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March 2, 2012

The Florida Diversity Councilpresents

Kovens Conference Center

2nd Annual Florida Women’s Conference

LEADERSHIP – LOOKING PAST YOUR LIMITS

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Welcome from the ChairsWe would like to extend a warm welcome to you at the 2nd Annual Florida Women’s Conference hosted by the Florida Diversity Council.

Our conference theme is “Leadership - looking past your limits.” We are fortunate to have a dynamic group of women executives whose presence, insights, and experiences will not only inspire you to become leaders in your organization and community, but also motivate you to focus on your own personal and professional development. Each break-out session in this conference is designed to provide you with valuable tools for becoming a successful leader.

You are strongly encouraged to network and share best practices with one another. It is our hope that you will take all the inspiration from today’s conference to fulfill your personal and career objectives.

The Florida Diversity Council appreciates you taking the time to invest in your future and this Women’s Conference as a whole. We are grateful for your attendance and wish to extend a special thank you to our Co-Title Sponsors Baptist Health of South Florida and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida. We would also like to thank all our other sponsors, volunteers, staff, and members whose support has been instrumental in putting together this conference.

Thank you.

Yours sincerely,

Kristy JohnsonCo-Chair

Joyita GargCo-Chair

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Keynote SpeakerWelcome

Dennis Kennedy Founder & CEO, National Diversity Council

Welcome to the 2nd Annual Florida Women’s Conference. The theme for this year’s conference is “Leadership – Looking Past Your Limits.” I believe it behooves organizations, and in particular the leaders of organizations, to look past their limits. This Conference offers an opportunity for you to observe, learn, network and hear different perspectives from a diverse mix of executives who have made the climb up the “corporate ladder.” You will gather a wealth of knowledge, experience and expertise from some of the best female executives speaking on topics that will address the personal and professional challenges faced while successfully rising to the top in their respective organizations.

I encourage you to take the initiative to meet new colleagues, talk openly about today’s topics and exchange ideas. It is my hope that your experience today is rewarding and allows you to gain some insight to reflect on your own goals and status in an effort to help catapult you to the top in your own career development.

We sincerely appreciate your attendance today in support of the Florida Women’s Conference and National Diversity Council. I would like to thank all of our corporate sponsors, panelists, moderators, chairs, planning committee members, and volunteers. Without each of you, this event would not be a success.

Donna Brazile Veteran Democratic Political Strategist,

Founder and Managing Director, Brazile & Associates LLC

A New Orleans native, Ms. Brazile began her political career at the age of nine when she worked to elect a City Council candidate who had promised to build a playground in her neighborhood; the candidate won, the swing sets was installed, and a lifelong passion for political progress was ignited. Four decades and innumerable state and local campaigns later, Ms. Brazile has worked on every presidential campaign from 1976 through 2000, when she served as campaign manager for former Vice President Al Gore, becoming the first African-American woman to manage a presidential campaign.

Author of the best-selling memoir Cooking with Grease: Stirring the Pots in American Politics, Ms. Brazile is an adjunct professor at Georgetown University, a syndicated newspaper columnist for United Media, a columnist for Ms. Magazine, and an on-air contributor to CNN, NPR, and ABC, where she regularly appears on This Week with George Stephanopoulos.

In August 2009, O, The Oprah Magazine chose Ms. Brazile as one of its 20 remarkable visionaries for the magazines first-ever O Power List. In addition, she was named among the 100 Most Powerful Women by Washingtonian magazine, Top 50 Women in America by Essence magazine, and received the Congressional Black Caucus Foundations highest award for political achievement. Ms. Brazile is the proud recipient of honorary doctorate degrees from Louisiana State University and Xavier University of Louisiana.

Ms. Brazile is founder and managing director of Brazile & Associates LLC, a general consulting, grassroots advocacy, and training firm based in Washington, D.C.

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Glass Ceiling Winners 2012Agenda

Barbara Melvin VP Wells Fargo

Marlene Gordon VP, Assistant General Counsel Burger King Corporation

Cristina Alonso Shareholder Carlton Fields

Mary Cheddie SVP, HR Interval International

Elisa Garcia EVP, HR Office Depot

Michele Stocker Shareholder Greenberg Traurig

Flora Perez VP & General Counsel Ryder

Penny Shaffer Market President Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida

Joanna Popper VP, Marketing NBC Telemundo

Raquel Libman EVP & General Counsel Miami Heat

Maria del Busto Global Chief HR Officer Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.

Rhea Law CEO Fowler White Boggs P.A.

8:00 am – 8:30 am REGISTRATION & CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST

8:30 am – 8:45 am OPENING REMARKS

8:45 am – 9:20 am GLASS CEILING AWARDS

9:20 am – 9:30 am BREAK

9:30 am – 10:30 am SESSION 11. Successful Women in Healthcare2. Understanding Implicit Bias in the Workplace3. The Leadership Advantage Program

10:30 am – 10:35 am BREAK

10:35 am – 11:35 am SESSION 21. Successful Women in Tourism and Hospitality2. Sponsors vs. Mentors3. Managing Personality & Communication

11:35 am – 11:40 am BREAK

11:40 am – 1:10 pm LUNCH, KEYNOTE SPEAKER & RECOGNITION OF SPONSORS

1:10 pm – 1:30 pm EXHIBITOR SHOWVIP Session with Donna Brazile for Corporate Partners, Co-Title Sponsors, and Gold Sponsors

1:30 pm – 2:40 pm SESSION 31. Identifying Leadership Positions Outside of Your Organization2. Pathway to the C-Suite

2:40 pm – 3:00 pm CLOSING REMARKS

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Panelists Panelists

Linda Quick President South Florida Hospital & Healthcare Association

Heather Brock Shareholder Fowler White Boggs P.A.

