2021 Agenda

CAREER PAVILION
Brought to you by Gilead

• Career Learning Bursts (on-demand)
  • 3 Strategies For Leading Successfully In a Male-Dominated Industry (Olabisi Boyle)
  • 3 Ways to Find Happiness at Work (Teri Foy)
  • Elevate Your Career with Authenticity (Michele Fox)
  • How to Add Value in Your Career & Why It Matters (Dana White)
  • Leading Through Transformational Times – Creating Your Future and a Future for Your Team (Lauren Rawlins, Lisa Regan, Yaengsaeng Xayavong)
  • Succeeding Without “Doing It All” (Yan Zhang)
  • Best Career Advice from CA CFW Speakers!
• Career Coaching (require sign up, first-come, first-serve)
• Resume Review (require sign up, first-come, first-serve)
• CFW Career Resources Booth

TECHNOLOGY PAVILION
Brought to you Google

• Tech Learning Bursts (on-demand)
  • Designing for Everyone: Building Products with Equity and Accessibility In Mind (Heather McIntosh Cassano)
  • Lessons Learned from a Virtual Transformation (Jannie Affeld)
  • Build Your Personal Brand Through Social Media (Samantha Recchia, Eliana Campos-Dominguez
• Explore tech companies hiring women

COMMUNITY & LEARNING PAVILION
Brought to you by Juniper

• Bookstore, sponsored by Silicon Valley Bank
• Justice, Equity & Inclusion Center

HEALTH & WELLNESS PAVILION
Brought to you by Hologic

• Health & Wellness Learning Bursts (on-demand)
  • Empathy at Work (Lisa Welker-Finney)
  • Invisible Illness in the Workplace (Priyanka Rao)
  • Resilience in 2021 (Jennifer Lea)
  • Next Level Care: Safety & Health While Flying During a Pandemic (Alaska Airlines)
• Target Lifestyle Lounge

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Celeste Headlee, award-winning journalist & host, Women Amplified @celesteheadlee

Cynthia Pham Stark, director, corporate engineering, Google @google

Ursula Burns, former CEO & chairman of the Board, Xerox Corporation, and first Black woman CEO of a Fortune 500 company

Moderated by Jennifer Siebel Newsom, award-winning filmmaker, advocate, founder, The Representation Project, and First Partner of California @jensibelnewsom

Rami Rahim, CEO, Juniper Networks @junipernetworks

Dr. Jane Goodall, founder, the Jane Goodall Institute, and UN Messenger of Peace @janegodallinst

Moderated by Alicia Menendez, award-winning journalist & author, The Likeability Trap @aliciamenendez

For 30+ years, Nina Shaw has been breaking barriers for her clients, herself, and others as one of Hollywood’s most powerful dealmakers. But she hasn’t done it alone. In this inspiring session, she speaks with CNN news anchor and author of Huddle Brooke Baldwin about enacting meaningful change by bringing more chairs to the table—a phenomenon that Baldwin calls “huddling.” They discuss the power of banding together for strength and solidarity through formal organizations like Time’s Up, which Shaw co-founded, and more informal networks of allies. Join this session to learn how a huddle can help leaders of all kinds face adversity or organize to make the world a better place.

Speaker:  Nina Shaw, award-winning entertainment lawyer, activist & diversity advocate

Session Moderator:  Brooke Baldwin, CNN news anchor, host, CNN digital series, American Woman & author, Huddle @brookebaldwin

Session Host:  Sujata Kosalge, vice president, engineering, Google @google

Sponsor Spotlight:  Yana Tobelmann, product specialist, Google @google

Whether you are assuming a leadership role for the first time, taking on a new role with greater responsibility, or working to expand your influence in your current position, leadership transitions are always a challenge—and especially this year. Herminia Ibarra, one of the foremost management thinkers in the world, shows how women can step up to greater leadership in 2021 by making small but crucial changes in their roles, networks, and leadership style. This session will change the way you think as a leader about what kind of work is important; how you should invest your time; why and which relationships matter in informing and supporting your leadership; and, ultimately, who you want to become.

