42nd Annual WCTF Career Conference Booklet by U-M Women of Color Task Force

Centering the Voice of Women of Color:

Navigating the Digital Age and Cultural Change

University of Michigan

LAND & LABOR ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

The University of Michigan is located on the territory of the Anishinaabeg people. The Ann Arbor campus resides on land ceded through the Treaty of Detroit in 1807. Additionally, in 1817, the Ojibwe, Odawa, and Bodewadami Nations made the largest single land transfer to the University of Michigan, ceded through the Treaty of Fort Meigs, with the agreement that their children would be educated in perpetuity.

We assert the sovereignty of tribal lands and acknowledge the painful historical and ongoing genocide, forced assimilation, and displacement of Native communities in establishing the University.

We affirm contemporary and ancestral Anishinaabeg ties to this land, the profound contributions of Native American peoples to this institution, and the University’s commitment to educating the children of Native ancestors.

We further recognize that whether you are on campus in Ann Arbor or elsewhere in the United States, we stand on land developed at the often-fatal expense of forcefully enslaved Black people. We acknowledge that much of this country, including its culture, economic growth, and development has been made possible by the labor of enslaved Africans and their descendants who suffered the horror of the transatlantic trafficking, chattel slavery, and dehumanization through segregation and Jim Crow laws.

We remember those who did not survive the Middle Passage, those who were beaten and lynched, and those who are still suffering while ﬁghting for their freedom. We are indebted to their labor and unwilling sacriﬁce, and acknowledge the violence throughout the generations and the resulting impact and generational trauma still felt today.

The ﬁghts against settler colonialism and anti-blackness will always be inextricably linked. To the land, to the collective, and to the ancestors, we thank you, we thank you, we thank you.

Santa J. Ono President

3190 Ruthven Building

1109 Geddes Avenue

Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109-1079 TEL: 734 764-6270

March1,2024

DearU-Mstaff,faculty,students,andsupportersoftheWomenofColorTaskForce:

Itismypleasuretowelcomeyoutothe42ndannualWCTFCareerConference.Formorethanfourdecades,the WCTFhasbeendedicatedtoadvancingprofessionaldevelopment,andprovidingnetworkingandtraining opportunitiesforallUniversityofMichiganemployees,whileespeciallyaddressingtheneedsofwomenof color.Todayyouareconsideringatrulytimely–andpotentiallytransformative–topiconnavigatingthedigital ageandintegratingAItoolsintoleadershipandcareerdevelopment.

TheriseofGenerativeAIisfraughtwithchallenge,evenasitisfilledwithopportunity,anditiswhyweare placingsuchagreatemphasisonitatthisuniversity.Iamsoproudthatwearethefirstuniversityintheworld toofferacustomAIplatformforitsentirecommunity.Wearedeterminedtobealeaderinthisspace–aleader notonlyintechnology,butalsoinourvaluesofaccessibility,privacyandequity.

Thesevalues,includingbutnotlimitedtoinclusion,respect,integrity,anddiversity,are,andmustbe, foundationaltoouruniversity'sethosandmustunderpinallourendeavors.Theyareanessentialpartof navigatingthedigitalage.Coupledwithnewtoolsandtechnologies,theywillbevitaltobothcareer developmentandprofessionalsuccess.

MydeepestappreciationgoestotheesteemedmembersoftheWCTFfortheireffortsinorganizingandhosting thisremarkableconference.Ialsowishtopersonallyextendmygratitudetoallthepresentersandsponsors–includingtheOfficeofDiversity,EquityandInclusion,UniversityHumanResources,OrganizationalLearning, MichiganMedicineHumanResources,AlumniAssociationoftheUniversityofMichigan,theStephenM.Ross SchoolofBusiness,SchoolofDentistry,MarsalFamilySchoolofEducation,CollegeofEngineering,Horace H.RackhamSchoolofGraduateStudies,SchoolofInformation,CollegeofLiterature,ScienceandArts, MedicalSchool,SchoolofNursing,CollegeofPharmacy,SchoolofPublicHealth,GeraldF.FordSchoolof PublicPolicy,SchoolofSocialWork,UniversityLibrary,andcorporatesponsorTIAA–whosecontributions helpbringthisconferencetolife.

Pleaseenjoytheconference…andGoBlue!

Sincerely,

SantaJ.Ono President

Centering the Voice of Women of Color: Navigating the Digital Age and Cultural Change

FRIDAY, MARCH 1, 2024

CONFERENCE AGENDA

8:00 AM Keynote Program - Hill Auditorium

- Doors open to the public

8:25 AM Women of Color Task Force in Review (Slideshow)

8:30 AM Keynote Program - Hill Auditorium

10:00 AM Break / Check-in @ Michigan Union

10:30 AM Morning Workshops, Michigan Union

12:00 PM Networking Luncheon

Rogel Ballroom and Pendleton Room, Michigan Union

Remarks - Doreen Tinajero, WCTF President

2:00 PM Break / Visit the Information Tables

2:30 PM Afternoon Workshops, Michigan Union

3:45 PM Workshops End

3:50 PM Conference Closing Remarks

- Janice S. Reuben, 2024 WCTF Conference Chair

March1,2024

DearColleagues:

Wearepleasedtowelcomeyoutothe42ndAnnualCareerConferencehostedbytheWomenofColorTaskForce. Thethemeforthisyear’sconference,“CenteringtheVoiceofWomenofColor:NavigatingtheDigitalAgeand CulturalChange”couldn’tbemoretimelyasadvancementsintechnologychangethewayswework,live,and play.

Asyougathertoexplorethedigitalageandculturalchange,youwillhearfromtwopioneersintheindustry:Dr. RaviPendse,U-MVicePresidentforInformationTechnologyandChiefInformationOfficer,andTiaWhite, ArtificialIntelligence&MachineLearningIndustryExecutive.Theywillsharetheircareertrajectories,howthey incorporateinclusionandequityintoleadingdiverseteams,andthedevelopmentofartificialintelligencetools. Youwillalsohavetheopportunitytoattendmorethan20professionaldevelopmentworkshopswhileengaging withpeers.

Wehopethatyouwillimmerseyourselffullyandhaveatrulytransformationalexperience.Yourparticipationis whatwillbringtoday’slessonstolife,puttingintopracticetheuniversity’scorevaluesofinclusion,diversity,and innovation.Youhaveoursupport,andwecommendyouforthepriorityyouhavegiventoyourpersonaland professionaldevelopment.

