Women's Conference

LOUISIANA DIVERSITY COUNCIL PRESENTS

4th Annual Louisiana Women’s Conference FINDING HEALTH, WEALTH, AND BALANCE IN 2012 Tuesday, November 27th 8:00 a.m. – 3:55 p.m. Dillard University 2601 Gentilly Boulevard New Orleans, LA 70122 Sponsored by:

Program.indd 1 11/16/2012 9:42:01 AM We don’t measure success in years

WE MEASURE IT IN DECADES

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JW_NOLA_NatDivCouncil_8.75x11.25.indd 1 10/24/12 1:07:29 AM Welcome from the National Diversity Council

Dennis Kennedy Founder & CEO, National Diversity Council

Greetings,

Welcome to the 4th Annual Louisiana Women’s Conference! Our theme this year is “Finding Health, Wealth, and Balance in 2012.” With sessions dedicated to discussing how women can reach the highest points of success in their personal and professional lives, we can celebrate the idea that women can have it all! Today, we want to be sure that you take away skills that are essential to achievement.

“Finding Health, Wealth, and Balance in 2012” will give women who call Louisiana home the opportunity to network with other successful and powerful females in their community. We want to give our attendees the tools to maximize their professional development, while still placing great emphasis on personal aspects of life such as marriage and family. An open dialogue with speakers from all different backgrounds is important in order to teach and encourage women to ﬁ nd their own sense of balance. Our speakers today will inspire you to reach new heights in your career, bring light to personal aspects of a woman’s life, and encourage new perspectives. Lastly, we want to put the state of Louisiana on a pedestal in terms of corporate development. Everyone in attendance today deserves acknowledgement for continuing to deﬁ ne and expand the role of a working woman in this state and in our world.

I would like to take the opportunity to thank our sponsors for their ﬁ nancial support. Make sure to take note of who they are and support them whenever possible. Without their help, there would be no Louisiana Women’s Conference. Second, I want to say “Thank You” to the speakers who made the commitment to be here today. Many have traveled in order to participate in this conference and I greatly appreciate their support. Finally, I would like to thank the organizers of the conference for a job well done.

Dennis Kennedy CEO & Founder National Diversity Council

Program.indd 3 11/16/2012 9:42:04 AM Welcome from the Chair

Joan K. Mollohan SPHR Sr. Vice President, Human Resources, Ochsner Health System

Dear Louisiana Women’s Conference Attendee:

Welcome to the Fourth Annual Louisiana Women’s Conference. This year’s Conference theme, “Finding Health, Wealth, and Balance in 2012,” focuses on strengthening the advancement of women by providing an interactive, educational forum that focuses on the social, political, and economic challenges that women experience through an interactive agenda.

I urge you to take advantage of the opportunity to meet the incredible people attending this Conference, and discover new and useful ideas for your personal development, as well as to better your organization.

In addition to the wonderful speakers and attendees, we are honored to welcome our keynote speaker, Donna Brazile, Vice Chairwoman of the Democratic National Committee, Author, Academic and Political Analyst, and a native of New Orleans. Ms. Brazile is the author of the best-selling memoir “Cooking with Grease: Stirring the Pots in American Politics,” an adjunct professor at Georgetown University, a syndicated newspaper columnist for United Media, a columnist for Ms. Magazine, and an on-air contributor to CNN, NPR, and ABC, where she regularly appears on “This Week with George Stephanopoulos”. We certainly look forward to hearing her insights at the conference.

Again, welcome to the Conference, and make this the start of something great.

Best regards,

Joan K. Mollohan

Program.indd 4 11/16/2012 9:42:06 AM Keynote Speaker Donna Brazile Veteran Democratic Political Strategist, Founder and Managing Director Brazile & Associates LLC

Veteran Democratic political strategist Donna Brazile is an adjunct professor, author, syndicated columnist, television political commentator, Vice Chair of Voter Registration and Participation at the Democratic National Committee, and former chair of the DNCs Voting Rights Institute. Last, but never least, she is a native of New Orleans. Aside from working for the full recovery of her beloved New Orleans, Ms. Braziles passion is encouraging young people to vote, to work within the system to strengthen it, and to run for public offi ce. A New Orleans native, Ms. Brazile began her political career at the age of nine when she worked to elect a City Council candidate who had promised to build a playground in her neighborhood; the candidate won, the swing sets was installed, and a lifelong passion for political progress was ignited. Four decades and innumerable state and local campaigns later, Ms. Brazile has worked on every presidential campaign from 1976 through 2000, when she served as campaign manager for former Vice President Al Gore, becoming the fi rst African-American woman to manage a presidential campaign. Author of the best-selling memoir Cooking with Grease: Stirring the Pots in American Politics, Ms. Brazile is an adjunct professor at Georgetown University, a syndicated newspaper columnist for United Media, a columnist for Ms. Magazine, and an on-air contributor to CNN, NPR, and ABC, where she regularly appears on This Week with George Stephanopoulos. In August 2009, O, The Oprah Magazine chose Ms. Brazile as one of its 20 remarkable visionaries for the magazines fi rst-ever O Power List. In addition, she was named among the 100 Most Powerful Women by Washingtonian magazine, Top 50 Women in America by Essence magazine, and received the Congressional Black Caucus Foundations highest award for political achievement. A former member of the board of directors of the Louisiana Recovery Authority, responsible for leading the states rebuilding process in the aftermath of two catastrophic hurricanes, Ms. Brazile is the proud recipient of honorary doctorate degrees from Louisiana State University and Xavier University of Louisiana, the only historically Black, Catholic institution of higher education in the United States. Ms. Brazile is founder and managing director of Brazile & Associates LLC, a general consulting, grassroots advocacy, and training fi rm based in Washington, DC

