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We have planned a wide variety of sessions for this year’s conference, all of them presented by engaging and thought-provoking speakers. All sessions will take place at Convene unless otherwise noted. All times are Central.

Sessions

Sessions

We have planned a wide variety of sessions for this year’s conference, all of them presented by engaging and thought-provoking speakers. All sessions will take place at Convene unless otherwise noted. All times are Central.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 11

PRECONFERENCE SPECIAL EVENT //

5:30–8:30PM

| LondonHouse Chicago

Networking Gathering

Join the Purdue Women’s Network as we connect before the conference. You can sign up for this gathering as an add-on when you register for the conference. The cost is $65 for members of the Purdue Alumni Association, the John Purdue Club, President’s Council, or our Parents and Families Club. The cost for nonmembers is $85. Space is limited, so register soon!
Join the Purdue Women’s Network as we connect before the conference. You can sign up for this gathering as an add-on when you register for the conference. The cost is $65 for members of the Purdue Alumni Association, the John Purdue Club, President’s Council, or our Parents and Families Club. The cost for nonmembers is $85. Space is limited, so register soon!

This is the copy before changed for the PC Fall Events Course Description. Use this version for the Women's COnference!

5:30–8:30PM

| LondonHouse Chicago

Networking Gathering

Join the Purdue Women’s Network as we connect before the conference. You can sign up for this gathering as an add-on when you register for the conference. The cost is $65 for members of the Purdue Alumni Association, the John Purdue Club, President’s Council, or our Parents and Families Club. The cost for nonmembers is $85. Space is limited, so register soon!
Join the Purdue Women’s Network as we connect before the conference. You can sign up for this gathering as an add-on when you register for the conference. The cost is $65 for members of the Purdue Alumni Association, the John Purdue Club, President’s Council, or our Parents and Families Club. The cost for nonmembers is $85. Space is limited, so register soon!

THURSDAY, June 12

Welcome //

10–10:15AM

Welcome Remarks

Jillian Henry and Julie Dussliere

This is the copy before changed for the PC Fall Events Course Description. Use this version for the Women's COnference!

10–10:15AM

Welcome Remarks

Jillian Henry and Julie Dussliere

Opening Session //

10:15–10:45AM

Fireside Chat

Kathleen Sarpy and Julie Dussliere

Discover the roots of the Purdue Women’s Network and the power of an idea when championed by Boilermaker women. A Purdue Old Master, Sarpy will share her stories of reconnecting with Purdue, including playing a key role in the history of the women’s network. She will be joined by Julie Dussliere, president and CEO of the Purdue for Life Foundation.
Discover the roots of the Purdue Women’s Network and the power of an idea when championed by Boilermaker women. A Purdue Old Master, Sarpy will share her stories of reconnecting with Purdue, including playing a key role in the history of the women’s network. She will be joined by Julie Dussliere, president and CEO of the Purdue for Life Foundation.

This is the copy before changed for the PC Fall Events Course Description. Use this version for the Women's COnference!

10:15–10:45AM

Fireside Chat

Kathleen Sarpy and Julie Dussliere

Discover the roots of the Purdue Women’s Network and the power of an idea when championed by Boilermaker women. A Purdue Old Master, Sarpy will share her stories of reconnecting with Purdue, including playing a key role in the history of the women’s network. She will be joined by Julie Dussliere, president and CEO of the Purdue for Life Foundation.
Discover the roots of the Purdue Women’s Network and the power of an idea when championed by Boilermaker women. A Purdue Old Master, Sarpy will share her stories of reconnecting with Purdue, including playing a key role in the history of the women’s network. She will be joined by Julie Dussliere, president and CEO of the Purdue for Life Foundation.
Keynote //

11AM–NOON

Waking the Wild Woman Within

Lee Ann De Reus

What does it mean to be wild? De Reus will guide you through a series of positive and thought-provoking questions to help you define your authentic self. Get ready to reconnect with the wild woman within you!
What does it mean to be wild? De Reus will guide you through a series of positive and thought-provoking questions to help you define your authentic self. Get ready to reconnect with the wild woman within you!

This is the copy before changed for the PC Fall Events Course Description. Use this version for the Women's COnference!

11AM–NOON

Waking the Wild Woman Within

Lee Ann De Reus

What does it mean to be wild? De Reus will guide you through a series of positive and thought-provoking questions to help you define your authentic self. Get ready to reconnect with the wild woman within you!
What does it mean to be wild? De Reus will guide you through a series of positive and thought-provoking questions to help you define your authentic self. Get ready to reconnect with the wild woman within you!
Early Breakout Sessions //

Basics of Developing a Negotiation Strategy

Cecilia Diaz

Diaz will provide a simple framework to develop a negotiation strategy for a range of situations. She will walk you through understanding the basic concepts of negotiation, defining your objective, gathering information, and building your strategy. You will leave this session with simple worksheets and templates to refer back to.
Diaz will provide a simple framework to develop a negotiation strategy for a range of situations. She will walk you through understanding the basic concepts of negotiation, defining your objective, gathering information, and building your strategy. You will leave this session with simple worksheets and templates to refer back to.

This is the copy before changed for the PC Fall Events Course Description. Use this version for the Women's COnference!

Basics of Developing a Negotiation Strategy

Cecilia Diaz

Diaz will provide a simple framework to develop a negotiation strategy for a range of situations. She will walk you through understanding the basic concepts of negotiation, defining your objective, gathering information, and building your strategy. You will leave this session with simple worksheets and templates to refer back to.
Diaz will provide a simple framework to develop a negotiation strategy for a range of situations. She will walk you through understanding the basic concepts of negotiation, defining your objective, gathering information, and building your strategy. You will leave this session with simple worksheets and templates to refer back to.

2:15–3:15PM

Be an Intentional Unicorn: Thrive in Life and Career

Jennie López

For many years, López thought she stood out like a unicorn—and not always for the right reasons—until she learned to embrace herself. Following the framework in her Amazon bestselling book Intentional Unicorn, López will help you uncover your uniqueness and unleash your superpowers to achieve your goals.
For many years, López thought she stood out like a unicorn—and not always for the right reasons—until she learned to embrace herself. Following the framework in her Amazon bestselling book Intentional Unicorn, López will help you uncover your uniqueness and unleash your superpowers to achieve your goals.

