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Schedule

Schedule

See below for a complete schedule of conference events, all of which will take place at the Purdue Memorial Union unless otherwise noted. All times are Eastern. Please note that this schedule is subject to change.

Schedule

Schedule

See below for a complete schedule of conference events. All times are Eastern. Please note that this schedule is subject to change.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 7

6–8 p.m.

Special Event: Smart Relationships with Bela Gandhi

Bela Gandhi and Maria Whipple

Please join us at a private local residence for this exclusive event, which comes with a separate cost and limited seating.

THURSDAY, June 8

9–10 a.m.

Registration

10–10:10 a.m.

Welcome Remarks

Jillian Henry, Vice President of Engagement at the Purdue for Life Foundation

10:10–10:45 a.m.

Fireside Chat

Sharon Hagle and Jillian Henry

10:45–11 a.m.

Break

11 a.m.–Noon

Keynote

Virginia Jacko // Turning a Tragedy Into an Opportunity and Finding Purpose Along the Way

Noon–1:30 p.m.

Lunch

1:30–2:30 p.m.

Breakout Sessions

  • Jennifer Avila // Playbook for Aging Parents
  • Nadine Martello-Shepard // Philanthropic Opportunities Can Occur at Any Point in Your Life, So Leap In!
  • Rachael Stainko // The Yes Queen: Turning Your Setback Into a Comeback
  • Angela Threlkeld Dodd // Recognizing Resilience and Purpose as Superpowers
  • Jen Weida // Health Numbers That Matter
2:30–2:45 p.m.

Break

2:45–3:45 p.m.

Breakout Sessions

  • Kristy Dotson // Fight to Live
  • Neelakshi Majumdar // What Is Your Ikigai?
  • Edwina Payne // From Coal Miner’s Daughter to Board Director
  • Mary Beth Ricks // The Future of Education: Pioneers of Learn-by-Doing
3:45–4 p.m.

Break

4–5 p.m.

Keynote

Wendy Baker and Karen Korellis Reuther // The Power of a Moment

5:30 p.m.

Cocktail Reception

Friday, June 9

7–7:30 a.m.

Yoga on the Lawn

Himani Shah

7:30–9 a.m.

Breakfast

9:15–10:15 a.m.

Breakout Sessions

  • Tiffany M. Harris // The Power of Saying Yes
  • Amy Hess // The Formula for Successful Leadership: 90% Is Just Showing Up—the Other Half Is Communication
  • Jamie Krakover // Enterprise Engage
  • Cathy Mazan Murata // Identify Your Values to Design Your Life

10:15–10:30 a.m.

Break

10:30–11:30 a.m.

Keynote

Michelle Gladieux // Communicate With Courage: Taking Risks to Overcome the Four Hidden Challenges

11:30 a.m.–1 p.m.

Lunch

1:15–2:15 p.m.

Breakout Sessions

  • Desiré Hunter // The Art of Renaissance Women
  • Kristin Jamison // The Golden Rule: Addressing Workplace Bullying
  • Melissa Shapiro // A Lifelong Dream Transformed
  • Amy Tiemann // Know Your Worth
  • Purdue Marketing and Communications Panel // Making the Purdue Brand Come to Life

2:15–2:30 p.m.

Break

2:30–3:30 p.m.

Keynote

DaVida L. Anderson // Good Morning, Gorgeous! Protect Your Mental Health and Build Self-Love 

3:30 p.m.

Closing Remarks

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