2023 September
This event occurs ,
Thursday, September 14
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Hilton Woodland Hills
The San Fernando Valley Business Journal was proud to announce our newly expanded Women’s Leadership Symposium & Awards. We brought the Valley’s Community of Business together, in person, for a half day of inspiration, education, and recognition.
Our morning started with a series of TEDx-style speakers, discussing some of the most riveting and important issues impacting women’s leadership. We brought all these topics together with a panel discussion that provides real-life examples and actionable takeaways.
Our day then culminated with our Women’s Leadership Awards luncheon, where we celebrated the accomplishments of the Valley’s most talented executives.
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR 2023 NOMINEES:
SPEAKERS & TOPICS
Managing in Today's Workplace Environment
Roberto Barragan
Managing Director
ICON CDC
Managing in today's workplace requires evolution. Developing your management style and working with diverse cultures in order to create people-focused success.
Transforming Your Origin Story Into the Power of Connection
Sonya Kay Blake
President & CEO
Valley Economic Alliance
As the daughter of immigrant entrepreneurs, Sonya will discuss how her first job as a tobacco picker helped shape her career. She'll discuss the power of owning your origin and the superpower that comes from it.
The Balancing Act: Career and Passion Projects
Precious Mayes
CEO and President
Pacifica Hospital of the Valley
As CEO/President of PHV and with over 25 years of healthcare leadership, Precious believes in providing world-class medical care... Read More
My Non-Traditional Path to the C-Suite
Stacey McKinnon
Chief Operating Officer, Chief Marketing Officer,
and Wealth Advisor
Morton Wealth
Stacey has worked various jobs throughout her life: barista, fitness instructor, marketing associate, receptionist, food server, and wedding planner. She will discuss how these roles influenced how she sees the world, her values, and ultimately her transition to financial management.
Advice to My 25-Year-Old Self: What I Didn't Know
Small Business Institute Director, MBA Director
David Nazarian College of Business and Economics, CSUN
From knowing it all to realizing how much you don’t know - what do you wish you knew when you were 25 years old? Kristen offers advice to her 25-year-old self (and hopes she listens).
VISIONARIES & LEADERSHIP
Sue Fries
Owner/President
Ecola Termite
Jerri Hemsworth
Chair
Echelon Business Development
Pegi Matsuda, MA, CFRE
Owner
Onboard – Business &
Community Consulting
Shandreka Niblett
Chief Operating Officer
SPECTRUM Commercial Real Estate, Inc.
HannahCamille Thomas
CEO, Mother, Philanthropist
Zodella
EVENT SPONSORS
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