Program.indd 5 11/16/2012 9:42:08 AM Woman of the Year

Elizabeth J. Futrell Partner Jones Walker

Ms. Futrell has been a partner in the Jones Walker law fi rm since 1986. Jones Walker is a 75-year old law Firm, with more than 375 lawyers, that practice law in 9 states. At Jones Walker, Ms. Futrell has served on Jones Walker’s Board of Directors since 2005. She is also a long-time Legal Ethics and Risk Management counsel to the Firm. Ms. Futrell specializes in bankruptcy and debtor and creditors’ rights. She has been a Fellow in the American College of Bankruptcy since 1999. Since 1997, Ms. Futrell has been listed in the Best Lawyers of America (Woodward/White, Inc., 1997-to date) in the area of bankruptcy. She has also been listed for a number of years in Louisiana Super Lawyers in the area of Bankruptcy & Creditor/Debtor Rights, and Chambers USA – America’s Leading Lawyers for Business” in the area of Bankruptcy/Restructuring. She is a frequent public speaker on both bankruptcy, creditor rights issue, as well as legal ethical issues. Ms. Futrell serves on the Regional Board of Directors for March of Dimes. She was the fi rst President of the Board of Directors of New Orleans Outreach, Inc., a nonprofi t organization, whose mission is to improve the quality of public education in its partner New Orleans schools by linking volunteers and community resources through programs that respond to the needs of each school. In 2008, she was named one of New Orleans CityBusiness’ Women of the Year. Ms. Futrell has been married for more than 30 years to her husband, John, and has two children, Richard and Grace. She remains fl abbergasted by the fact that her son is in pursuing his PhD at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), because she needs a calculator to perform the most basic math functions.

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Maya Rodriguez Breakfast

Maya Rodriguez joined the Eyewitness News team as a general assignment reporter in April of 2007. Like millions of people across the country, she watched the events of Hurricane Katrina unfold on television and decided to come here to report on the community’s recovery. “I was so moved by what I saw happening here,” she says. “The entire staff of WWL-TV, despite dealing with their own personal losses during Katrina, showed their unwavering commitment to journalism. I am so honored to be a part of this amazing team.” Since joining Eyewitness News, Rodriguez has reported stories from across the New Orleans metro area, many of them relating to post-Hurricane Katrina recovery issues. She also traveled to New York City for an in-depth report on successful crime ﬁ ghting efforts there and followed a New Orleans delegation to Washington D.C., as they addressed members of Congress about post-Katrina concerns. In 2009, Rodriguez was selected by the East-West Center for a journalist exchange fellowship to Korea. While on the Korean peninsula, she reported on a pending free trade agreement and its potential economic effects on New Orleans. Rodriguez also traveled to the Demilitarized Zone to report on the U.S. military presence, amid heightened tensions between North and South Korea. Previously, Rodriguez was a reporter for WINK-TV and WXCW-TV, the CBS and CW duopoly in Naples and Ft. Myers, Florida. While there, she covered several active storm seasons, which included Hurricanes Charley, Katrina, Rita and Wilma. Prior to that, she was a general assignment reporter for KAMR-TV and KCIT-TV, the NBC and FOX duopoly in Amarillo, Texas. During her time there, she covered storm chasers during severe weather, reported on devastating wildﬁ res in Arizona and followed the Olympic Torch Relay for the 2002 Winter Games, as it traveled across several states. Rodriguez began her career as a special projects intern for WTVJ-TV, the NBC station in Miami, where she worked with producers on long-format and investigative stories. She holds a master’s degree from Columbia University’s Graduate School of Journalism in New York and graduated with honors from Florida International University in Miami, with a bachelor’s degree in communications. A New York City native, Rodriguez also grew up in Miami and Santo Domingo, the capital city of the Dominican Republic. In addition to her Hispanic roots, she is also of Czechoslovakian descent. She speaks Spanish and French, and is currently studying Mandarin Chinese.