OurgratitudegoestotheWomenofColorTaskForce.Itssupportivenetworkcontinuestoadvancethe professionalgrowthofwomenofcolorandofferstremendousresourcesforeveryone.SpecialthankstoTIAAand themanygenerousuniversitysponsorswhoprovidedsupporttomaketodayspecial.

Wewishyouallthebestforanexcitingday.

Sincerely,

Rich Holcomb AssociateVicePresidentforHumanResources Deloris Hunt ChiefHumanResourcesOfficer,MichiganMedicine

Sonya Jacobs

AssistantVicePresident,WorkplaceCultureandExperienceandChiefOrganizationalLearningOfficer, UniversityHumanResources

Centering the Voice of Women of Color:

Navigating the Digital Age and Cultural Change

FRIDAY, MARCH 1, 2024

KEYNOTE PROGRAM

8:00 AM Doors Open to the Public

8:25 AM Women of Color Task Force in Review (Slideshow)

8:30 AM Welcome - Ellen Copeland, Michigan Medicine Revenue Cycle

Land & Labor Acknowledgement

Sandy Zalmout, Institute for Social Research

Video Greetings

Rich Holcomb, Associate Vice President for Human Resources

Introduction of Keynote Presenters - Sandy Zalmout

Special Remarks - Ravi Pendse, PhD - Vice President for Information Technology / Chief Information Officer

Fireside Chat - Tia White, Artiﬁcial Intelligence & Machine

Learning Industry Executive with Monica Hickson, ITS

Q & A Session

9:45 AM Announcements and Closing Remarks - Ellen Copeland, WCTF

Tabbye Chavous Vice Provost for Equity & Inclusion and Chief Diversity Officer

Suite 4300 Ruthven Building

1109 Geddes Avenue

Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1079

GreetingsColleagues,

Iampleasedtowelcomeyoutothe42ndWomenofColorTaskForce(WCTF)CareerConference,oneofthe longest-runningandlargeststaffdevelopmentconferencesattheUniversityofMichigan.

ThisconferenceupholdstheWCTFtraditionbyprovidingvaluableprofessionaldevelopmentthroughengaging conversationsandimpactfulworkshops,leavingalastingimpactonparticipants.Ilookforwardtotheexciting opportunitiesthattoday'seventhasinstoreforyou.

Thisyear’sconferencetheme- Centering the Voice of Women of Color: Navigating the Digital Change -emphasizes anincreasedfocusandimportanceontheintegrationofartificialintelligencetoolsintotheleadershipandcareer developmentpathsofwomenofcolor.

Tosupportusinadvancingthisyear’sconferencethemeandgoals,wearehonoredtohaveTiaWhite,Artificial Intelligence&MachineLearningPioneer,asthisyear’skeynotespeaker.

TiaWhiteisanArtificialIntelligence&MachineLearningIndustryExecutive.Sheholdsthedistinctionofbeingthe firstBlackwomanappointedasaGMinMachineLearning,ArtificialIntelligence,andAnalytics,solidifyingher positionasatrailblazerinthetechindustry.

IsharemyheartfeltthankstotheWomenofColorTaskForce,especiallytheexecutiveteammembers,fortheirhard workanddedicationtothisyear’sconferenceanditsofferings.Iamalsogratefultoalloftheschools,colleges, officesandorganizationssupportingthe2024conferenceandtoTIAAasourCorporateBronzeSponsor.Your contributionsandsharedcommitmentsareessentialtoourworkandsuccess.

Iwishyouallanenrichingandfulfillingconferenceexperienceasyouengageintoday'sactivities.

Sincerely,

TabbyeM.Chavous ViceProvostforEquity&InclusionandChiefDiversityOfficer ProfessorofEducationandPsychology

KEYNOTE SPEAKER | Tia White

Artiﬁcial Intelligence & Machine Learning Industry Executive

Tia White is a true disruptor with the ability to think big. She pioneered multiple major transformations including Public Cloud Migrations and Data Transformations well before they were a focus of most organizations. She has held executive roles at multiple Fortune 100 companies, getting her start at Wells Fargo, followed by roles at Capital One and JPMorgan Chase & Company before her current role as the General Manager of Artiﬁcial Intelligence and Machine Learning - Adtech and MarTech at Amazon Web Services (AWS). Tia has built and led global teams and prides herself on being a people-ﬁrst leader with the ability to deliver paramount results.

In her current role, she is responsible for owning go-to-market, product, and engineering for a portfolio of services on track to exceed proﬁts of more than $25M including one of the fastest-growing services at AWS. Getting her start as an engineer, she quickly grew and expanded her scope to become a Director of Engineering at a Fortune 100 company before the age of 30. Throughout her career, she has helped companies harness the power of disruptive and emerging technologies to grow and improve the customer experience as well as lead massive transformations.

Diversity, Inclusion, and Equity has been a passion of Tia’s since she entered corporate America. It’s not a hobby, but a mission she lives day in and out – creating a STEM world where women, Black and Brown people are no longer a minority. To that end, she has held various leadership positions over the past 10 years, championing and executing corporate and CEO-led councils, programs, and strategies. With a focus on recruiting, retaining, and developing underrepresented talent across the technology ﬁeld she has created mentoring programs for college-aged women of color, worked directly with Women Who Code on creating unique Summer Immersion Programs, and has helped companies more than double their Black tech and engineering population and massively grow their women population. She is very involved in her community and passionate about educating the next generation in tech, with a focus on minority women. She serves on numerous non-proﬁt boards including Rewriting the Code, which supports early-career women from 800+ colleges and universities and 81 countries with a passion for technology.

As a woman in tech and a single mother, Tia believes in the power and support of a "village” to create a healthy home and work life. She speaks to the importance of mentorship, sponsorship, and allyship in and out of the workplace. Tia has been featured in Forbes and has spoken and emceed at several large conferences including SXSW and Grace Hopper speaking on a variety of topics ranging from engineering to professional development.

Keynote Presenters

Dr. Ravi Pendse has served as vice president for information technology and chief information officer since Aug. 1, 2018. He provides university-wide leadership and strategic direction for information technology. He has extensive experience as a successful and collaborative university leader, most recently as Brown University’s vice president for computing and information services and chief information officer. He has also been a professor, researcher, teacher and advisor to students. His successes include securing more than $21 million in external research grants, developing university courses, earning several teaching awards, and publishing numerous scholarly articles and papers co-authored by students.