This is the copy before changed for the PC Fall Events Course Description. Use this version for the Women's COnference!

2:15–3:15PM

Be an Intentional Unicorn: Thrive in Life and Career

Jennie López

For many years, López thought she stood out like a unicorn—and not always for the right reasons—until she learned to embrace herself. Following the framework in her Amazon bestselling book Intentional Unicorn, López will help you uncover your uniqueness and unleash your superpowers to achieve your goals.
For many years, López thought she stood out like a unicorn—and not always for the right reasons—until she learned to embrace herself. Following the framework in her Amazon bestselling book Intentional Unicorn, López will help you uncover your uniqueness and unleash your superpowers to achieve your goals.

Beyond the “Doing Deficit”: Unlocking Growth and Success Through Intentional Action

Stacy McCracken

How often do you tell yourself that you’ll start once you’re ready or that you just need to know a little more? The gap between knowing and doing—the doing deficit—can hold you back from realizing your true potential. McCracken will help you shift toward intentional growth and action.
How often do you tell yourself that you’ll start once you’re ready or that you just need to know a little more? The gap between knowing and doing—the doing deficit—can hold you back from realizing your true potential. McCracken will help you shift toward intentional growth and action.

This is the copy before changed for the PC Fall Events Course Description. Use this version for the Women's COnference!

Beyond the “Doing Deficit”: Unlocking Growth and Success Through Intentional Action

Stacy McCracken

How often do you tell yourself that you’ll start once you’re ready or that you just need to know a little more? The gap between knowing and doing—the doing deficit—can hold you back from realizing your true potential. McCracken will help you shift toward intentional growth and action.
How often do you tell yourself that you’ll start once you’re ready or that you just need to know a little more? The gap between knowing and doing—the doing deficit—can hold you back from realizing your true potential. McCracken will help you shift toward intentional growth and action.

Blissful Bowl Sound Bath

Karil Sommers

Sommers will use sounds and vibrations to bring you to a deeper state of relaxation. She will also share the benefits, history, and cultural significance of sound baths. If you have epilepsy, sound sensitivity, a heart condition, or metal implants, you should consult with a doctor before participating because the vibrations may trigger negative side effects.

Space is limited, and spots will be first come, first serve. You can sign up for this workshop at the registration table on Thursday morning.
Sommers will use sounds and vibrations to bring you to a deeper state of relaxation. She will also share the benefits, history, and cultural significance of sound baths. If you have epilepsy, sound sensitivity, a heart condition, or metal implants, you should consult with a doctor before participating because the vibrations may trigger negative side effects.

Space is limited, and spots will be first come, first serve. You can sign up for this workshop at the registration table on Thursday morning.

This is the copy before changed for the PC Fall Events Course Description. Use this version for the Women's COnference!

Blissful Bowl Sound Bath

Karil Sommers

Sommers will use sounds and vibrations to bring you to a deeper state of relaxation. She will also share the benefits, history, and cultural significance of sound baths. If you have epilepsy, sound sensitivity, a heart condition, or metal implants, you should consult with a doctor before participating because the vibrations may trigger negative side effects.

Space is limited, and spots will be first come, first serve. You can sign up for this workshop at the registration table on Thursday morning.
Sommers will use sounds and vibrations to bring you to a deeper state of relaxation. She will also share the benefits, history, and cultural significance of sound baths. If you have epilepsy, sound sensitivity, a heart condition, or metal implants, you should consult with a doctor before participating because the vibrations may trigger negative side effects.

Space is limited, and spots will be first come, first serve. You can sign up for this workshop at the registration table on Thursday morning.

Blissful Bowl Sound Bath

Karil Sommers

Sommers will use sounds and vibrations to bring you to a deeper state of relaxation. She will also share the benefits, history, and cultural significance of sound baths. If you have epilepsy, sound sensitivity, a heart condition, or metal implants, you should consult with a doctor before participating because the vibrations may trigger negative side effects.

Space is limited, and spots will be first come, first serve. You can sign up for this workshop at the registration table on Friday morning.
Sommers will use sounds and vibrations to bring you to a deeper state of relaxation. She will also share the benefits, history, and cultural significance of sound baths. If you have epilepsy, sound sensitivity, a heart condition, or metal implants, you should consult with a doctor before participating because the vibrations may trigger negative side effects.

Space is limited, and spots will be first come, first serve. You can sign up for this workshop at the registration table on Friday morning.

This is the copy before changed for the PC Fall Events Course Description. Use this version for the Women's COnference!

Blissful Bowl Sound Bath

Karil Sommers

Sommers will use sounds and vibrations to bring you to a deeper state of relaxation. She will also share the benefits, history, and cultural significance of sound baths. If you have epilepsy, sound sensitivity, a heart condition, or metal implants, you should consult with a doctor before participating because the vibrations may trigger negative side effects.

Space is limited, and spots will be first come, first serve. You can sign up for this workshop at the registration table on Friday morning.
Sommers will use sounds and vibrations to bring you to a deeper state of relaxation. She will also share the benefits, history, and cultural significance of sound baths. If you have epilepsy, sound sensitivity, a heart condition, or metal implants, you should consult with a doctor before participating because the vibrations may trigger negative side effects.

Space is limited, and spots will be first come, first serve. You can sign up for this workshop at the registration table on Friday morning.

Breaking the Stigma: Job-Hopping as a Strategic Career Move for Women

Kelsey Smith

Job-hopping is often met with skepticism, especially for women who already face barriers in the workplace. Smith will redefine job-hopping from a perceived liability to a powerful strategy for career advancement. Explore how you can leverage job transitions to achieve your professional goals, gain diverse experiences, and negotiate better opportunities.
Job-hopping is often met with skepticism, especially for women who already face barriers in the workplace. Smith will redefine job-hopping from a perceived liability to a powerful strategy for career advancement. Explore how you can leverage job transitions to achieve your professional goals, gain diverse experiences, and negotiate better opportunities.

This is the copy before changed for the PC Fall Events Course Description. Use this version for the Women's COnference!

Breaking the Stigma: Job-Hopping as a Strategic Career Move for Women

Kelsey Smith

Job-hopping is often met with skepticism, especially for women who already face barriers in the workplace. Smith will redefine job-hopping from a perceived liability to a powerful strategy for career advancement. Explore how you can leverage job transitions to achieve your professional goals, gain diverse experiences, and negotiate better opportunities.
Job-hopping is often met with skepticism, especially for women who already face barriers in the workplace. Smith will redefine job-hopping from a perceived liability to a powerful strategy for career advancement. Explore how you can leverage job transitions to achieve your professional goals, gain diverse experiences, and negotiate better opportunities.

