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Message from the Chair:

I welcome you to our 2013, “Chart Your Path and Claim Your Future: Sort, Sift, Think

and Shift” Conference. We have a wonderful day planned for you. Our speakers and

workshop presenters will share with you information that will empower you to navi-

gate through life and work.

The members of the Black Women’s Task Force are a group of women who not only

talk the talk, but we walk the walk. Many of our members have come face to face

with challenges that would have derailed most people. However, it is a testimony that

our theme really works in real-life situations. These members are true to the theme

of this year’s conference: sorting through the opportunities, sifting through the possi-

bilities, thinking through the steps needed to reach their goal and shifting to position

themselves to create success.

It has been an honor and privilege to chair this year’s conference. I hope you will

enjoy your time with us today.

“If you have the capacity to be more than one thing, do everything that is inside of

you.” Bishop T.D. Jakes

Abundant Blessings,

Debra Johnson, Chair

Message from the President:

Welcome all of you for your attendance and contributions to our conference. The

members of the Tucson Black Women's Task Force believe that committed women

working together through communication, collaboration, and cooperation can make a

difference in the quality of life for African American women and their diverse sisters in

Tucson.

This conference is designed to aid attendees by empowering them to make choices.

Empowerment is about the process of being very purposeful in the decisions you

make every second of the day. Empowerment tasks you to slow down and take own-

ership, and responsibility for your choices.

Today our conference seeks to aid in the empowerment process by educating you on

how to "Chart Your Path and Claim Your Future: Shift, Think, Sift, and Sort.”

Thank all of you for attending this year's conference, which has been a labor of love

for all us. I hope you enjoy every class you attend, every vendor you visit, and most of

all I hope you become a member of the Black Women's Task Force.

The most common way people give up their power is by thinking they don’t have

any. - Alice Walker

A. SYKES

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The Black Women’s Task Force Conference

September 20, 2013

Registration: 7:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Registration

Opening: 8:00 a.m. - 8:10 a.m. Welcome, The National Anthem - Phineka Friend

Good Morning: 8:10 a.m. - 8:25 a.m.

Ice Breaker—Ms. Nancy Stanley, Assistant Dean for Advancement UA, Comedienne

Morning Speaker: 8:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.

Shopping for Health Care Insurance - The Time Is Now—Alison Hughes

Session I 9:15 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

01 Social media: How to Use Social Media to Boost Your Career—Candis Martin

02 Brain Care: As We Live Longer-Amy Tees

03 Navigating Ethical Landmines in the Workplace Panel Discussion—Tanisha Price-Johnson and Leondra Price

Session II 10:15 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

04 Negotiation Skills: How to Negotiate More Effectively– Clarence Boykins

05 Career Development: How to Plan a Successful Career—Lucinda Juan-Hughes

06 Lean In: Women and Work Panel Discussion—Yevette Sykes, Mattie Lewing and Martha McSally

11:00-12:00 noon Vendors (Browse the Marketplace)

Lunch 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Soft Music Neamen Lyles

Keynote Speaker Deborah Embry

Unsung Sheros Presentation

Video: CPR Training Wanda Moore

Session III 1:15 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

(Browse the Marketplace)

07 Chair exercise/Stress reduction- Ronnie Gates/ Canyon Ranch

08 Chest Compression Only- CPR-Wanda Moore

09 Voices of Power: African-American Women - Is Feminism Dead?

General Assembly 2:15 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Line Dance (exercise) 3:00 p.m. – 3:45 p.m. Tucson Slide Society

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Deborah L. Embry President and CEO

Tucson Urban League

Deborah Embry is the President and CEO of the Tucson Urban League. As the President and CEO, Embry

oversees the TUL’s programmatic direction, works to ensure the organization’s fiscal viability and sustaina-

bility, and builds partnerships with Tucson’s corporate, non-profit and philanthropic sectors to improve the

economic and social outcomes for underserved populations in the greater Tucson community.

Prior to joining Tucson Urban League Embry served as the Director of the

Mayor’s Office of Strategic Partnerships/Grant Facilitator at the City of

Racine. During her tenure with the City, Embry initiated city driven public

private partnerships, including After Zones, an out of school time system,

Racine Small Business Development Initiative, Faith Builds Community,

and Racine Coalition for Financial Fitness. She also raised over $6 million

in federal, state, and foundation grants to support city and community

programs.

