Women Leading the Way Empowerment Panel

In honor of Women’s History Month, the 2nd annual “Women Leading the Way” panel discussion features an incredible line up of women speaking about their professional experiences. In male dominated fields, learn how these women advanced within their organizations and the challenges they faced. As pioneers in their chosen field, this panel will reflect on the women who have paved the way for them and their contributions to move women forward.

Featuring:

Desirée Cormier Smith
Senior Advisor, Bureau of International Organization Affairs, U.S. Department of State

Kiesha Nix
Vice President & Executive Director, Los Angeles Lakers

Holli Draines
CEO & Founder, Elite Strategy Global

The Honorable Danette J. Gómez
Judge, Los Angeles Superior Court

Dr. LaVonna B. Lewis
Associate Dean of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Teaching Professor of Public Policy, USC Price

Larissa Chiari-Keith
President, Women in Homeland Security SoCal

Jessie Redd
Interim Director, Safe Communities Institute