2019 Akron-Canton Women in Leadership Symposium
March 6, 2019
8:30 a.m. — 11:30 a.m.
University of Akron
Student Union Ballroom
303 Carroll Street, Akron, OH 44325
Theme
Center Stage: Standing Out & Speaking Up.
Sponsored By
Gold Sponsor
Silver Sponsor
Bronze Sponsor
The focus of this annual event is to bring together a diverse mix of successful women leaders who, through the discussion of topics relevant to today’s issues will educate, inspire and encourage women to reflect on their own goals and status.
Panelists
Jennifer
Savitski
Savitski
Chair, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology & Medical Director, PATH Center
Cleveland Clinic Akron General
Jolene
Lane
Lane
VP for Inclusion and Equity, Chief Diversity Officer, Title IX Coordinator
University of Akron
Laura
Duda
Duda
Senior Vice President, Global Communications and Chief Communications Officer
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company
Lisa
Yerrace
Yerrace
Senior Legal Counsel
JOANN
Teri
Wilson
Wilson
Vice President, Tax
The Timken Companies
Agenda
| 8:00a - 8:30a | Registration, Breakfast, & Networking |
| 8:30a - 8:35a | Welcome, Ohio Diversity Council |
| 8:35a - 8:45a | Opening Remarks |
| 8:45a - 9:55a | Panel Discussion |
| 9:55a - 10:10a | Question & Answer Session |
| 10:10a - 10:25a | Break |
| 10:35a - 11:15a | Panel Discussion |
| 11:15a - 11:25a | Question & Answer Session |
| 11:25a - 11:40a | Roundtable Discussions |
| 11:40a - 11:45a | Closing Remarks |
Topics
- Leveraging Intersectionality in the Workplace
- Defeating Gender-Based Harassment in the Workplace
- Building Up the Women Around You
- Navigating the “Glass Cliff”
- Defining Success: Does it have to be about the C-Suite?
- Gaining Mentors and Becoming One
- A Difficult Conversation: When and How to Ask for a Raise
- Using Technology to Create Work-Life Integration
- Silencing Self-doubt: How to Overcome Imposter Syndrome
- Transforming Men into Allies in the Workplace
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Title Sponsor — Donor Level $8,000
- Designated as a Title Sponsor for the Women in Leadership Symposium (limited to one title organization)
- An opportunity to have a representative from your organization provide opening remarks at the event
- Corporate logo predominantly displayed on all pre-event and event promotional material
- An Opportunity to have your corporate banner displayed at the event, and to set out any tabletop materials
- Full page ad in event program, front cover
- 32 seats at the event
Gold Sponsor — Donor Level $6,000
- Designated as an official Gold Sponsor for the Women in Leadership Symposium
- Public recognition at the event as a Gold sponsor
- Corporate logo listed on all pre-event and event promotional material
- An Opportunity to have your corporate banner displayed at the event
- Half page ad in the event program
- 24 seats at the event
Silver Sponsor — Donor Level $3,000
- Designated as an official Silver Sponsor for the Women in Leadership Symposium
- Public recognition at the event as a Silver sponsor
- Corporate logo listed on all pre-event and event promotional material
- An Opportunity to have your corporate banner displayed at the event
- Quarter page ad in the event program
- 16 seats at the event
Bronze Sponsor — Donor Level $1,500
- Designated as an official Bronze Sponsor for the Women in Leadership Symposium
- Corporate logo listed on all event materials
- 8 seats at the event
Group Ticket Discount - Full (Table 8 Seats) — $700
- Savings of $492
Individual Registration — Donor Level $149
- Event registration for a single attendee
For questions or comments please contact Kathryn Hood at [email protected].