The 8th Annual Los Angeles Women in Leadership Symposium Hosted by Nestle On March 9, 2017, the California Diversity Council held the 8th Annual Los Angeles Women in Leadership Symposium hosted by Nestle. Attendees gained knowledge and advice from corporate leaders who shared insight from their personal success and professional leadership experience. “We were very excited to host the Women in Leadership Symposium for the eighth consecutive year in Los Angeles,” said Dennis Kennedy, Founder and Chair of the National Diversity Council. “Each year attendance grows as we bring together powerful business women to share their success stories."

The half-day event featured multiple business leaders from various organizations. This year’s symposium focused topics such as “Leading with Authenticity: Strategies for Success with Your Own Leadership Style”, “Pioneering Pay Equity”, and “Switching Your Career: When Life Calls for a U Turn”.

The symposium began with a welcome from Erica McNeil, Diversity and Inclusion Specialist with Nestle. Following a series of speeches presented by six featured panelists, audience members were given the opportunity to ask questions and share their thoughts on the discussion topics presented.

The California Diversity Council would like to thank all the sponsors, speakers and attendees for helping to make this event a success.

Program booklets, photos, and other events can be viewed on the California Event Timeline.

Moderator:

Denise Bañuelos Senior Diversity Consultant City of Hope

Panelists:

Monica Bouldin Vice President R&R Partners

Maribel Hines Vice President of Talent and Organization Development Universal Music Group

 

Alicia Enciso President of Beverage Division Nestle USA

Dr. Sayida Peprah Deputy Chief Psychologist Federal Bureau of Prisons

Catrice Monson Senior Vice President of Diversity and Inclusion CBS Corporation

Olga Rodriguez-Aguirre National Director of the Theatrical Contracts SAG=AFTRA