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Ninth Annual Greater San Antonio •SYMPOSIUM• Women of Influence: Leading with Courage and Conviction Friday, March 8, 2013 Marriott San Antonio Northwest Sponsored by EXCELLENCE, Board of Directors EVERY DAY Harry R. Gibbs, M.D Adrian Anderson Jeffrey Arndt Chief Diversity Officer Partner Interim President/CEO UT Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Global IES Technology VIA Metropolitan Chairman of Board KPMG Transit Angie Brewer Harva Dockery Ed Dolanski Director of Human Resources Partner & Executive Vice President Gulf South District, UPS Co-Chief Diversity Officer Chief Operating Officer Fulbright & Jaworski, LLP Aviall, Inc. Lisa Firmin, Colonel, USAF, Retired Dr. Gilda Garcia Belinda Grant-Anderson Associate Provost for Faculty/ Vice President Vice President-Workforce Student Diversity and Recruitment The Institutional Equity and Diversity Development & Diversity University of Texas at San Antonio University of North Texas AT&T James Harris James A. Hernandez Jean Hood Director, Supplier Diversity Partner Vice President, Human Resources H-E-B Andrews Kurth LLP The University of Texas at Arlington What began as a small Texas energy business 33 years ago is now one of the Tina Hood Trennis Jones Karen Kauffman Vice President, Human Resources SVP, Chief Administrative Officer/ Sr. Director of Compliance, EEO, ER & world’s most dynamic and competitive product providers in the global VALIC and Western National Life Corporate Responsibility Office, Organization Development Insurance Company Seton Healthcare Family METRO transportation fuels and petrochemical feedstocks business. As a refining Tiffanie McDonald, JD David Miller Michael Muhammad industry leader in America and abroad, Valero is proud to employ AVP, Diversity Management Vice President - Human Resources Vice President of Diversity USAA People Services Kelsey-Seybold Clinic Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) 22,000 hard-working individuals with incredible dedication. At Valero, diversity and inclusion are not just initiatives. They are part of how we do Dr. Juan Sanchez Munoz, Ph.D. Alice B. Otchere Marie Perry Vice President and Vice Provost, Texas Senior Director, Human Resources, Vice President of Finance & Accounting business, support our communities and develop our employees every day. Tech University CenterPoint Energy Services, Brinker International The end result is excellence, every day. Ruth Z. Piña Virginia H. Rose, MBA, PHR Dan Singleton VP Human Resources, Employee Relations, VP, Strategic Planning and Business President and Chief Operating Officer Staffing, OD & Employee Services, Valero Development Texas Health Harland Clarke Corporation 22,000 Employees • 16 Refineries • 10 Ethanol Plants • 6,800 Retail/Branded Wholesale Sites Energy Corporation Presbyterian Dallas Hospital Unlimited Opportunities LaMonte Thomas Dr. Gregory J. Vincent Beth Wilson, J.D. President and General Manager, Vice President AVP for Access & Equity, Executive North Texas and Oklahoma, Cigna Diversity & Community Engagement, Assistant to the President The University of Texas at Austin Southern Methodist University Dennis Kennedy Founder & CEO Texas Diversity Council For more information about Valero visit www.valero.com 3 Welcome Officers’ Welcome Dennis Kennedy Founder & CEO, Texas Diversity Council Dear Participants and Colleagues, Welcome to the 9th Annual Women in Leadership Symposium organized by the Greater San Antonio Advisory Board of the Texas Diversity Council. It is our honor and privilege to welcome you to our 2013 Symposium. As in previous years, this year we will feature enlightening discussions from executive level women representing employers of choice in the Greater San Antonio area. The Women in Leadership Symposium is a great opportunity to have an open dialogue concerning issues women face in the workplace. Our hope is that everyone will gain a broader understanding of the value women bring to our business community in the form of leadership, diversity of thought, ideas and perspectives. We are fortunate to have outstanding women executives lead an open dialogue on issues that everyone faces in the workplace. Our goal is for you to take away valuable information and innovative ideas from this program and apply them as you continue to develop and implement your career objectives. Please take full advantage of the Symposium – meet colleagues from other companies in our community, remain open minded, listen for new ideas and freely share your perspectives. This is an excellent opportunity to network with fellow practitioners, subject matter experts, leaders and colleagues. We sincerely appreciate the dedicated team that worked together to organize this year’s Symposium. A special thank you to all the companies