He holds a bachelor of science degree in electronics and communication engineering from Osmania University in Hyderabad, India. He received his master of science degree and Ph.D. in electrical engineering from Wichita State University.

Monica Hickson, MA is a Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) facilitator, writer, instructional designer, and technical trainer with over 25 years experience in online training/instruction, instructional design, and web development. She currently works in Information and Technology Services (ITS) as a Senior Performance Analyst in Teaching and Learning for the University of Michigan. She has worked in IT and higher education for organizations such as University of Michigan, Macomb Community College, Henry Ford Community College, Marygrove College, Washtenaw College, Cleary University just to name a few. She is passionate about AI, DEI and the digital divide which led her to this point in her career.

She is a member of several University of Michigan ERG lead teams; Women of Color Task Force (executive team member), Facilitators Engagement Program – FEP (senior member), Voices of the Staff (member), ITS DEI Education and Scholarship committee (past co-chair) and Women in Technology (member).

SPECIAL THANKS

The Women of Color Task Force appreciates the support of our conference attendees, presenters, and volunteers. Your participation ensures the success of this event. We also acknowledge our U-M and community sponsors for their special contributions to the annual career conference and our other professional development activities.

Session A Workshops | In-Person

10:30AM-12:00PM EST, Michigan Union

Emotional Intelligence: Your Performance Edge

Debby Mitchell Covington, DMin., MSW, MS, ACC, Katie Reece, LBSW, BA, DEi Trainer Specialist Senior, Organizational Learning, University of Michigan Professional Development

The best leaders and team members understand how to balance rather than stuff their feelings. Participants will learn what emotional intelligence is and how to measure it according to the EQi 2.0 assessment. Participants will complete an EQ self-assessment during the session.

Stories That Leaders Tell

Mark Saine, Managing Director, TIAA Institute Leadership Development

Great leaders are great storytellers. In an age of information overload, storytelling is a powerful tool that leaders can use to positively inﬂuence those they work with and raise the engagement of their teams. In this interactive workshop, we will practice crafting and telling a number of stories that leaders make a greater impact.

Leading from Within: Harnessing Extraordinary Leadership through Personal Transformation and Targeted Focus

LaTanya Orr, President - LaTanya Orr, CEO, The FoundHERS Suite, LLC Leadership Development

"Leading from Within" is an empowering workshop for women, blending personal discovery with targeted strategies. Navigate your leadership journey, unlock extraordinary potential, and redeﬁne success authentically. Join us to lead with conﬁdence and purpose.

What is Centering & How To Achieve?

Patricia Coleman-Burns, PhD, Assistant Professor Emerita of Nursing / Affiliated Faculty, U-M Department of Afro and Afro-American Studies and U-M School of Nursing Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging

What behaviors and competencies do leaders need to ensure fair and accurate representation of perspectives, experiences and expertises of marginalized, ignored and excluded WOC. In the digital age, when majority voices and cultures are the default lens, inadequate decision- and policy making processes may fail to address inequities and deny access to necessary resources or o opportunities for inclusion and belonging.

Secure Futures: Wills, Trusts, and Financial Care for Women

Attorney Terrence Quinn; President - The TGQ Law Firm Financial Education

An empowering and interactive session designed speciﬁcally for women of color. Learn about wills, trusts, and care planning to secure your future and protect your loved ones. Attorney Quinn will share valuable and practical tips to navigate important legal matters.

Session A Workshops | Virtual

10:30AM-12:00PM EST, Zoom

Power Dynamics in the Workplace

Tina Jordan, Performance Consultant & Educator, Organizational Learning, University of Michigan

Leadership Development

Let's explore the 4 positions of power, the 2 sources of power, and the ~11 types of power, as well as other factors that inﬂuence power. Then, let's consider how we can use power to transform our workspaces, homes, communities and the world.

Using AI to Increase Productivity and Creativity

Jayne S. Reuben, PhD, Clinical Associate Professor, Texas A&M School of Dentistry Biomedical Sciences Division

Digital Productivity

Are you a staff person, faculty member, student, business owner, or parent interested in utilizing AI for increased productivity, career advancement and/ or creativity? Or are you looking for opportunities to help your students/your children become better learners? AI can increase your efficiency in completing deliverables: writing essays or business letters; generating worksheets; summarizing information; and brainstorming. Together we will explore the power and the limitations of programs like ChatGPT and dallE with the goal of learning to use AI to increase your productivity and creativity as well as decreasing the time needed to perform repetitive work or school tasks.

Attention to Detail - Financial Finishing Touches for Women

Jessica Burmeister,

Wealth Management Advisor, MBA, TIAA

Financial Education

Managing your ﬁnancial success can often present a new set of challenges and complications. In this webinar, we will explore key ways to stay in control of the portfolio you have accumulated and show you how to evaluate your current plan and progress through a review of budgeting basics, investment strategies including assessing risk, asset allocation, and ﬁnancial worksheets. This seminar will also discuss savings options within the University of Michigan Retirement Plan

Taking Informed Risks To Create Positive Changes in Your Career

Ashli B. Wilson, M.S., M.A., Program Manager in the Office for Health Equity and Inclusion, Michigan Medicine

Professional Development/Career Growth

This workshop will highlight how to take calculated and informed risks in the workplace to positively impact your career trajectory. Participants will use real life examples and employ proven tips, techniques, and strategies to make positive change by pushing the limits of possibilities. This presentation will include small group activities and personal reﬂection to address fearing change; recovering from failure; and tapping into your resilience as you advance your career.

Values Fusion: Bridging Personal and Organizational Values

Krista Stelmaszek, MS- Human Resources and Organizational Development, Certiﬁed Professional in Talent Development, and Sara Wiener, LMSW, Project Manager, Organizational Learning

Financial Education

This session is dedicated to exploring the vital connection between personal values and the values of one’s workplace. In this interactive workshop, designed using AI, participants will identify their personal core values and then delve into understanding how these values relate with those of their workplace. Through reﬂective activities, discussions, and practical insights, attendees will uncover strategies to align their personal values with the values of their organization. This session offers an insightful exploration of how aligning personal and professional values can lead to enhanced workplace satisfaction, productivity, and fulﬁllment.

