Women As Change Makers: Leading and Thriving in the 21st Century

Zawadisha, a Tahoe-based global women’s empowerment organization, announced today that South Lake resident and Lean In partner Rayona Sharpnack will be the keynote speaker at its inaugural “Women as Change Makers: Leading and Thriving in the 21st Century,” conference, to be held October 3rd at the North Tahoe Event Center. Sharpnack, the CEO of the Institute for Women’s Leadership, has facilitated women’s leadership trainings for such Fortune 500 companies as Microsoft, Charles Schwab, and Hewlett Packard. She has also spoken about her trademarked approach to audiences at Harvard University, Stanford University School of Business, and the University of California at Berkeley’s Hass School of Business. She recently contributed to Goddess Shift: Women Leading for a Change, which also counts Michelle Obama, Suze Orman, and Oprah Winfrey among its contributing authors.

“Women as Change Makers will bring together some of the most passionate, driven, and successful women in the Reno/Tahoe/Truckee area,” Sharpnack said. “It will create opportunities and provide resources for women to develop a deeper understanding of how to create breakthrough change with our money, time, and talent. The conversations we generate will change the way women think about their leadership, and enable them to scale their passion and skills beyond what they could have imagined, while simultaneously reconnecting with their inner needs.”

“It will also be the beginning of a community,” she continued. “One of the great satisfactions in this work for me is seeing women develop relationships with each other that extend beyond the workshops, creating a network of engaged women who support each other’s leadership.”

“Women as Change Makers: Leading and Thriving in the 21st Century,” will take place from 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Friday, October 3rd at the North Tahoe Event Center. In addition to Sharpnack, it will feature some of the most accomplished female entrepreneurs, politicians, and philanthropists in the region as facilitators and speakers. More information and tickets available at http://bit.ly/womencm.

CONFIRMED SPEAKERS & PANELISTS:
Rayona Sharpnack, CEO of the Institute For Women's Leadership
Ashley Jennings, Founder and CEO of GirlMade
Alex Ellison, Founder and CEO of Dunce
Hellen Barclay, District Manager of Wells Fargo
Nikki Warren, Coach and Owner of Kaia FIT
Patty Baird, Co-owner of Cedar House, Stella, and Tahoe Trips and Trails
Elisa Cafferata, Reno City Council candidate and President & CEO of the Nevada Advocates for Planned Parenthood Affiliates
Nicole Dreon, Freelance Photographer and Journalist
Wendy David, Board President of the Lake Tahoe Unified School District and Co-Founder of Bread and Broth, Tahoe Magic, and the SLT Cabinet of the El Dorado Community Foundation
Renelle Pinero, Strategic Communications Professional
Nancy Kerry, City Manager of the City of South Lake Tahoe
Tracy Turner, PhD, Chief Philanthropy Officer of the Community Foundation of Western Nevada

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Developing Transformational Leadership: Strategies To Enrich the Personal and Professional
Turning Your Dreams Into Reality: Real Life Strategies from Change Makers
The Personal is Political: How Female Politicians Make Change
Creating Balance Through Health and Wellness
Investing in the Next Generation: Mentoring Young Women For Change
Do More than Donate: How To Create the Most Meaning and Impact Through Philanthropy
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