Bringing the Best of Work Home: Using Strategy for Intentional Relationships

Michelle Allen

Explore how to use essential workplace skills to cultivate trust, psychological safety, and strategic alignment at home. Allen will discuss her PULSE Method and 1/31 Agenda to help you quickly catch up, stay in tune, and have impactful conversations in your relationships.
Explore how to use essential workplace skills to cultivate trust, psychological safety, and strategic alignment at home. Allen will discuss her PULSE Method and 1/31 Agenda to help you quickly catch up, stay in tune, and have impactful conversations in your relationships.

This is the copy before changed for the PC Fall Events Course Description. Use this version for the Women's COnference!

Bringing the Best of Work Home: Using Strategy for Intentional Relationships

Michelle Allen

Explore how to use essential workplace skills to cultivate trust, psychological safety, and strategic alignment at home. Allen will discuss her PULSE Method and 1/31 Agenda to help you quickly catch up, stay in tune, and have impactful conversations in your relationships.
Explore how to use essential workplace skills to cultivate trust, psychological safety, and strategic alignment at home. Allen will discuss her PULSE Method and 1/31 Agenda to help you quickly catch up, stay in tune, and have impactful conversations in your relationships.

Challenging Norms: Elevating Women Through Education, Sports, and Leadership

Suzanna Gardner

Growing up in Uzbekistan’s patriarchal culture, Gardner was socialized to be modest, submissive, and deferential to men, fueling her commitment to helping women find their voices and make meaningful changes. Learn how to advocate for yourself and be inspired by her passion for women’s empowerment.
Growing up in Uzbekistan’s patriarchal culture, Gardner was socialized to be modest, submissive, and deferential to men, fueling her commitment to helping women find their voices and make meaningful changes. Learn how to advocate for yourself and be inspired by her passion for women’s empowerment.

This is the copy before changed for the PC Fall Events Course Description. Use this version for the Women's COnference!

Challenging Norms: Elevating Women Through Education, Sports, and Leadership

Suzanna Gardner

Growing up in Uzbekistan’s patriarchal culture, Gardner was socialized to be modest, submissive, and deferential to men, fueling her commitment to helping women find their voices and make meaningful changes. Learn how to advocate for yourself and be inspired by her passion for women’s empowerment.
Growing up in Uzbekistan’s patriarchal culture, Gardner was socialized to be modest, submissive, and deferential to men, fueling her commitment to helping women find their voices and make meaningful changes. Learn how to advocate for yourself and be inspired by her passion for women’s empowerment.
Lunch // Noon–1PM
Breakout Sessions // 1–2pm

More Confessions of a Corporate Cobra

Cate Hollowitsch

Hollowitsch will delve into the ironic pitfalls of self-preservation in the workplace, highlighting how the defensive behaviors you may use to protect your position can actually compromise it. Laugh at her antics, and learn how to uncoil your ambitions to enhance team dynamics and foster a more impactful career.
Hollowitsch will delve into the ironic pitfalls of self-preservation in the workplace, highlighting how the defensive behaviors you may use to protect your position can actually compromise it. Laugh at her antics, and learn how to uncoil your ambitions to enhance team dynamics and foster a more impactful career.

This is the copy before changed for the PC Fall Events Course Description. Use this version for the Women's COnference!

More Confessions of a Corporate Cobra

Cate Hollowitsch

Hollowitsch will delve into the ironic pitfalls of self-preservation in the workplace, highlighting how the defensive behaviors you may use to protect your position can actually compromise it. Laugh at her antics, and learn how to uncoil your ambitions to enhance team dynamics and foster a more impactful career.
Hollowitsch will delve into the ironic pitfalls of self-preservation in the workplace, highlighting how the defensive behaviors you may use to protect your position can actually compromise it. Laugh at her antics, and learn how to uncoil your ambitions to enhance team dynamics and foster a more impactful career.

Beyond the “Doing Deficit”: Unlocking Growth and Success Through Intentional Action

Stacy McCracken

How often do you tell yourself that you’ll start once you’re ready or that you just need to know a little more? The gap between knowing and doing—the doing deficit—can hold you back from realizing your true potential. McCracken will help you shift toward intentional growth and action.
How often do you tell yourself that you’ll start once you’re ready or that you just need to know a little more? The gap between knowing and doing—the doing deficit—can hold you back from realizing your true potential. McCracken will help you shift toward intentional growth and action.

This is the copy before changed for the PC Fall Events Course Description. Use this version for the Women's COnference!

Beyond the “Doing Deficit”: Unlocking Growth and Success Through Intentional Action

Stacy McCracken

How often do you tell yourself that you’ll start once you’re ready or that you just need to know a little more? The gap between knowing and doing—the doing deficit—can hold you back from realizing your true potential. McCracken will help you shift toward intentional growth and action.
How often do you tell yourself that you’ll start once you’re ready or that you just need to know a little more? The gap between knowing and doing—the doing deficit—can hold you back from realizing your true potential. McCracken will help you shift toward intentional growth and action.

You Belong Here

Eva Nodine

Drawing from her personal experiences in a foster home and the struggles of young adulthood, Nodine will share how hurdles served as motivation for her success. She will show her road map to help you break the mold, overcome generational cycles, and find where you belong.
Drawing from her personal experiences in a foster home and the struggles of young adulthood, Nodine will share how hurdles served as motivation for her success. She will show her road map to help you break the mold, overcome generational cycles, and find where you belong.

This is the copy before changed for the PC Fall Events Course Description. Use this version for the Women's COnference!

You Belong Here

Eva Nodine

Drawing from her personal experiences in a foster home and the struggles of young adulthood, Nodine will share how hurdles served as motivation for her success. She will show her road map to help you break the mold, overcome generational cycles, and find where you belong.
Drawing from her personal experiences in a foster home and the struggles of young adulthood, Nodine will share how hurdles served as motivation for her success. She will show her road map to help you break the mold, overcome generational cycles, and find where you belong.
Breakout Sessions // 2:15–3:15pm

Bringing the Best of Work Home: Using Strategy for Intentional Relationships

Michelle Allen

Explore how to use essential workplace skills to cultivate trust, psychological safety, and strategic alignment at home. Allen will discuss her PULSE Method and 1/31 Agenda to help you quickly catch up, stay in tune, and have impactful conversations in your relationships.
Explore how to use essential workplace skills to cultivate trust, psychological safety, and strategic alignment at home. Allen will discuss her PULSE Method and 1/31 Agenda to help you quickly catch up, stay in tune, and have impactful conversations in your relationships.

