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 Relations at St. Philip’s College. Prior to that position, Joyce E. Tucker is the vice president of Global Diversity and Employee Rights for The Boeing Matari worked as a News Reporter for News 4 WOAI-TV, San Antonio’s NBC affiliate. She made the Company. In that role she is responsible for developing and implementing innovative cultural remarkable transition from radio to television in March of 2003. Formerly, Matari worked as a News diversity initiatives; establishing and implementing Boeing’s affirmative action plans; investigating and resolving internal and external EEO complaints; ensuring compliance with federal, state and Reporter/Anchor for News Radio 1200 WOAI-AM, where she covered the criminal courts and hosted local EEO mandates; enhancing the effectiveness of Boeing’s Alternative Dispute Resolution and a popular WOAI feature segment titled “Straight From The Street,” where she checked the pulse of the Corrective Action Programs and creating and building relationships with internal and external community every morning regarding timely events. diversity stakeholders. Tucker is a nationally recognized expert with more than thirty years of experience in equal In addition to working for News 4 WOAI-TV and Newsradio 1200 WOAI-AM, Matari served as employment opportunity (EEO) and affirmative action in both the public and private sectors. Public Affairs Director for KSJL 92.5 FM and 810 AM. At that station, she hosted the weekend public Former President George H. W. Bush appointed Tucker as Commissioner of the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity affairs program titled “KSJL’s Community Focus.” Matari has reported live from Texas Death Row Commission (EEOC), where she served from 1990 to 1996. Prior to her appointment as an EEOC Commissioner, she served for ten years in the Illinois Governor’s cabinet as the first Director of the State of Illinois Department of during the Karla Faye Tucker execution, and before joining News Radio 1200 WOAI-AM in 1998 she Human Rights. Tucker was also a court appointed consent decree monitor for the landmark $34 million consent worked at KTSA-550 AM and KTRH-740AM in Houston. decree between the EEOC and Mitsubishi Motor Manufacturing of America. Prior to joining The Boeing Company, Tucker was president of Tucker Spearman & Associates, a consulting company that specializes in EEO and diversity Matari graduated from Texas A&M University with a B.A. in Journalism in 1993. This past December management, where her clients included Fortune 500 companies. 2011 she earned a Master of Science degree in Organizational Leadership from Our Lady of the Lake In 2001, Tucker was appointed by former President George W. Bush to serve on the White House Initiative Advisory University. She is married and has two young sons. Board for Historically Black Colleges and Universities. She currently serves on the board of directors for the Near North Health Service Corporation and the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Boys and Girls Club of Chicago. A native of Illinois, Tucker received her Juris Doctorate from The John Marshall Law School and is a member of the Illinois Bar. Tucker is the recipient of many awards and honors including: The John Marshall Law School Doctor of Laws Degree; The John Marshall Law School Alumni Association Distinguished Alumnus Award; National Institute for Employment Equity Milestone Award for Civil Rights; Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Boys & Girls Club King Legacy Award in recognition of “Leadership and Contributions to the Community”; National Organization of Black County Officials, Community Services Award for “A Life of Sharing and Lifting Others”; The Chicago Defender “Women of Excellence” Award; YWCA’s Dr. Dorothy Height Racial Justice Award.

