Women's Summit: EmpowerHER

9-9:45 a.m.

Opening Session: Women in Business Panel

Meeting Room A

Panelists:  Becky Albrecht, Stephanie Yount, DeAnn Davison and Laura Kauzlarich

Facilitator: Ashlee Hendrix

Join us for a discussion with women in regional businesses about starting your own business and being an empowered woman leader.

10-10:45 a.m.

Concurrent Learning Sessions I

How to Negotiate

Dr. Benjamin Blackford - Meeting Room A

Learn how to negotiate by setting goals and outlining expectations.

Make it Quick Recipes

Ashlee Hendrix- Meeting Room B

Join Ashlee Hendrix in making quick dishes without compromising on nutrition.

Clear Is Kind: Leveraging Emotional Intelligence in Leadership Roles

Dr. Elise Hepworth - Meeting Room C

This interactive session will explore how clarity, transparency, and emotional awareness foster trust, improve communication, and drive collaboration within teams. Participants will learn the core components of emotional intelligence, including self-awareness, self-regulation, motivation, empathy, and social skills, and how to apply these principles in real-world leadership scenarios.

#SquadGoals: Establishing Supportive Friendships for Life

Dr. Shay Malone - Meeting Room E

In this empowering presentation, we’ll explore the power of sisterhood and the importance of building meaningful, supportive friendships that stand the test of time. Whether you're strengthening existing bonds or seeking to form new ones, this session will inspire you to prioritize and nurture the relationships that uplift and empower you—because every woman deserves a squad that has her back for life.

Empowering Women and Their Health Journey

Samantha Raasch -First Family Room

Helping women understand they have options when it comes to their bodies and their journey into motherhood. Empowering, encouraging and educating them to ask questions and build a healthy relationship with their doctors in the medical environment. 

11-11:45 am

Concurrent Learning Sessions II

It’s Not Who You Know; It’s Who Knows You

Dr. Becky Albercht - Meeting Room A

In this presentation, learn how to maneuver professional settings and contribute in a meaningful way.

For The Love of Hair

Sharayaha King- Meeting Room B

Come meet our BobbyShop barber, Sharayaha, to learn how to take better care of your hair.

Food for Thought

Dr. Jessica Anderson- Meeting Room C

Learn how to fuel your mind and body for success while reducing stress with food! We’ll discuss tips for positive food talk, tips for fueling to take on the day and which foods are best for a good night’s sleep so you can get up the next day and keep working toward your goals.

Balance: Trying To Do It All But Feeling Overwhelmed? 

Stephanie Yount- Meeting Room E

Join us for an interactive session on how you can do it all without feeling overwhelmed.

Power of Positive Thinking

Judy Frueh- First Family Room

Determine how to achieve it and maintain it (even when you don't feel like it). Realize how positive thinking can get you to your goals.

 12-2 p.m.

Women's Leadership Luncheon and Awards | Student Union- Ballroom

2:30-3:15 p.m.

Concurrent Activity Sessions III (Wear comfortable attire)

Yoga and Guided Meditation

Keerthi Yakkala - Meeting Room B

Through Yoga, learn how to improve focus and calm your mind and body.

SHEild: Self-Defense

Officer Kristina Martinez - Meeting Room CEmpower yourself with the knowledge and skills to protect yourselves in potentially dangerous situations.