Thursday, September 9, 2010

JW Marriott 1331 Pennsylvania Ave. N.W. Washington, D.C. 20004

DRAFT AGENDA

7:30 – 8:00am

Registration and Networking
(Ballroom Foyer)

8:00 – 8:45am

Welcome and Leadership Breakfast

Introduction: Robert Bard, President & CEO, LATINA Style
Welcome Remarks: Hon. Congresswoman Sylvestre Reyes, Chairman Intelligence Committee
Keynote Remarks: Honorable Juan M. Garcia, III, Assistant Secretary, U.S. Navy

8:45 – 9:45am

Workforce Opportunities…Jobs in Today’s Economy

Focus: Led by the most successful women and Latinas in the federal government, intelligence community, and the military, this session offers guidance and advice on leadership development and professional opportunities. 

9:45 – 10:00am

Break

10:00 – 11:00am

Nurturing Latina Success…The Status of the LATINA Professional

Focus: Rising to the top is a difficult balancing act. Hear our nation’s LATINA leaders address the work being done to grow the potential of the LATINA professional across various industries.

10:00 – 11:00

Diversity Leaders in the Military

Focus: The military lifts you to your potential. The trick is transferring your skills into everyday life.  This panel will be led by the most successful male in the military, who will offer their insight and advice on leadership and self development. This is an opportunity for all branches to unify and empower each other

11:00 – 11:15

Break

11:15 – 12:00

Strategies for Success

Focus:Meet the most successful professional women and Latinas, and hear their road map to success and how to apply that to your career path. We all face challenges.  You are not the first, nor the last, and you are not alone.

11:15 -1 2:00

Business Opportunity Expo
(Ballroom Foyer)

12:30 -2:30

DISTINGUISHED MILITARY SERVICE AWARDS LUNCHEON
(Ballroom Foyer)