6 7 Panelists Panelists

Lynn Hickey Brenda Peterson “UTSA is very fortunate to have an athletic leader with both the administrative and coaching As Vice President of Corporate Services for Tesoro, Brenda Peterson oversees the organization’s experience of Lynn Hickey,” UTSA President Dr. Ricardo Romo said. “Lynn not only is a leader Information Technology, Procurement, Facilities and Aviation departments. Previously she served who can take our athletic program to the next level, but she is also well respected nationally and as Tesoro’s Vice President, Operations Support and Vice President, Operations Excellence. serves as an excellent role model for all student-athletes at this university.” Before joining Tesoro in 2007, Ms. Peterson worked for Shell Oil Company for more than 24 years, In serving as the fourth athletics director in UTSA history, Hickey assumed the lead athletics ultimately serving as General Manager of the company’s Los Angeles refinery. role at one of the youngest NCAA Division I universities in the country (UTSA began athletics competition in 1981). The only female Division I athletics director that oversees both men’s and Ms. Peterson has held various positions in chemical and refinery sites, including Health, Safety and women’s sports in the state of Texas, she served as President of the Southland from 2002-04 and as Environment Manager, Process Manager, Start-Up Manager, Production Manager and Refinery the league’s representative to the NCAA Championship/Competition Cabinet. Hickey also was a Site Manager. Prior leading Shell’s Los Angeles refinery, Ms. Peterson was the Manufacturing member of the Women’s Basketball Rules Committee from 2003-06, spending the last two years as chair. Strategy Manager for Shell Chemicals in Houston. She is a former chairperson of the Western States Petroleum Association (WSPA) – Southern California Refiners chapter. Hickey came to San Antonio from Texas A&M University, where she served as senior associate athletics director/ senior woman administrator from 1994-2000. At Texas A&M, her responsibilities included event management and Ms. Peterson actively supports the United Way, having served as the chairperson of Tesoro’s administrative office marketing and promotions for 16 of the university’s 19 Division I sports. She also represented the Big 12 Conference campaign in 2010 and 2012. She has also served as an auditor for both the Bexar County, Texas, and Greater Baton as a member of the NCAA Championship Cabinet. Rouge, La., chapters of the organization, overseeing the annual review of agencies receiving United Way funding. From 1984-94, Hickey served as head women’s basketball coach for Texas A&M. She directed the 1993-94 Aggies She is a dedicated supporter of educational programs and has served on the board of directors for Adult Literacy basketball team to the NCAA Tournament Sweet 16, becoming the lowest-seeded team to ever reach that milestone. Advocates of Baton Rouge and as president of the board of directors for Playmakers of Baton Rouge, Inc., a non-profit, Texas A&M finished the year ranked No. 19 in the CNN/USA Today Top 25 poll. Following the season, Hickey professional theater bringing the arts to children. relinquished her coaching duties to accept the promotion to senior associate athletics director. She finished her coaching Ms. Peterson holds Bachelor of Science degrees in chemical engineering and biology from the University of New career with an overall mark of 279-167 in 15 years of collegiate coaching. Mexico. She and her husband have three sons. Before her stint at A&M, Hickey was head women’s basketball coach at Kansas State University from 1979-84. She averaged more than 23 wins per season in posting a 125-39 (.762) record over five years and led the Wildcats to five consecutive national tournament berths. She was inducted into the Kansas State Athletics Hall of Fame in September 2004. A native of Welch, Okla., Hickey graduated summa cum laude from Ouachita Baptist University in Arkadelphia, Ark., with a bachelor’s degree in education. She was an All-American for OBU’s nationally-ranked basketball team and a member of the USA National Team in 1973. Hickey and her husband, Bill, have one daughter, Lauren Nicole.

Norma Martínez Rogers, PhD, RN, FAAN

Deli Yang, Ph.D. Dr. Norma Martínez Rogers has spent her life in service to the community. She has served the needs of the San Antonio population as a nurse, a nurse educator, and an advocate for the underserved Deli Yang is R. Burr & D. Clark Professor of International Business at Trinity University. She population. She composed more than a dozen articles which have been published in local and holds a BSc. in Economics, an MBA, and MSc. in international business and a PhD of Management national publications, including “Challenges and Changes,” which appears in the Encyclopedia of Science in International Management of Intellectual Property (IP). Nursing Research and describes her work with Federal female offenders who are under community She specializes in international strategic management of patents and marks with a particular focus supervision. on comparative studies of the US and China, and related global perspectives. She is the author In November 2006, she was selected to be a Fellow in the American Academy of Nursing (FAAN), of two scholarly books: IP and Doing Business in China, and Understanding and Profiting from which is the highest honor one can achieve in nursing. You have to be nominated by two members Intellectual Property: Strategies across Borders (2nd edition), two co-edited books, and over 50 of the Academy and then selected by the board of the American Academy of Nursing. Dr. Martínez peer-reviewed journal papers. She has consulted widely with companies and organizations, and was Rogers is one of about 10 Hispanic nurses who are fellows in the Academy and there are approximately 1500 FAAN’s a lead consultant for an UN project: Benchmarking Intellectual Property under the auspices of the out of 2.9 million nurses in the U.S. She is the past President of the National Association of Hispanic Nurses. highest IP authority - World IP Organization. Dr. Martínez Rogers was nominated and selected after a rigorous interviewing process to serve as a national adviser on She also serves on the editorial board for three specialist journals, as a regular reviewer for a dozen leading journals in the Medicaid and CHIP Payment and Access Commission (MACPAC) to review Medicaid and CHIP access policies. the field of intellectual property and international business, and penned a specialist column: Global IP Debates. She was also nominated and selected to be on the National Advisory Council of the United States National Health She integrates research into teaching and runs four distinctive classes a year at Trinity - Global Business Culture, Service Corps. She is also an advisory committee member of the Food and Drug Administration Nonprescription Drugs International Business Research, International Innovation and International Branding. Advisory Committee.