This is the copy before changed for the PC Fall Events Course Description. Use this version for the Women's COnference!

Bringing the Best of Work Home: Using Strategy for Intentional Relationships

Michelle Allen

Explore how to use essential workplace skills to cultivate trust, psychological safety, and strategic alignment at home. Allen will discuss her PULSE Method and 1/31 Agenda to help you quickly catch up, stay in tune, and have impactful conversations in your relationships.
Explore how to use essential workplace skills to cultivate trust, psychological safety, and strategic alignment at home. Allen will discuss her PULSE Method and 1/31 Agenda to help you quickly catch up, stay in tune, and have impactful conversations in your relationships.

Good Grief

Monica Keyes

When Keyes’s husband, Leroy—a former Boilermaker football player and coach—passed away in 2021, she faced the overwhelming question, “What am I going to do now?” She will share her experiences and insights on navigating grief and finding a path forward.
When Keyes’s husband, Leroy—a former Boilermaker football player and coach—passed away in 2021, she faced the overwhelming question, “What am I going to do now?” She will share her experiences and insights on navigating grief and finding a path forward.

This is the copy before changed for the PC Fall Events Course Description. Use this version for the Women's COnference!

Good Grief

Monica Keyes

When Keyes’s husband, Leroy—a former Boilermaker football player and coach—passed away in 2021, she faced the overwhelming question, “What am I going to do now?” She will share her experiences and insights on navigating grief and finding a path forward.
When Keyes’s husband, Leroy—a former Boilermaker football player and coach—passed away in 2021, she faced the overwhelming question, “What am I going to do now?” She will share her experiences and insights on navigating grief and finding a path forward.

Learn to Dress the Body You Are Blessed

Missy Singer

While cultivating a respectful and caring environment, Singer will help you identify your body type so you can make flattering wardrobe choices that fit you and your lifestyle. You will leave with ideas for a simplified wardrobe and a newfound confidence.
While cultivating a respectful and caring environment, Singer will help you identify your body type so you can make flattering wardrobe choices that fit you and your lifestyle. You will leave with ideas for a simplified wardrobe and a newfound confidence.

This is the copy before changed for the PC Fall Events Course Description. Use this version for the Women's COnference!

Learn to Dress the Body You Are Blessed

Missy Singer

While cultivating a respectful and caring environment, Singer will help you identify your body type so you can make flattering wardrobe choices that fit you and your lifestyle. You will leave with ideas for a simplified wardrobe and a newfound confidence.
While cultivating a respectful and caring environment, Singer will help you identify your body type so you can make flattering wardrobe choices that fit you and your lifestyle. You will leave with ideas for a simplified wardrobe and a newfound confidence.

Blissful Bowl Sound Bath

Karil Sommers

Sommers will use sounds and vibrations to bring you to a deeper state of relaxation. She will also share the benefits, history, and cultural significance of sound baths. If you have epilepsy, sound sensitivity, a heart condition, or metal implants, you should consult with a doctor before participating because the vibrations may trigger negative side effects.

Space is limited, and spots will be first come, first serve. You can sign up for this workshop at the registration table on Thursday morning.
Sommers will use sounds and vibrations to bring you to a deeper state of relaxation. She will also share the benefits, history, and cultural significance of sound baths. If you have epilepsy, sound sensitivity, a heart condition, or metal implants, you should consult with a doctor before participating because the vibrations may trigger negative side effects.

Space is limited, and spots will be first come, first serve. You can sign up for this workshop at the registration table on Thursday morning.

This is the copy before changed for the PC Fall Events Course Description. Use this version for the Women's COnference!

Blissful Bowl Sound Bath

Karil Sommers

Sommers will use sounds and vibrations to bring you to a deeper state of relaxation. She will also share the benefits, history, and cultural significance of sound baths. If you have epilepsy, sound sensitivity, a heart condition, or metal implants, you should consult with a doctor before participating because the vibrations may trigger negative side effects.

Space is limited, and spots will be first come, first serve. You can sign up for this workshop at the registration table on Thursday morning.
Sommers will use sounds and vibrations to bring you to a deeper state of relaxation. She will also share the benefits, history, and cultural significance of sound baths. If you have epilepsy, sound sensitivity, a heart condition, or metal implants, you should consult with a doctor before participating because the vibrations may trigger negative side effects.

Space is limited, and spots will be first come, first serve. You can sign up for this workshop at the registration table on Thursday morning.
KEYNOTE //

3:30–4:30PM

Facing the Storms of Life—Three Secrets

Victoria Trabosh

Storms and adversity are inevitable in life, but the key lies in how you confront them. Trabosh, an eight-time survivor of oral cancer and a dedicated philanthropist, has learned how to rise above discouragement and emerge victorious. Using humor and wisdom, she will share her journey of adversity to showcase the resilience you have within you and inspire you to face challenges.
Storms and adversity are inevitable in life, but the key lies in how you confront them. Trabosh, an eight-time survivor of oral cancer and a dedicated philanthropist, has learned how to rise above discouragement and emerge victorious. Using humor and wisdom, she will share her journey of adversity to showcase the resilience you have within you and inspire you to face challenges.

This is the copy before changed for the PC Fall Events Course Description. Use this version for the Women's COnference!

3:30–4:30PM

Facing the Storms of Life—Three Secrets

Victoria Trabosh

Storms and adversity are inevitable in life, but the key lies in how you confront them. Trabosh, an eight-time survivor of oral cancer and a dedicated philanthropist, has learned how to rise above discouragement and emerge victorious. Using humor and wisdom, she will share her journey of adversity to showcase the resilience you have within you and inspire you to face challenges.
Storms and adversity are inevitable in life, but the key lies in how you confront them. Trabosh, an eight-time survivor of oral cancer and a dedicated philanthropist, has learned how to rise above discouragement and emerge victorious. Using humor and wisdom, she will share her journey of adversity to showcase the resilience you have within you and inspire you to face challenges.
Keynote //

Basics of Developing a Negotiation Strategy

Cecilia Diaz

Diaz will provide a simple framework to develop a negotiation strategy for a range of situations. She will walk you through understanding the basic concepts of negotiation, defining your objective, gathering information, and building your strategy. You will leave this session with simple worksheets and templates to refer back to.
Diaz will provide a simple framework to develop a negotiation strategy for a range of situations. She will walk you through understanding the basic concepts of negotiation, defining your objective, gathering information, and building your strategy. You will leave this session with simple worksheets and templates to refer back to.

