Yes, She Did It: How Illinois Women Leaders Paved the Way Forward For HER

Yes, She Did It: How Illinois Women Leaders Paved the Way Forward For HER
Thursday| March 31, 2022 |11:30 AM-12:30 PM | webinar

Women have been disproportionately impacted before and throughout the pandemic at different levels. From not having the same access to financial capital opportunities, to being overlooked for top leadership positions in organizations, to managing the double-double shift of taking care of the family and home chores, and etc., many women aren't able to reach their full professional potential due to barriers across the spectrum. Hear from Illinois women leaders who have broken the glass ceiling and want to help you get to the next level - whether it's starting or growing your business, or strategically growing into leadership positions within organizations.

Welcome

• Michelle Lura White: Women's Business Development Manager, DCEO-Office of Minority Economic Empowerment (OMEE)
• Vanessa Uribe: Deputy Director, DCEO-Office of Minority Economic Empowerment (OMEE) 

Moderator

• Sylvia I. Garcia: Acting Director, Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity (DCEO) 

Panelists

• Ashley S. H. Moy: Co-Founder & CEO, Cast21 
• Beverly Kim: Co-Owner, restaurants Parachute & Wherewithall | James Beard Award-winning Chef | Co-Founder, DoughSomething | Co-Founder, The Abundance Setting 
• Deirdre C. Drake: Executive Vice President-Chief People Officer-Head of Communications, UScellular 
• Dr. Lisa C. Freeman: President, Northern Illinois University 

Q & A Facilitator

• Kala Lambert: Southeast Region Manager, DCEO-Office of Regional Economic Development (RED)