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MONTSERRAT GEORGIA SECRETARY OF STATE UNIVERSITY BRAD RAFFENSPERGER CLASS OF 2020 COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES MARCH • 20 • 2019 SEPTEMBER • 20 • 2019 Join the Conversation Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn to continue the conversation and use our hashtags to join the conversation #SheLeadsGA #GASOS #BradRaffensperger @SheLeadsGA She Leads @sheleadsga She Leads - Women's Investment and Financial Empowerment To our She Leads Attendees: Welcome to a day that is sure to be full of empowerment and education. I am excited to share this tremendous summit with so many distinguished speakers and panelists. I’d first like to thank the Investor Protection Trust and all of our distinguished sponsors. This day is a combined effort that would not have been possible without your endless support. As Secretary of State, my office has many avenues to move Georgia forward and bring better futures to our state’s voters, business owners, and families; however, it is clear that financial literacy should be a top priority. Building a better business climate – and making our state a cornerstone for economic development – starts at the individual level. That’s why my office is fully dedicated to partnering with Georgia’s communities and business-owners to offer every citizen free programs that will set the foundation for a lifetime of smart financial decisions and a better future for our state. Georgia has been named the number one state in which to do business for six years in a row, and with programs like She Leads, I know we can make it seven. It is my hope that this event gives you the resources and know-how to take back to your businesses and communities and make progress toward your personal and professional goals. Women account for more than half of our state’s population and are becoming increasingly active stakeholders in our state’s economy, especially as new entrepreneurs and job-creators. It only makes sense to invest in the women who are steering the direction of Georgia’s future. I encourage all of you to take advantage of this day and the connections, friendships, and relationships you build today. You should be proud of yourself for taking this step to invest in yourself, your communities, and your state – and I am honored to be a part of your journey. Best, You can keep up with Secretary Raffensperger on Twitter and Instagram at @GaSecofState, Facebook at GA Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger and on Instagram at @GaSecofState Georgia Leads Securities Charities Elections Corporations Professional Licensing For six years in a row, Georgia has been named the number one state in which to do business. Home to the worlds' busiest airport, our beautiful state boasts a golden coastline and a magnificent mountain range. Georgians can enjoy the fast-paced bustle of our quickly growing capitol, the rolling countryside and everything in between. No matter if you own a small business or a Fortune 500 company, Georgia has a place for you. Find out where Georgia fits in your story at sos.ga.gov Agenda 9:30 - 9:40 am Opening Remarks Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger 9:40 - 10:00 am Understanding your Relationship to Money N anette M. Blandin, President, The Nexus Institute 10:00 - 10:45 am Keynote Session: An Interview with Kerry Hannon, Author of "Money Confidence" Moderator: Haynes M. Studstill, Partner, Studstill Law Firm 10:45 - 11:00 am Break (please be back in your seats at 10:55) 11:30 - 12:15 pm Panel Discussion: Issues for Different Life Stages M oderator: Kerry Hannon, Financial Educator and Author P anelists: Tina K Anderson, President, Wiregrass Georgia Technical College Ann Baldree, Sr. Vice President, Chaparral Boats Eshonda Blue, CEO/Co-Founder, Innovative Senior Solutions Elena Carne, CEO/Founder/Designer, Tepuy Activewear Kimberly Knight, Small Business Outreach Specialist, Georgia Department of Economic Development 12:15 - 1:00 pm L unch (provided by ABAC) 1:00 - 2:00 pm Panel Discussion: Building and Protecting Financial Success M oderator: Kerry Hannon, Financial Educator and Author Panelists: Kristin M. Pugh, Senior Wealth Advisor, True Wealth, LLC Jodie R. Snow, CEO, ABAC Foundation Kate Sams, VP of Operations, Cherokee Brick and Tile Gena Tyson, Owner, Dogwood Pharmacy 2:00 - 2:20 pm Individual Action Planning N anette M. Blandin, President, The Nexus Institute 2:20 - 2:30 pm Closing Remarks Georgia Deputy Secretary of State Jordan Fuchs 2:30 - 3:00 pm Networking Speakers and Panelists Tina K. Anderson Tina Anderson was appointed as President of Wiregrass Georgia Technical College in July 2013. She began her employment as a Director of the Career Resource Center at Middle Georgia College in 1995. She then moved on to become the Vice President of Student Services at Middle Georgia Technical College in 2000 and the Vice President of Instruction at Middle Georgia Technical College in 2001. In 2003, Dr. Anderson was named President of Moultrie Technical College. She served as Interim President at Valdosta Technical College in the