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Thursday, September 14, 2023
10:45 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. Meet the Experts Sponsored by State Street
Location: 118ABC, PCC
Speaker: Sharhea Wade - Vice President of Global Inclusion, Diversity & Equity, State Street
12 p.m. - 2 p.m. Keynote Luncheon: Forward Thinking Mindset
Sponsored by Nationwide
By shifting from pre-established views to a forward-thinking mindset, you can take responsibility of your personal destiny.
Having a solid vision of what you want to achieve, will not only provide motivation but conviction to move forward.
Location: Terrace Ballroom, PCC
Speaker: Phylicia Rashad - Actor, Director, Dean of the Chadwick A. Boseman College of Fine Arts,
Howard University
2:15 p.m. - 3:15 p.m. Boardwalk
Attendees will learn how to develop an action plan to best position themselves to land a paid board position.
Location: 115ABC, PCC
Speaker: Quentin Roach - Board Director, US Food, Inc
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2:15 p.m. - 3:15 p.m. The Game of Chess Sponsored by Delta Air Lines
Leaders must learn to see the big picture. This is chess, not checkers. Learn how to anticipate change and adapt to shifts by
developing a strategic mindset.
Location: 126ABC, PCC
Speaker: Kevin Hamilton, Delta Air Lines, SME
2:15 p.m. - 3:15 p.m. Corporate Swag: Culture is Big Business
Sponsored by Nationwide
Let's keep it real and bring our cultural swag to the corporate table! This session is all about finding the right balance between
our authentic selves and professional success. We'll explore strategies for navigating corporate environments while staying
true to our roots, embracing our cultural identity, and leveraging our unique strengths. Get ready to build bridges, break
barriers, and show the world that we can bring our whole selves to the table and still make boss moves!
Location: 118ABC, PCC
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2:30 p.m. - 5 p.m. Scale Up Pitch Semi-Finals Sponsored by Nationwide
Ten semi-finalists will pitch their business to a panel of judges to decide final round participants. Attend and root for your
favorite.
Location: 114 LEC Nutter Theater, PCC
3:45 p.m. - 4:45 p.m. Elevating Your Network to Expand Your
Net Worth Sponsored by Discover
It is said that your network is your net worth. Attendees will learn how to utilize networking to elevate and expand their careers.
Location: 115ABC, PCC
Speaker: John Washika, Sr. Director, Enterprise Risk Testing & Monitoring
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