Event Details:
Date: Thursday, March 6, 2025 
Time: 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. Registration and Continental Breakfast
             8:00 a.m. - 4:15 p.m. Summit Sessions
             4:15 p.m. - 5:15 p.m. Reception
Location: Stanford University, Paul Brest Hall,
555 Salvatierra Walk, Stanford, CA, 94305

What to Expect:

• General sessions with engaging presentations and panel discussions, breakout sessions, networking opportunities and a closing reception
• A wide range of topics relevant to current and aspiring leaders 
• Continental breakfast and lunch

This year, we are honored to welcome Tara VanDerveer, legendary basketball coach and trailblazer, as our keynote speaker. Recently retired from her illustrious career as head coach of Stanford’s women’s basketball team, Tara holds the record of 1,216 career collegiate wins over her 45-year career, including 3 national championships,14 final fours and coaching the 1996 U.S. women’s Olympic basketball team to the gold medal. Tara’s inspiring journey of breaking barriers, leading with resilience, and achieving excellence will leave you motivated to pursue greatness in every endeavor.

In addition to our keynote speaker, the day will include engaging presentations and panel discussions with innovators and thought leaders, workshops on timely topics to drive meaningful change, and networking opportunities to connect with inspiring professionals. 

Maryam Ahmed
Owner,
Maryam + Company
 

Sonia Ashok, MD, MPH
Career and Leadership Coach
 

Terah Bajjalieh
Terah Wine Co.
 

Dr. Adam Banks
Professor and Faculty Director Program in Writing and Rhetoric and the Institute for Diversity in the Arts,
Stanford University

Jan Barker Alexander, M. Ed.
Retired Higher Education and
Student Affairs Professional

Adeline Bellot
Financial Advisor, Stanford Federal Investment Services,
Stanford Federal Credit Union

Jocelyn Breeland
Chief Communications and Marketing Officer
Residential & Dining Enterprises,
Stanford University

Sara Brooks
Assistant Director, Office for IDEAL Advancement,
Stanford University

Dr. Rosalind Conerly
Associate Dean & Karr Family Director,
Black Community Services Center,
Centers for Equity, Community, and Leadership,
Stanford University

Milan Drake
Community Design Lead, Stanford d.School,
Stanford University

Leslie (Tru) Fleming
Associate Director for Responsible Purchasing,
Stanford University

Amanda Gotthold
Co-Chair, Women Leadership Development Program,
Operational Training & Development Co-Active Coach,
R&DE Stanford Dining, Hospitality & Auxiliaries

Mia Love
District Director,
Land, Buildings and Real Estate,
Stanford University

Lori Mackenzie
Co-Founder, Stanford VMware
Women’s Leadership Innovation Lab,
Stanford University

Giselle Flores Martin, Ed.D., MPA/HSA
Director of Finance and Operations,
Department of Mechanical Engineering,
Stanford University  

Cyndi McCollister
Co-Chair, Women Leadership Development Program,
Custodial and Facilities Talent Development Program Manager, R&DE Student Housing Operations and Stanford Conferences

Judith Ned, Ed.D.
Senior Director, Office of Equity and Strategic Initiatives
Director, HBCU Partnership, Engagement and Strategy,
Stanford Medicine

Dr. Joyce Sackey
Chief Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Officer, 
Associate Dean, Stanford Medicine,
Stanford University

7:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m.
Registration and Continental Breakfast

8:00 a.m. – 8:20 a.m.
Welcome Address
Dr. Shirley J. Everett 

8:25 a.m. – 9:05 a.m.
Keynote: "Cultivating Excellence"
Tara VanDerveer

9:10 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Panel Discussion: "Ignite Your Power, Lead with Purpose"
Dr. Shirley J. Everett (Moderator), Maureen Slocum, Karen Stephens-Johnson, MBA 

10:00 a.m. – 10:10 a.m.
Announcements

10:10 a.m. – 10:25 a.m.
Networking Break

10:25 a.m. – 11:10 a.m.
Panel Discussion: "Inclusive Leadership"
Jocelyn Breeland (Moderator), Lori Mackenzie, Leslie (Tru) Fleming, Sara Brooks

11:10 a.m. – 11:55 a.m.
Presentation: "Employing Principles of Design Thinking -
Infusing Design Thinking into your Leadership"
Milan Drake

12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Networking Lunch

1:10 p.m. – 1:55 p.m.
Breakout Sessions:
"Empowering the Woman Investor: Creating a Long-Term Plan and Using Practical Ideas in an Impractical World of Investing"
Adeline Bellot

“Women in Senior Leadership Roles: The Transformational Leader!”
Dr. Giselle Flores Martin

"Advocating for Community Across Career Stages"
Dr. Sonya Ashok, Dr. Judith Ned

"Cultivating Resiliency and Staying Mission - Focused in Changing Times"
Dr. Joyce Sackey

"Living Above the Line: How Shifting Perspective Opens a World of Possibilities"
Women Leadership Development Program
Amanda Gotthold, Cyndi McCollister

"Embracing Neurodiversity: Unpacking Privilege, Unlocking Potential"
Mia Love

2:00 p.m. – 2:15 p.m.
Break

2:15 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Panel Discussion: "Leading in Uncertain Times - Part 2"
Jan Barker Alexander, M. Ed., Adam Banks, Jeanette Smith-Laws

3:05 p.m. – 3:50 p.m.
Panel Discussion: "Beyond the Glass Ceiling: Women Redefining Wine Culture"
Dr. Rosalind Conerly (Moderator), Maryam Ahmed, Terah Bajjalieh, Dr. Monique Bell, Dr. Chris Wachira

4:00 p.m. – 4:15 p.m.
Closing Remarks
Dr. Shirley J. Everett 

4:15 p.m. – 5:15 p.m.
Networking Reception

Rosa Barbosa

Suzanne Rose Bennett

Alicia Black

Jocelyn Breeland

Domingo Carlos

Niharika Chaudhary

Maile Clark

Robert Coles, MS

Ebru Epir

Amanda Gotthold