2021 Women of Color STEM Conference - Women Empowered to Engage Program

26TH ANNUAL WOMEN OF COLOR STEM CONFERENCE

WOMEN EMPOWERED TO ENGAGE An Evening of Empowerment and Inspiration

SimuLive from The TCF Center • Detroit, MI

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2021 7:00 - 8:30 PM

SPONSORED BY

26TH ANNUAL WOMEN OF

WOMEN EMPOWERED TO ENGAGE AN EVENING OF EMPOWERMENT AND INSPIRATION It’s our time to lead a generation of women to own the importance and the necessity of their contributions to the collective success of our families, our communities, our workplaces, our nation, and the global community in which we live.

The Tech Talks presented at WOC draws attention to the varied experiences of women at key points in their STEM career journey. It unveils the contrast between their universal experiences, and the uniqueness of each career trajectory. The Women of Color Tech Talks serve to inform women of their options, and to remind them that they matter, that staying the course matters in measurable ways to our collective success.

The Women of Color Conference

Women Empowered to Engage presents a panel of powerhouse women who share their career challenges and successes on their road to claiming their rightful seats at the STEM table. This trusted community of leaders offers its perspectives for everyone from early to mid-career to top executives who continue to press for the progress that women have already earned. Enjoy tonight’s no-holds-barred conversation and walk away empowered by these phenomenal women’s voices.

COLOR STEM CONFERENCE

AGENDA WELCOME FROM HOST

Crystal Jackson CEO, The CLJackson Group

HOST INTRODUCES TECH TALK SPEAKER

Shardé Estep Systems Engineer, Solution Architect, Leidos “The Risk of Complacency”

HOST INTRODUCES TECH TALK SPEAKER

Beth Howell Team Co-Lead and Co-Author/SDG8, SHERPA Institute “Where You Start Isn’t Always Where You End!”

HOST INTRODUCES TECH TALK SPEAKER

Dr. Mei Cai Director, Battery Cell Systems Research, Chemical & Materials System Laboratory, General Motors Research and Development “Opportunities Always Favor the Prepared”

HOST INTRODUCES TECH TALK SPEAKER

Nia Jetter Sr. Principal Technologist Robotics AI, Amazon “Follow Your Heart”

REMARKS FROM HOST Q&A HOST CLOSING REMARKS

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ACADEMIC CO-HOSTS

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