This is the copy before changed for the PC Fall Events Course Description. Use this version for the Women's COnference!

Basics of Developing a Negotiation Strategy

Cecilia Diaz

Diaz will provide a simple framework to develop a negotiation strategy for a range of situations. She will walk you through understanding the basic concepts of negotiation, defining your objective, gathering information, and building your strategy. You will leave this session with simple worksheets and templates to refer back to.
Diaz will provide a simple framework to develop a negotiation strategy for a range of situations. She will walk you through understanding the basic concepts of negotiation, defining your objective, gathering information, and building your strategy. You will leave this session with simple worksheets and templates to refer back to.

2:15–3:15PM

Be an Intentional Unicorn: Thrive in Life and Career

Jennie López

For many years, López thought she stood out like a unicorn—and not always for the right reasons—until she learned to embrace herself. Following the framework in her Amazon bestselling book Intentional Unicorn, López will help you uncover your uniqueness and unleash your superpowers to achieve your goals.
For many years, López thought she stood out like a unicorn—and not always for the right reasons—until she learned to embrace herself. Following the framework in her Amazon bestselling book Intentional Unicorn, López will help you uncover your uniqueness and unleash your superpowers to achieve your goals.

This is the copy before changed for the PC Fall Events Course Description. Use this version for the Women's COnference!

2:15–3:15PM

Be an Intentional Unicorn: Thrive in Life and Career

Jennie López

For many years, López thought she stood out like a unicorn—and not always for the right reasons—until she learned to embrace herself. Following the framework in her Amazon bestselling book Intentional Unicorn, López will help you uncover your uniqueness and unleash your superpowers to achieve your goals.
For many years, López thought she stood out like a unicorn—and not always for the right reasons—until she learned to embrace herself. Following the framework in her Amazon bestselling book Intentional Unicorn, López will help you uncover your uniqueness and unleash your superpowers to achieve your goals.

Beyond the “Doing Deficit”: Unlocking Growth and Success Through Intentional Action

Stacy McCracken

How often do you tell yourself that you’ll start once you’re ready or that you just need to know a little more? The gap between knowing and doing—the doing deficit—can hold you back from realizing your true potential. McCracken will help you shift toward intentional growth and action.
How often do you tell yourself that you’ll start once you’re ready or that you just need to know a little more? The gap between knowing and doing—the doing deficit—can hold you back from realizing your true potential. McCracken will help you shift toward intentional growth and action.

This is the copy before changed for the PC Fall Events Course Description. Use this version for the Women's COnference!

Beyond the “Doing Deficit”: Unlocking Growth and Success Through Intentional Action

Stacy McCracken

How often do you tell yourself that you’ll start once you’re ready or that you just need to know a little more? The gap between knowing and doing—the doing deficit—can hold you back from realizing your true potential. McCracken will help you shift toward intentional growth and action.
How often do you tell yourself that you’ll start once you’re ready or that you just need to know a little more? The gap between knowing and doing—the doing deficit—can hold you back from realizing your true potential. McCracken will help you shift toward intentional growth and action.

Blissful Bowl Sound Bath

Karil Sommers

Sommers will use sounds and vibrations to bring you to a deeper state of relaxation. She will also share the benefits, history, and cultural significance of sound baths. If you have epilepsy, sound sensitivity, a heart condition, or metal implants, you should consult with a doctor before participating because the vibrations may trigger negative side effects.

Space is limited, and spots will be first come, first serve. You can sign up for this workshop at the registration table on Thursday morning.
Sommers will use sounds and vibrations to bring you to a deeper state of relaxation. She will also share the benefits, history, and cultural significance of sound baths. If you have epilepsy, sound sensitivity, a heart condition, or metal implants, you should consult with a doctor before participating because the vibrations may trigger negative side effects.

Space is limited, and spots will be first come, first serve. You can sign up for this workshop at the registration table on Thursday morning.

This is the copy before changed for the PC Fall Events Course Description. Use this version for the Women's COnference!

Blissful Bowl Sound Bath

Karil Sommers

Sommers will use sounds and vibrations to bring you to a deeper state of relaxation. She will also share the benefits, history, and cultural significance of sound baths. If you have epilepsy, sound sensitivity, a heart condition, or metal implants, you should consult with a doctor before participating because the vibrations may trigger negative side effects.

Space is limited, and spots will be first come, first serve. You can sign up for this workshop at the registration table on Thursday morning.
Sommers will use sounds and vibrations to bring you to a deeper state of relaxation. She will also share the benefits, history, and cultural significance of sound baths. If you have epilepsy, sound sensitivity, a heart condition, or metal implants, you should consult with a doctor before participating because the vibrations may trigger negative side effects.

Space is limited, and spots will be first come, first serve. You can sign up for this workshop at the registration table on Thursday morning.

Blissful Bowl Sound Bath

Karil Sommers

Sommers will use sounds and vibrations to bring you to a deeper state of relaxation. She will also share the benefits, history, and cultural significance of sound baths. If you have epilepsy, sound sensitivity, a heart condition, or metal implants, you should consult with a doctor before participating because the vibrations may trigger negative side effects.

Space is limited, and spots will be first come, first serve. You can sign up for this workshop at the registration table on Friday morning.
Sommers will use sounds and vibrations to bring you to a deeper state of relaxation. She will also share the benefits, history, and cultural significance of sound baths. If you have epilepsy, sound sensitivity, a heart condition, or metal implants, you should consult with a doctor before participating because the vibrations may trigger negative side effects.

Space is limited, and spots will be first come, first serve. You can sign up for this workshop at the registration table on Friday morning.

This is the copy before changed for the PC Fall Events Course Description. Use this version for the Women's COnference!