Resumes and Cover Letters in the Age of AI

Ugochi Emenaha, Associate Director - MAT at Rice University Digital Productivity/Career Growth

Are you venturing into a new job or career? Just graduated and ready to join the job search? This workshop will help you develop your cover letter, resume (and other job search documents) that will showcase your skills, highlight your special talents and capabilities to beat the resume algorithm used by employers.

Session B Workshops | In-Person

2:30PM-3:45PM EST, Michigan Union

3 Ps of Change Management in Digital Transformation

Nabeela Jaffer, Senior Business Systems Analyst, Michigan Medicine Health-ITS and Katie Reece, LBSW, BA, DEI Specialist Senior, Organizational Learning Career Growth/Digital Productivity

An organization's culture is complex. Digital transformation is almost inevitable but the change can be managed to keep the teams motivated, adapt the processes and deliver the promised platform. Learn about the 3Ps of change management: people, process and platform.

Navigating the Mosaic: Engaging with Black Voices at a PWI

Timberlee Whiteus, MPH, Health Promotion Specialist, Wolverine Wellness / Adjunct Lecturer, College of Literature, Science, and the Arts, Morgan Brown, Peer Facilitator & Program Assistant, Wolverine Wellness, and Zoe Wright, Peer Facilitator & Program Assistant, Wolverine Wellness

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Have you considered the ways in which you can foster meaningful connections with students of color within your role? Navigating spaces within a predominantly white institution (PWI) can present challenges, but each of us plays a vital role in promoting engagement. In this session, we will participate in insightful discussions and activities to delve into themes such as representation, personal skill development, and impact by the ripple effect, particularly concerning Black students and staff. We will explore effective strategies in programming, fostering inclusive campus spaces, and promoting mentorship.

Visioning for Success: Build Your Vision Board

Laura King, Project Coordinator, U-M Organizational Learning

Personal Growth

You have dreams, goals and a vision for your life! But how do you hope to grow this year? What are you seeking to transform? It doesn't have to be big, just something that would require minor tweaks every day to move you forward towards your new reality. Creating a vision board is a powerful exercise that merges what you want to accomplish with your values, resources and goals. Whether it be for a period of 1 year, 5 years, or 10 years, you can increase your focus, eliminate indecisiveness, and motivate yourself with this session. Join this workshop where you will reaffirm your ability to dream strategically.

Mindfulness and Goal Setting

Gloryvee Fonseca-Bolorin, Ph.D., Associate Director of Mentor Engagement, U-M Undergraduate Research Opportunity Program

Personal Growth

In this reﬂective and action-orientated workshop you will learn how mindfulness and the pomodoro technique are tools for setting and achieving personal and professional/career goals. You will have an opportunity to practice mindfulness and planning techniques and begin brainstorming your goals and intentions.

#NetworkingGoals

Erika Monaé Lewis - PHR, SHRM-CP, and Certiﬁed Gallup Strengths Coach , The Erika Monaé Group

Career Growth

#NetworkingGoals (#NG) provides participants with foundational skills to build and enhance their professional networks in order to advance and realize their career aspirations. #NG will also help increase your personal conﬁdence to network by empowering you with tools to develop a networking strategy speciﬁc to your professional goals.

Dance to Enhance Your Life: For Fitness & For Fun!

Phyllis Taylor, Pound & Cardio Drumming Instructor, MHealthy and Sherry Hawkins, owner, Dance With Elegance Health & Fitness

Personal Fitness

Contrary to popular belief, everybody can dance! Dancing is a fun and easy way to get exercise as well. And while we all can't be Beyoncé, spending thousands of hours dancing and working out, we can learn a thing or two about fitness from Ms. Knowles. Come channel your inner Diva and learn tips on how to use dance to enhance your own fitness journey, even while having an office job! Then get ready to slay the stage as you learn the hottest line dances, and a few old time favorites. You'll leave charged up, on fire, and with a plan to add dance to your daily life - for fitness & for fun. Please dress comfortably.

Session B Workshops | Virtual

2:30PM-3:45PM EST, Michigan Union

PD in Your Pocket: Using Generative AI for Professional Development

Tonya V Thomas, MA.Ed, APRM, LSSBB, President, EduTechDiva Enterprises

Curriculum Consultant, Wayne State University School of Medicine

Career Growth and Professional Development

Learn to use the top 7 gen AI tools to automate/optimize your workﬂows, create engaging learning materials, and communicate persuasively with your audience. Practice with each tool and learn to apply them to your own professional development goals.

AI & DEI, OH MY! - Bias in Artiﬁcial Intelligence (AI) and what that means for marginalized groups

Monica Hickson, MA - (she, her) ITS Senior Performance Support Analyst and DEI Trainer and FEP facilitator

"AI & DEI, OH MY!" dives deep into the critical intersection of Artiﬁcial Intelligence (AI) and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). This interactive session explores prevalent biases and discrimination patterns inherent in AI systems that impact marginalized and underrepresented groups. Learners will gain an understanding of how unchecked AI bias can perpetuate systems of inequality and unjust societal norms.

This session will expand your comprehension of key issues like algorithmic bias, transparency, accountability, and fairness in the AI context. Alongside this, the session equips learners with a toolkit to challenge, mitigate, and prevent discriminatory AI practices through actionable DEI strategies in tech-centered environments.

Empowering Paths: Navigating Career Choices through Self-Exploration in the Digital Age (Early Career)

Iris Yuning Ye, Graduate Student Instructor, School of Information and Quantitative Methods in the Social Sciences, LSA

Career Development

The workshop begins by delving into the observed challenges that Gen Z college students encounter while navigating career choices. This struggle is not exclusive to students but resonates across all stages of a woman's life. Participants will leave the workshop with a renewed sense of agency in their career choices, armed with practical tools for self-exploration. "Empowering Paths" seeks to inspire young women of color to embrace their natural superpowers, unique strengths, fostering a resilient mindset in the face of the digital age's ever-changing landscape.

Being the Dot: BIPOC Women Thriving in White Spaces

Stacey Pearson Wharton, Ph.D. , Dean of Health & Wellness, Susquehanna University

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Predominantly white colleges and universities (PWCUs) have taken many meaningful steps to become more diverse and socially equitable places. But many Women of Color experience discrimination, social isolation, and psychological challenges during their educational experience. Combining research studies that clearly articulate the challenges and joys of being a Woman of color in a predominantly white institution with personal stories of success and strategies for growth.