represented here today for supporting the success of this event. We hope you enjoy today’s program, and look forward to your future participation at this annual event. Warm Regards, Dear Participant, Ralph Leal, SPHR Tammy Flemons Manager-Human Resources Business Solutions Liaison Welcome to the Ninth Annual Women in Leadership Symposium hosted by the Greater San Antonio Southwest Research Institute CPS Energy Advisory Board of the Texas Diversity Council. This great event offers an opportunity for you to President, President Elect, observe, learn, network and hear different perspectives from a diverse mix of executives who have made San Antonio Advisory Board San Antonio Advisory Board the climb up the “corporate ladder”. The theme for today’s Symposium is “Women of Influence: Leading with Courage and Conviction”. You will gather a wealth of knowledge, experience and expertise from some of the best female executives speaking on topics pertinent to today’s women leaders as well as personal and professional challenges faced while successfully rising to the top in their respective organizations. Chair’s Welcome Greetings! I encourage you to take the initiative to meet new colleagues, talk openly about today’s topics and On behalf of the Greater San Antonio Advisory Board, it is with great pleasure that I welcome you exchange ideas. It is my hope that your experience today is rewarding and allows you to gain some to our 9th Annual Women in Leadership Symposium! This is a time for individuals from a diverse insight to reflect on your own goals and status in an effort to help catapult you to the top in your own background to come together and discuss topics, inspire each other, and support one another with career development. issues we face in the workplace. On any given day, we strive to wear numerous hats and juggle countless responsibilities successfully. Sometimes the different roles come together smoothly; but other times, bringing it We sincerely appreciate your attendance today in support of the Women in Leadership Symposium all together takes more strategic maneuvering. Thus, the theme of this year’s symposium: “Women and the Texas Diversity Council. I would like to thank our corporate sponsors, planning committee, of Influence: Leading with Courage and Conviction”. program participants, and volunteers for your support and participation. Without each of you, this Nina G. Morales As your committee chair, I am excited to bring our 2013 theme to reality through our panel event would not be a success. HR Generalist discussion showcasing strategies on leading with courage and passion. This seminar will provide Valero Energy Corporation you with tools, techniques and ideas of what others have done to provoke change that brought higher value to their organizations. This symposium will remind us that active leadership takes individual courage, passion and convictions to influence change. The success of this event is a direct result of the valuable contributions by all of the Greater San Antonio Advisory Board members, event presenters, sponsors and volunteers. Again, welcome and thank you for taking the time to share in this year’s Women in Leadership Symposium with me! Best Regards, Nina G. Morales 4 5 Moderator Panelists Matari Jones-Gunter Media Professional and Doctoral Student Jennifer N. Wilkinson As a member of the San Antonio Executive Management Team, Jennifer is responsible for strategic oversight and planning for the San Antonio Region. As Commercial Banking Manager, she is responsible for managing a department marketing Commercial Banking products in San Antonio and establishing a new Amegy Commercial Banking office in Austin. Jennifer has been involved in Commercial and Investment Banking for 14 years. She began her banking career at Guaranty Bank in Dallas where she managed a portfolio of large corporate clients throughout Texas. Prior to joining Amegy Bank in June 2012, she spent 9 years with JPMorgan Chase, last serving as Senior Vice President, Commercial Banking. Jennifer is involved as a community leader, serving the following: Leukemia and Lymphoma Society - South Texas Chapter, Light the Night Walk, Executive Committee Member, Saint Luke’s Episcopal School Parent Volunteer, Habitat for Humanity, Junior Achievement of South Texas Board Member, Feast of the Heart 5K Run/Walk, Executive Director, Goodwill Days of Caring Volunteer and Raul Jimenez Thanksgiving Dinner, Volunteer Coordinator. Jennifer grew up in Fort Worth, Texas, attended Texas Christian University and has one daughter. Matari Jones-Gunter is a media professional and doctoral student. She is working toward a doctorate in Leadership Studies at Our Lady of the Lake University in San Antonio, Texas. Previously, Matari was Joyce E. Tucker the College Director of Community and Public