Blissful Bowl Sound Bath

Karil Sommers

Sommers will use sounds and vibrations to bring you to a deeper state of relaxation. She will also share the benefits, history, and cultural significance of sound baths. If you have epilepsy, sound sensitivity, a heart condition, or metal implants, you should consult with a doctor before participating because the vibrations may trigger negative side effects.

Space is limited, and spots will be first come, first serve. You can sign up for this workshop at the registration table on Friday morning.
Sommers will use sounds and vibrations to bring you to a deeper state of relaxation. She will also share the benefits, history, and cultural significance of sound baths. If you have epilepsy, sound sensitivity, a heart condition, or metal implants, you should consult with a doctor before participating because the vibrations may trigger negative side effects.

Space is limited, and spots will be first come, first serve. You can sign up for this workshop at the registration table on Friday morning.

Breaking the Stigma: Job-Hopping as a Strategic Career Move for Women

Kelsey Smith

Job-hopping is often met with skepticism, especially for women who already face barriers in the workplace. Smith will redefine job-hopping from a perceived liability to a powerful strategy for career advancement. Explore how you can leverage job transitions to achieve your professional goals, gain diverse experiences, and negotiate better opportunities.
Job-hopping is often met with skepticism, especially for women who already face barriers in the workplace. Smith will redefine job-hopping from a perceived liability to a powerful strategy for career advancement. Explore how you can leverage job transitions to achieve your professional goals, gain diverse experiences, and negotiate better opportunities.

This is the copy before changed for the PC Fall Events Course Description. Use this version for the Women's COnference!

Breaking the Stigma: Job-Hopping as a Strategic Career Move for Women

Kelsey Smith

Job-hopping is often met with skepticism, especially for women who already face barriers in the workplace. Smith will redefine job-hopping from a perceived liability to a powerful strategy for career advancement. Explore how you can leverage job transitions to achieve your professional goals, gain diverse experiences, and negotiate better opportunities.
Job-hopping is often met with skepticism, especially for women who already face barriers in the workplace. Smith will redefine job-hopping from a perceived liability to a powerful strategy for career advancement. Explore how you can leverage job transitions to achieve your professional goals, gain diverse experiences, and negotiate better opportunities.

Bringing the Best of Work Home: Using Strategy for Intentional Relationships

Michelle Allen

Explore how to use essential workplace skills to cultivate trust, psychological safety, and strategic alignment at home. Allen will discuss her PULSE Method and 1/31 Agenda to help you quickly catch up, stay in tune, and have impactful conversations in your relationships.
Explore how to use essential workplace skills to cultivate trust, psychological safety, and strategic alignment at home. Allen will discuss her PULSE Method and 1/31 Agenda to help you quickly catch up, stay in tune, and have impactful conversations in your relationships.

This is the copy before changed for the PC Fall Events Course Description. Use this version for the Women's COnference!

Bringing the Best of Work Home: Using Strategy for Intentional Relationships

Michelle Allen

Explore how to use essential workplace skills to cultivate trust, psychological safety, and strategic alignment at home. Allen will discuss her PULSE Method and 1/31 Agenda to help you quickly catch up, stay in tune, and have impactful conversations in your relationships.
Explore how to use essential workplace skills to cultivate trust, psychological safety, and strategic alignment at home. Allen will discuss her PULSE Method and 1/31 Agenda to help you quickly catch up, stay in tune, and have impactful conversations in your relationships.

Challenging Norms: Elevating Women Through Education, Sports, and Leadership

Suzanna Gardner

Growing up in Uzbekistan’s patriarchal culture, Gardner was socialized to be modest, submissive, and deferential to men, fueling her commitment to helping women find their voices and make meaningful changes. Learn how to advocate for yourself and be inspired by her passion for women’s empowerment.
Growing up in Uzbekistan’s patriarchal culture, Gardner was socialized to be modest, submissive, and deferential to men, fueling her commitment to helping women find their voices and make meaningful changes. Learn how to advocate for yourself and be inspired by her passion for women’s empowerment.

This is the copy before changed for the PC Fall Events Course Description. Use this version for the Women's COnference!

Challenging Norms: Elevating Women Through Education, Sports, and Leadership

Suzanna Gardner

Growing up in Uzbekistan’s patriarchal culture, Gardner was socialized to be modest, submissive, and deferential to men, fueling her commitment to helping women find their voices and make meaningful changes. Learn how to advocate for yourself and be inspired by her passion for women’s empowerment.
Growing up in Uzbekistan’s patriarchal culture, Gardner was socialized to be modest, submissive, and deferential to men, fueling her commitment to helping women find their voices and make meaningful changes. Learn how to advocate for yourself and be inspired by her passion for women’s empowerment.
Evening Gathering //

Purdue Alumni Reception

Spend an evening connecting with Purdue alumni and friends—more details to come!
Spend an evening connecting with Purdue alumni and friends—more details to come!

This is the copy before changed for the PC Fall Events Course Description. Use this version for the Women's COnference!

Purdue Alumni Reception

Spend an evening connecting with Purdue alumni and friends—more details to come!
Spend an evening connecting with Purdue alumni and friends—more details to come!

FRIDAY, JUNE 13

Breakfast // 7:30–8:30AM
Morning Session //

8:30–9:30AM

Fireside Chat

Julie Wainwright and Sarah Lerner-Mantel

Wainwright, founder of the RealReal and author of the new book Time to Get Real, will share her journey of launching a successful business at 52, offering valuable insights into navigating career transitions and the power of dreaming big. Gain practical advice on breaking barriers in male-dominated industries, confronting ageism, and pursuing ambitious goals at any stage of life. She will be joined by Sarah Lerner-Mantel, cofounder and managing partner of Roll Tack Ventures.
Wainwright, founder of the RealReal and author of the new book Time to Get Real, will share her journey of launching a successful business at 52, offering valuable insights into navigating career transitions and the power of dreaming big. Gain practical advice on breaking barriers in male-dominated industries, confronting ageism, and pursuing ambitious goals at any stage of life. She will be joined by Sarah Lerner-Mantel, cofounder and managing partner of Roll Tack Ventures.

This is the copy before changed for the PC Fall Events Course Description. Use this version for the Women's COnference!