Fall of 2007 and as Acting Assistant Commissioner for the Technical College System of Georgia, Office of Technical Education, in 2008. She was a 2005 participant of the Leadership Georgia program and is also a graduate of the Leadership Warner Robins program. Dr. Anderson was named as a Georgia Trend Magazine “Top 40 Under 40” list honoree in 2004 and to the South Georgia Business Magazine’s list of the 25 Most Influential South Georgians in 2005. Dr. Anderson received her Doctorate of Education in Education Leadership from Georgia Southern University, a Masters of Science in Management, and a Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing from Georgia Southwestern State University. She is married to husband Tony, Human Resources Director for the Brooks County School System. Ann Baldree Ann was born and raised in rural Nashville, Georgia. She is proud of her family roots and the strong work ethic of her parents which have guided her throughout her career. Ann attended Valdosta State University. She is the Senior Vice President of Chaparral and Robalo Boats which is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange and is the largest single site boat builder in the world with 1,015 employees. For over 38 years, she has used her instinctive business acumen to help guide the company to the top of the marine industry with Chaparral and Robalo both holding #1 market share positions. She has exceptional people skills and is always looking for new and innovative ways to move the company forward. Ann serves on the Berrien County Chamber Board of Directors. She is an advocate for the marine industry and sits on the Board of Directors for the National Marine Manufacturers Association. She attends the American Boating Congress annually in Washington, DC where she is heavily involved in all political initiatives affecting the marine industry on the local, state, and national levels while building relationships with Georgia Members of Congress. Throughout Ann’s career, she has mentored women within the marine industry, her company and community. In 2008, Ann was awarded the coveted Darlene Briggs Marine Industry Woman of the Year. This award is presented annually to an outstanding woman who gives long and devoted service, untiring commitment, and exhibited the strengths to advance women in the marine industry. In 2015, Ann was the first woman in the marine industry to receive the national STEP (Science, Technology, and Production) award which was presented to her in a ceremony in Washington DC. Mentoring is a passion for Ann. Most recently, she has mentored a group of local college women as they work toward their personal, financial and career goals. Nanette M. Blandin Nanette M. Blandin is a leadership scholar and practitioner. As President of The Nexus Institute, she works globally with a wide variety of public and non-profit organizations to strengthen governance practices, enhance organizational effectiveness and develop exceptional leaders. Nanette’s professional b ackground spans all sectors. Previously, she was an Associate Principal with Isaacson, Miller where she led searches for leadership positions in universities, professional associations, foundations, and advocacy organizations. Earlier, she was Vice President for Executive Education at The Brookings, and held senior management positions in federal and state government. She holds a doctoral degree in human and organizational studies from George Washington University, a masters degree in public administration from the University of Southern California and a bachelors degree in political science and French from the University of California, Davis. She has taught in masters and doctoral programs at George Washington University and American University and presented on leadership, executive education and public policy topics at many national and international conferences. Eshonda Blue Eshonda Blue is the CEO and co-owner of Innovative Senior Solutions (ISS) which was established in 2007 and became the first licensed home care provider in Sumter County. ISS provides home and community-based care and services to seniors and disabled individuals who are at risk for nursing home placement. The goal is to maintain the client’s independence and safety in their homes and the community for as long as possible. Through Blue’s dedication, ISS has gained an impeccable reputation providing the best home health care in the area. Innovative Senior Solutions has provided more than 500,000 hours in caregiving services. Since its conception, ISS has added more services such as Adult Day Health, Personal Care Home, and transportation services. ISS also provides CNA and PCA training. By 2016, ISS provided services in 19 counties. Eshonda, a graduate of Georgia Southwestern State University, is a Registered Nurse with over 20 years of experience in long-term care and healthcare management. In addition, she is the co-founder of a non-profit organization, Caring 4 Seniors Foundation, with the mission of linking resources to keep seniors and individuals with disabilities in their homes through community based care and services.