Before the City of Racine, Embry spent over a decade in non-profit lead-

ership and management as a development director and President/CEO

for two affiliates of national organizations-the Canton Urban League and

the YWCA of Racine. Embry has extensive experience with developing

programs for low income and minority populations including racial jus-

tice, workforce and small business development, community re-entry,

housing, youth development, leadership development, and minority

health.

Embry has her undergraduate degree from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and a MBA from Case

Western Reserve University-Weatherhead School of Management. She has served as a board member of

Gateway Technical College Foundation, Racine Chamber of Commerce, Tempo International Foundation,

and Tempo Racine; Wisconsin Partnership Program Lifecourse Infant Mortality Initiative; and a commission

member of the City of Racine Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services, Racine Library, and Community Devel-

opment Commission. Embry is also the proud parent of Theresa Orlando, which she considers to be her big-

gest accomplishment.

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Morning Speaker

Shopping for Health Insurance—The Time is Now.

Alison Hughes, (Retired faculty, UA College of Public Health.) BWTF member;

rural and public health consultant.

The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act was signed into law by Presi-

dent Obama in March 2010. The law makes possible quality, affordable care

for all Americans and creates a health insurance marketplace that provides a

new way to get health coverage.

October 1, 2013 is the official rollout date for the new health insurance mar-

ketplace, with coverage beginning January 1, 2014. This session will explain

who is eligible for the different health insurance options available, and where

and how to enroll.

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01 Social media: How to Use Social Media to Boost Your Career—CANDIS MARTIN

O riginally from Lake Havasu City, Candis Martin came to Tucson, Arizona to further her education at the University of Arizona. Since graduation in 2011 with a BFA in Visual Communication, Candis has been committed to growing individually and professionally as

well as helping the community she lives in. Currently, Candis is the Aquatics Coordinator for the Lohse Family YMCA and the Social Media and Branding Chair for the YMCA of Southern Arizona. She is determined to help the YMCA impact the Greater Tucson area in a positive way programmatically and through social media.

02 Brain Care: As We Live Longer—AMY TEES, NP – C

A my Tees earned her BSN in nursing at the University of Arizona and worked as a neuro/trauma RN for eight years. She went on to get her MSN and graduated magna cum laude in 2004. She is certified by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners. Amy is an

active member of the American Headache Society, is trained in Deep Brain Stimulation and also leads a Parkinson’s support group at the Center for Neurosciences. Amy has worked with Dr. W. Horace Noland since 2004. She enjoys seeing all neurology patients and has a special interest in movement disorders and headaches.

03 Navigating Ethical Landmines in the Workplace Panel Discussion—TANISHA N. PRICE-JOHNSON, PH.D., LEONDRA PRICE

T anisha serves at the Executive Director of Admissions and Financial Aid at the University of Arizona College of Medicine. In April, she marked 21 years at the UA and has broad experience with admissions with a predominate background in recruitment and outreach

with experience in medical, business, and undergraduate education. In May, she completed her Ph.D. in the UA’s Center for the Study of Higher Education within the College of Education. Tanisha is a native of Tucson and proud third-generation Wildcat! She is married and is the busy mother of a wonderful and lively 5th grader!

04 Negotiation Skills: How to Negotiate More Effectively—CLARENCE BOYKINS

C ity of Tucson, Procurement Administrator, City of Tucson Director for Minority, and Women Owned Business Development, City of Tucson Deputy and Director of Tucson Convention Center, City of Tucson Empowerment Zone Marketing Director; President and

CEO of Tucson Southern Arizona Black Chamber of Commerce. Public Speaker, Publisher Vanguard Newspaper with distributions throughout Southern Arizona, Owerri, Nigeria, and Ghana, West Africa. Among his many community accomplishments are: established the Martin Luther King, Jr. Drum Major Awards; established the Vanguard 25 Most Influential African American in Southern Arizona.

05 Career Development: How to Plan a Successful Career—LUCINDA A. HUGHES-JUAN, MBA

T o Learn, To Teach, To Touch, To INSPIRE!” is her personal mission statement. Lucinda has over 20 years of experience in business education and training and is a published writer and business columnist. She is current Chair of the Pima County/Tucson Women’s

Commission and is committed to supporting women’s interests. Her Doctorate level research focused on leadership theory and change. She continues to study, research and write on cultural dynamics of businesses and organizations.

