Day 1 is Empowerment Day, where the focus is on assessing and building upon the strengths of our movement and the potential for more effective collaboration.
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Women of Power Awards Luncheon
Time:
July 27, 2023 - 12:30 PM - 2:15 PM
Room:
George R. Brown Convention Center// Ballroom ABC
Sponsored By
Presiding: Michelle Miller, National Correspondent, CBS News; Co-Host of “CBS This Morning: Saturday”
Invocation: Dr. Irishea Hilliard, Senior Pastor of New Light Christian Center Church
Sponsor Remarks:
Nicole “Nikki” Clifton, President, Social Impact and The UPS Foundation
Michelle Coley, Sr. Manager, Equity Strategies, Global Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Delta Air Lines
Shawn Outler, Commercial Retail Executive & Chief Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Officer
Stephanie A. Smith, Chief Inclusion and Diversity Officer Fifth Third Bank
Laysha Ward, Executive President and Chief External Engagement Officer, Target
WOP Presentation of Awards:
Yolanda Adams, Gospel Songwriter, Vocalist, Actress and Radio Host, The Yolanda Adams Morning Show
Cynthia F. Bowman, Chief Diversity & Inclusion (D&I) and Talent Acquisition Officer, Bank of America
Nancy Flake Johnson, President & CEO, Urban League of Greater Atlanta
Tanya Lombard, VP, Global External Public Affairs – Head of Multicultural Engagement & Strategic Alliances, AT&T
The Honorable Senfronia Thompson, Texas House of Representatives, District 141
Patricia Hogan Williams, Founder & Executive Director, The Imani School (pending edited bio)
Speaker(s)
Michelle Miller
Co-host
CBS This Morning: Saturday
Michelle Miller came aboard “CBS This Morning: Saturday” in July of 2018. Her work...Read more
Dr. Irishea Hillard
Senior Pastor
New Light Christian Center Church
Dr. Irishea Hilliard, also known as Dr. I, is a renowned figure in the ministry and a highly...Read more
Stephanie A. Smith
Senior VP, Chief Inclusion and Diversity Officer
Fifth Third Bank, N.A.
Stephanie A. Smith is responsible for creating and executing a holistic internal and external...Read more
Shawn Outler
Commercial Retail Executive/Chief DEI Officer
Macy’s Inc.
Shawn Outler is a seasoned executive with over 30 years of experience in the retail industry...Read more
Laysha Ward
EVP, Chief External Engagement Officer
Target
Laysha Ward is an accomplished C-suite executive with 30 years of leadership experience at...Read more
Nicole "Nikki" Clifton
President, Social Impact
The UPS Foundation
Nikki Clifton leads UPS’s global philanthropy, social impact, and international community...Read more
Michelle Coley
Sr. Manager, Equity Strategies, Global Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Delta Air Lines
Michelle Coley leads the development of programs and external partnerships that help drive...Read more
Cynthia H. Bowman
Chief Diversity, Inclusion and Corporate Social Responsibility
Bank of America
Cynthia H. Bowman serves as the chief strategist for D&I and CSR globally for Bank of...Read more
Tanya Lombard
VP/Head of Multicultural Engagement & Strategic Alliances
AT&T
Tanya Lombard is a highly accomplished and widely respected government relations and public...Read more
Nancy Flake Johnson
Nancy Flake Johnson, President & CEO
Urban League of Greater Atlanta
Nancy Flake Johnson is an advocate, educator, coach, collaborator, strategist, and champion for...Read more
Patricia Hogan Williams
Founder & Executive Director
The Imani School
Patricia Hogan Williams has more than 30 years’ experience as an educator. She heads The Patrice...Read more
Yolanda Adams
Singer/Recording Artist/Actor
Yolanda Adams triumphantly carries the torch for contemporary gospel and inspirational music....Read more
The Honorable Senfronia Thompson
Texas House of Representatives, District 141
Rep. Senfronia Thompson's legacy is one built from a strong principle of faith, an unwavering...Read more