Women Who Lead
A day-long conference designated to enhance the leadership development of female students at FIU.
Registration is required for meals and recommended for sessions you may register at
https://fiu-csm.symplicity.com/events/WomenWhoLead2009 beginning Monday November 17, 2008.
Schedule of Events
Biscayne Bay Campus Events
Friday, March 6th
9 a.m. – 2 p.m. WUC Ballrooms
| 8:45 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. |
Opening and Keynote Speaker Michelle Bernstein |
| 11 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. |
Triumphs and Trials: The Evolution of a Woman Leader |
| 12:30 p.m.– 1:30 p.m. |
Lunch with Women Leaders |
| 1:45 p.m. – 3 p.m. |
A Woman’s Guide to Visionary Leadership &
Salary Negotiation for Women |
Keynote Speaker Info:
Chef Michelle Bernstein won the 2008 James Beard Award for “Best Chef: South.” Michy’s received “Top 50 Restaurants in the Country” from Gourmet Magazine.” Chef Bernstein was awarded the Philanthropic Award of South Florida, the Glass Ceiling Award from the Jewish Federation, “One of the 15 Top Latinas in the Nation” from Latina Magazine, and “Top 10 Jewish women in America” from Jewish Woman International Federation.
University Park Events
Friday, March 27th 2009
10 a.m. - 7 p.m. GC Ballrooms
| 10 a.m.- 10:45 a.m. |
Opening and Welcome |
| 10:45 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. |
Keynote Speaker- Lindsay Hyde |
| 12 p.m. - 1:15 p.m. |
Lunch with Women Leaders |
| 1 p.m. - 2:45 p.m. |
Break Out Session I: “Major” Panels – discipline specific panels |
| 3 p.m. - 4:15 p.m. |
Break Out Session II: Building Your Career – topics of interest |
| 4:30 p.m. - 5:45 p.m. |
Break Out Session III: Becoming A Leader, moderated by Mayor Cindy Lerner |
| 6 p.m. |
Networking Reception: Connecting with Community Agencies and Corporate Partners |
Break Out Session Topics Will Include:
- Negotiating with the Big Boys
- Women in Business
- Planning Your Career
- Developing My Leadership Plan
- Women and Politics
- And More!
Keynote Speaker - Lindsay Hyde
Lindsay Hyde is founder and executive director of Strong Women, Strong Girls, Inc. (SWSG), a Massachusetts-based not-for-profit organization that helps at-risk girls in grades 3-5 build positive self-esteem and skills.
Networking Reception
Women’s organizations, community agencies and corporate partners will share how our students can get involved and what internship/ job opportunities exist within their organizations.
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