06 Lean In: Women and Work Panel Discussion—MATTIE LEWING, MARTHA MCSALLY and YEVETTE SYKES

M attie grew up in Fresno, California where she attended Fresno City College and Fresno State College. She worked for the City of Los Angeles as a Physical/Occupational Therapist for 17 years. Mattie began a new career with American Airlines as a

reservations agent and moved through several positions prior to becoming a Reservations Sales Manager. She was also the Manager Liaison for the extensive diversity program in the Southwestern office and the coordinator for "Dress for Success program. Ms. Lewing retired from American Airlines after 28 years of service.

C olonel (retired) Martha McSally was the first woman in U.S. history to fly a fighter aircraft in combat and the first to command a Fighter Squadron, also in combat. Martha flew 325 combat hours in Iraq and Afghanistan, earning the Bronze Star and 6 air medals

for her combat leadership. She is a Distinguished Graduate of the U.S. Air Force Academy, and holds two Masters Degrees, from Harvard and the U.S. Air War College.

A native of Kansas City, KS, Yevette Sykes, Member is a graduate of Langston University with a Bachelors of Science degree in corrections. Ms. Sykes is currently employed with the Northwest YMCA as Senior Program Director.

07 Chair exercise/Stress reduction- Ronnie Gates/ Canyon Ranch—RONNIE GATES

R onnie has been a member of the Canyon Ranch Fitness Team for 20 years, where he develops and teaches classes for the enjoyment and education of their guests, and is known for his informational lectures regarding Health and Fitness. He also provides specialized

personal training as a freelance Clinical Exercise Specialist for his company

Gate Performance Training (GPT). Ronnie holds many industry certifications, including an Alliance Membership with ACSM (American College of Sports Medicine), NASM (National Academy of Sports Medicine), and AFAA (Aerobics Fitness Association of America). Ronnie is married, and has a son who currently serves in the United States Navy. Personal Quote: “Our lives are a byproduct of our choices. Choose to live longer and healthier.”

08 Chest Compression Only- CPR—WANDA MOORE

A n active member of the Tucson Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc., Arizona State Coordinator for the Farwest Region, she serves as the sorority’s 2011-2013 Chair of the Physical and Mental Health. She is a member of the UA Sarver Heart

Advisory Board, the UA Women’s Heart Health Education Committee, chair of the Minority Outreach Committee and chair of the Community Coalition for Heart Health Education for Women of Color. She is currently working in the Tucson community to build the first endowment for research in heart disease for Women of Color.

09 Voices of Power: African- American Women - Is Feminism Dead?

Video

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Annie Sykes - President

When life knocks you down, try to land on your back. Because if you can look up, you can get up. Let your reason get you back up. Les Brown

Donna Liggins - Treasurer

"It isn't what you have in your pocket that makes you thankful,

But what you have in your heart." Author Unknown

Edria Johnson - Secretary

The only way to change your conditions in life is to change your

mind about life. “The Law of Attraction”

Debra Johnson - Conference Chair

"My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive, and

to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor,

and some style." Dr. Maya Angelou

Shirley Hockett

DANCE as if no one were watching; SING as if no one were lis-

tening; PRAY often, LET your loved ones know how much they

mean to you; AND, LIVE everyday as if it were your last! NO

one is promised tomorrow.

Frederica Torres

The Journey of Justice Sonia Sotomayor.

"People who live in difficult circumstances need to know that

happy endings are possible." A sentiment that emanates from

every page of Sonia Sotomayor's memoir, My Beloved World.

Alison Hughes

Anonymous was a woman. Not anymore!

Colette Sims

I am amazing-as strong as they come, I look where I have

gotten and where I have come from. I’ll never give up and I’ll

never turn back, with each step I take, every mountain that I

climb, I am walking the walk, charting my path one step at a

time- – open, giving and receiving---in mind, body and spirit.

You can do this too!

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Sandy Davenport

"What is most important is to find peace and to share it

with others." Thich Nhat Hanh

Dinah McGlory “All that I am, all that I have accomplished, and all that I

will become is by the Grace of God.”

Ann Fortune Gamble

God is great and greatly to be praised.

Yevette Sykes

How far you go in life depends on your being tender with

the young, compassionate with the aged, sympathetic

with the striving and tolerant of the weak and strong.

Because someday in your life you will have been all of

these.

George Washington Carver

Anita Smith-Etheridge

"LEARNING then LIVING...because you still have life."

Betty Liggins

Crystal Goodley

Whatever you can do, or dream you can...begin it.

Boldness has genius, power and magic in it. Goethe

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UA Assistant Dean for Advancement, Comedienne

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