What: 15th annual women’s leadership conference intended to create educating and inspiring opportunities for women by women, hosted by the MSU Jake Jabs College of Business & Entrepreneurship
When: 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., on Monday, May 20th
Where: Strand Union Building (SUB) Ballrooms - Montana State University, 751 W Grant St, Bozeman, MT 59715
WHAT TO EXPECT AT THE EVENT:
The 15th annual MSU Women's Leadership Conference is designed to encourage professional networking and to further launch and support your success. This conference will feature inspirational speakers, impactful networking, and many opportunities to re-energize your personal and professional development. Up to 5.7 CPA CPE credits available.
Tentative Conference Schedule:
8:30-9:00 am: Event check-in and breakfast
9:00 am: Welcome and Opening Remarks
9:15 am: Breakout Session I
10:15 am: Breakout Session II
11:15 am: Outstanding Mentor Award
12:00 pm: Lunch
12:45 pm: Panel - Resilience in the face of "NO"
1:45 pm: Group Session - Lori Addicks
3:00 pm: Keynote Speaker- Kathleen Williams
4:00 pm: Networking Social and Silent Auction
Keynote Speaker:
Kathleen Williams - USDA Rural Development Director for the state of Montana
Kathleen Williams has enjoyed a 41-year career in economics and natural resource planning and policy spanning the public, private, and non-profit sectors. She is deeply rooted in Montana, having served as lead legislative staff for water, mining, and recreation policy, run a statewide water resources program, and helped various organizations with program review and strategic planning. As a state legislator, she served as Vice Chair of the Agriculture Committee and passed legislation to improve health care and infrastructure, grow and diversify Montana’s economy, and advance local food production systems.