Speaker:  Herminia Ibarra, organizational behavior professor & best-selling author @herminiaibarra

Session Host:  Angela Morris Lovelace, chief diversity, equity & inclusion officer, Silicon Valley Bank @svb_financial

Sponsor Spotlight:  Erin Platts, head, EMEA & president, UK branch, Silicon Valley Bank @svb_financial

Our habits—both “good” and “bad”— make us who we are. They reveal our unmet desires, the gaps in our boundaries, our level of self-awareness, and our unconscious beliefs and fears. Gain control of your habits, and you get to the core of transformation. In this session, #1 New York Times bestselling author Jen Sincero walks us through breaking, making, and better understanding our habits. She coaches on ditching habits that don’t serve you and developing badass ones that will truly stick. No matter your goals, this session will offer a proven framework for making improvements every day.

Speaker:  Jen Sincero, #1 New York Times best-selling author, You Are a Badass and Badass Habits @jensincero

Session Host:  Aykezar Adil, scientist I, Roche Diagnostics Solutions @Roche

Sponsor Spotlight:  Joanne Leung, senior director, strategy, robotics & digital solutions, Johnson & Johnson @jnjnews

In an increasingly divided world, too many of us favor the comfort of conviction over the discomfort of doubt. The result is that we can become siloed in our lives and in our workplaces, surrounded by people who agree with our conclusions instead of challenging our thought process. Wharton’s top-rated professor and organizational psychologist Adam Grant invites us to examine the critical leadership skill of rethinking: learning to question your opinions and open other people’s minds, making you a stronger and more flexible leader in the process.

Speaker:  Adam Grant, organizational psychologist, The Wharton School of Business, best-selling author & host: WorkLife, a TED Original Podcast @adammgrant

Session Moderator:  Celeste Headlee, award-winning journalist & host, Women Amplified @celesteheadle

Session Host:  Sharon Mandell, SVP, chief information officer, Juniper Networks @junipernetworks

Sponsor Spotlight:  Rola Dagher, global channel chief, Dell Technologies @dell

In these uncertain times, many are re-evaluating their career paths, some by necessity and others by choice. Living through crises compels us to ask important questions about what matters, what’s possible, and even what our life’s purpose could be. Career strategist Linda Raynier shares steps for clarifying your goals and growing your career with purpose. Whether you are seeking a job, promotion, or opportunity to switch industries, you will leave with fresh ideas about how to create a career path that resonates most fully with you.

Speaker:  Linda Raynier, career strategist and YouTube star @lindaraynier (IG)

Session Host:  Joni Tsumas, area VP, sales, Cohesity @cohesity

Sponsor Spotlight:  Annabel Flores, VP, electronic warfare systems, Raytheon Intelligence & Space @raytheonintel

Upon its release in 2015, Julie Lythcott-Haims’ provocative manifesto, How to Raise an Adult, turned helicopter parenting on its head and offered a new path to parenting independent children to self-sufficient adulthood. Now in 2021, parents are facing very different realities like remote learning, work from home, and the confluence of multiple crises. In this session, she shares timely advice for allowing children to make their own mistakes and develop the resilience, resourcefulness, and inner determination necessary during challenging times. She draws special attention to talking to kids about race and systemic racism and building independence skills even when social distancing.

Speaker:  Julie Lythcott-Haims, author, How to Raise an Adult and Your Turn: How to Be an Adult @jlythcotthaims

Session Host:  Maria Weaver, chief people officer, Niantic Inc. @NianticLabs

Sponsor Spotlight:  Lilian Kee, director, business operations, BeiGene @beigeneusa

Master of Ceremonies | Celeste Headlee, award-winning journalist & host, Women Amplified @celesteheadlee

Laysha Ward, EVP, chief external engagement officer, Target @target

Johanna Mercier, chief commercial officer, Gilead Sciences, Inc. @gileadsciences

Angie Thomas, #1 New York Times best-selling author, The Hate U Give and Concrete Rose @angiecthomas

Brenda Dennis, VP, client experience services, Americas regional operations, Cisco @cisco

Stacey Abrams, founder, #1 New York Times best-selling author, & voter rights activist @staceyabrams

Moderated by Lisa Ling, award-winning journalist and host, This Is Life with Lisa Ling @lisaling

There is no question that inclusion is imperative for the modern workplace. Yet, despite good intentions, many leaders are unprepared for their vital role in reducing barriers for others and the realities of challenging the status quo. Daisy Auger-Domínguez shares her compassionate and transparent approach to ensuring that everyone feels heard, seen, and valued at work. Join this session to learn about engaging in the complex work of allyship and persisting until fairness, justice, equity, and inclusion are the experience of all.

