Fall MBA Women's Virtual Leadership Conference: Agenda 

Virtual Career Expo Preview

Use this time to explore the virtual company booths and develop a game plan for the Virtual Career Expo taking place at 3 - 5 pm. Be sure to attend the Virtual Career Expo later in the day to connect live with top organizations. 

Note: Representatives from Forté corporate partners will not be staffing the virtual company booths during the Virtual Career Expo Preview.

Opening Session: Welcome Remarks

• Speaker: Meg Collins (bio), Managing Vice President, Consulting at Gartner

Sponsored By

Session 1: CEO 101 - Smart Risk Taking

The ability to navigate uncertainty and make informed decisions is a critical leadership trait. How exactly do CEOs demonstrate smart risk-taking versus reckless behavior? In this presentation, you’ll learn more about the “smart” in risk taking and gain insights for developing resilience and adaptability in the face of challenges.

• Speaker: Gabby Berger Sainati (bio), Former Senior Manager, Amazon

Speed Networking

Connect with your peers from other leading business schools during one-on-one speed networking.

CEO Fireside Chat: When Risks Pay Off

Denise Woodard , Founder and CEO of Partake Foods, will share how bold decisions have not only shaped Partake’s trajectory but also set new standards for innovation and growth.

• Speaker: Denise Woodard (bio), Founder and CEO of Partake Foods
• Moderator: Nicaila Matthews Okome (bio), Founder of Side Hustle Pro

Session 2: CEO 201 - Building Your Social Capital

How do leaders navigate social dynamics and build a supportive network? Learn strategies from CEOs who have successfully built and utilized their social capital, and gain practical tips you can use to effectively manage your reputation.

• Speaker: Cecilia Thompson Madison (bio), Executive Coach and Career Consultant at EY
• Speaker: Delaine Barr (bio), Executive Coach and Career Consultant at EY

Sponsored By

Speed Networking

Connect with your peers from other leading business schools during one-on-one speed networking.

Session 3: CEO 301 - You Be the Change

Leaders of organizations have the ability to leverage power and influence to advance positive and productive change. Learn how purpose-driven leaders combine risk management skills with relationship management skills to produce ethical and sustainable impact.

• Moderator: Michelle Ormsby (bio), Vice President, Strategy at Teach For America Detroit
• Panelist: Narel Gimenes Ferreira (bio), Sustainability & Energy Transition Associate at Ampersand Partners
• Panelist: Molly Johnson (bio), General Manager at Republic Services
• Panelist: Beth Connolly (bio), Principal, Global Industry Strategy at Adobe
• Panelist: Aurora Kwek (bio), Delegate at United Nations Commission on the Status of Women
• Panelist: Brittany Rhodes (bio), Founder and General MATHager at Black Girl MATHgic

Closing Session

Virtual Career Expo

This will be a highly interactive portion of the conference with corporate sponsors.

The Virtual Career Expo brings together the event’s sponsor partners and exceptional talent (that’s you!). Connect with company representatives to learn more about internship and full-time employment opportunities.

Participating companies in the Virtual Career Expo include: Accenture, Alexander Group, Amazon, Bank of America, Barclays, BlackRock, BCG, DaVita, Dow, Ecolab, Evercore, EY, Fidelity, Gartner, Hines, L.E.K. Consulting, McKesson, Moelis, Nomura, PepsiCO, PIMCO, PwC, Raymond James, Republic Services, Roark Capital, Southern California Edison, ZS 

(Note: additional companies are being confirmed and will be added to this list soon)