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• S Y M P O S I U M •

DECEMBER 9, 20158:00AM - 12:00PM

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OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY 900 N. PORTLAND, OKLAHOMA CITY, OK 73107

C E L E B R AT I N G L E A D E R S H I P : T H E P O W E R O F W O M E N I N T H E W O R K P L A C E

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OKLAHOMA DIVERSITY COUNCIL PRESENTS

THE INAUGUARAL

OKLAHOMA CITY

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FINANCIAL SECURITY NEEDS

MORE THAN 50 YEARS AGO, Bill Cameron’s father and grandfather started American Fidelity with the mission of HELPING OTHER FAMILIES with financial protection. Now, with more than 1.3 million Customers worldwide, that vision REMAINS THE SAME.

American Fidelity is PROUD TO SPONSOR the Women in Leadership Symposium and the National Diversity Council.

SPECIALISTS IN MEETINGYOUR UNIQUE

SB-29880

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Amellis P., Team LeaderAmerican Fidelity Colleaguefor 5 years

WELCOME FROM THE NATIONAL DIVERSITY COUNCIL

Dear Participant,

Welcome to the Inaugural Oklahoma City Women in Leadership Symposium hosted by the National Diversity Council. This great event offers an opportunity for you to observe, learn, network, and hear different perspectives from a diverse mix of executives who have made the climb up the corporate ladder.

The theme for today’s symposium is “CELEBRATING LEADERSHIP: THE POWER OF WOMEN IN THE WORKPLACE.” You will gather a wealth of knowledge, experience and expertise from some of the best female executives speaking on topics pertinent to today’s woman leaders as well as personal and professional challenges faced while successfully rising to the top in their respective organizations.

I encourage you to take the initiative to meet new colleagues, talk openly about today’s topics and exchange ideas. It is my hope that your experience today is rewarding and allows you to gain some insight to reflect on your own goals and status in an effort to help catapult you to the top in your own career development.

We sincerely appreciate your attendance today in support of the Women in Leadership Symposium and the National Diversity Council. I would like to thank our corporate sponsors, planning committee, program participants, and volunteers for your support and participation. Without each of you, this event would not be a success.Sincerely,Dennis KennedyCEO & FounderNational Diversity Council

DENNIS KENNEDYFOUNDER & CEO

NATIONAL DIVERSITY COUNCIL


SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM REGISTRATION CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST & NETWORKING

9:00 AM - 9:05 AM WELCOMEASHLYN OUTLERProgram DirectorNational Diversity Council

9:05 AM - 9:10 AM UNIVERSITY WELCOME

9:10 AM - 9:15 AM INTRODUCTION OF MODERATOR & PANELISTS

9:15 AM - 9:35 AM SESSION ITOPIC #1: GENDERED LEADERSHIP: HOW TALENTED WOMEN THRIVECATHY TOMPKINSSVP of Information Technology & CIOChesapeakeIntroduction:Today, women make up half of the U.S. workforce. They start careers in business and other professions with the same level of intelligence, education, and commitment as men. However, according to Catalyst, women in Fortune 500 Companies only make up 16.9 percent of board of directors, 14.6 percent of executives and 4.6 percent of CEOs. There is a significant gap.

9:35 AM - 9:55 AM TOPIC #2: A WOMAN’S SECRET TO SUCCESS: DEVELOPING AND BALANCING SELF-CONFIDENCELAUREN DAUGHETY Vice PresidentVann & Associates PR + MarketingIntroduction:We continue to hear, read and see that as women leaders, we have to be able to “do it all” and do it all at the same time... be an effective career professional, wife, mother, sister, friend and the list goes on. Recent studies and surveys have reported that as women, we do not and should not feel guilty about not having to accomplish everything at the same time.


SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

9:55 AM - 10:15 AM TOPIC #3: PURPOSEFUL LIFE: LIVING AND FOLLOWING YOUR DREAMSBEV WOOD Vice President, Human ResourcesAmerican FidelityIntroduction:Clarity, focus and direction are essential to understanding what you really want – and to taking the steps to make it happen. Find out what female leaders in today’s workforce have done to achieve their dreams and to create a more successful life of meaning, fulfillmenet and purpose

10:15 AM - 10:25 AM QUESTIONS & ANSWERS SESSION I

10:25 AM - 10:40 AM BREAK

10:40 AM - 11:00 AM SESSION IITOPIC #4: BECOMING A PERSON OF INFLUENCEMAUTRA STALEY JONESVice President, Institutional Advancement & External AffairsLangston UniversityIntroduction:Women who break through into senior-level leadership roles get there by delivering results. In John Maxwell’s book, “Becoming a Person of Influence: How to Positively Impact the Lives of Others”, he lists a number of traits a person of influence should possess, such as integrity, faith, skills in nurturing, listening, understanding, empowering and connecting. This topic will discuss the real traits of an individual who has become a true person of influence.


SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

11:00 AM - 11:20 AM TOPIC #5: DEALING WITH PERCEPTION VS. REALITY: CAN WOMEN BE LEADERS?COL. LEA KIRKWOODVice Commander, 72 Airbase WingTinker Air Force BaseIntroduction:The increasing demand for diverse leaders at all levels of an organization has given a new focus to the question whether women can lead effectively. The myths of the past regarding women’s effectiveness as leaders have been discarded; as evidence shows that today more than ever women are succeeding. Although there are still many challenges and territory to gain, women have proven to have “opened the door” of traditionally male dominated fields.

11:20 AM - 11:40 AM TOPIC #6: STOP PLAYING SAFE: COURAGEOUS ACTIONS TO CREATE A BRIGHTER FUTUREKENDRA CLEMENTSVice President, Human ResourcesAGC Aerospace & DefenseIntroduction:In her latest book, Stop Playing Safe, Margie Warrell argues that we often know what we want to do but fail to do it because of fear of putting our vulnerability on the line. While not particularly fulfilling, we see the status quo as an easier and less scary option. There is proof of this as advances in brain imaging technology show that human beings are wired to avoid risk. It is easier to settle with the status quo than to take courageous action and make a change. But that leaves us with restricted opportunities to develop our potential and achieve our aspirations.

11:40 AM - 11:55 AM QUESTIONS & ANSWERS SESSION II

11:55 AM - 12:00 PM CLOSING REMARKS

12:00 PM ADJOURN


MODERATOR

CHRISTINA KIRKATTORNEY AT LAW

Christina R. Kirk is a woman after God’s heart. She is native of Nashville, TN. After dropping out of High School and attaining a GED, Christina earned a Bachelor’s of Arts in Psychology and Teacher Education from historic Fisk University in 2001. She attained her Juris Doctorate from University of Tulsa, School of Law in December of 2003. Christina was admitted to the Oklahoma Bar in 2004. For the last 11 years, Christina has practiced family and special education law determined to zealously advocate for families, especially the judicial voiceless – the child. In May 2014, Christina was sworn in as the Municipal Court Judge for the City of Langston, Oklahoma.

Christina’s dedication to the youth is immeasurable. She has received several community service and leadership awards from organizations and peers including the John Green Community Service Award. She served as the proud troop leader of the Divas of Girl Scouts Troop 17 for 11 years. She speaks at schools all over the United States, encouraging youth about the importance of education and future planning. In dedication to her mentor, Dr. Olgesby – Pitts, Christina founded Prep U in 2009 to encourage and support young ladies to a life of good success. In 2013 with the help of Steve Harvey, Christina honored her mentor and shared her story of inspiration and overcoming obstacles on the Steve Harvey Show launching her to a national platform for education.

Knowing youth develop a large portion of their skill set from the women in their lives, Christina empowers women to be the best them they can be; not just for themselves but for every youth looking to them as an example. She uses her leadership skills to conduct professional development courses for lawyers, teachers, and mental health professionals. Christina also develops and instructs curriculum designed to cultivate the leader in every woman.

