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27
Jan

The Impact of Women’s Health on Work and Life

Panel Discussion/Presentation

For our fifth webinar in this series, Dr. Susan R. Madsen will moderate a panel discussion with Dr. Julie Hanks (a licensed therapist, coach, author, relationship expert, media contributor, blogger, speaker, and performing songwriter) and Dr. Audrey A. Jiricko (OBGYN and Senior Medical Director for Women’s Health for Intermountain Health). This conversation will focus not only on the importance of women’s mental and physical health and how it impacts overall wellbeing, but also how it impacts career advancement at work, relationships at home, and engagement in the community. This discussion will also focus on why Utah ranks as one of the worst states for women’s preventative healthcare, mammography and depression rates, and violence against women, along with what can be done to change this. Dr. Madsen will also ask questions related to some of the most pressing needs in Utah and how to prioritize this work at the individual, organizational, and systems levels to ensure positive change. And finally, Drs. Hanks and Jiricko will discuss their own passions, careers, and decision to make this work a priority in their lives. Join this webinar to learn about women’s health and wellbeing.

11:30 am - 12:30 pm | Online/Virtual |
29
Jan

A Conversation with Pat Jones on Women & Leadership

Panel Discussion/Presentation

For this webinar, Dr. Susan R. Madsen will interview Pat Jones, CEO of the Women’s Leadership Institute, on her thoughts about women and leadership. With her background and expertise in the business and political worlds as well as her ability to engage, collaborate, and lead, this conversation will include engaging stories and forthright advice. Pat’s passion around the potential and development of women as leaders in Utah will provide an important backdrop for her to share her insights and perspectives on why, where, and how women today are needed to influence, impact, and lead in all settings. She will also share her thoughts on male allyship and strategies she has found to work with community and business leaders toward positive change. Finally, Pat will respond to questions about her own leadership development journey and what she hopes for Utah moving forward. Come, listen, and learn from this important conversation!

11:30 am - 12:30 pm | Online/Virtual |
03
Feb

Building Bridges: Leading as Women in Local Government

Panel Discussion/Presentation

For our seventh webinar in this series, Dr. Susan R. Madsen will moderate a discussion with Michelle Kaufusi, Mayor of Provo City, and Dawn Ramsey, Mayor of South Jordan City. This conversation will begin with a focus on why the panelists are passionate about leading in such dynamic and complex settings, along with what brings them joy in doing such work. As they share stories about their career paths, they will also discuss what elements they find most challenging and inspiring at the same time. Dr. Madsen will also ask them questions about the foundational skills and abilities they think are important, especially for women, in leading in public spaces like local government. This includes how they have built bridges with individuals from all walks of life and with organizations that may have competing interests. Next, mayors Kaufusi and Ramsey will discuss their passions around lifting and supporting other women, as well as sharing their thoughts on what needs to improved in Utah to ensure that more girls and women—and their families—thrive. Join this webinar to learn more about building bridges and having careers that connect all parts of life from career to community to family!

11:30 am - 12:30 pm | Online/Virtual |
05
Feb

Women and Policy, Strategy, Politics, and Change

Panel Discussion/Presentation

For this webinar, Dr. Susan R. Madsen will interview Maura Carabello, President and Owner of The Exoro Group, on her thoughts about the role of women in politics, policy, strategy, communication, problem-solving, and change work in today’s world. As a decades long advisor and strategist to Utah’s top elected officials, nonprofit change agents, and business leaders, Maura will share her passion about doing this work and why it is critical for more women to do powerful work in this space. She will also discuss the benefits and challenges of being at the center of complex policy discussions and even highly controversial projects. As someone who gravitates to critical infrastructure, policy, and the hard work of change, Maura will share her insights on the crucial work needed in this space for Utah. Finally, Maura will respond to questions about her own leadership development journey and what she hopes for Utah moving forward. Come, listen, and learn from this important conversation!

11:30 am - 12:30 pm | Online/Virtual |
10
Feb

A Fireside Chat with Gail Miller: Making a Difference

Panel Discussion/Presentation

This webinar focuses on one woman leader who has made a difference in Utah and beyond for decades. Dr. Susan R. Madsen will interview Gail Miller, co-founder and owner of the Larry H. Miller Company and chair of the Larry H. & Gail Miller Family Foundation. Considered a female pioneer in the business world, Gail credits her mother for teaching her what courage is, a lesson she would lean on after Larry’s death in 2009. Gail became the leader of more than 80 companies, the family foundation, and even had the final say on who played on the Utah Jazz. Her courage, vision, and commitment to making a difference have amplified the Larry H. Miller Company’s legacy of business leadership, community building, and philanthropic giving throughout the state. Gail will share inspiring lessons she has learned from her unexpected journey. She will also share why she believes women have more opportunities than ever before to excel in business. Finally, Gail will share her thoughts on what it means to “live your life on purpose,” and how being intentional with resources, talents, and passion can be a catalyst for making a difference in the lives of others, and especially in your own.

11:30 am - 12:30 pm | Online/Virtual |
12
Feb

Crossing the Divide: Making an Impact in Career and Community

Panel Discussion/Presentation

For our last webinar in this series, Dr. Susan R. Madsen will moderate a discussion with Jennifer Smith (Executive Vice President & Chief Information Officer, Zions Bancorporation) and Lavonya Mahate (Entrepreneur, Restauranteur, and Community Builder). This conversation will begin with a focus on the panelists’ career development and advancement journeys, and how they—and women more generally—must redefine their identities along the way. This panel discussion will also focus on a variety of topics that relate to foundational skills and abilities that advance women’s careers and the positive impact they can have in community work as well. This includes such topics as how to claim your achievements as women, build rather than leverage relationship, enlist allies from the start, and bring other women along in the process. Next, guests will share their passions and work in the community and the causes and efforts they are involved in that lift and support other women. This will include a discussion of how women can build bridges across communities and cultures. Join this webinar to learn about crossing the divide through making an impact in your career and community!

11:30 am - 12:30 pm | Online/Virtual |
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