PANEL TRACK 1 EDUCATION AND TRANSITION |
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Transferable Skills: Flexibility in Arts, Education, and Humanities |
8:30 - 9:30 am SUB Ballroom E |
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A degree in the fields of Arts, Education, and Humanities can open unexpected doors. Women with Liberal Arts backgrounds have the ability to think critically and creatively, communicate effectively, analyze and problem solve, understand social interactions, manage relationships, and conduct research to generate well-formed arguments. How do women with these backgrounds obtain leadership positions in business or work in a technology-driven environment? Hear how these panelists' Liberal Arts degrees are contributing to their success. |
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Tarya Bell Assistant Director of Human Resources City of Monroe |
Tiffany Jackson TEACH Project Director University of Louisiana Monroe |
Katherine Sandifer Dixon English Department Chair and Advanced Placement Teacher Neville High School |
MODERATOR: Ashley Doughty Business Development Officer First National Bank |
Women in STEM: Science, Technology, Engineering, Math |
9:45 -10:45 am SUB Ballroom E |
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While women are earning more than half of college degrees, women remain underrepresented in the STEM workforce, although to a lesser degree than in the past, with the greatest disparities occurring in engineering, computer science, and the physical sciences. Why is it so vital for more women to enter the STEM fields? Women with a college degree in STEM tend to make higher earnings, thus increasing opportunities for women in these fields is an important step towards realizing greater economic success and equality for women in all fields. In the 21st century, we must focus on removing the gender and race clouds that hover over STEM fields and engage more women and women of color in STEM. The majority of the highest demand jobs in Louisiana are in STEM. Hear how these panelists faced challenges, overcame obstacles, and paved their way in STEM professions. |
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Betty Cooper Instructor College of Business and Social Sciences University of Louisiana Monroe |
Allison Franzen-Camacho Toxicologist Ramboll Environ |
Suchi Rodda Senior Web Developer Computing Center University of Louisiana Monroe |
MODERATOR: Ashley Doughty Business Development Officer First National Bank |
Authentic Leadership: Adapting to Your Own Leadership Style |
11 am - 12 noon SUB Ballroom E |
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What qualities make up a good leader? Chances are, the same qualities you desire in a leader are the same qualities that you possess. Once you have determined your leadership style, how do you balance consistency with flexibility? Leadership style is more than exuding boardroom toughness, making bold management decisions, or honing advanced skill sets. Setting a leadership style helps define the where and how your career can go. These seasoned veterans all used their leadership style to take them to the pinnacle in their profession and their expertise will help put you on the path to leadership success. |
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Honorable Karen Hayes U.S. Magistrate Judge Western District of Louisiana |
Laura Kilpatrick Marchelos President Kilpatrick Funeral Homes Kilpatrick's Serenity Gardens |
Ann McIntyre Attorney McIntyre Law Office Retired Judge Louisiana 5th Judicial Circuit |
MODERATOR: Ashley Doughty Business Development Officer First National Bank |