Disrupting the Patriarchy – Leveraging A Collective Voice
Community College of Philadelphia Great Hall
1700 Spring Garden Street
Philadelphia, PA 19130
US
Thu, Nov 3 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM EDT
Join us for another working session on today's key issues impacting women. Come network, mingle and listen to a conversation with makers of tomorrow’s women’s history!
This builds on our first “Disrupting the Patriarchy” event at the Free Library of Philadelphia’s (sponsored by Ellevate Philadelphia and The Walnut Club) during Women’s History Month in March 2016. At the event we brought together some of the area’s most highly respected business professionals to discuss the advances women have made as industry leaders, and how to empower more women to join their ranks.
Part 2 - "Leveraging A Collective Voice" - will be an engaging working session with the goal of creating a working platform around key issues impacting women today and in the future including: health care, affordable child care, voting rights, pay parity and the role of the media in the coverage of the presidential campaign. We will bring a variety of experts and heavyweights to help leverage our economic and political strength.
Schedule:
6 - 6:30pm: Check In; Networking
6:30 - 8pm: Intros & Table Discussions
8 - 9pm: Recap & Closing Remarks
Ellevate Members Attended
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Community College of Philadelphia Great Hall
1700 Spring Garden Street
Philadelphia, PA 19130
US
Thu, Nov 3
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM EDT
Speakers
Kathleen Smith
Educator & Attorney
Kathleen is an experienced educator and attorney. She hold the academic rank of professor and in addition to directing the paralegal program at Community College of Philadelphia, she founded and directs the Fox Rothschild Center for Law and Society which provides seminars, civic engagement projects, reentry support and service learning opportunities.
Joslyn G. Ewart, CFP
Founding Principal
Joslyn established Entrust Financial LLC®, an independent fee-based financial advisory firm. In addition, Joslyn volunteers her services to Temple University's Center for the Performing and Cinematic Arts. Her love for supporting others has also led her to write "Balancing Act: Wealth Management Straight Talk for Women".
Roberta Liebenberg
Partner
Roberta ("Bobbi") is a partner at Fine, Kaplan and Black in Philadelphia. Ms. Liebenberg has held leadership roles in numerous organizations focused on the advancement of women in the legal profession and played a key leadership role in countless national initiatives. Ms. Liebenberg has received numerous awards and has been named several times as one of the “Top Ten Super Lawyers in Pennsylvania”.
Margye Solomon
VP of Business Development
Margye Solomon is a life-long advocate for women’s parity both personally and professionally. She was among the first females to a non-admin role at Casablanca Records then later named one of the first female, non-pilot Directors of Aviation in the country at Service Merchandise. She has been a business owner herself and now is VP of BD for a woman owned business.
Amanda Owen
Author
Amanda is the author of The Power of Receiving and Born to Receive: 7 Steps Women Can Take Today to Reclaim Their Half of the Universe. Her work has been featured on TV and radio, and in magazines and online. Additionally, she confounded and directs the Justice Bell Foundation, a nonprofit that advocates for women www.AmandaOwen.com
Mikaele Racine
Global HR Director
Mikaele has over 25 years of experience in Human Resources, including six years as Global HR Director for the Dow Chemical Company and Information Technology Management and Consulting. She is passionate about developing leaders, engaging and empowering employees and creating winning teams. Mikaele has been active in many types of diversity organizations and is committed to making a difference!
Sheryl L. Axelrod
President
Sheryl is the President of The Axelrod Firm, a four-attorney, woman-owned law firm, and Co-Founder of the Fearless Women Network. She is a trial lawyer and diversity champion who has been profiled by Women to Watch™, Profiles in Diversity Journal; the American Bar Association, INSIGHT into Diversity, Ms. JD, and by Law360 which featured her in its Female Powerbrokers series.
Tam Williams
Founder and Chief Life Transformation Partner
Tam is Founder and Chief Life Transformation Partner of She's It, a collection of brands to motivate and empower women to Live Life GRAND! Tam is an activist for women and small business, an international speaker and writer. She loves politics, Harley Davidsons and the beach. For more info about Tam, visit ShesIt.com
Sponsors
Creatives On Call is a boutique placement agency that specializes in recruiting professional creatives for permanent, temporary, and freelance positions in design, digital, advertising, marketing, and communications. https://creativesoncall.com
The Fox Rothschild Center for Law and Society at Community College of Philadelphia provides a structure for the ongoing support of law-related disciplines in the context of their connections to broader societal issues. It encompasses several academic programs and projects. http://ccp.edu/about-us/centers-excellence/fox-rothschild-center-law-and-society
The Walnut Club is the preeminent social and professional club for driven women striving for excellence in all facets of their lives. They offer a community of like-minded individuals bolstering each others lives, careers and dreams. https://walnutclub.org
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Cheryl Borland
October 26, 2016Ellevate Cincinnati will be attending.