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"Conference attendees returned to their workplaces armed with an understanding of the leadership strengths of women of color and with a wealth of bridge building strategies."
Dr. Jane E. Smith, Executive Director, Spelman College Center for Leadership and Civic Engagement |
The Fourth Annual Leadership and Women of Color Conference will convene on May 8 - 10, 2007, at the Cobb Galleria
Centre, Atlanta, GA. This year’s conference has been developed around the theme of "Building Bridges: Issues,
Practices and Solutions." A diverse group of women and men will gather to build upon the knowledge, truths and
revelations of last year's conference, "Building Bridges Among Us and With Others," which attracted hundreds of
leaders to a substantive discussion of the issues related to inclusion, leadership and progress. We define bridge
building as closing the gap between cultures and experiences by removing obstacles and reaching mutual understanding.
"Our Third Annual Women of Color Leadership Conference was a tremendous success – the best one yet!"
Dr. Beverly Daniel Tatum, President, Spelman College |
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The Conference, organized by the Spelman College Center for Leadership and Civic Engagement (LEADS), is a positive
environment for stimulating dialogue as well as a professional development opportunity for individuals and organizational
teams. This Conference also engages and challenges participants to impact the quality of leadership around the world,
particularly as it pertains to Women of Color and the diverse groups with whom they work and live.
"Building Bridges: Issues, Practices and Solutions," will provide these leaders a substantive opportunity to:
- examine and discuss the issues related to bridge building as a critical factor in the leadership development of Women of Color and others;
- explore the dynamics, logistics and impact of effective bridge-building practices upon work performance and results; and
- envision potential solutions to the challenges of bridge-building for Women of Color and others as leaders.
- define Bridge Leader as an effective leadership model in diverse settings.
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What is the Leadership and Women of Color Conference?
The Spelman College Leadership and Women of Color Conference brings together
multi-generational Asian, Black, Latino, Native American and White leaders from private
and public sectors to engage in authentic dialogue relative to women in the workplace
and to exchange ideas and share best practices to promote multicultural leadership.
Why is it important to have and/or sponsor a multicultural leadership conference for women?
As women of color increasingly lead alongside men and white women in the workplace,
it is critical to have a dedicated forum where multicultural women can engage in authentic
dialogue and discuss leadership strategies to help build productive and prosperous work
environments and where others can increase their understanding of the challenges these
women face.
Who Should Attend
- Senior level professional women and men of all backgrounds
- Asian/Pacific Islander
- Black/African American
- Latino
- Native American
- White/European American
- Corporate officers
- CEOs, CFOs, Presidents
- Executive and senior vice presidents
- Vice presidents
- Corporate diversity executives
- Leaders of employee affinity groups
- Directors/managers of business units or line functions
- Business owners
- Executive directors and senior officers of not-for-profit organizations
- College and university professors, administrators, and staff
- Leaders of diversity training and women’s initiatives
- Women’s organizations and women’s centers at colleges and universities
- Leadership centers
- Women and minority business associations
- Emerging leaders in private and public sectors
- College students
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