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The Women’s Center Announces New CEO and Executive Director Rachna Krishnan has been named the new CEO and Executive Director of The Women’s Center, succeeding Shirley Clark, who has been in this position for six years. Rachna brings her passion for women’s issues to her new role at The Center. Even back in her college days, she volunteered at Women Organized Against Rape in Philadelphia, answering the organization’s hotline and providing moral support, information, clothing, and supplies to rape victims being treated at
local hospitals. Rachna has 25 years of healthcare experience, most recently with Inova Health System, but has worked extensively in management consulting and makes time for volunteering with non-profit organizations. Rachna joins The Women’s Center just as it’s preparing for its 34th Annual Leadership Conference, “Ready, Reach, Rise” on March 14 at the Hilton McLean Tysons Corner. The program runs from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., followed by a networking happy hour. This year’s conference will be an energizing day of thought leadership, interactive panel discussions, and informational break-out sessions designed to help you be ready for the next challenge, reach for bigger goals, and rise above fear – whether at work, home, or in the community at large. Main-Stage Leadership Award Recipients, Keynote Speakers, and Leadership Panels Morning Keynote Speaker: Michelle Howard, 38th Vice Chief of Naval Operations Morning Panelists: Kathy Albarado, President and CEO, Helios HR Kristen Meizner, Renowned Podcast Host and Author Rose Previte, Owner, Compass Rose and Maydan Restaurants Afternoon Speakers: Ceci Connolly, President and CEO, Alliance of Community Health Plans Lori Creasy, CFO, Washington Nationals Bec Heinrich, Washington DC Greenhouse Leader, Deloitte Margery Kraus, Founder and Executive Chairman, APCO Worldwide
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Morning Concurrent Sessions: Creating Trust to Lead: Why Courageous Leadership Requires Wholehearted Connections Presented by Karen deLacy BOLD Business Storytelling Presented by Jan Fox Interpersonal Connections for Success Presented by Tina Fox Rising Above Your Fears and Embracing Your Passion, Purpose and Power! - Presented by L. Y. Marlow Communicating Your Potential Through Personal Branding Presented by Kim Wensel Working with Purpose in your Second Act - Presented by Kourtney Whitehead Get your tickets today!” More information can be found on our website at TheWomensCenter.org.
About The Women’s Center: For 45 years, since its founding in 1974, The Women’s Center has provided mental health counseling, support, and education to the metropolitan area to help people live healthy, stable, and productive lives. The Women’s Center has grown to include service to women, men, families, young adults, and children. It now serves more than 5,000 people annually at its two locations in Virginia and Washington, DC, and in partner locations. Functioning as a teaching institution for mental health professionals, it provides one of the largest, most prestigious, and competitive training programs in the region.