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Sheba Turk Luncheon

Sheba Turk is honored and excited to jump into her new role as Traffi c Reporter for the Eyewitness Morning News. Born and raised in Gentilly, Sheba graduated from St. Mary’s Dominican High School. Her pride and joy was musical theatre. “I miss doing theatre, but now I get to be part of a live show again. It’s funny because, in many ways, they are very similar to me.” After high school, Sheba spent the fi rst half of her college career studying creative writing at NYU. “I have tried living other places, but I always seem to fi nd my way back home. New Orleans is defi nitely in my bloodstream.” Sheba came back home and graduated from the University of New Orleans with a bachelor’s degree in English and concentrations in creative writing and journalism. Her love of writing led her to the world of journalism. In September 2011, just a few months after graduation, she joined WWL-TV as an associate producer for the morning news. She spent her extra time shadowing reporters, and when the traffi c report position came open, she jumped at the opportunity to work in a position in front of the camera. “I never imagined that I would have a chance to be a reporter at WWL-TV this early in my career. It is still a bit surreal to be a part of the show that defi nes mornings for so many in New Orleans,” she said. When she’s not working, Sheba says she’s always on the hunt for a new Chinese or sushi restaurant. She also spends a lot of time with her dog. “More than anything, I am grateful to be here. I look forward to updating my New Orleans friends with the information they need to know to make their morning commute an easier one.”

Program.indd 8 11/16/2012 9:42:17 AM Event Sponsors

Louisiana Diversity Council Corporate Partners

Louisiana Diversity Council Board of Directors Dennis Kennedy Kenneth Hunter Robert Spencer CEO & Founder Director of Diversity Affairs/EEO Director of Diversity National Diversity Council LSU Healthcare - Shreveport Entergy

Teresa Donich Shannon Brice HR Director Danielle Lombard- Chief Financial Ofﬁ cer Strategic Restaurant Acquisition Richard’s Disposal Inc. Sims Company, LLC Director, Organizational Develop- ment and Training Ochsner Health System Lisa Futrell Partner Jones Walker

Program.indd 9 11/16/2012 9:42:20 AM 2012 Most Powerful & Influential Women

Karen Carter Mary Ellen Roy Michelle Craig Peterson Partner Partner State Senator Phelps Dunbar Adams and Reese Louisiana State Senate

Bridget Galatas Maria Pabon Lopez Karena Niblett CFO for Gulf State Dean Regional Vice Region Loyola University President New United Healthcare Orleans Winn Dixie Stores

Debra Sanders Melanie Clark Mindy Brickman Vice President, Vice President Patron Ofﬁ ce Manager Marketing, Partner URS Corporation Coca-Cola Bottling McGlinchey Stafford Company United

Deborah R. Lea Toni Mobley Cheri Ausberry Chancellor, Vice President of Vice President, CRA Delgado Community Human Resources Business Development College Audubon Nature Ofﬁ cer Institute Capital One

Cynthia Thompson Deborah Smith Vice President, Senior Vice President Impera Wealth of Healthcare Services Management, LLC Novaces

Program.indd 10 11/16/2012 9:42:29 AM Agenda

7:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. REGISTRATION

8:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST

8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. OPENING GENERAL SESSION AND THE 2012 MOST POWERFUL AND INFLUENTIAL WOMEN IN LOUISIANA AWARDS

9:30 a.m. - 9:50 a.m. NETWORKING AND EXHIBITORS

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. CONCURRENT SESSION I

11:10 a.m. - 12:10 p.m. CONCURRENT SESSION II

12:10 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. LUNCHEON FEATURING KEYNOTE: DONNA BRAZILE

1:45 p.m. - 2:45 p.m. CONCURRENT SESSION III

2:55 p.m. - 3:55 p.m. CONCURRENT SESSION IV

Program.indd 11 11/16/2012 9:42:30 AM Sessions Concurrent Session I Most Powerful & Inﬂ uential Women Panel Room 131 10:00am - 11:00am Speaker: Karen Carter Peterson Speaker: Mindy Brickman Patron Speaker: Toni Mobley Speaker: Debra Sanders Moderator: Yvette M. Alexis

Men Take Charge and Women Take Care Room 135 Speaker: Adria Kimbrough Speaker: Lisa Futrell Speaker: Jana M. Smith Moderator: Sharlayne Prevost

Work-Life Balance in the 21st Century Room 169 Speaker: Toya Barnes-Teamer Speaker: Angie Wilson Speaker: Joan Sharp Speaker: Darleene D. Peters Moderator: Sandra Diggs-Miller

