Women of the U

Dean Kohn-Wood shares the importance of paying it forward and the role of fostering relationships in personal and professional growth.

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• Dr. Laura Kohn-Wood
  Dean of the University of Miami’s School of Education and Human Development.
• Britney Clarke, B.S.E.D ’12.
  Employee (Primo) Relations Manager, North America for Bacardi USA

A thought-provoking conversation featuring Women of the U speaker Ileana Musa, B.B.A. ’91. Ileana discusses how failing forward has served as the fuel to obtaining her success and shares insights on leveraging failure as a stepping stone to achieving both personal and professional goals.

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• Ileana Musa, B.B.A. ’91
  Managing director for Morgan Stanley, Mentor for UM’s The Latina Project.
• Melissa Jordon, Esq. A.B. ’14, J.D. ’16.
  1st Vice President, Programming Committee, Young Alumni Leaders Council

Stephanie Sylvestre, M.A. ’96 shows that to break through traditional glass ceilings, we must first shatter self-imposed glass ceilings that undermine our ability to rise to our full potential

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• Stephanie Sylvestre, M.A. ’96
  A powerhouse transformational leader who leverages technology to achieve results.
• Jamie Williams-Smith, SGA President
  A University of Miami senior studying Business Technology and Strategic Communication

Knowing the rules of engagement, the state of play, and the lay of the land is key to achieving success in the business world. This discussion brings together innovative, pioneering entrepreneurial women who are helping to change the rules of play and positively impact lives.

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• Patricia Dunac Morgan, B.S. ’06
  Entrepreneur, educator, consultant
• Samantha Ku, B.B.A. ’10
  COO, Square Financial Services
• Birame Sock, ’97
  Tech entrepreneur, start-up advisor

In the ever-changing world of sports, an increasing number of women are breaking barriers on the field and in the boardroom, and our alumnae are leading the way. These leaders know what it takes to win in the business of sports.

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• Tori Miller, B.B.A. '13
  General Manager, College Park Skyhawks
• Miki Marshall, B.S.C. '06
  Founder, Eris Select Media and Image Consulting
• Lauren Renschler, B.S.C. '05
  Founder and CEO, William Raymond Communications

Moderated by:

• Susan Mullane, Ph.D. '95, M.E.D. '77, B.E.D. '75
  Professor, Kinesiology and Sport Sciences
  Director, Undergraduate Sport Administration Program
  School of Education and Human Development, University of Miami

This distinguished panel of women share what drives their selfless support for those in need and the intrinsic value of sharing their talents with the community. They understand the importance of giving back.

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• Stephanie Sylvestre, M.A. '96
  Chief Programs Officer / Chief Information Officer, The Children’s Trust
• Wendy-Ann Dixon-Dubois, A.B. '06
  Senior Manager, Key Stakeholder Communications, United Way Worldwide
• Abby Vicencio
  Founder, Vicencio Endowed Fund for Pediatrics at the University of Miami

Moderated by:

• Claudia Townsend
  Professor of Marketing, Miami Herbert Business School, University of Miami

Leading this discussion are two extraordinary alumnae and trustees, who share their insights on achieving success in corporate America and the power of diversity to build organizations and communities.

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• Marilu Marshal, B.B.A. '66, J.D. '69
  Senior Vice President, Executive Management and Chief Inclusion & Diversity Officer, The Estee Lauder Companies
• Alice Vilma, B.B.A. '99
  Managing Director, Multicultural Client Strategy, Morgan Stanley

Moderated by:

• Yolanda Strader, B.B.A. '05, J.D. '09
  Attorney, Carlton Fields