Christina is the proud mother of 16 year old, high school Senior, Déja Kirk. In her spare time, she loves hosting dinner parties, traveling, and shopping.


PANELISTS

LAUREN DAUGHETYVICE PRESIDENTVANN & ASSOCIATES PR + MARKETING

CATHY TOMPKINSSVP , INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY & CIO CHESAPEAKE

Lauren Daughety is responsible for client relations and communication development. Her expertise and vision creating new campaigns for healthcare, tourism, non-profit and athletic clients has proven successful for both businesses and Daughety’s career.

Prior to joining V&A, she served as director of corporate communications for Christian Companion Senior care where she developed public relations, media relations and advertising campaigns to promote local andnational brand awareness.

Daughety has also served as the public relations manager and marketing and advertising coordinator at Frontier Country Marketing Association in Oklahoma City. Daughety resides in El Reno with her husband Chavis and their Great Dane, Merlin. An avid sports enthusiast, she often shares both her favorite play from the weekend’s

game and her latest thoughts on the Oklahoma City Thunder.

She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in mass communications/public relations from the University of Central Oklahoma and is a member of the Public Relations Society of America. Daughety has served on the public relations committee for the Arts Council of Oklahoma City for Festival of the Arts.

Cathy L. Tompkins has served as Chesapeake Energy’s Senior Vice President - Information Technology and Chief Information Officer since January 2006. Prior to that time, Ms. Tompkins served as Vice President - Information Technology from July 2005 to January 2006 and Director - Applications & Programing from 2004 to 2006.

Before joining Chesapeake, Ms. Tompkins spent 20+ years in IT management and technical positions at various companies including Devon Energy Corporation, Ocean Energy, Inc., Cabot Oil and Gas Corporation, Price Waterhouse LLP and Shell Oil Company.

Ms. Tompkins graduated from the University of Alabama in 1983 with a Bachelor Science degree in Computer Science.

Ms. Tompkins is active in various IT and industry associations and boards that share her passion for representing the interests of the industry, shaping the future of the IT profession, advancing women in energy, promoting diversity and improving the welfare of underprivileged children.


PANELISTS

MAUTRA STALEY-JONESVICE PRESIDENTLANGSTON UNIVERSITY

Mautra Jones serves as Vice President of Institutional Advancement and External Affairs at Langston University. In this capacity, she serves as the University’s chief development officer responsible for directing all facets of the University’s fundraising, donor and alumni relations, corporate and community relations, special events, marketing and communications, external affairs and governmental affairs. She also serves as Executive Director of the Langston University Foundation. Prior to being named Vice President at Langston, Jones served as Director of Development for the nonprofit White Fields, Inc.

A native Oklahoman, Jones received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Journalism from the University of Oklahoma. She also holds a Master’s of Business Administration. Jones has held numerous leadership positions at the state and local levels. She

currently serves as a Commissioner of the Oklahoma Merit Protection Commission, and as a member of the Oklahoma Education Standards Steering Committee. Jones is a member of the Boards of Directors for the Oklahoma County Bar Auxiliary and BLAC, Inc. She has also served as a Board Director for Rotary Club 29 and the Metro Technology Foundation. A graduate of both Leadership Oklahoma City and the Salt and Light Leadership Training, she is also a member of the Beta Sigma Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.

Jones has been recognized as an Achiever Under 40 by the Journal Record, Oklahoma Magazine, and OKC Biz Magazine. She has also been named an Oklahoma Mother of Achievement by American Mothers, Inc. She is married to United States Magistrate Judge Bernard M. Jones. The Joneses have three children and are members of St. John Missionary Baptist Church.

BEV WOODVICE PRESIDENT AMERICAN FIDELITY

Bev Wood joined American Fidelity in 1996 holding various positions with in corporate training and talent management. She currently serves as the Vice President of Human Resources. American Fidelity’s corporate training department has been ranked in Training Magazine’s Top 125 since 2005 and the company has multiple years of recognition on the Fortune 100 List of Best Companies to Work for.

