Presider:
2023 Conference Emcee - Jennifer Stein, Director, Economic Development Department, Peoria

This session will use creative storytelling as a framework to better understand how our past (both individually and collectively) can be embraced and utilized to empower us to a more connected and impactful future.

Speaker:
Brit Barron, Speaker, Teacher and Author

Presider:
Kristie Riester, Customer Service and Billing Administrator, Queen Creek

The importance of mentoring for career satisfaction and progression is well documented. We spend significant time discussing the importance of mentoring but spend relatively little time discussing how to become a successful mentor. In this session we will focus on what the research tells us about mentoring over the career course and how we can develop practical skills to serve as mentor.

Speaker:
Shannon Portillo, Ph.D., Director and Professor, School of Public Affairs, Watts College of Public Service, Arizona State University

Presider:
Brandi Flores, Deputy Finance Director, Finance Department, Phoenix

To advance connections, empowerment, and getting READY, we will focus readiness of women to be hired/promoted in government, with a focus on tools and tips. During this panel presentation, questions will be asked to our esteemed panel like: 1. How did you get your job? 2. What types of resumes and cover letters impress you? 3. What are five tips for phone screens and interviews? What 3 tips can you offer for promotions? Time permitting, this diverse panel will address paths to the top and their best job! Come with questions for the panel please!

Speakers:
Edith Baltierrez, Assistant Director, Neighborhood and Family Services Department, Avondale
Kelly Dixon, Recruitment Manager, Human Resources Department, Maricopa County
Jennifer Reichelt, Deputy City Administrator, Yuma
Susan Thorpe, Senior Advisor, Arizona City/County Management Association

Presider:
Dr. Annette Padilla, Teacher, Mesa Public Schools & Consultant, Interim Public Management, AZ

Have you ever sought a network within your organization that you could turn to for support and inspiration as you navigate your career? Have you ever envisioned that you could be just the right person to create a WLG chapter within your own organization? It's achievable! In this session you will hear from a group of women who have done just that. Join this energetic panel as they share how they built an affinity group from the ground up. They will share tips, tricks, and more importantly, prove how you too have the power to create a network within your own organization.

Speakers:
Sarah Demory, Assistant Director, Aviation Department, Phoenix
Kelsey Lamphier, Director, Arts, Culture & Library Department, Surprise
Kara Riley, Chief of Police, Police Department, Oro Valley

Presider:
Andrea Alicoate, Assistant to the City Manager, Mesa

Gain a deeper understanding of the impact you are having on the people around you and your leadership style. Learn to make decisions focused on the desired outcome and the difference between impact and intention. Understand the science of the human brain and how that influences behavior. Build skills of empathy and communication critical to developing strong emotional connections with your team, customers, and understanding generations in the workplace. Give individuals an opportunity to increase self-awareness and manage setbacks. Learn EI tools and how to coach others more effectively.

Speaker:
Bobi Seredich, Founder & President, SWIEI

Presider:
Rachelle Kuzyk, Library Manager, Chandler

Rosio Robison shares her inspiring journey as a first-generation American woman who navigated the complex challenges of teen motherhood and poverty. Using resilience as her guiding light, Rosio managed to carve out a successful career in real estate and is giving back to her community. Her presentation will dive into the practical tools and mindset shifts that enabled her to rise above adversity. Rosio will discuss her The Rising Rose Fund Scholarship, a nonprofit aimed at empowering young teen mothers to reach their full potential. Prepare to be inspired and empowered by a woman who turned life's obstacles into her life mission to giving back.

Speaker:
Rosio Robison, Founder, Rising Rose Fund Scholarship

Presider:
Nicole Lance, CEO, Lance Strategies

Speaker:
Kate Gallego, Mayor, Phoenix

Presider:
Brandie Barrett, Deputy Director, Public Works Department, Phoenix

The importance of mentoring for career satisfaction and progression is well documented. We spend significant time discussing the importance of mentoring but spend relatively little time discussing how to become a successful mentor. In this session we will focus on what the research tells us about mentoring over the career course and how we can develop practical skills to serve as mentor.

Speaker:
Shannon Portillo, Ph.D., Director and Professor, School of Public Affairs, Watts College of Public Service, Arizona State University

Presider:
Brandi Flores, Deputy Finance Director, Finance Department, Phoenix

To advance connections, empowerment, and getting READY, we will focus readiness of women to be hired/promoted in government, with a focus on tools and tips. During this panel presentation, questions will be asked to our esteemed panel like: 1. How did you get your job? 2. What types of resumes and cover letters impress you? 3. What are five tips for phone screens and interviews? What 3 tips can you offer for promotions? Time permitting, this diverse panel will address paths to the top and their best job! Come with questions for the panel please!

