Resting Bold Face: Powerful Women Who Lead by Example

To kick off 1871’s celebration of International Women’s Day and to emphasize the 2017 theme “Be Bold For Change,” we will be celebrating the accomplishments of successful women who serve as role models to the larger community of women in technology, education, and the nonprofit world. You’ll hear about the triumphs and struggles of women who stand out in their respective fields and the trajectory that brought them to where they are now.

date

Wednesday, March 8, 2017

time

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Central Standard Time

venue

2.03 Classroom

Check-in and breakfast begin at 7:30am.

To kick off 1871’s celebration of International Women’s Day and to emphasize the 2017 theme “Be Bold For Change,” we will be celebrating the accomplishments of successful women who serve as role models to the larger community of women in technology, education, and the nonprofit world. You’ll hear about the triumphs and struggles of women who stand out in their respective fields and the trajectory that brought them to where they are now.

Panelists:

Ellie Bahrmasel - Co-founder at RISE Movement

Dorri McWhorter - Chief Executive Officer of the YWCA of Metropolitan Chicago

Sandee Kastrul - President and Co-founder of i.c.stars

Beulah McLoyd - Principal of Walter H. Dyett High School for the Arts

Sandi Mays - Chief Information Officer at Zayo Group