A mother of two, Wood and her daughter, Rachel, authored the book, I Can Earn it: The Make Money How to for Teens and Tweens.Wood earned a bachelor of arts degree in Oral Communication from the University of Central Oklahoma and a master’s of Speech Communication Consultancy from Oklahoma State University.


PANELISTS

COL. LEA KIRKWOODVICE COMMANDERTINKER AIR FORCE BASE

Colonel Lea T. Kirkwood is the Vice Commander of the 72nd Air Base Wing, Air Force Sustainment Center, Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma. Her command and management responsibilities include the supervision of nearly 1,700 military and civilian personnel who provide base operating and service support, security and direct operational support for the Oklahoma City Air Logistics Complex, 552nd Air Control Wing, Navy Strategic Communications Wing ONE, 507th Air Refueling Wing and 45 other associate units. She supervises two groups, two directorates and various wing staff agencies that manage more than $15 billion in resources located on the 5,400 acres comprising Tinker Air Force Base.

Colonel Kirkwood was commissioned through the Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps in May 1992. As an acquisition program manager, she has managed command

and control, mission planning and satellite programs for United States and North Atlantic Treaty Organization operations, as well as foreign military sales. She has also led international relations at the Pentagon, in Hungary, and in the United Kingdom. Colonel Kirkwood commanded the 422nd Air Base Squadron, Royal Air Force Croughton, United Kingdom, and served as Deputy Commander, 78th Mission Support Group, Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, and Deputy Commander, 451st Expeditionary Mission Support Group, Kandahar Air Field, Afghanistan.

KENDRA CLEMENTSVICE PRESIDENTAGC AEROSPACE & DEFENSE

As a Partner in Acorn, Clements is the Vice President of Human Resources for the firm and its portfolio of companies. She manages the firm’s global Human Resources operations, compliance, and health and welfare programs.

She has over 22 years of experience in human resources and has had global responsibility for strategy and day-to-day operations in staffing, organizational effectiveness and development, compensation and benefits, regulatory compliance, internal communications, employee metrics, and management reporting.

Clements has a strong business acumen focusing on operational excellence and has a proven track record of innovative human resources leadership and success in achieving exceptional business results. She has led transformational human

resources teams for publicly traded and private companies from start-ups to Fortune 100’s and 500’s in mature and emerging markets, both in high-growth and turnaround environments. She has also been responsible for multi-site and multi-cultural workforces in union and non-union environments. She attended Oklahoma City University where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Political Science with a minor in Pre-Law and was an active Phi Alpha Delta member.


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D i v e r s i t y F I R S T ™

The National Diversity Council is proud to announce the launch of the DiversityFIRST™ Toolkit, an online resource intended to help organizations raise awareness and advance diversity efforts within their organizations.

Content AreasGenderMetrics

InfographicsGlobal Diversity

Diversity CouncilsDiversity Marketing

Cultural CompetenceDiversity and Inclusion

Employee Resources Groups

For more information, please contact Jim [email protected] or visit diversityfirsttoolkit.org

D i v e r s i t y F I R S T ™

The National Diversity Council is proud to announce the launch of the DiversityFIRST™ Toolkit, an online resource intended to help organizations raise awareness and advance diversity efforts within their organizations.

Content AreasGenderMetrics

InfographicsGlobal Diversity

Diversity CouncilsDiversity Marketing

Cultural CompetenceDiversity and Inclusion

Employee Resources Groups

For more information, please contact Jim [email protected] or visit diversityfirsttoolkit.org

LANGSTON UNIVERSITYProudly Supports the

Women in Leadership Symposium!

Please contact Ashlyn Outler for more information about the [email protected]

The Oklahoma Diversity Council is committed to enhancing the appreciation for and understanding of the value of diversity and inclusion in today’s global society. We strive to transform our workplace communities into environments

where people are valued for their uniqueness and differences, and are confident that their contributions matter.

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