Welcome Reception

Bea Field Alumni House

Registration/Full Breakfast

Lavin Bernick Center for University Life, Qatar Ballroom

Welcome

Lori Hurvitz, Associate Vice President, Alumni Relations, Tulane University
Jennifer Mills M.D., F.A.C.P. (NC’01), President-Elect, Tulane Alumni Association Board of Directors; Physician, Private Practice

Opening Keynote Address

Sandra Diggs-Miller (B *22), Vice President, External Affairs, Entergy

Break

Breakout Sessions

Cultivate Your Confidence and Lead Like a Woman*
We will explore strategies to harness personal empowerment, navigate challenges with resilience, and leverage the unique qualities that women bring to leadership roles. Join us to gain insight, inspiration, and actionable steps to lead confidently and authentically as a woman in today's dynamic professional landscape.

Moderator:
• Jessie Smith (PHTM *10), Vice President, Performance Health Partners

Speakers:
• Raven Ancar (SLA ’22), CEO, Short for $avage Records
• Amelia Conrad (SLA ’13), Director of Impact, Frontier Design
• Alison Midollo (B ’16), Founder, Creator, Teacher, & Coach, Guided by AM

Moving Beyond Intentions: Implementing DEI Initiatives
During this session participants will learn how to align operational goals with diversity objectives, fostering an inclusive culture. Through practical insights shared by experienced leaders, attendees will gain tools to formulate and implement operational goals that drive meaningful change.

Moderator:
• Sara Moise, Senior Director of Donor Relations, Tulane University

Speakers:
• Deshonda Charles (L *03), CEO | Founder, D. Charles Law Firm, PLLC
• Jacqueline Godoy (Gruber) (NC ’04), Senior Vice President, Chief Equity and Inclusion Officer, Children’s Mercy Hospital

Balancing Act: Managing Mental & Physical Health Challenges
While progress has been made in addressing visible diversity, there is a critical need to shed light on the unique challenges faced by individuals with hidden challenges such as ADHD, autism, chronic illnesses, and more. Through personal stories and expert insights, we will uncover barriers and explore strategies to create more inclusive and supportive environments.

Moderator:
• Julia Broussard (SLA ’10), Associate Director, TITLE IX, Tulane University

Speakers:
• Molly Roux (SSE ’08), Managing Director, Part Time Evil
• Lauren Lee Schewel (NC ’09), Founder, GRIT, LLC
• Stephanie Traband (L *98), Partner, Levine Kellogg Lehman Schneider & Grossman LLP

Networking Break with Refreshments

Breakout Sessions

Nurturing Inclusivity and Building Your Village for Success*
Participants will gain valuable insights on building a robust support system, fostering meaningful connections, and embracing diversity as a driving force behind collective success. Join us for an inspiring discussion on cultivating an inclusive community and nurturing a network that paves the way for mutual growth and achievement.

Moderator:
• Lyndsey Mitchell, Senior Vice President, Human Resources, Bernhard

Speakers:
• Emma Hunter (PHTM ’16, PHTM *17), Regional Coordinator, Association of Bay Area Health Officials
• Elizabeth Novick (E ’04), Senior Director of Product, HOLO.ai

Managing Microaggressions and Navigating Workplace Bias
Join us to learn how to assertively respond to subtle biases and microaggressions that women often encounter in professional settings. Through candid discussions and practical tips, attendees will learn how to navigate these challenges, cultivate allyship, and gain resilience in the workplace.

Moderator:
• Shira Hussain, Academic Counselor II, A. B. Freeman School of Business, Tulane University

Speakers:
• Krystal Hooker, Ed.D, Consultant, Ochsner Learning Institute, Ochsner Health System
• Liz Martin-Malikian (A ’87), CEO/Executive Director, The Cosanti Foundation

Intersecting Identities: Building Strong Coalitions for Support
This engaging session will explore how we can effectively build alliances and provide support across various dimensions of identity, including gender, race, gender identity, and sexual orientation. Learn from experts in the field as they share insights, strategies, and best practices for fostering understanding and solidarity within diverse communities.

Moderator:
• Saruchie M Matambanadzo, PhD, Moise S. Steeg, Jr. Associate Professor of Law
Senior Director of Online Legal Education, Faculty Director, Master of Jurisprudence in Labor and Employment Law, Tulane University Law School

Speakers:
• Erin P.S. Dowell (JD *12), Senior Manager, Amazon
• Morgan Jackson (JD *16), Program Director, Online Legal Education, Tulane University
• Brittany Wolf (JD *15), Attorney, Gainsburgh, Benjamin, David, Meunier & Warshauer, L.L.C.
• Josephine Vanderhorst (JD *15), Senior Staff Attorney, National Association of Counsel for Children

Networking Luncheon/ Herstories Panel

After an inspiring morning hearing stories of success, attendees are invited to debrief and connect with each other over lunch before hearing a final panel discussion.

Our signature panel is known as Herstories, and you won’t want to miss this annual attendee favorite. Alumnae share their full career stories, including challenges they had to overcome, lessons learned along the way and how they have integrated their personal and professional lives while rising to the top of their professions.

Herstories

Moderator:
• Tiffany Aidoo (SLA ’11, SCS *13), Sport for Good Program Officer, Laureus USA

Speakers:
• Mary Lynn Elizondo (B *03), Chief HR Officer, Caribbean and LATAM Division, Marriott International
• Dr. Ngan Nguyen (NC ’92), Senior Vice President, Global Diversity & Talent Management, Citi
• Rheneisha Robertson (PHTM *01), CEO, Covenant House

Closing Remarks