2024 Women in Leadership Symposium
May 14-15, 2024
Pierce College Puyallup
1601 39th Ave SE, Puyallup, WA 98374
This event is in-person only
May 14, 2024 – Networking Event
(5pm – 9pm)
Location:
Pierce College Puyallup – (Arts & Allied Health Building, Lobby)
May 15, 2024 – Main Event
Location:
Pierce College Puyallup – College Center Building (Multipurpose Rooms A/B)
Price: FREE
Want to Sponsor?
$150, $300, $500 and $1000 options available
What are some benefits for sponsoring?
- Advertising/Marketing on our website and symposium materials
- Special exhibitors and demos will be available with attendees and special guests
If you are interested in sponsoring, please reach out to Jasmine at: JMay@pierce.ctc.edu
This year’s symposium will center around the importance of fostering robust and dynamic relationships and partnerships with women in Resilience Management and associated fields such as security, safety, emergency/risk management, and disaster preparedness.
Women’s perspectives play a pivotal role in shaping decision-making processes and advocating for considerations that enhance the resilience of communities. The symposium will delve into topics including diverse leadership in decision-making, relationship cultivation, resilience-building, engagement, inclusion, and diversity.
Participants will have the opportunity to connect, explore, and engage, with a focus on empowering women to assume leadership positions, advance their careers, and enhance their overall well-being.
An option for earning .8 Continuing Education Unit(CEU) Credits will be available for this symposium for $20 at the door
Join us for this fantastic symposium celebrating women in leadership!
Need a hotel reservation?
We’ve worked with Fairfield by Marriott Puyallup for them to offer a rate of $159/night!
Attendees are able to make reservations by visiting the following link online: Pierce College Women in Leadership Symposium Guest Rooms | Fairfield by Marriott Puyallup, WA or by calling Fairfield by Marriott Puyallup directly at 253-770-3100.
- Reservations can be made online/by individual call in no later than April 29th, 2024.
- Please note: The booking link will only work for the nights of May 14th & 15th, 2024. You will need to input the reservation dates manually because the link will not automatically populate with the stay dates.
- Should you’d like to make reservations outside of these dates, you will need to call the hotel directly at 253-770-3100
Fairfield by Marriott Puyallup
202 15th Avenue SW
Puyallup, Washington 98371
Women in Leadership Symposium 2024 Agenda
Tuesday, May 14, 2024 – (Pierce College Puyallup Campus: 1601 39th Ave SE, Puyallup, WA 98374 – Arts & Allied Health Building, Lobby)
Time | Agenda Item |
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5:00pm – 9:00pm | Network Event
Sponsors and attendees can connect and exchange ideas and information |
Wednesday, May 15, 2024 – Located at Pierce College Puyallup Campus (College Center Building, Multipurpose Rooms A/B) – 1601 39th Ave SE Puyallup, WA 98374
Time | Agenda Item |
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8:00am – 9:00am | Registration & Networking |
9:00am – 9:30am | Welcome & Introductions: Dr. Julie White, Chancellor, Pierce College |
9:30am – 10:00am | Keynote: Monisha Harrell, King County |
10:00am – 10:45am | Session 1: Women Leading Panel
Leadership in Male-Dominated Industries: Highlight success stories and strategies for women thriving in Inclusive Leadership: Explore how diverse perspectives can enhance leadership effectiveness and the |
10:45am – 11:00am | Break & Networking Activity |
11:00am – 11:15am | 20th Anniversary Acknowledgement & Transition to Resilience: Jo Ann Baria, Pierce College |
11:15am – 12:00pm | Session 2: Leadership Resilience Panel
Leadership Resilience: Explore how leaders in emergency management can develop personal resilience to Community Resilience: Discuss the importance of cultural competency in emergency management and |
12:00pm – 12:45pm | Lunch/Keynote: Michele Turner, Resilience Executive |
12:45pm – 1:30pm | Session 3: Technology Panel
Leadership in the Digital Age: Discuss the impact of technology on leadership and the skills required to Empowering Women in Cybersecurity: Discuss strategies and initiatives aimed at empowering and |
1:30pm – 2:00pm | Vision Talks |
2:00pm – 2:15pm | Break & Networking Activity |
2:15pm – 2:45pm | Communicating in Crisis: Lyndsey Dudley, Coca Cola Europe |
2:45pm – 3:30pm | Session 4: Future of Women in Leadership Panel
Empowerment Through Mentorship: Discuss the importance of mentorship and how it helps women Workplace Advocacy and Allyship: Discuss the role of allies in promoting gender equality and strategies |
3:30pm – 4:00pm | Wrap – Up/Networking |
Thank you to our Sponsors!