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Engaging today's girl
to empower tomorrow's woman
5th Annual Conference
Brooklyn, NY 2018
Believe. Inspire. Achieve.
"THE FUTURE IS YOURS."
2018 Keynote Speaker - Nantasha Williams
Government Advisor; Head of Social Impact & Political Engagement at Woman's March
Organizer and social innovator with a demonstrated history of working in the public affairs industry. Skilled in Nonprofit Organizations, Governmental Affairs, Government Administration, Crisis Communications, Community and Media Relations.
Combining my passion for government, social innovation, public-private partnerships and honed strategic planning & organizational management skills to pursue a career in public affairs and social impact. My experience working in nonprofit, corporate, and state government have given me a unique perspective and focus. I have 8-9 years of experience, a master's in Public Administration, and have held senior level positions. I also have experience managing teams, delivering PSA Campaigns, and strategic partnerships.
Through my professional and academic experiences, I have developed expertise in conducting qualitative and quantitative research, utilizing social media, building strategic plans and partnerships, applying storytelling to drive change, conducting media monitoring, and community relations.
Specialities: Corporate Responsibility, Government Relations/Public Affairs, Social Impact, Strategic Partnerships and Planning, Coalition Building, Project Management, Social Media, & Pop Culture.
Participating Schools
Thomas A. Edison High School
Clara Barton High School
High School for Health Professions & Human Services
High School for Innovation in Advertising & Media
Institute for Health Professions at Cambria Heights
Academy for Scholarship & Entrepreneurship:
A College Board School
University Neighborhood High School
High School of Economics & Finance
Brooklyn Academy of Global Finance
High School for Construction Trades Engineering & Architechture
Academy of Finance & Enterprise
James Madison High School
Young Women's Leadership School - East Harlem
Academy of Hospitality & Tourism - Erasmus Campus
Conference Speakers
Tara Bellevue
Managing Director of Network Engagement, NAF
I was a little girl from South Carolina with big dreams & an adventurous spirit. Future Teachers of America, Debate Club, French Club, Marching Band & the Math Club were all indicative of my future endeavors. I graduated high school wanting to be a business executive. I obtained a degree in Business Administration, & worked as a Marketing Communications Manager for an international telecommunications company. With a shift in the economy, I pursued a Master's Degree in Secondary Education with a focus on business education & mathematics. This led to a series of opportunities to shape the minds of young people as an award winning teacher, building level administrator, district level administrator & most recently, President Elect for Business Teachers Association of New York State. I have had the pleasure of working for the largest school district in the US where I was responsible for aligning operating policies & procedures to federal legislation, state grant funds & NYSED policies. Through Today's Girl, Tomorrow's Woman, I am thrilled to be able to dedicate myself to engaging and empowering all young women.
Marsha Iverson
CTE Technical Assistance Center of New York
I grew up at a time when many young women were not encouraged to pursue higher education. And, as a little girl, I rarely played with dolls. Rather, I had an imaginary class and would admonish my mom not to "step on my students" when she entered my room. I was fortunate that my parents encouraged me to pursue my dream to become an educator. For 50 years (yes, that's not a typo!), I have loved every day. Today's Girls-- I encourage you to follow your dreams! Explore your options! Be persistent! Seize opportunities! I now work with schools in NYC & Yonkers to create programs to ensure that all students are prepared for both college & career. In addition, I am a professor at Hofstra University.
Kelly Kellz
Comedian
“Comedian Kelly Kellz” born as Kelly Davis, entered this world ready to change it through laughter because she came out smiling” says her loving Mother. Born and raised in Milwaukee, WI. She then furthered her education at a Historically Black College Central State University in Xenia Ohio. Member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc., and Beta Psi National Business Sorority.
Kelly, began her career in comedy on Mother's Day 2009 after her husband dared her to try out her natural talent of “Bringing Laughter to The Soul.” Kelly counts it as a blessing and doesn't take it for granted to have worked with Legends in the Entertainment Industry such as: Mike Epps, Tony Roberts, Katt Williams, Anthony Anderson, Rickey Smiley, Tony Rock, Bruh Man, Comic Pierre and a host of others. Star in Milwaukee based film, "Role Play.” She later featured in several other projects such as “Civilian Life” with Rodney Perry, Guy Torry, Mel Jackson and Lahmard Tate.
She now resides in New York City where she has shared the stage with more amazing and legendary comedians such as Dick Gregory at Caroline’s on Broadway. Her dreams and aspirations of becoming a full time Entertainer and Entrepreneur and running a successful Entertainment Company is coming to life.
Panelists
Marcy Aycock
Design Fidelity Manager
NAF
Deborah Briskin
Senior Vice President
Merrill Lynch
Bess Brodsky
Career Industry Specialist
Columbia University
Danielle Brown
Director - Advertising Sales
ESSENCE Communications, Inc.
Jennifer Buchanan
Director - EEO Recruitment,
Training & Diversity
MTA Bus Company
Toni Coleman-Brown
Director of Recruitment & Internships
NYC Transit
Leticia Collado
Math Teacher
Blue Engine/School in the Square
Ayana Comrie
Reentry Coordinator
Summit County
Estela Diaz
Partner
Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP
Lisa Dughi
Chief Operating Officer
NAF
Dr. Michelle Enix-Kenney
CEO
Excellence By Design Consulting
Tami Forman
Executive Director
Path Forward
Ann-Marie Foster
Senior Vice President/Executive Director
Phoenix House of NY
Alyssa Hahn
Manager - Risk Management
KPMG
Mona Hammam
Emergency Medicine Pharmacist
New York Presbyterian Hospital
Sharmayne Jenkins
Executive Director
Reinvention Solutions
Brittney King
Talent Manager & Producer
King Creative Group
Simone Klein
Brand Analyst
IBM
Marina Marmut
Director - Operation Enterprise
American Management Association (AMA)
Stephanie Martinez
Sr. Recruiter Diversity & Veterans
The Port Authority of NY & NJ
Aleyda Meyers
Director - Veteran Recruitment at Staffing Initiatives
MTA Headquarters
Meshelle, The Indie-Mom of Comedy
Chief Artist in Residence
MESHELLE LLC.
Deborah Parchment
Executive Director
Kingsboro Psychiatric Center
Madeline Perez
Litigation Paralegal
Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP
Kate Stokes
Executive Director
Scholarship Plus
Dr. Keisha Taylor
Director - Learning & Convening
NAF
Cheryl Williams
Deputy Chief Administrator (Attorney)
New York Department of Education, Impartial Hearing Office
Event Photography by Mijanou President
TGTW Graphics, Designs & Website by Poison Ivy Designs
Custom Creations by Courtney Iverson Foehl
Today's Girl Tomorrow's Woman ®
Support Staff
Kim Warren
Manager of Design Fidelity
Sharon Fine
NAF CTEISP WBL
Coordinator
Emony Robertson
TGTW Club Director
Alyssa Zehnpfennig
NAF
Moderators
Jennifer Geisler, Connecting Your World
Jessica Kemper, Your Money is Calling
Harini Venkatesh, Every Day is a Piece of the Puzzle
Courtney Foehl, Major Matters
Treva Patton, The Most Powerful Person in the Room
