2020 Virtual Conversations

2020 Virtual Conversations

AUGUST 3, 2020 | KICK-OFF: KEYNOTE +
WOMEN LED: POWER OF MENTORSHIP CONVERSATION

We kicked off our month-long campaign created to elevate the voices and stories of professional women of color. Our panel on mentorship featured women leaders discussing how mentors have accelerated their growth, how to find one of your own, and the importance of sharing wisdom with others.

Keynote:

  • Tracey Doi, Chief Financial Officer and Group Vice President, Toyota North America

Special Remarks:

  • Congresswoman Judy Chu, U.S. House of Representatives

Speakers:

  • Fiona Ma, California State Treasurer
  • Mona Pasquil Rogers, California Public Policy, Facebook
  • Margita Thompson, Vice President of Public Affairs, California Resources Corporation
  • Cassandra Pye, Executive VP and Chief Strategy Officer, Lucas Public Affairs

AUGUST 13, 2020 | MINORITY WOMEN LEADING THROUGH CHANGE

We heard from women who are leading companies and communities through unparalleled times, fighting for equal rights and representation in the workplace, and inspiring the next generation.

Speakers:

  • Elizabeth Barajas-Román, President and CEO, Women’s Funding Network
  • Maritza Davis, VP of Experiences and Social Responsibility, Sacramento Kings
  • Dr. Alice Huffman, President, California Hawaii NAACP
  • Dr. Natasha Lee, Past President, California Dental Association; Member, Governor’s Task Force on Business and Jobs Recovery
  • Emiliana Guereca, President, Women’s March Foundation
 
 

August 21, 2020 | CLIMBING THE LADDER AND LESSONS LEARNED

The journey to success isn’t always easy but it brings with it a lifetime of knowledge and experience. Learn how these women rose to their current leadership positions and what they learned along the way.

Speakers:

  • Sue Bhatia, CEO and Founder, Rose International
  • Lisa Chang, Chief People Officer, The Coca-Cola Company
  • Linda Shim, Executive Director of External Affairs, Comcast
  • Tina Wei Smith, Executive Director, White House Initiative on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders
  • Terrez Thompson, VP of Global Supplier Diversity, The Coca-Cola Company

AUGUST 28, 2020 | BRINGING WOMEN OF COLOR TO THE TABLE

Women of color are increasingly reaching executive level positions, but work still needs to be done to bring more to the table. Discover how companies and institutions are prioritizing diversity, equity, and inclusivity and reaping the benefits.

Speakers:

  • Rachel E. Cooke, Deputy Director of Communications, Sheryl Sandberg & Dave Goldberg Family Foundation (LeanIn.Org | OptionB.Org)
  • Lisa Lee, VP of Global Culture, Belonging, and People Growth, DoorDash
  • Monica Poindexter, Head of Inclusion & Diversity/Employee Relations, Lyft
  • Mandy Price, CEO, Kanarys
  • Melissa Thomas-Hunt, Head of Global Diversity and Belonging, Airbnb
  • Sara Prince, Partner, McKinsey & Company