The Empowerment starts HERE – EmpowHER of the Palm Beaches, Inc. exemplifies the spirit of our brand and brings it to life in an inspiring and effervescent way for women everywhere. Join fellow women professionals for a day of engaging discussions and empowerment presentations designed to help you achieve work-life balance, professional growth, leadership development, economic opportunities and personal branding.

Our Conference Theme: Hidden Figures ~ Women Leaders are The Voice, The Catalyst, The Future

INSPIRING and EDUCATIONAL KEYNOTES
Our keynote speakers featured during our general session will deliver fascinating, captivating and motivating insights. Our expert speakers are ready to share their experiences, successes, failures and life lessons to keep you growing into the life you deserve. You will receive extremely practical information and you will leave each session with ideas and tools that you can put into action immediately.

CONTENT RICH BREAKOUT SESSIONS
This conference is designed with you in mind. We know that each attendee is looking for answers to her own situation. Our breakout sessions provide the perfect opportunity for each attendee to choose the topics most relevant to her own life. The sessions will be led by experts in their designated field. Each session will be packed with techniques and “how-to’s” that you can incorporate into your life, business, career or finances.

POLITICAL/LEGAL AND LEADERSHIP EMPOWERMENT

WOMEN LEADERS are the VOICE that says what needs to be said. While it often happens at a great risk, standing up for yourself and your team often inspires others to do the same.

WOMEN LEADERS are afforded the opportunity to be the ones to advocate for others. Recognizing helping others to succeed takes nothing from self, it adds power to create change.

EmpowHER of the Palm Beaches inspires WOMEN LEADERS to be the ones to have the courage to speak up.

ECONOMICS AND BRANDING EMPOWERMENT

WOMEN LEADERS are the CATALYST to propel future generations toward their dreams.

WOMEN LEADERS defy all odds and achieve the unthinkable without losing heart.

EmpowHER of the Palm Beaches inspires purpose-driven WOMEN LEADERS to be the catalyst through sharing powerful storytelling, implementing strategic branding, establishing a specific niche and utilizing the best economic resources.

EDUCATIONAL AND HEALTH EMPOWERMENT

WOMEN LEADERS do not wait for opportunities to present themselves as kairos, but are ingenious, forging new pathways to manifest greater opportunities beyond the scope of the everyday norm.

WOMEN LEADERS are enterprising, staying current with the fast-paced technological advances and thereby remaining relevant and progressive.

EmpowHER of the Palm Beaches inspires WOMEN LEADERS to be intrepid to the vicissitudes of life’s journey as they transform the roles of leadership for the next generation and the future.

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Congresswoman
Lois Frankel
Florida 21st District

Sylvia Blackmon Roberts
President & CEO
Blackmon Roberts Group

Kendra Brown
Deputy Chief of Staff
US House of Representatives

Ericka Dunlap
Miss America 2004
Miss Florida 2003

Keli Fulton Ferguson
Sports Anchor
ESPN 106.3 WPTV & FOX 29

Hollani Davis
Anchor
Multi-media Journalist

Rochelle Ritchie
Director of External Affairs
Democracy Prep Public Schools

Chandra Bill
CEO
Chick-Fil-a

Annette Boyd Pitts
Executive Director
Florida Law Related
Education Association, Inc.

Kemberly C. Bush
CEO
Pathways to Prosperity, Inc.

Sandra Caruso
Owner, CEO
HEREOS Foundation

Yolanda Cash Jackson, Esq.
Shareholder
Becker & Polakoff

Tasha Cole
Vice President
Resource Development
Congressional Black
Caucus Foundation

Veronica Cooper
Vice President
Cooper Construction
Management

Joanna Drowos, DO
Assistant Professor
Clinical Biomedical
Science, FAU

Dr. Mary Ann DuPont
Retired Superintendent
Palm Beach School District

Sophia Eccleston
Manager
External Affairs
Florida Power & Light

Nicole Evans, SPHR
CEO
Winning in Life Today

Rachel Franklin
Chief Executive Officer
Frontline Marketing

Annetta Jenkins
Director of Neighborhood
Riviera Beach County
Development Corporation

Lisa Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Girl Scouts, SE Florida

Dr. Michelle Lizotte-Waniewski
Associate Professor
Integrated Medical Science
Florida Atlantic University

Danilda Martinez
Digital Media Producer
Datzi Media

Tricia McDermott Thompkins
General Counsel
Perry Ellis International, Inc.

Dr. Eugenia Millender
Founding Director- FAU
Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing Community Health Center

Leslie Nixon
Director Community Affairs
Miami Dolphins

Dr. Ava Parker, Esq.
President
Palm Beach State College

Becky Peeling
Associate Vice President
University Relations, PBAU

Pamela Rauch
Vice President
External Affairs
Florida Power & Light

Marie Sanches
Vice President
Community & Education
Urban League, WPB

Tonya Seavers Evans
Style Strategist

Salesia Smith Gordon, Esq.
Attorney
Licensed Pharmacist
Smith Gordon Law

Dinah-Stephenson
Senior Vice President/CAO
D. Stephenson Construction

Tracy Thomas
Creative Director, CEO
Stellar Marketing

Pamela Toussaint
CEO & Leadership Coach
Ultimate Image Coach

Saturday, March 3, 2018 beginning at 8:00 am

At the elegant Eau Resort & Spa Manalapan, Florida