Charting Your Course - A Financial Guide for Women

Chris Burgess, Senior Financial Consultant, TIAA Financial Wellness

A ﬁnancial guide for women: Developing basic retirement saving skills, how to create a retirement saving plan, evaluating ﬁnancial health and setting goals, and how to help make your money work harder.

Interested in learning more or joining WCTF Click here to visit us online.

Session B Workshops | Virtual

2:30PM-3:45PM EST, Michigan Union

Salary Negotiation: How to Create a Winning Pitch

Dr. Ciera Graham, Career Coach, Dr. C Graham Consulting Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging/Career Growth

This interactive and dynamic session will address some of the systemic challenges impacting women - especially women of color - when it comes to negotiating salary and job beneﬁts. Participants will learn tips and strategies for creating their salary negotiation pitch, and how and when to navigate difficult questions and challenges as it relates to salary in the job search process. Participants will also learn about in demand skills and how to incorporate these skills into a salary pitch. This workshop is geared to current college students. recent college graduates, or entry to mid-level professionals. If you struggle with asking for a raise, or have never done so before, this is your session.

Pain and Wellness: Putting the Pieces Together

Susan Holmes-Walker, PhD, RN Research Nurse Care Manager, Portland Health & Science University Wellness

Many of us live with chronic pain, a condition that can affect every aspect of a person’s life including physical and mental health, work, play, and relationships. The presenter will deﬁne for the audience the different types of pain; discuss the impact of the opioid epidemic on prescribing medications; and describe non-opioid solutions to manage increased pain in a holistic manner. Also to be discussed is how physical, emotional, and social circumstances make chronic pain worse. This session will help you move from a cycle of pain to a cycle of wellness.

Mental Fitness - Improve Your Performance and Wellbeing and Reduce Stress

Tina Pryor, MSHRM, Author, PQ Coach Personal Wellness

Grow your mental ﬁtness muscles with positive intelligence. Get to the root of negative emotions and stress and how you handle work and life's challenges. Discover how to maximize and improve your performance and well-being personally and professionally. Handle challenges with a more positive mindset. Discover the culprits that sabotage your thinking and success.

Empowering Paths: Navigating Career Choices through Self-Exploration in the Digital Age (Early Career)

Iris Yuning Ye, Graduate Student Instructor, School of Information and Quantitative Methods in the Social Sciences, LSA Career Development/Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Navigating Biomedical Training as a Woman of Color Scholar

Brittany L. Johnson, MD, FAAP, Pediatric Surgery Fellow, University of Michigan/Mott Children's Hospital Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging/Career Growth

Women of color in biomedical training face unique challenges including difficulty in accessing necessary resources and career support that may keep them from realizing their goals and being successful in these STEM careers. The exodus from these STEM ﬁelds has resulted in overcoming a pipeline leak resulting in a lack of the diversity needed on medical teams in order to treat multicultural populations. Barriers will be discussed; providing strategies to survive and thrive in hostile research and learning environments.

Reducing and Responding to Digital Microaggressions

Dr. Tish Wade-Gallon Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

While the digital era made life easier, it has created a stage where microaggressions happen without the same standard of accountability used for in-person offenses. Strategies and interventions to combat digital microaggression will be presented during this interactive workshop.

March1,2024

GooddayConferenceAttendees!

Asthechairofthisyear'sconference,itismyprofoundhonortowelcomeyoutothe42ndAnnualCareer Conference! Somucheffortanddedicationhasgoneintoorganizingthisconference,andthetheme, "CenteringtheVoiceofWomenofColor:NavigatingtheDigitalAgeandCulturalChange"isboth timelyandessential.Thefocusoninnovation,especiallyinthecontextofartificialintelligenceandthe digitalage,alignsperfectlywiththechallengesandopportunitiesfacingustoday.

Ouragendaispackedwithadiversearrayofworkshopsandakeynotepresentationdesignedtopromote dialogue;inspireaction;andencouragetheexchangeofideas.Weareprivilegedtohavealineupof esteemedspeakersandexpertswhoareattheforefrontoftheirfields,readytosharetheirinsightsand discoverieswithus.Itistheseexchangesofideasandinsightsthatwillsparktheinnovationandaction necessarytonavigatetheculturalanddigitalshiftsweareexperiencing.

Forourvirtualattendees,wehavemadeeveryefforttoensureyoureceiveaconferenceexperiencethatis asenrichingandengagingasbeinghereinperson.Fromthelive-streamedkeynotetodynamicworkshop sessions,wearecommittedtomakingyoufeelconnectedandincludedintoday’sconferenceprogram. TheWomenofColorTaskForcehascreatedaninclusiveanddynamicplatformfordiscussion,learning, andinnovation.

Withmorethan530peopleregisteredforthisconference,pleaseknowthatyourpresenceand participationunderscoresthecollaborativespiritofthisconference. Itisinspiringtoseesuchastrong emphasisonshapingthefuturetogetherandamplifyingthevoicesofwomenofcolorinthesecritical conversations.

SotodayIencourageyoutoengagefullyduringthesessionswiththepresenters,attheresourcetables, andwithotherconferenceattendees.Usethesenetworkingopportunitiestoconnectandlearnmoreabout theinitiatives,strategiesandsolutionsthataredrivingchange,butcanalsojumpstartyourcareer journey.

Mayyouhaveaninspiring,productive,andunforgettableconferenceexperience!

Sincerely,

JaniceS.Reuben,2024WCTFConferenceChair AssociateDirectorforUniversityRelations AlumniAssociationoftheUniversityofMichigan

Presenters

Chris Burgess is a Senior Financial Consultant at TIAA (tiaa.org). In her role, Chris is focused on helping participants plan for their financial well-being and retirement readiness. She meets with employees one-on-one and provides personalized counseling, education and advice, including specific asset allocation and fund selection recommendations using an advice methodology from an independent third-party based on the plan’s investment options. Chris began her financial services career in 1996 and has been with TIAA since 2014. She serves our institutional clients in the State of Michigan from the local Royal Oak (Detroit) TIAA office. Chris holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics and Management from Northwood University. She holds FINRA Series 7 and 63 registrations while maintaining Life, Health and Variable Annuity licenses from the States of Michigan, Indiana and Ohio.

