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Think Big. Speak Up!

Saturday, March 25, 2023
8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Dr. Dianne G. Van Hook University Center

This year’s in-person Women's Conference features an exciting lineup of presenters and breakout sessions. More information to follow. 

 


  • Conference Registration

    • 8:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. – Breakfast 

    Main Event

    • 8:30 a.m to 9:00 a.m. – Welcome and Introductions
    • 9:00 a.m. - to 10:00 a.m. – City of Hawthorne Leadership panel – Marie Poindexter-Hornback, Treasurer, Katrina Manning, Councilwoman

    Breakout Sessions

    10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

    • Finding your Path and Will Your Path get you where you want to go?
    • Making a Difference: Getting Involved in Your Community - Running for Office, Advisory Committees, Non-Profits, Volunteering
    • Becoming an Entrepreneur - Panel of Women Business Owners

    11:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. 

    • Getting the Job You Want Today
    • From Inertia to Action: Finding Your Motivation
    • Where are the Jobs, Economic Outlook for SCV

    12:15 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. 

    • Lunch

    1:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. 

    • Final Keynote Speakers: Pilar Schiavo and Hildy Aguinaldo

 


Main Event

Welcome Speech by Dr. Dianne G. Van Hook

8:30 am - 9:00 am

UCEN

Chancellor Dr. Van Hook

Dr. Dianne Van Hook

Chancellor

Santa Clarita Community College District/College of the Canyons

 

City of Hawthorne Leadership Panel

9:00 am - 10:00 am

UCEN

Our Speakers...

Marie Poindexter-Hornback

  Marie Poindexter-Hornback

City of Hawthorne Treasurer

Katrina Manning

Katrina Manning

City of Hawthorne Councilwoman

 

 

 

Dayna Williams-HunterDayna Williams-Hunter

City of Hawthorne Clerk

 

 

Breakout Sessions

Breakout Sessions


Finding Your Path and Will Your Path Get You Where You Want to Go?

10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
University Center

Presenter...

Selina Thomas

Selina Thomas

6 Degrees of HR Consulting


Making a Difference: Getting Involved in Your Community - Running for Office, Advisory Committees, Non-Profits, Volunteering

10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
University Center

Our Presenters...

Gloria Mercado-Fortine

Gloria Mercado-Fortine

CEO/President of Global Education Solutions, Inc. & Former William S. Hart Board Member, President of the Board at several non-profits in SCV

Nikki Buckstead

Nikki Buckstead

CEO, Child & Family Center

 

Heather Stewart

Heather Stewart

COC Foundation Board, Volunteer Ambassador for Girls on the Run Los Angeles

 

Suzette Valladares

Suzette Valladares

Former California State Assemblywoman

 

 

Becoming an Entrepreneur 

11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.
University Center

Laina McFerranLaina McFerran

Co-Founder, Wolf Creek Restaurant & Brewery

Jill MeladyJill Mellady

Mellady Direct Marketing

Di ThompsonDi Thompson

Thompson Realty Advisors

 


Getting the Job You Want Today

11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.
University Center

Abby Kohut

Abby Kohut

Contract Recrutier


Inertia to Action: Finding Your Motivation

11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.
University Center

Christy Smith

Christy Smith

Former Assemblywoman


Where Are The Jobs, Economic Outlook For SCV

11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.
University Center

Monica Fawcett

Monica Fawcett

Economic Development Associate for the City of Santa Clarita’s Economic Development Division


Final Keynote Speakers

1:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. 
University Center

Pilar Schiavo

 Pilar Schiavo

 California Assembly Member for the 40th District

Hildergarde Aguinaldo

Hildegrade Aguinaldo

Senior Director and Assistant General Counsel at DaVita Inc. & Vice President of the Board of Governors, California Community Colleges

 

We appreciate the continued support of our sponsors:

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