8 9 Advisory Board Members TXDC Insight

Laura Alvarado Texas Diversity Council Edgar L. Anderson The Boeing Company Tracey D. Blakes, PHR CPS Energy he Texas Diversity Council (TXDC) is committed to fostering a learning environment for Shantel Butler The Boeing Company Torganizations to grow in their knowledge of diversity. The TXDC provides a great opportunity Sonia Canales H-E-B for organizations to learn from some of the top corporate leaders in the area of diversity. It currently Trisha Cantu Great Opportunities Rochelle Caroon-Santiago, Ph.D. University Of The Incarnate Word consists of six advisory boards in the Gulf Coast, North Texas, San Antonio, Austin, Fort Worth Jason Degroot Texas Diversity Council and Corpus Christi areas. Mary G. Delay The University Of Texas Health Science Center At San Antonio Sylvia Enriquez Via Metropolitan Transit :: Our Vision :: Rachel Espinoza Career Advantage We are committed to diversity and the transformation of our workplace and community into Tammy Flemons CPS Energy environments where people are valued for their uniqueness and are secure in the knowledge that Jenee Margo Gonzales, JD St. Mary’s University Barbara A. F. Greene Greene And Associates, Inc. their efforts make a difference. Tonya Hartfield USAA Kevin Healy Aerotek :: Our Mission :: Dennis Kennedy Texas Diversity Council Ralph Leal, SPHR Southwest Research Institute We will enhance appreciation and understanding for the value of diversity and inclusion. Mae Marshall Texas Diversity Council We will achieve success through efforts and activities which: Joanna Martinez Valero Energy Corporation • Advance corporate leadership and education/awareness of the varied dimensions Nina Morales Valero Energy Corporation of diversity Mariko Okunoren University of the Incarnate Word Cecilia Orellana-Rojas, Ph.D. AT&T • Commit leaders to discuss issues and challenge attitudes in an effort to promote Ruth Piña Valero Energy Corporation organizational change that supports diversity Howard M. Reed, Jr. The Boeing Company • Promote outreach efforts to our youth that inspire mutual respect and understanding Otis L. Scott, Jr. (“Scotty”) The University of Texas at San Antonio Nora Silva American Heart Association Ann Margaret Trujillo The University of Texas at San Antonio :: Our Goals :: Angeles M. Valenciano Texas Diversity Council • Promote diversity in the workplace and community by partnering with corporate entities David Vanek Texas Diversity Council and community organizations • Develop leaders who are educated in and aware of the importance of diversity and proactively support cultural change within their environments Planning Committee Members • Develop youth programs that support diversity education and build self esteem

Nina Morales Chair, Valero Energy Corporation :: We Value :: • Leadership that values diversity and inclusion and stimulates the potential of all Rachel Espinoza Career Advantage individuals to contribute and achieve their goals Tammy Flemons CPS Energy Jason deGroot Texas Diversity Council • Ethical leadership that promotes trust, mutual respect, and understanding Ralph Leal, SPHR Southwest Research Institute • Teamwork and alliances that cultivate diversity and inclusive work environments Mae Marshall Texas Diversity Council • Networking and mentoring opportunities with corporate leaders and peers Angeles M. Valenciano Texas Diversity Council • Scholarship programs for deserving high school and college students David Vanek Texas Diversity Council • Awards and recognition programs in order to promote diversity initiatives

10 11 Schedule of Events Schedule of Events “Women of Influence: Leading with Courage and Conviction” “Women of Influence: Leading with Courage and Conviction”