Speaker:  Daisy Auger-Domínguez, chief people officer, VICE Media Group @daisyad

Session Host:  Valerie Brown, SVP, quality assurance, pharmaceutical development & manufacturing, Gilead Sciences, Inc. @gileadsciences

Sponsor Spotlight:  Carla Wright-Jukes, senior manager, customer experience, Cisco Systems @cisco

Some women strive for career growth by trying to meet others’ expectations and even reaching for perfectionism. We think this striving will make us successful, but it leaves us uncomfortable using our voice to dissent and even feeling weary and stuck. If you are ready to move beyond others’ expectations, squash self-doubt, and reclaim control of your career and life, join this intimate conversation with Untamed author Glennon Doyle and PBS host Kelly Corrigan. Glennon, who says “the braver we are, the luckier we get,” flips the script on imposter syndrome and challenges you to tap into your inner strength and resiliency.

Speaker:  Glennon Doyle, #1 New York Times bestselling author, Untamed @glennondoyle

Session Moderator:  Kelly Corrigan, best-selling author & host, Kelly Corrigan Wonders podcast @corrigankelly

Session Host:  Jessica Swanson, VP, marketing, breast health & skeletal, Hologic @hologic

Sponsor Spotlight:  Brenda Dulger-Sheikin, SVP, State Street Investor Services America @statestreet

It’s no secret that our stress has gone through the roof in recent years. More and more women are reporting feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, and burned out, and the external stressors we face are unlikely to change anytime soon. Instead of asking us to ignore the very real obstacles and societal pressures that strand between women and well-being right now, Dr. Emily Nagoski explains what we’re up against and shows us how to fight back. In this session, she shares the difference between stress and stressors and offers practical, research-based steps to complete the stress response cycle and avoid or recover from burnout.

Speaker:  Emily Nagoski, PhD, co-author, Burnout @emilynagoski

Session Host:  Laysha Ward, EVP, chief external engagement officer, Target @target

Sponsor Spotlight:  Tram Tran, MD, VP, medical affairs, Gilead Sciences, Inc. @gileadsciences

Spend the afternoon exploring the Virtual Exhibit Hall, Career Fair, and Learning Bursts for more opportunities to learn and connect.

FACILITATED NETWORKING DISCUSSIONS

Join small-group Facilitated Networking Discussions to power your personal and professional growth. These 40-minute discussions will take place in the Cisco Networking Lounge via video conference. Participation is limited and is available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Sign up early starting at 8 am as space is extremely limited!

2:15 – 3:00 pm PST:

• Accelerating Your Career Growth with Hillary Weingast, VP, deputy general counsel & head, global inclusion and diversity, Juniper Networks
• Growing your Influence with Emily Foley, Cisco
• Navigating Career and Life Transitions with Gloria Larson, former president, Bentley University
• Starting a Women’s Network with Women @ Google

3:15 – 4:00 pm PST:

• Accelerating Your Career Growth with Curran Brugger, VP of Talent, Development and Inclusion, Gilead Sciences
• Growing Your Influence with Jennifer Peneyra, Director, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Project Management, Silicon Valley Bank
• Leading Through Change with Tamara Fields, Austin office managing director; South Market Unit Director of Operations, Accenture
• Starting a Women’s Network with Women @ Google

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BE THE BRAND AMBASSADOR YOU (& YOUR COMPANY) NEED
3:00 – 4:00 pm PST (LIVE)

This LIVE session is for anyone who cares about representing themselves and their company in the best light possible. Whether you are an entrepreneur or work for a larger company, it’s never been more important to be a strong brand ambassador online, especially in this increasingly virtual world. This session covers the what, why, and how of empowering yourself or your team with personal branding and social media. Learn how to become the brand ambassador you and your company need.

Amanda Healy, marketing leader, social media expert, and head of brand marketing, Internet of Things, Cisco @amanda_healy

EXHIBIT HALL & VIRTUAL CAREER FAIR

The Career Pavilion sponsored by Gilead and Technology Pavilion sponsored by Google are full of companies looking to hire women like you. Be sure to explore these Pavilions during the Virtual Career Fair from 3-5 PM.

LEARNING BURSTS (NEW) – available on-demand ALL DAY!

Learning Bursts are mini sessions meant to deliver insightful, digestible content.

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