A crowd of nearly 600 gathered at the Renaissance Hotel on June 29 for D CEO’s eighth annual Women’s Leadership Symposium. The half-day event kicked off with breakfast and networking. Fourteen inspirational speakers shared their insights and real talk about career challenges and opportunities.
Session themes ranged from “The Art of Authenticity” to “Leading with Impact: Inspiring Purpose and Creating Positive Change.” Along with D Magazine Partners President Gillea Allison, Publisher Noelle LeVeaux, and D CEO Editor Christine Perez, speakers included:
- Dr. Debra Atkisson of Connections Wellness Group
- Jennifer Bartkowski of Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas
- Dr. Froswa’ Booker-Drew of Soulstice Consultancy
- Jasmin Brand of Her Texas
- Jennifer Carter of EWF International
- Dr. Jennifer Cowley of the University of Texas at Arlington
- Dr. Dena L. Jackson of Texas Women’s Foundation
- Jessica Jesse of BuDhaGirl
- Merrilee Kick, CEO and Founder, Buzzballz/Southern Champion LLC
- Silvia Martins of Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages
- Renda Mathew of Truist
- Sharla H. Meyers of Community Council of Greater Dallas
- Connie D. Powell Nichols of Munck Wilson Mandala
- Taylor Shead of Stemuli
Thank you to all the speakers, panelists, and attendees for making this event one to remember. Special gratitude to our title sponsors, Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages, Community Council of Greater Dallas, Connections Wellness Group, EWF International, Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas, Munck Wilson Mandala, Texas Women’s Foundation, Truist Bank, and the University of Texas at Arlington.
Author
