Women Gather In New Orleans for the 3rd Annual Louisiana Women’s Conference on September 23

This Statewide conference focuses on professional development, community involvement, premium networking, and entrepreneurship.

NEW ORLEANS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Join women of all ages and professions from across the state of Louisiana at the Hilton Riverside in New Orleans on September 23, 2011 for the 3^rd Annual Louisiana Women’s Conference! The conference addresses women’s social, cultural, economic, and political challenges through an interactive agenda and provides learning and networking opportunities. The featured keynote speaker is Dee Dee Myers, former White House Press Secretary, Political Correspondent, and Author.

“The Louisiana Women’s Conference is a statewide forum for the women in Louisiana to build and develop each other professionally and individually”

“The Louisiana Women’s Conference is a statewide forum for the women in Louisiana to build and develop each other professionally and individually,” said Dennis Kennedy, Founder and CEO of the National Diversity Council.

This year’s theme is “People, Purpose, and Passion: The Pathway to Success.” Success comes in many forms, but rarely without our purpose, passion, and relatives and friends supporting us along the way. This unique event includes distinctive speakers, instructive sessions and exciting networking opportunities.

The conference will have three tracks: Entrepreneurship, Professional Development, and Community Enrichment. There will be over 12 concurrent sessions that will fall under these tracks, as well as over 30 exceptional presenters. In addition, corporate executives and lawyers will be honored with the Most Powerful and Influential Women award, which is given out annually to women who have the tenacity it takes to excel in their field of expertise.

The day-long conference is an excellent value for $79.00! To register and pay online, go to https://www.nationalwomensconference.com/Louisiana/registration.php.

Presenting Speakers:

Kim Boyle, Phelps Dunbar

Sonia Perez, AT&T

Vicki M. Crochet, Taylor Porter

Bernadette D’Souza, Southeast LA Legal Services

Linda Law Clark, DeCuir, Clark, and Adams, LLP

Kimberly L. Robinson, Jones Walker, LLP

Gita Bolt, Loyola University

Deborah Love, Tulane University

Sandra Diggs-Miller, Entergy Services

Kenesha Antoine, K.D. Antoine, LLC

Tatiana Britten, Ernst and Young

Tiffany L. Delery, Liskow & Lewis, PLC

Peggy Wells, BPW Louisiana/ANGUS Chem. Company

Most Powerful Award Winners:

Gita Bolt, Tulane University

Gina Laird, Blue Cross Blue Shield

Charla Ducote, Rapides Regional Medical Ctr.

Melanie Clark, Coca-Cola

Dr. Marvalene Hughes, Dillard University

Sonia Perez, AT&T

Sen. Sharon W. Broome, Louisiana State Senate

Judy Hendrix, Hammerman & Gainer

Erin Wesley, Baton Rouge Chamber

Renae Conley, Entergy Services

Susan Moreland, N. Louisiana AHEC

Christina Sistrunk, Shell Upstream Americas