Morgan Brown, a University of Michigan junior, studying Psychology and Entrepreneurship, is a Wolverine Wellness Program Assistant and Peer Facilitator, as well as Spin Instructor, and Membership Coordinator with Recreational Sports. Dedicated to well-being, social justice, and creative expression, she is the co-founder and vice president of the Black Undergraduate Psychological Association and the secretary of EnspiRED modeling.

Jessica Burmeister is a Wealth Management Advisor at TIAA (tiaa.org), a Fortune 100 ﬁnancial services organization and leading provider of asset management and retirement services for the academic, research, medical and cultural ﬁelds.

In her role, Jessica focuses on providing comprehensive, needs-based personalized advice. She creates a plan that helps her clients pursue their ﬁnancial goals and she is committed to ensuring that plan continues working for them as their life progresses, priorities change and markets shift.

Jessica began her ﬁnancial services career in 2006 and has been with TIAA since 2012. She serves our wealth management clients in the State of Michigan from the local Ann Arbor TIAA office. Jessica holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in Finance from Central Michigan University and a Master of Business Administration from Eastern Michigan University. She holds FINRA Series 7, 63 and 65 registrations while maintaining Life, Health and Variable Annuity licenses from the States of Michigan, Ohio and Florida.

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Presenters

Patricia Coleman-Burns is an Assistant Professor Emerita of Nursing and affiliated in DAAS. Service: steering committee of WOCAP and executive committee of WCTF, UM ODEI. PCB co-chairs the Academic Women’s Caucus & The Power/Dumas Faculty Awards, CEW+. She has presented workshops at the Career Conference since 2015.

Dr. Ugochi Emenaha is the Associate Director of MAT at Rice University. She is an author, educator and, most importantly, a mom. She spends her time developing professional resumes and LinkedIn pages for professionals and teaching future educators how to support the students in the city of Houston. She has spoken at dozens of conferences and this is her second time presenting at WCTF.

Dr. Gloryvee Fonseca-Bolorin utilizes strength-based approaches to support academic and career planning, engagement and resilience. As a practitioner, she has worked collaboratively with educational programs and interventions (e.g. national, university support programs and community-based programs) to improve the success of racial ethnic underrepresented students, at predominantly White institutions. In these roles, Gloryvee’s work has focused on either helping students engage, plan and persist in their academic and career pursuits, or helping faculty and administrators support student engagement and success. At U-M’s Undergraduate Research Opportunity Programs, Gloryvee is the Associate Director of Research Mentor Engagement, Director of the Research Scholars Program and an adjunct Lecturer.

Ciara Graham received her Bachelor’s degree in Sociology and a Master’s in Community Counseling from Washington State University, and a PhD in Sociology in August 2015 at the University of Cincinnati. She owns her own business, Dr. C Graham consulting provides career coaching services. She became a career coach to help women, millennials, new/recent college grads and early to mid-career professionals build their conﬁdence and level up in their careers. She strongly believes that career coaching isn’t just for those in C-Suite or executive level roles. She has a counseling background and seeks to empower her clients to realize their potential and activate the greatness that lies within them. Dr. Graham is a results-oriented career coach with an impeccable record of helping clients secure interviews and jobs. She is a past career columnist for The Seattle Times and the Everett Herald, a current editorial contributor to Career Contessa, Best Colleges, CollegeXpress, and the University of Washington Professional & Continuing Education department.

Presenters

Sherry Hawkins is elegance defined on the dancefloor! As the owner of Dance With Elegance Health & Fitness, Sherry teaches a variety of dance forms, from ballroom to Greystone, Aerobic Line Dancing to Hustles. In addition, she works tirelessly in the community spreading the health benefits of dance. She's a sought after instructor and has taught line dances at the Ypsilanti Juneteenth Celebration and weekly during the John E. Lawrence summer jazz concert series at Ford Lake Park.

Monica Hickson is a Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) facilitator, writer, instructional designer, and technical trainer with over 25 years experience in online training/instruction, instructional design, and web development. She currently works in Information and Technology Services(ITS) as a Senior Performance Analyst in Teaching and Learning for the University of Michigan. She has worked in IT and higher education for organizations such as University of Michigan, Macomb Community College, Henry Ford Community College, Marygrove College, Washtenaw College, Cleary University just to name a few. She is passionate about AI, DEI and the digital divide which led her to this point in her career. She is a member of several University of Michigan ERG lead teams; Women of Color Task-force(Executive team member), Facilitators Engagement Program – FEP (senior member), Voices of the Staff (member), ITS DEI Education and Scholarship committee (past co-chair) and Women in Technology (member).

Susan Holmes-Walker, PhD, RN, owner, and founder of the Sulan Group LLC, a continuing education provider, is a registered nurse licensed in the states of Michigan and Florida. Dr. Holmes-Walker obtained her PhD, MS, and BS in Nursing all from the University of Michigan. She has experience in a diverse range of healthcare positions, including roles in pain management, risk and safety, case management, process improvement and the medical device industry. For the ﬁrst twenty-ﬁve years of her professional nursing career, she worked at the University of Michigan Health System, now Michigan Medicine. She is currently a Research Nurse Care Manager with Portland Health & Science University as part of the team on a research project with the goal of improving pain outcomes for rural veterans diagnosed with high impact chronic pain. She is committed to improving patient outcomes in our global society, has documented success working within healthcare teams, and is committed to professional and personal excellence through lifelong continuing education. Her mission is to share lessons learned from her professional healthcare work experience to provide education to health care professionals and the community at large.

Nabeela Jaffer is a Senior Business Systems Analyst, HITS, and a DEI Facilitator for Organizational Learning. She has served in a variety of IT and Change management roles. She is an IT consultant, entrepreneur and founder of a nonproﬁt organization, Glow Abilities, that provides employment opportunities for special-needs young adults.

Presenters

Dr. Brittany L. Johnson, MD, FAAP is a Pediatric Surgery Fellow at University of Michigan. She completed General Pediatrics Residency at Baylor College of Medicine and General Surgery Residency at University of Mississippi. This training path presented several challenges; allowing her to share her experience to guide others who ﬁnd themselves in similar positions.