8:30–9:30AM

Fireside Chat

Julie Wainwright and Sarah Lerner-Mantel

Wainwright, founder of the RealReal and author of the new book Time to Get Real, will share her journey of launching a successful business at 52, offering valuable insights into navigating career transitions and the power of dreaming big. Gain practical advice on breaking barriers in male-dominated industries, confronting ageism, and pursuing ambitious goals at any stage of life. She will be joined by Sarah Lerner-Mantel, cofounder and managing partner of Roll Tack Ventures.
Wainwright, founder of the RealReal and author of the new book Time to Get Real, will share her journey of launching a successful business at 52, offering valuable insights into navigating career transitions and the power of dreaming big. Gain practical advice on breaking barriers in male-dominated industries, confronting ageism, and pursuing ambitious goals at any stage of life. She will be joined by Sarah Lerner-Mantel, cofounder and managing partner of Roll Tack Ventures.
Breakout Sessions // 9:45–10:45am

The Power to Leave: Recognizing Abuse and Rebuilding Your Life

Ari Divizio

Divizio will shed light on the hidden realities of emotional abuse and domestic violence, drawing on research and her personal experience in an abusive relationship. To raise awareness about warning signs, she will provide questions you can ask yourself or use to help others identify abusive situations. Additionally, she will share practical strategies for healing along with valuable resources for support.
Divizio will shed light on the hidden realities of emotional abuse and domestic violence, drawing on research and her personal experience in an abusive relationship. To raise awareness about warning signs, she will provide questions you can ask yourself or use to help others identify abusive situations. Additionally, she will share practical strategies for healing along with valuable resources for support.

This is the copy before changed for the PC Fall Events Course Description. Use this version for the Women's COnference!

The Power to Leave: Recognizing Abuse and Rebuilding Your Life

Ari Divizio

Divizio will shed light on the hidden realities of emotional abuse and domestic violence, drawing on research and her personal experience in an abusive relationship. To raise awareness about warning signs, she will provide questions you can ask yourself or use to help others identify abusive situations. Additionally, she will share practical strategies for healing along with valuable resources for support.
Divizio will shed light on the hidden realities of emotional abuse and domestic violence, drawing on research and her personal experience in an abusive relationship. To raise awareness about warning signs, she will provide questions you can ask yourself or use to help others identify abusive situations. Additionally, she will share practical strategies for healing along with valuable resources for support.

Basics of Developing a Negotiation Strategy

Cecilia Diaz

Diaz will provide a simple framework to develop a negotiation strategy for a range of situations. She will walk you through understanding the basic concepts of negotiation, defining your objective, gathering information, and building your strategy. You will leave this session with simple worksheets and templates to refer back to.
Diaz will provide a simple framework to develop a negotiation strategy for a range of situations. She will walk you through understanding the basic concepts of negotiation, defining your objective, gathering information, and building your strategy. You will leave this session with simple worksheets and templates to refer back to.

This is the copy before changed for the PC Fall Events Course Description. Use this version for the Women's COnference!

Basics of Developing a Negotiation Strategy

Cecilia Diaz

Diaz will provide a simple framework to develop a negotiation strategy for a range of situations. She will walk you through understanding the basic concepts of negotiation, defining your objective, gathering information, and building your strategy. You will leave this session with simple worksheets and templates to refer back to.
Diaz will provide a simple framework to develop a negotiation strategy for a range of situations. She will walk you through understanding the basic concepts of negotiation, defining your objective, gathering information, and building your strategy. You will leave this session with simple worksheets and templates to refer back to.

Breaking the Stigma: Job-Hopping as a Strategic Career Move for Women

Kelsey Smith

Job-hopping is often met with skepticism, especially for women who already face barriers in the workplace. Smith will redefine job-hopping from a perceived liability to a powerful strategy for career advancement. Explore how you can leverage job transitions to achieve your professional goals, gain diverse experiences, and negotiate better opportunities.
Job-hopping is often met with skepticism, especially for women who already face barriers in the workplace. Smith will redefine job-hopping from a perceived liability to a powerful strategy for career advancement. Explore how you can leverage job transitions to achieve your professional goals, gain diverse experiences, and negotiate better opportunities.

This is the copy before changed for the PC Fall Events Course Description. Use this version for the Women's COnference!

Breaking the Stigma: Job-Hopping as a Strategic Career Move for Women

Kelsey Smith

Job-hopping is often met with skepticism, especially for women who already face barriers in the workplace. Smith will redefine job-hopping from a perceived liability to a powerful strategy for career advancement. Explore how you can leverage job transitions to achieve your professional goals, gain diverse experiences, and negotiate better opportunities.
Job-hopping is often met with skepticism, especially for women who already face barriers in the workplace. Smith will redefine job-hopping from a perceived liability to a powerful strategy for career advancement. Explore how you can leverage job transitions to achieve your professional goals, gain diverse experiences, and negotiate better opportunities.

Blissful Bowl Sound Bath

Karil Sommers

Sommers will use sounds and vibrations to bring you to a deeper state of relaxation. She will also share the benefits, history, and cultural significance of sound baths. If you have epilepsy, sound sensitivity, a heart condition, or metal implants, you should consult with a doctor before participating because the vibrations may trigger negative side effects.

Space is limited, and spots will be first come, first serve. You can sign up for this workshop at the registration table on Friday morning.
Sommers will use sounds and vibrations to bring you to a deeper state of relaxation. She will also share the benefits, history, and cultural significance of sound baths. If you have epilepsy, sound sensitivity, a heart condition, or metal implants, you should consult with a doctor before participating because the vibrations may trigger negative side effects.

Space is limited, and spots will be first come, first serve. You can sign up for this workshop at the registration table on Friday morning.

This is the copy before changed for the PC Fall Events Course Description. Use this version for the Women's COnference!

Blissful Bowl Sound Bath

Karil Sommers

Sommers will use sounds and vibrations to bring you to a deeper state of relaxation. She will also share the benefits, history, and cultural significance of sound baths. If you have epilepsy, sound sensitivity, a heart condition, or metal implants, you should consult with a doctor before participating because the vibrations may trigger negative side effects.

Space is limited, and spots will be first come, first serve. You can sign up for this workshop at the registration table on Friday morning.
Sommers will use sounds and vibrations to bring you to a deeper state of relaxation. She will also share the benefits, history, and cultural significance of sound baths. If you have epilepsy, sound sensitivity, a heart condition, or metal implants, you should consult with a doctor before participating because the vibrations may trigger negative side effects.

