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October 15–16, 2023

2023 Women's Leadership Summit

Online registration is closed.  You may still register onsite at the summit.

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Join COSA, the Oregon Commission for Women (OCFW) and the Oregon Womens Foundation for the first ever “Women’s Leadership Summit” in Bend, Oregon on October 15 & 16, 2023. The theme for the conference is Embrace, Empower, Elevate: Unleashing the Power of Connection. Come engage with women leaders in education and other professional sectors on the power of women’s leadership and the importance of developing deep, cross-sector networks of support.

Featured Speakers:

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  • Moe Carrick, CEO, Moementum, Inc. - Bio
  • Libra Forde, Executive Director, Women’s Foundation of Oregon - Bio
  • Lisa Keohokalole, President, PointNorth - Bio
  • Dr. Kira Mauseth, Astrum Health, LLC, Clinical Psychologist and Professor at Seattle University - Bio
  • Sarah Medary, Eugene City Manager - Bio
Sunday, October 15, 2023
11:30-12:30 Lunch and Conference Kick-off
12:30-12:45 Break
12:45-1:45 Keynote / Learning Session #1
"The New Leadership Paradigm: Crafting a World That Needs Women Leaders" - Moe Carrick, CEO, Moementum, Inc.
1:45-2:00 Break
2:00-2:45 ConnectHER Corner "Self Compassion"
Sponsored by: Brandy Arnold, Wayfinder
2:45-3:00 Break
3:00-4:00 Keynote / Learning Session #2
"Beyond Your Existence" - Libra Forde, Executive Director, Women's Foundation of Oregon
4:00-4:15 Break
4:15-5:00 Book Club Blast
Facilitated by: Sue Rike Smith, Tigard-Tualatin SD
5:15-6:30 Reception - sponsored by: Curriculum Associates
6:30-8:00 "Domestic Violence, Sexual Violence, and Trafficking: A Conversation with Practitioners" - Angela Rico, Oregon Commission for Women
   
Monday, October 16, 2023
7:30-8:30 Breakfast and Networking
8:30-8:45 Break
8:45-9:45 Keynote / Learning Session #3
"Aligning Your Values" - Lisa Keohokalole, President, PointNorth
9:45-10:00 Break
10:00-10:45 ConnectHER Corner "The Power of Storytelling" Reema Zaman
10:45-11:00 Break
11:00-12:00 Keynote / Learning Session #4
"Connection Through Resilience" - Dr. Kira Mauseth, Astrum Health, LLC, Clinical Psychologist and Professor, Seattle University
12:00-1:30 Lunch and Leader's Panel
Facilitated by: Tricia Mooney, Superintendent, Hermiston SD; Kim Kellison, Superintendent, Winston-Dillard SD

Panelists: Sonja McKenize, President, OSBA; Dr. Charlene Williams, Director, ODE; Sandy Husk, Former Superintendent, Salem-Keizer SD & CEO of AVID; Heidi Sipe, Superintendent, Umatilla SD and most experienced woman superintendent in Oregon; Jada Rupley, former Superintendent, Clackamas ESD and PointNorth Strategic Advisor; Melissa Goff, Governor’s Education Policy Advisor; Tenneal Wetherell, Chief of Staff, ODE; Carmen Urbina, Deputy Director, ODE
1:30-1:45 Break
1:45-2:45 Keynote / Learning Session #5
"Oxbow and Ladders" - Sarah Medary, City Manager, Eugene, OR
2:45-3:00 Break
3:00-4:00 Conclusion and ConnectHER Corner Reception
Sponsored by: Gaggle

 

Sponsorship/Exhibitor Opportunities:
Please contact Krista Parent, Shelly Reggiani or Carmen Gelman to explore sponsorship and exhibitor opportunities for this inaugural event.

 

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Location

Riverhouse on the Deschutes
3075 N. Business 97
Bend, OR 97703
(541) 389-3111

Lodging

Click here to book your room reservation.  Guests who would like to stay prior to 10/14 and after 10/17 should contact the facility directly (541-389-3111).

Sponsorship

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