Tina Jordan is a performance consultant and educator with the University of Michigan's department of Organizational Learning. She specializes in DEI, culture, leadership, communication and learning. It is her privilege and pleasure to support individuals, teams and departments as they work to be more effective in their relationships, systems/structures, and policies/practices. Tina is passionate about the change and growth she and others can do towards creating an awesome workplace culture where faculty and staff can thrive, do their best work, and have a positive impact on patients, students and each other.

Laura King is a communication expert who specializes in providing creative and practical guidance related to professional development, women's issues, and spiritual growth. She holds a bachelor's degree in Professional Writing from Eastern Michigan University and has worked as a newspaper reporter and digital content creator, as well as leading communication projects. Currently, she serves as a project coordinator for Leadership & Culture work within the Department of Organizational Learning at U-M.

Dr. Debby Mitchell Covington servers as the Director of Strategic Partnerships and Equity Initiatives at the College of Engineering. She establishes and maintains partnerships with Minority Serving Institutions, leads equity initiatives, including workshops and focus groups, and designs a framework for equity-centered student services. She is an executive leadership coach and a member of FEP.

Erika Monaé - Founder & Executive Coach of The Erika Monaé Group, helping people build social capital to achieve their career goals. Erika Monaé is a certiﬁed Strengths Coach and HR professional with over 14 years of experience in HR and Org. Development. She holds a Masters in HROD and Bachelors in Accounting.

Presenters

LaTanya Orr, a seasoned brand strategist and certiﬁed life coach, is renowned for her ingenuity in crafting award-winning brand concepts. With over two decades of expertise in marketing, public relations, and design, she has successfully collaborated with industry experts, corporate executives, and ministry leaders both in the U.S. and internationally. LaTanya’s latest book, “FoundHER, Finding Me,” empowers career women on a purposeful journey of self-discovery to elevate their power and performance.

Dr. Stacey Pearson-Wharton offers expertise and a positive approach for issues surrounding diversity, social justice, inclusion, and mental health to provide hope and healing in difficult times. For nearly 30 years Dr. Stacey Pearson-Wharton or Dr. Stacey (as her students affectionately call her) has dedicated herself to helping students maximize their learning, health and wellness, and personal growth. Now as a speaker, she’s hitting campuses across the country to inspire and educate students on taking steps for positive change in their lives and for their communities. Dr. Stacey served the Chief Diversity Officer for the Governing Board of the American College Personnel Association where she used her expertise and experience to navigate complicated social justice issues. She has signiﬁcant experience teaching, publishing, and presenting on issues related to college student development. She holds a Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from the Pennsylvania State University and a Masters in Counselor Education from Indiana University of Pennsylvania.

Tina Pryor, MSHRM has built an illustrious 25-year career, primarily with the University of Michigan, where she has honed her skills across the HR spectrum as a leader, HR Director, and Coach. The highlights of her HR portfolio include leadership, talent acquisition, total rewards, training and organizational development, DEI, performance management, and employee relations. Pryor is particularly motivated by steering strategic change management initiatives and drawing upon best practice people strategies, as well as implementing innovative HR Shared Services. She believes in leadership at all levels and that positive intelligence is essential for success, both personally and professionally.

Terrence G. Quinn is a highly accomplished attorney with over two decades of expertise in Estate Planning and Elder Law. Recognized as a Top 10 Attorney in Michigan for Estate Planning and one of the Top 100 Attorneys in Michigan by the National Black Lawyers, Terrence currently chairs the Real Property Trusts and Estates Section of the National Bar Association, actively shaping the legal landscape. Terrence's dedication to upholding the highest legal standards is evident through his past role on the Character and Fitness Committee of the State Bar of Michigan. He has also served on the Executive Committee for Michigan's Institute for Continuing Legal Education for multiple years, most recently serving as chair. A sought-after speaker, he shares his extensive knowledge with legal professionals nationwide, reﬂecting his commitment to advancing the legal profession.

Presenters

Katie Reece is a DEI Specialist and Educator for Organizational Learning. She leads the Facilitator Engagement Program (FEP), supporting volunteer facilitators across the organization in developing and facilitating DEI educational programming while encouraging personal and professional growth, community and relationship building. Katie began her social justice journey at the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services in the Office of Race, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion, working in leadership and child welfare with a focus on anti-racism. Katie is a University of Michigan LSA alumna. Katie is certiﬁed in Emotional Intelligence 2.0 and Cultural Intelligence and has received the MDHHS Equity and Inclusion Coin and Leadership Coin.

Dr. Jayne Stewart Reuben is an Instructional Associate Professor in the department of Biomedical Sciences and served as the Director of Instructional Effectiveness at Texas A & M University College of Dentistry (TAMCOD). Dr. Reuben is the course director for all undergraduate and DDS resident pharmacology courses. She serves on the TAMCOD curriculum task force which is charged with the development of an new integrated curriculum. She is the past-Chair of the American Society for Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics (ASPET) Division for Pharmacology Education. A long-time advocate for diversity, inclusion and professional development at all levels, Dr. Reuben has authored articles and presentations on the recruitment and retention of underrepresented groups into health sciences careers; and is the recipient of numerous teaching awards. In addition, she has presented multiple continuing education and career development workshops for health science faculty and students.

Mark Saine is the Managing Director of Strategic Leadership Solutions at TIAA. Mark supports TIAA's clients by helping them to build leaders internally that are prepared to take on increasingly complex roles and to manage the demands of a rapidly changing environment. He provides leadership development services including workshops, retreats, consultation and coaching.

Krista Stelmaszek, an Organizational Development Consultant with Organizational Learning, holds an MS in Human Resources and Organizational Development from Eastern Michigan University and is a UM Executive Coaching program graduate. She specializes in fostering positive culture change, enhancing effectiveness, and working on the University of Michigan Culture Journey Presidential Initiative. Krista designs and delivers workshops on leadership impact, employing a dynamic blend of expertise, strategic thinking, and a deep understanding of human behavior. Outside work, she cherishes family time, plays piano, reads, and travels.

Phyllis Taylor is a dancing and drumming diva! Teaching Pound and Cardio Drumming classes for MHealthy, she combines her love of dancing with exercise which helps her stay motivated and challenged. In addition, she enjoys Step Aerobics, Kick Boxing, Zumba, line dancing/hustles and partner dancing (Ballroom, Greystone, Bop, Latin Hustle, Steppin', Salsa). For Phyllis, it's all about ﬁtness, fun and feeling free to let yourself try new things!