7:30 – 8:30 a.m. REGISTRATION 9:35 – 9: 55 a.m. HOW WOMEN CAN LEVERAGE POWER IN THE WORKPLACE Lynn Hickey – Athletic Director, UTSA Athletics, The University of Texas at San Antonio 7:30 – 8:30 a.m. PLATED BREAKFAST and NETWORKING Introduction: 8:30 – 8:35 a.m. WELCOME Women tend to shy away from directly exerting power – or asking others to exert power on their behalf – in the workplace. Power is the capacity to influence the way other people think, feel, and act. We gain that capacity Angeles M. Valenciano – President & EVP, National Diversity Council when others believe that we have something of value that they want, need, or desire. Three examples of how Ralph Leal, SPHR – President, Greater San Antonio Advisory Board, Southwest Research Institute women fail to obtain and utilize power in their career are as follows: 8:35 – 8:40 a.m. TXDC BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ REMARKS Discussion Questions (shown in bold print): Ruth Z. Piña – Vice President, Human Resources, Valero Energy Corporation • Women are over-mentored and under-sponsored. Mentors provide social, emotional, and personal growth development. Sponsors leverage their significant influence on decision-making processes or structures and are 8:40 – 8:50 a.m. WELCOME & CO-TITLE SPONSORS REMARKS advocating for, protecting, and fighting for your career advancement. Studies coming out of Harvard Business Ruth Z. Piña – Vice President, Human Resources, Valero Energy Corporation School find that men tend to receive “helping hands” from the guides in their life, while women just receive David Crouch – Vice President and Diversity Champion, Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Texas, Inc an over-abundance of advice. 8:50 – 8:55 a.m. INTRODUCTION OF PANELISTS AND TOPICS How do we change this by asking for, and becoming, sponsors? And how does being a sponsor Matari Jones-Gunter – Media Professional & Doctoral Student, Our Lady of the Lake University actually give US (as women) more power? • Women don’t ask for what they want. While women tend to expect that, if they are capable and work hard 8:55 – 9:15 a.m. BEYOND THE BOX – LETTING GO OF PRECONCEIVED BARRIERS AND FEARS their efforts will garner them the advancement possibilities they desire. Men, on the other hand, ask for Jennifer N. Wilkinson – Senior VP, Commercial Banking Manager, Executive Management Team, Amegy Bank of Texas what they want, and get it (or get it more quickly). This starts with salary, but extends to work placements, Introduction: promotions, and other career opportunities. Upon entering the workplace as a new employee or in a new position, we experience thoughts of how this new opportunity and environment might be. Questions, such as: “Will I be able to do my job effectively and Please share a situation or experience during your career when you did not ask for what you efficiently?” or “Will I be able to work well with my manager and fellow co-workers?” With such thoughts wanted. What was the outcome? Did you later make your aspirations or career goals known, i.e., (and we have been told it is natural to have these thoughts), we tend to put ourselves in a “box” bound by a salary increase, a promotion, a lateral career move, transition to another department, etc.? Please preconceived barriers and fears. Barriers and fears can be social, economic, psychological – even generational. It share that experience with the audience and the impetus or driving force that helped you make your has been stated that, as women, we need to find a happy medium between acknowledging the barriers that exist aspirations known. and forging ahead anyway. • Women don’t self-promote. Another recent study suggests that the one thing women could do that would Discussion Questions: MOST benefit them in their career is to tell others about their accomplishments. Instead, women think in • What were two of your most challenging career barriers and/or fears you were able to overcome? order to move ahead, they need to work harder. • What advice or directions did you receive that helped you achieve success? During your career, please share a situation where you experienced “self-promotion denial”. How • How did your career change after you achieved success by “letting go”? did you overcome this barrier and move forward to achieving a career goal? 9:15 – 9:35 a.m. GIVING AND RECEIVING – SUPPORTING ONE ANOTHER IN BOTH DIRECTIONS 9:55 – 10:15 a.m. QUESTIONS & ANSWERS SESSION Norma Martínez Rogers, PhD, RN, FAAN – Professor/Clinical, The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, Director of Juntos Podemos and Juntos Avanzamos 10:15 – 10:30 a.m. BREAK Introduction: 10:30 – 10:50 a.m. DOING BUSINESS IN HEELS: MAKING THE WORKPLACE A PLACE OF OUR OWN According to the National Association of Working Women, Deli Yang, Ph.D. – Burr & Clark Professor-International Business women still face multiple challenges in the workplace (in many cases, not all): a culture that minimizes and Department of Business Administration, Trinity University trivializes our problems, patronizing coworkers, critics who say our efforts will lead to catastrophe, and the Introduction: risk that we will be pitted against one another. However, on the other hand, it has been said that the power As many more women rise to top leadership positions, they continue to transform the workplace for future of women helping women is the most important power we have. Our panelist will focus on the importance of generations of women. Today, women do not have to conform to the “men’s club” and can truly be themselves in harnessing the power of alliances to lead more effectively, create more balance in your own life, and give others a the office – whether that means organizing female-focused networking events, dressing in feminine clothing or helping hand. taking advantage of company programs for working mothers. Learn how our panelists from various backgrounds Discussion Questions: have maintained their femininity and individuality in male-dominated industries. • Please explain how this topic has impacted your career choices and career goals. Discussion Questions: • What tidbits of advice do you offer regarding giving support to your entry-level employees and managers, • Please share with the audience how you, personally, have made your workplace a place of your own. peers and fellow senior-level leaders? • What roadblocks, if any, did you encounter? How did you overcome them? • Please share your views on the above statement, “…the power of women helping women is the most • What advice would you offer to emerging female leaders to encourage them to strive toward making their important power we have.” workplace a place of their own?

