March 28 — 2008 Indianapolis Women of Color Conference
The Women of Color Conference 2008 was created to advocate, educate and promote the success and well-being of all women and future women of color in five main areas: business, education, finance, health and workforce development.
WHEN: Friday March 28th
Where: Downtown Indianapolis-Hyatt Regency Hotel 1 S Capitol Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46225
Full Conference with Conference Workshops $75
Luncheon Only $25
*Students and Faculty Free with ID for Workshops only
Download and complete the registration form here and fax to 317.297.7572 Attn: Women of Color
For more information or for groups of 10 or more please email register@indywomenofcolor.com or call 317.297.7571 ext 207
Registration Friday March 28th 8-11a.m.
9-9:50a.m. Dr. Westmoreland (Sponsored by Wishard Health Services) “The Sandwich Generation”
9-9:50a.m. Gregory Wilson (City of Indianapolis) “Supplier Diversity”
9-9:50a.m. Meko L. Lawson (Professional Women of Color Network) “Network It!”
9:50-10:00a.m. Break (Refreshments Sponsored by Clarian Health)
10-10:50a.m. Carolin Requiz-Smith (City of Indianapolis); Carolene Mays (State Representative District 94); Azálea De Ford (Marion County Prosecutor’s Office) “Women in Public Service”
10-10:50a.m. Pat Jefferson, PhD (University of Indianapolis) “Gender Communication”
10-10:50a.m. National City Bank “Financing for the Emerging Business and Planning for Retirement in Today’s Market”
11-1:00p.m. Jessica Carter Lunch & Keynote Speaker “Move out of the Way: 5 Steps to Building The Life You Want.”
1:15-2:00p.m. Dr. Phylis Lan Lin (University of Indianapolis) “Images and Challenges of Asian Women”
1:15-2:00p.m. Meko L. Lawson (Professional Women of Color Network) Network It!
1:15-2:00p.m. Joyce C. Able (U.S. Small Business Administration) “Federal Contracting Opportunities for Women”
2:15-3:00p.m. Mary Jane Gonzalez (Indiana State Hispanic Chamber of Commerce) “Building Bridges of Understanding”
3:15-4:00p.m. Panel Discussion Closing Session