Presenters

Tonya Thomas is a seasoned leader in education technology, instructional design, and multimedia communications, boasting nearly 25 years of experience across various sectors including healthcare, training, public speaking, and more. She is the founder of EduTechDiva Enterprises, LLC, where she serves as the Chief Effectiveness Officer. Her diverse roles span from Curriculum Development Consultant at WSU School of Medicine to Professor in Communications and Business Administration at WSU, among others. Thomas's career highlights include signiﬁcant positions at TechTown Detroit, The College for Creative Studies, and Oakland Community College, where she played a pivotal role in accreditation efforts. Her educational background includes a BS in Instructional Design and Technology from Walden University and a Master’s in Education Technology from the University of Michigan. Additionally, she holds numerous certiﬁcations, including project management and Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt.

Dr. Tish Wade-Gallon has over 20 years of experience in both talent development and academia. Her DEI work focuses on supporting the development of facilitators, educators, and solution-focused leaders. These experiences beneﬁt Dr. Tish in her current roles at TLC Life Plans and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Timberlee Whiteus is a health promotion specialist at Wolverine Wellness, specializing in impactful educational programs and interventions. With a unique perspective and years of experience, she passionately advocates for historically marginalized communities, addressing the challenges of achieving equitable health and wellness outcomes in today's world.

Sara Wiener (she/her) is a clinical social worker and project manager in Organizational Learning at U-M where she works on the Culture Journey, an initiative to establish, support, and maintain a culture where all members of the U-M community feel safe and supported. Sara has also been a psychotherapist for 16 years, with gender as her clinical specialization. She has a passion for health equity and making systems more just.

Presenters

Ashli B. Wilson has master’s degrees in Biology and in Higher Education. She is currently a Program Manager at the Michigan Medicine. In her current role, she supports the work of 120 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) leads and implementing the Michigan Medicine the 5-year DEI plan. Her work also includes consulting with departments in Michigan Medicine to promote health equity and providing trainings including LGBTQIA+ and implicit bias. Ashli has over 8 years’ experience working in a variety of roles related to Social Justice, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and prides herself on taking risks to advance equity and inclusion of underrepresented groups.

Zoe Wright studies Biopsychology, Cognition, and Neuroscience. She serves as a peer facilitator, program assistant at Wolverine Wellness, and DEI & Wellness Chair for the Black Undergraduate Psychological Association. This summer, Zoe interned at Story Shifters, a non-proﬁt promoting literacy and social-emotional learning for children of color, reﬂecting her dedication to well-being, social justice, and community service.

Iris Yuning Ye is a Graduate Student Instructor at Quantitative Methods in the Social Sciences (QMSS) Program at LSA and School of Information at University of Michigan. She realized the importance of self-exploration through her own experience and her research. Her research focuses on development ﬁnance, user identity and innovative education methods. She has 3+ years product management and information architecture experience among startups and developed tech companies. Her products have been ranging widely from AI, NLP to user experience. Outside of research and product, she is also a Strength and Conditioning Coach and classical violinist.

About WCTF

The Women of Color Task Force (WCTF) is a University of Michigan staff organization, founded in 1979, that provides professional development, networking, mentoring, and training opportunities for University of Michigan employees, with a focus on addressing the needs of women of color staff.

For more than 40 years, WCTF has served as a support network and a forum for the exchange of information about the status of women of color staff at the University of Michigan. The WCTF membership is comprised of staff from the Ann Arbor, Dearborn and Flint campuses, and currently this project is an administrative unit of the Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (ODEI), in the Office of the Provost.

For additional information about joining WCTF or participating in its staff development events, please contact the new WCTF Program Coordinator, Robin Pankey, via email at WCTF-faqs@umich.edu.

2024 CAREER CONFERENCE PLANNING COMMITTEE

CHAIR:

Janice S. Reuben

MEMBERS:

LaTonya Berryhill

Shante Galloway

Monica Hickson

Marlanna Landeros

Ellen Copeland

Cecelia Nash

Zarinah Aquil Gloryvee Fonseca-Bolorin Richana Gaskin Robin Pankey Anne Partington Cindy Richard Doreen Tinajero Paula Williams

OnWednesday,March13,2024,the10thAnnual#GivingBlueday,show yoursupportforWCTF!

TheWomenofColorTaskForceisproudtoparticipatein #GivingBlueday,theUniversity’sglobaldayofgivingtosupportthevery bestofU-M. Yourcollectivegiftshelpensurethatprogramsliketoday’s conferencewillcontinueforyearstocome. Pleaseshowyourloveand supportbydonatingtoushere.

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2024 WCTF Executive Team

Zarinah Aquil

Office of the Provost (Membership Social Team)

LaTonya Berryhill, Michigan Institute for Clinical and Health Research (Program Development Team)

Patricia Coleman-Burns, PhD School of Nursing (WOCAP Liaison)

Ellen Copeland

Michigan Medicine (Vice President, Outreach and Engagement)

Rachel Dawson, JD

Office of Academic Multicultural Initiatives (OAMI) (Bylaws and Operations Team)

Shante Galloway

School of Dentistry (Treasurer, Resource Development Team)

Mary Jo Gray

School of Dentistry (Outreach and Engagement)

Monica Hickson

Information & Technology Services (Technology)

Marlanna Landeros Adolescent Health Initiative (Educational Assistance Team)

Janice S. Reuben Alumni Association (Career Conference Chair / Resource & Recognition Team/Historical Resource Team)

Doreen Tinajero

LSA Center for Social Solutions (President, Policy Review and Advocacy Team)

Linda Hart

Michigan Medicine Radiology (Membership Social Team)

Robin Pankey

Office of the Provost/ODEI WCTF Project Coordinator

Katherine Weathers

LSA Scholarships (Secretary / Communications Team)

Sandy Zalmout ICPSR (Resource & Recognition Team)

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS

WCTF extends special thanks to TIAA, our Gold Level corporate sponsor, foritsgeneroussupportofthe2024 WomenofColorTaskForceConference.

The42ndAnnualWCTFCareerConferenceisorganizedinpartnershipwiththe Office Of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (ODEI) andthefollowingschools,colleges,andunitswho demonstrate their strong commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and staff developmentthroughtheirsupportofthisconference:

Bronze Level Sponsors

Additional Support From Sponsors School of Social Work Alumni Association of University of Michigan

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