

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