Wendy Kallergis President & CEO Greater Miami and the Beaches Hotel Association

Penny Shaffer Market President Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida

Stefanie Moon Attorney Haliczer Pettis & Schwamm

Katrina Lindsey Associate General Counsel Darden Restaurants

Eurica Sadler CFO Molina Healthcare of Florida

Alexa Sherr Hartley President Premier Leadership Coaching

Julie Hauser-Blanner Regional VP Bonefish Grill

Carol Biggs VP, South Miami Heart Center Baptist Health South Florida

Mary Cheddie SVP, HR Interval International

Marlene Gordon VP, Assistant General Counsel Burger King Corporation

Leticia Borges VP Aon Hewitt

Lani Kane-Hanan EVP Marriott Vacations Worldwide

Carmen Johnson EVP & General Counsel JM Family Enterprises, Inc.

Donise Brown Director, Corporate Counsel Starbucks

Elaine Szeto SVP, Market Executive PNC Financial Group

Cristina Alonso Shareholder Carlton Fields

Michele Stocker Shareholder Greenberg Traurig

Maria del Busto Global Chief HR Officer Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.

Horace Hord SVP ICABA Media Holdings, LLC

Debi Harris CEO Women’s Fund of Miami Dade

Tina Rourk Chief Information Officer Wyndham Vacation Ownership

Rosanna Tabares Regional VP, Latin America MSH Group

Barbara Melvin VP Wells Fargo

Sheila Sagear Chief Financial Officer/SVP Finance Sodexo

El pagnier Hudson AVP, HR FIU

Flora Perez VP & General Counsel Ryder

Rhea Law CEO Fowler White Boggs P.A.

Beth Morgan SVP Terremark Worldwide Inc.

Kim Stone EVP & General Manager Miami Heat

Lynn Woods VP, Clinical Operations Community Bank & Company

Maria Fernandez Director, Experiential MarketingTelemundo NBC Universal

Lynn Wilson VP, Clinical Operations Senior Home Care

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MIAMI DADE WOMEN

Allie Braswell President & CEO of the Central Florida Urban LeagueBetsy Williams SVP, Staffing and Diversity at NielsenBrenda Copper SVP at Aon HewittCarmen Johnson EVP, HR at JM Family Enterprises, Inc.Cheryl Brown SVP of Talent Management at GTE Federal Credit UnionCraig Norton Managing Director at Morgan Stanley Smith BarneyDan Carricato SVP, HR at Orange Lake ResortsDeborah Brewer Director, HR at Fowler White Boggs P.A.

Dennis Kennedy Founder & CEO of the National Diversity CouncilElaine Szeto SVP, PNC BankElise Vasquez-Warner VP, Operations for South Florida at Wal-martEvett Simmons Chief Diversity Officer & Partner at Greenspoon MarderGail Williams Chief Diversity Officer at Hodges UniversityJon Urbanek SVP, Sales at Blue Cross Blue Shield of FloridaKimberly Woollard SVP, HR & Training at Grow Financial Federal Credit UnionMary Lallucci EVP, Florida Caribbean at Right Management

Molly McKinley Sr. HR Manager at Bright House NetworksPat Kimberly SVP at Wells FargoPatrick Costello Attorney at Quarles & Brady LLPRichard Wheaton Director, Business Development at AerotekSarah King EVP, HR at Wyndham Vacation OwnershipSteven Rodriguez Strategic Recruiting & Outreach Specialist at Florida Virtual SchoolTracey Jaensch Managing Partner, Tampa at Ford & Harrison LLPWendy Radeka Learning & Organizational Development Consultant at Martin Health Systems

Florida Diversity Council Corporate Partners

Board of Directors

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Moderators

Planning Committee Members

Alex Bassil University of Miami

Courtney Lesley Aerotek

Evelyn Dayan Diversity Professional

Laurinda Andujar Walmart

Merdochey LaFrance The Florida Senate

Christie Grays Director, Community Relations Baptist Health South Florida

Loretta Calvin Sr. Mgr, OD & Leadership Development Tech Data Corporation

Laurinda Andujar Corporate Trainer Walmart

Venita Garvin Valdez CEO & President Domestic Abuse Shelter, Inc.

Empowering leadersThe best thing you can do with your own limits is to

exceed them. The Second Annual Florida Women’s

Conference encourages dialogue among women from

diverse backgrounds to help them find ways to do just

that. At Baptist Health, we believe that enlightened

leadership is key to an organization’s success. That is

why we are proud to sponsor this timely event.

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The Florida Diversity Council is committed to enhancing the appreciation for and understanding of the value of diversity and inclusion in today’s global society. We strive to transform our workplace communities into environments where people are valued for their

uniqueness and differences, and are confident that their contributions matter.

Our goals are to (1) promote diversity and inclusion in the workplace and community; (2) develop leaders who are educated in and aware of all aspects of diversity and inclusion; and (3) support the

development of leaders from diverse communities within all industries.

Join the Forida Diversity Council today

Contact Sofia Reed

Senior Coordinatorsofia.reed@floridadiversitycouncil.org