Top Leadership Competencies Room 167 Speaker: Susan Broussard Speaker: Gita Bolt Speaker: Teresa Donich Moderator: Tara Mason

Concurrent Session II Entrepreneurship 101 Room 131 11:10am – 12:10pm Speaker: Kenesha Antoine Speaker: Miranda Shaw Speaker: Robin Kindrick Moderator: Yvette M. Alexis

You are the Entrepreneur of your Life Room 135 Speaker: Pamela Ebel

Program.indd 12 11/16/2012 9:42:32 AM Sessions Managing Career Risk- Time and Sacriﬁ ce Room 169 Speaker: Darleene D. Peters Speaker: Toni Mobley Speaker: Kelly McNeil Legier Moderator: Toya-Barnes Teamer

Concurrent Session III Women in Leadership Room 131 1:45pm - 2:45pm Speaker: Dawn Puente Speaker: Polly Davenport Speaker: Kara Greer Moderator: Danielle Lombard-Sims

Marriage and Relationships-The Good, Bad, and Ugly Room 135 Speaker: Bridget Galatas Speaker: Michele Hale DeShazo Speaker: Lisa Futrell Speaker: Teresa Donich Moderator: Toya Barnes-Teamer

Smart Women Take Smart Risks Room 169 Speaker: Joan Sharp Speaker: Deborah Smith Speaker: Mindy Brickman Patron Moderator: Pamela Ebel

Concurrent Session IV Staying Fit to Succeed Room 131 2:55pm - 3:55pm Speaker: Kathryn Washington Speaker: Molly Kimball Speaker: Danielle Burrell Moderator: Bridget Galatas

Women’s Health Roundtable Room 135 Speaker: Doreen Brasseaux Speaker: Dionne Rachal Speaker: Deshannon Quiett Moderator: Rachel St. Julien

Program.indd 13 11/16/2012 9:42:34 AM Panelists Angie Wilson Darleene Peters Miranda Higgins-Shaw Dionne Rachal State Treasurer and Counsel CEO/ Marketing Director MSN, APRN, FNP, Nurse Membership Chair Irwin, LLC Vision Today Productions Practitioner BPW Louisiana Dillard University Bridget Galatas Dawn Puente Lisa Futrell CFO for Gulf State Regional Medical Kelly McNeil Legier Partner Region Director Community Hospitals Director of Member Outreach Jones Walker United Healthcare Ochsner Health System and Diversity Louisiana State Bar Pamela Ebel Michele Hale DeShazo Adria Kimbrough Association President Senior Counsel Attorney Prime Time CLE Institute Kuchler Polk Schell Weiner & Kullman Law Firm Molly Kimball Richeson, LLC Nutritionist Doreen Brasseaux Polly Davenport Ochsner Health System Assistant Vice President for Gita Bolt CEO of Ochsner Northshore Public Policy General Counsel region Kathryn Washington LSU Health Loyola University Ochsner Health System Assistant Entergy Services, Inc Toya Barnes-Teamer Susan Broussard Kara Greer Vice President Student Success Bank Chief Counsel Vice President of Talent Jana M. Smith Dillard University Capital One Bank Management Program Director for Health Ochsner Health System and Physical Education Joan Sharp Toni Mobley Dillard University Founder Vice President of Mindy Brickman Patron Life Strategies, LLC Human Resources Partner Robin Kindrick Audubon Nature Institute McGlinchey Stafford Founder Karen Carter Peterson Jahzi Girl Senator Deshannon Quiett Debra Sanders Louisiana State Senate CEO Vice President, Ofﬁ ce Manager Louisiana Humancare URS Corporation Kenesha Antoine Attorney/Owner Danielle Burrell Teresa Donich The Bluest Ink Notary & Legal Owner/Principal HR Director Services Consultant Strategic Restaurant Treux North Enterprises LLC Acquisition Company

Moderators Tara Mason Yvette M. Alexis Sharlayne Prevost Partner, Mason Law, LLC College Academic Appeal Ofﬁ cer, Delgado Regional HR, MasTec Network Solutions Community College Sandra Diggs-Miller Bridget Galatas Senior Counsel, Entergy Services, Inc. Toya Barnes-Teamer CFO for Gulf State Region, United Healthcare Vice President Student Success, Dillard University Rachel St. Julien Danielle Lombard-Sims Branch Manager, Capital One Bank Pamela Ebel Director, Organizational Development and Training, President, Prime Time CLE Institute Ochsner Health System

Volunteers Bobbie Garner-Cofﬁ e Katrina Branson Shaniese Foster Shannon Brice Ranata Coxie Jennifer Smith Mia Grandpre Melanie Deffandall Bailey Smith Laura Ashley Jennifer Daly Terry Lawrence Avione Pichon Beth Weindel Brittany Stewart

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