Empowering Women at LEADDD By Content Manager Amanda Milford, Texas/Arlington
The conference officially kicked off on July 1 with an opening “regiception” and welcome from Fort Worth Mayor and Tri Delta alumna Betsy Price, Texas Tech, who spoke about her Tri Delta experience. “I don't think of myself as a politician, I think of myself as a servant,” Betsy said. “My time in Tri Delta solidified my commitment to serve.” On Monday morning, attendees were treated to a oncein-a-lifetime opportunity, as they heard from Laura Bush, First Lady of the United States (2001-2009), who shared the importance of giving back to our communities and service to others and participated in a Q&A session with Tri Delta sister and Emmy-awarding winning journalist Karen Borta, Texas/Arlington.
Empowering Women
Throughout the day, attendees had the opportunity to attend a variety of workshops addressing topics such as: Women & Networking, Women & Wages, Women & Transition, Women & Leadership, Women & Investing and Women & Philanthropy. In her workshop, “Collecting Relationships,” Tri Delta alumna, volunteer and Managing Director for Beautycounter Laura Stenovec, Denver, shared best
practices and resources to help attendees master the art of networking. “As a younger alumnae member, LEADDD not only taught me about the importance of connecting and networking with your sisters but also provided me with the tools and opportunities to do so,” said Faith Liptak Gilchrist, Oregon. In Women & Investing, Honor Initiate Emily Musser, Millikin, Vice President, Client Relations & Business Development for AMG National Trust Bank, and Tri Delta Foundation Trustee Janet Timmerman Miller, Toledo, senior partner in Rowland & Company, an Atlanta-based investment advisory firm, participated in a panel discussion. They shared insights into developing personal investment policies, socially responsible investing and getting your money to work for your purpose. In the Women & Philanthropy workshop, President and CEO of Dallas Women’s Foundation Roslyn Dawson Thompson shared the importance of supporting women philanthropies and inspired attendees to think about the way they give and to whom they give. “It doesn’t matter if it’s one dollar, one million dollars or one billion dollars; every dollar and every hour you give really counts in this world. With those dollars and hours, you truly are making it better for all,” Roslyn said. In her impactful keynote address, Heidi Guest, California/Davis, Senior Director of On-Air Media and Leadership Development for philosophy, shared the power of personal leadership, encouraging everyone to “lead from where they stand.” “One critical element as you begin or continue your personal leadership journey is acceptance – accepting who you are and making the most of it,” Heidi told attendees, as she stressed the importance of discovering what you do better than anyone else and focusing on doing that with excellence.
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Photos, opposite page, top: Laura Bush, First Lady of the United States (2001-2009), speaks at LEADDD; middle left: Fort Worth Mayor Betsy Price, Texas Tech; middle right: Keynote speaker Heidi Guest, California/Davis. 24
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As a younger alumnae member, LEADDD not only taught me about the importance of connecting and networking with your sisters, but also provided me with the tools and opportunities to do so.
July 1-2, more than 325 women gathered at the Gaylord Texan in Dallas, Texas, for LEADDD 2018, Tri Delta's inaugural leadership development conference hosted by women for women. The event featured keynote speakers and workshops designed to empower women to lead and serve in their careers, communities and families.