Speakers:
Edith Baltierrez, Assistant Director, Neighborhood and Family Services Department, Avondale
Kelly Dixon, Recruitment Manager, Human Resources Department, Maricopa County
Jennifer Reichelt, Deputy City Administrator, Yuma
Susan Thorpe, Senior Advisor, Arizona City/County Management Association

Presider:
Dr. Annette Padilla, Teacher, Mesa Public Schools & Consultant, Interim Public Management, AZ

Have you ever sought a network within your organization that you could turn to for support and inspiration as you navigate your career? Have you ever envisioned that you could be just the right person to create a WLG chapter within your own organization? It's achievable! In this session you will hear from a group of women who have done just that. Join this energetic panel as they share how they built an affinity group from the ground up. They will share tips, tricks, and more importantly, prove how you too have the power to create a network within your own organization.

Speakers:
Kelsey Lamphier, Director, Arts, Culture & Library Department, Surprise
Mary Ling, Deputy Director, Water Services Department, Phoenix
Kara Riley, Chief of Police, Police Department, Oro Valley

Presider:
Andrea Alicoate, Assistant to the City Manager, Mesa

Gain a deeper understanding of the impact you are having on the people around you and your leadership style. Learn to make decisions focused on the desired outcome and the difference between impact and intention. Understand the science of the human brain and how that influences behavior. Build skills of empathy and communication critical to developing strong emotional connections with your team, customers, and understanding generations in the workplace. Give individuals an opportunity to increase self-awareness and manage setbacks. Learn EI tools and how to coach others more effectively.

Speaker:
Bobi Seredich, Founder & President, SWIEI

Presider:
Rachelle Kuzyk, Library Manager, Chandler

Rosio Robison shares her inspiring journey as a first-generation American woman who navigated the complex challenges of teen motherhood and poverty. Using resilience as her guiding light, Rosio managed to carve out a successful career in real estate and is giving back to her community. Her presentation will dive into the practical tools and mindset shifts that enabled her to rise above adversity. Rosio will discuss her The Rising Rose Fund Scholarship, a nonprofit aimed at empowering young teen mothers to reach their full potential. Prepare to be inspired and empowered by a woman who turned life's obstacles into her life mission to giving back.

Speaker:
Rosio Robison, Founder, Rising Rose Fund Scholarship

Presider:
Nicole Lance, CEO, Lance Strategies

Heidi Busche is a speaker and author who loves nothing more than sharing her experience with finding her voice and embodied empowerment via mentorship; despite the fact that she found her best mentorship in the unlikeliest spots. With refreshing candor and a knack for storytelling, Heidi will take you on the journey from hitting her rock bottom to becoming the embodiment of her most powerful self. You’ll laugh, you might cry, and you’ll definitely walk away with a fresh perspective on mentorship and more than a few tools to find your voice.

Speaker:
Heidi Busche, Speaker, Author and Business Coach

Presider:
Kristie Riester, Customer Service and Billing Administrator, Queen Creek

Women leaders have more opportunities than ever to leverage connections to create massive change in their work, communities and lives - but we’re falling short of realizing the power that we have. This conversation will help you discover how to challenge the status quo, tap into your unique gifts and leverage a level of influence that you didn’t know you had.

Speaker:
Jennifer Battle, Online Business Strategist, Consultant and Connector

Presider:
Angèle Ozoemelam, Financial Services Director, Cottonwood

Learn how to network your way to the job of your dreams by making meaningful connections. Discover how to network for success, best tips and how to overcome your fears about networking.

Speaker:
Kristie Riester, Customer Service and Billing Administrator, Queen Creek

Presider:
Kirsten Lennon, Financial Services Director, Cottonwood

Women in leadership are some of the most impressive people in the world but also some of the most self-critical and overworked. Lyndsey knows from experience how easy it is to fall into the trap of endlessly serving others and trying to prove her abilities without taking the time to reflect and actually take care of herself. Lyndsey’s framework for empowering people to build a life of happiness with purpose, on purpose is the perfect guide for working women looking to find more balance in their daily lives.

Speaker:
Lyndsey Fry, Speaker, Olympic Medalist, Hockey Coach, Founder and Entrepreneur

Presider:
Kelly Whittemore, Deputy City Attorney, Mesa