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NATIONAL DIVERSITY COUNCIL PRESENTS 3rd Annual Illinois Women’s Conference People, Purpose, and Passion: The Pathway to Success March 15, 2012 Holiday Inn Chicago Mart Plaza 350 West Mart Center Drive, Chicago, IL 60654 Sponsored by: Applauding Lockton’s Nadine Moore and the National Diversity Council’s Award Winners Welcome Dennis Kennedy Founder & CEO, National Diversity Council Dear Participant, At Lockton, we are honored to be surrounded by talented colleagues and leaders like Nadine Moore. She It is my privilege to welcome you to the Third Annual Illinois Women’s Conference. This year’s theme is “People, Purpose, & Pas- sion: The Pathway to Success.” Networking opportunities and learning crucial business skills are highly important to building a demonstrates what means in supporting her clients and building a diverse “We Live Service” successful career, and it is no less true for business women. The way we do business has been drastically changing over the last fifty team. years, and women have come to the fore-front of what it means to do better, more diverse business. As we move towards the future, it is obvious to me that women will be a cornerstone to how successful business is conducted, and it is my hope that the Illinois Women’s Conference can be a place for women to learn essential skills necessary to achieve greatness. Nadine and the National Diversity Council award winners demonstrate the value of developing diverse leaders and providing mentors for young women in insurance. The purpose of this day-long conference is three fold. First, the conference is obviously a great place for professional development. The list of excellent speakers and the various sessions on issues pertaining to women will definitely give tremendous insight into what it means to be a successful woman. Second, the conference is about Illinois Women. It gives the Illinois Community a forum To learn more about Lockton’s vibrant culture, visit www.lockton.com. to have a dialogue on very important topics that affect each and every one of us, especially women, every day. Open dialogue is essential for progress. Third, the conference is all about the future of women in Illinois. Giving Illinois women the tools and skills necessary to build themselves up and become successful in turn helps Illinois as a whole to be successful. I want to thank our sponsors for their financial support. Without their support, there would be no Illinois Women’s Conference. Please take note of our sponsors and support them when possible. Second, I want to say “Thank You” to our speakers who have made a commitment to be here for this conference. Many have traveled in order to participate and I greatly appreciate their sup- port. Finally, I would like to thank the organizers of the conference for a job well done. Sincerely, Dennis Kennedy Founder & CEO National Diversity Council WE LIVE SERVICE!® Insurance • Risk Management • Employee Benefits 525 W. Monroe Street, Suite 600 Chicago, IL 60661 • 312.669.6900 www.lockton.com © 2012 Lockton, Inc. All rights reserved. © 2012 Thinkstock. All rights reserved. 3 LOCKTON COMPANIES, LLC WWW.DIVERSITYFIRSTJOBS.ORG Keynote Speaker Board of Directors Jim Floyd Latoria J. Farmer VP and General Manager National Director of Diver- McDonald’s USA LLC sity and Corporate Respon- sibility KPMG LLP Dee Dee Myers Former White House Press Secretary Political Correspondent Bonnie Fetch Mike Fisher Michelle Coussens People and Organizational Vice President of Dean Author, “Why Women Should Rule the World” Development Director Workforce Development Kendall College School of Caterpillar Inc. and Community Relations Business Dee Dee Myers is the first woman and one of the youngest people ever to serve as White House Press Secretary. During the first years COUNTRY Financial of the Clinton Administration, Ms. Myers explained the actions of the new president to a vigilant press corps and to the nation. She earned the respect of both with her sharp political instincts, sense of humor and ability to explain complex subjects in straightforward language. Ms. Myers brings the same sense of clarity and humor to her speeches that she brought to the White House briefing room, and she talks candidly about the players in Washington and the world of politics. She is uniquely qualified to comment on the complex dynamics at work in the relationship between the president and the press. She also speaks personally and eloquently about the issues facing women in Washington and in leadership positions of all kinds. Ms. Myers’ new book, Why Women Should Rule the World (Harper Collins, 2008), a New York Times bestseller, makes the case that Tenia Davis Vanessa Vargas-Land women’s increasingly powerful role in public life is reshaping the world --and making it better. And it’s not because women are the