12 13 Schedule of Events Sponsors “Women of Influence: Leading with Courage and Conviction” Thank you for your generous support. 10:50 – 11:10 a.m. WOMEN LEADERS IN NON-TRADITIONAL ROLES ––––––––––––––––––––– Co-Title Sponsors ––––––––––––––––––––– Brenda R. Peterson – Vice President-Corporate Services, Tesoro Companies, Inc. Introduction: As we have seen in recent years, many more women continue to pursue professional careers in what are labeled as non-traditional roles, such as outside plant engineers and installation technicians (telecommunications industry), oil- and gas-industry engineers, aeronautical engineers, and yes; the number of women entering all branches of the military continues to increase steadily. As opportunities have been and are still being presented, female leaders command prominent and crucial roles in all industries and career opportunities. Discussion Questions: • It has been said that women in non-traditional roles have always had a “tough row to hoe” due primarily to –––––––––––––––––––––– Gold Partners –––––––––––––––––––––– resistance from some of their male counterparts. During your career, what has been your “toughest row” and how did you overcome the obstacles you had to face? • Who has been (or is) your staunchest supporter or mentor that helped (or is helping) you navigate that “tough row”? • What advice do you offer to our young women and students, who might be considering a non-traditional career path? What helped you make the decision to pursue your career choice? –––––––––––––––––––––– Silver Partner –––––––––––––––––––––– 11:10 – 11:30 a.m. LOOKING AHEAD: LEADERS OF THE NEXT GENERATION Joyce E. Tucker – Vice President, Global Diversity and Employee Rights, The Boeing Company Introduction: It is predicted that the next generation of female leaders will continue to emerge at a rapid pace during the next two to three decades. Will they be prepared to lead multimillion-dollar or billion-dollar corporations or be successful judges, civic leaders, business owners and entrepreneurs? ––––––––––––––––––––– Bronze Partners ––––––––––––––––––––– Discussion Questions: • What is your perception of our next generation of emerging leaders? • How do you, as a leader, help prepare our Generation X and Generation Y future managers and executives to take the reins and lead effectively and efficiently with a sense of compassion? • What do you know now that you wish you knew when you began your leadership career path?

11:30 – 11:50 a.m. QUESTIONS & ANSWERS SESSION

11:50 – 11:55 a.m. SPONSOR RECOGNITION Nina Morales – Symposium Chair, Valero Energy Corporation

11:55 – 12:00 Noon CLOSING REMARKS Lisa Firmin, Colonel, USAF Retired – Associate Provost for Diversity and Recruitment, The University of Texas at San Antonio –––––––––––––––––––– Half Table Partners –––––––––––––––––––

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and community into environments where people are valued for their uniqueness and are

secure in their knowledge that their efforts make a difference.

Angeles M. Valenciano Jason Degroot President & EVP, National Diversity Council Vice President of Administration & Finance [email protected] [email protected] 210.573.7551 281.984.7043