Space is limited, and spots will be first come, first serve. You can sign up for this workshop at the registration table on Friday morning.
Keynote //

11AM–NOON

Forged in Service: Leading in the Military with Strength and Purpose

Shannon DaSilva, Vanessa Mahan, Constance Solina, Rebecca Wyness, and Karen Gibson

During this panel discussion, military leaders will share their personal journeys, highlighting the resilience, adaptability, and strategic thinking that shaped their service to our country.
During this panel discussion, military leaders will share their personal journeys, highlighting the resilience, adaptability, and strategic thinking that shaped their service to our country.

This is the copy before changed for the PC Fall Events Course Description. Use this version for the Women's COnference!

11AM–NOON

Forged in Service: Leading in the Military with Strength and Purpose

Shannon DaSilva, Vanessa Mahan, Constance Solina, Rebecca Wyness, and Karen Gibson

During this panel discussion, military leaders will share their personal journeys, highlighting the resilience, adaptability, and strategic thinking that shaped their service to our country.
During this panel discussion, military leaders will share their personal journeys, highlighting the resilience, adaptability, and strategic thinking that shaped their service to our country.
Lunch // NOON–1PM
Breakout Sessions // 1–2pm

The Power of Purpose: Leveraging Your Story to Drive Meaningful Change

Coco Gabhart

In a world where women remain underrepresented in leadership, your story holds a unique power to drive meaningful change. Drawing on her own experiences, Gabhart will share how you can harness your purpose to influence your career and community. By amplifying your voice, you can create lasting change in spaces where women have historically gone unheard.
In a world where women remain underrepresented in leadership, your story holds a unique power to drive meaningful change. Drawing on her own experiences, Gabhart will share how you can harness your purpose to influence your career and community. By amplifying your voice, you can create lasting change in spaces where women have historically gone unheard.

This is the copy before changed for the PC Fall Events Course Description. Use this version for the Women's COnference!

The Power of Purpose: Leveraging Your Story to Drive Meaningful Change

Coco Gabhart

In a world where women remain underrepresented in leadership, your story holds a unique power to drive meaningful change. Drawing on her own experiences, Gabhart will share how you can harness your purpose to influence your career and community. By amplifying your voice, you can create lasting change in spaces where women have historically gone unheard.
In a world where women remain underrepresented in leadership, your story holds a unique power to drive meaningful change. Drawing on her own experiences, Gabhart will share how you can harness your purpose to influence your career and community. By amplifying your voice, you can create lasting change in spaces where women have historically gone unheard.

Challenging Norms: Elevating Women Through Education, Sports, and Leadership

Suzanna Gardner

Growing up in Uzbekistan’s patriarchal culture, Gardner was socialized to be modest, submissive, and deferential to men, fueling her commitment to helping women find their voices and make meaningful changes. Learn how to advocate for yourself and be inspired by her passion for women’s empowerment.
Growing up in Uzbekistan’s patriarchal culture, Gardner was socialized to be modest, submissive, and deferential to men, fueling her commitment to helping women find their voices and make meaningful changes. Learn how to advocate for yourself and be inspired by her passion for women’s empowerment.

This is the copy before changed for the PC Fall Events Course Description. Use this version for the Women's COnference!

Challenging Norms: Elevating Women Through Education, Sports, and Leadership

Suzanna Gardner

Growing up in Uzbekistan’s patriarchal culture, Gardner was socialized to be modest, submissive, and deferential to men, fueling her commitment to helping women find their voices and make meaningful changes. Learn how to advocate for yourself and be inspired by her passion for women’s empowerment.
Growing up in Uzbekistan’s patriarchal culture, Gardner was socialized to be modest, submissive, and deferential to men, fueling her commitment to helping women find their voices and make meaningful changes. Learn how to advocate for yourself and be inspired by her passion for women’s empowerment.

The Year of Love: A Social Experiment That Changed My Life and Will Change Yours Too

Jen Kramer

Kramer is an average human with one caveat—she has a tremendously gigantic heart! In her session, she will share how she started to publicly acknowledge her love and affinity for people, providing quick and easy ways that you can give love in your life.
Kramer is an average human with one caveat—she has a tremendously gigantic heart! In her session, she will share how she started to publicly acknowledge her love and affinity for people, providing quick and easy ways that you can give love in your life.

This is the copy before changed for the PC Fall Events Course Description. Use this version for the Women's COnference!

The Year of Love: A Social Experiment That Changed My Life and Will Change Yours Too

Jen Kramer

Kramer is an average human with one caveat—she has a tremendously gigantic heart! In her session, she will share how she started to publicly acknowledge her love and affinity for people, providing quick and easy ways that you can give love in your life.
Kramer is an average human with one caveat—she has a tremendously gigantic heart! In her session, she will share how she started to publicly acknowledge her love and affinity for people, providing quick and easy ways that you can give love in your life.
Keynote //

2:15–3:15PM

Be an Intentional Unicorn: Thrive in Life and Career

Jennie López

For many years, López thought she stood out like a unicorn—and not always for the right reasons—until she learned to embrace herself. Following the framework in her Amazon bestselling book Intentional Unicorn, López will help you uncover your uniqueness and unleash your superpowers to achieve your goals.
For many years, López thought she stood out like a unicorn—and not always for the right reasons—until she learned to embrace herself. Following the framework in her Amazon bestselling book Intentional Unicorn, López will help you uncover your uniqueness and unleash your superpowers to achieve your goals.

This is the copy before changed for the PC Fall Events Course Description. Use this version for the Women's COnference!

2:15–3:15PM

Be an Intentional Unicorn: Thrive in Life and Career

Jennie López

For many years, López thought she stood out like a unicorn—and not always for the right reasons—until she learned to embrace herself. Following the framework in her Amazon bestselling book Intentional Unicorn, López will help you uncover your uniqueness and unleash your superpowers to achieve your goals.
For many years, López thought she stood out like a unicorn—and not always for the right reasons—until she learned to embrace herself. Following the framework in her Amazon bestselling book Intentional Unicorn, López will help you uncover your uniqueness and unleash your superpowers to achieve your goals.
Closing //

3:15–3:30PM

Closing Remarks

Jillian Henry

This is the copy before changed for the PC Fall Events Course Description. Use this version for the Women's COnference!

3:15–3:30PM

Closing Remarks

Jillian Henry

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