Sr. Vice President, Human Vice President, Asst. Com- same as men, she says, but often because of the ways they are different. Blending memoir, social history, and a call to action, Ms. Myers Resources pliance and Ethics Officer argues that empowering women makes business more productive, politics more representative and communities healthier and fairer. Johnson Publishing ADM In a highly competitive and increasingly fractious world, women possess the kind of critical problem-solving skills that are urgently Company needed to break down barriers, build understanding, and create the best conditions for peace. In other words, it’s not about political correctness; it’s about self interest. Since leaving the White House, Ms. Myers has worked as a political analyst, commentator and writer. She is currently a Contributing Editor to Vanity Fair magazine and a frequent guest on broadcast and cable television networks. Ms. Myers was also an original consul- tant to the NBC series, The West Wing, and contributed story lines and technical advice throughout the show’s long, prizewinning run. Before joining the Clinton presidential campaign in 1991, Ms. Myers worked on a variety of local, state and national campaigns. She served as press secretary for Dianne Feinstein in her 1990 bid for governor, and worked on the presidential campaigns of Governor Michael S. Dukakis and Vice President Walter F. Mondale. She also worked on the staffs of Los Angeles Mayor Tom Bradley and California State Senator Art Torres. Ms. Myers is a 1983 graduate of Santa Clara University. She lives in Washington, D.C., with her husband Todd S. Purdum, National Editor of Vanity Fair, and their children. 4 5 WWW.DIVERSITYFIRSTJOBS.ORG WWW.DIVERSITYFIRSTJOBS.ORG Event Emcees Most Powerful & Influential Women Kate Sulivan Diana Thomas Nicole Johnson-Scales Anchor, CBS 2 Vice President Senior Vice President- Kate Sullivan is co-anchor of CBS 2 Chicago News at 5 p.m. and 10 p.m. with Rob Johnson. McDonalds Community Development In 2002, Kate was promoted to anchor Live at Five at KATV and, in 2003, she also added Chan- Fifth-Third Bank nel 7 News at 6 p.m. and Channel 7 News nightside to her anchoring duties. While at KATV, Kate reported on 9/11 from Ground Zero in New York and presented stories about Arkansans who had lost loved ones during the tragedy. She covered the presidential run of Gen. Wesley Clark and the opening of the Clinton Presiden- tial Library which won the station a regional Emmy award. She also reported a series of stories from Honduras on the charitable work of the Arkansas based non-profit Heifer International. Sharon Hidalgo Valeria Bailey Kate joined the CBS team in 2006 and anchored CBS 2 News This Morning at WCBS-TV in New Vice President Revenue General Counsel, Legal York. In addition to anchoring CBS 2 News This Morning with Maurice DuBois and CBS 2 News Synergy Sales Affairs at Noon, she co-hosted and filled in as the newsreader at CBS’ The Saturday Early Show with ACS Inc. A Xerox Company Chris Wragge, Lonnie Quinn, and Erica Hill. Rand McNally Kate has been named one of the Top 30 Irish Americans in Media by IrishCentral.com and has served as media spokesperson for the American Heart Association. She is originally from Lakev- ille, Mass., and graduated cum laude from the University Of Notre Dame. Kelly McNamara Corley Terri Mayes EVP General Counsel VP, Contact Center and Sales Discover Financial Services Support Operations OfficeMax Lauren Jiggetts Reporter, NBC5 Lauren Jiggetts joined NBC5 Chicago as a general assignment reporter in January 2007. Before joining NBC5 Chicago, Jiggetts served as a reporter and fill-in anchor for WLVI-TV (Boston’s CW). Bridget Ray Tina M. Tabacchi Vice President, National Partner Lauren graduated cum laude from Harvard University and she is a graduate of Stevenson High Jones Day School in Lincolnshire. She was born in Chicago. Accounts Allstate Lauren’s first on-air job was as an anchor and reporter for the award-winning “Channel One News” in Los Angeles. The daily 12-minute newscast is sent via satellite to 12,000 middle and high schools nationwide. She covered national news and reported from the United Nations, NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Hurricane Isabel and the Super Bowl. Jiggetts began her broadcasting career in the public affairs office at MTV Studios in New York City, where she worked on the company’s anti-discrimination campaign. Charlene Stubbs Joan Richards V.P. Global Affairs VPHR In 2011, Lauren was awarded a national Emmy for her contribution to NBC 5’s coverage of the Baxter Healthcare Wheels Inc. Burr Oak Cemetery Scandal. She was also awarded a regional Emmy. In 2009, she received a re- gional Emmy for her contribution to NBC 5’s team coverage of the Chicago Marathon. In 2007, Lauren was the recipient of the Community Partnership Award from Spertus College.