Leadership Summit for Women in National Security Careers

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Date:

May 20, 2010

Time:

8:15pm

Location:

Falls Church, Virginia

Join Working Mother Media and Diversity Best Practices May 20, 2010 at The Westin Tysons Corner, Falls Church, VA as we pioneer an exciting event for women in National Security Careers, along with our vision sponsors, Booz Allen Hamilton and SAIC. At this gathering of a uniquely specialized segment of the workforce, the goal is to spotlight the exciting career paths and remarkable opportunities available for women.

Key Takeaways
- Explore the opportunities National Security careers hold for women
- Reveal barriers and obstacles, as well as strategies to maneuver and operate in this unique environment
- Gain access to role models who have achieved success in the intelligence community
- Understand the nuances, rules of engagement and challenges, as well as how to advance to higher levels in those organizations
- Network with executive women from companies/agencies with opportunities for National Security careers
- Walk away with tools and techniques to source talent and help women succeed, as well as understand the programs that can aid in development and retention

Who Should Attend?

Women in the intelligence community including governement agencies, government contractors and military who want to advance their careers
High-potential women who want to know more about job opportunities in National Security and how to advance in those career
Supporting managers and mentors interested in encouraging and further developing the high-potential women within their organization
Talent acquisition professionals and senior leaders/people leaders

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Presentations:

Agenda

8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.        Breakfast/Registration

9:00 a.m. - 9:20 a.m.        Welcome
Carol Evans / President / Working Mother Media
Author, This Is How We Do It: The Working Mother's Manifesto

Welcome Remarks:
VISION SPONSORS:
Henry O. Hernandez, III / Vice President, Diversity & Inclusion / SAIC
Mark McLane / Director of Diversity and Inclusion / Booz Allen Hamilton

9:20 a.m. - 9:50 a.m.       OPENING KEYNOTE: Emerging Trends and Leadership Opportunities
An executive insider looks at the current state of women in the national security arena - how they have been successful in a male-dominated field but why it remains difficult for women to advance to the top levels. In looking at talent shortage predictions, we understand why women's leadership opportunities in national security clearance careers must and will change in the very near future.
Maureen Baginski / VP Intelligence & Technical Advisory Services, Senior National Security Advisor / Serco

9:50 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.      SENIOR EXECUTIVE PANEL: Understanding the Challenges and Opportunities for Developing and Retaining Women in National Security Careers
In response to future trend analysis and the present workplace for women with security clearances, the panelists will share their experiences, insights and breakthroughs.

Moderator:
Dr. Patricia T. Taylor / Chief, Intelligence Community Equal Employment & Diversity Office / Office of the Director of National Intelligence

Panelists:
Sylvia L. Copeland / North Korea Mission Manager / Office of the Director of National Intelligence
Deborah K. Johnson / Senior Executive / Central Intelligence Agency
Brian F. Keenan / Executive VP, Human Resources / SAIC

11:00 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.    Refreshment Break

11:15 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.    WORKSHOP: WorkLife Balance Solutions for Jobs Requiring Security
Although leadership roles pose WorkLife challenges for all professionals, the intelligence community is a unique culture for single women and women with families. A conversation that is defense and intelligence specific will dispel myths and misperceptions and give valuable information across the generations for those seeking balance in a male-centric corporate culture of secrecy. Breakout discussions include a focus on women with families, dual careers, making career choices, geographical concerns and other issues for women working in a community that requires security.

Facilitator:
Carol Evans / President / Working Mother Media
Author, This is How We Do It: The Working Mother's Manifesto

Thought Leader:
Cathleen Civiello, Ph.D. / Deputy Associate Director for Corporate Leadership / National Security Agency

12:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.      LUNCHEON CALL TO ACTION KEYNOTE: Taking the Long View - Being a Positive Agent of Change
An executive trailblazer imagines how men and women can improve our companies by removing barriers that are not aiding progress. The ultimate goal is to create a work environment where it's possible for everyone to succeed.

Joan Dempsey / Senior Vice President / Booz Allen Hamilton

2:00 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.       CONCURRENT WORKSHOPS: Strategies for National Security Career Success
Participants will discuss challenges and solutions for three key clearable career issues facing women and recruiters.

A. Communicating Up, Across and Down with Confidence
Two of the foundation principles of effective workplace communication are to understand your audience and knowing your objectives. This session will provide attendees with tips on how to:

- Demystify intergenerational communication
- Maximize your effectiveness through your communication strategies
- Speak with strength and avoid common communication missteps.

Facilitator:
Wendy Luke / Consultant / The HR Sage

Thought Leaders:
Daria Moylan / Lead Organizational Development Consultant / The MITRE Corporation
Mary G. O'Sullivan / Dean, The Forum / Pherson Associates / Former Senior Executive, Centeral Intelligence Agency

B. Mentoring, A Learning Relationship
Mentoring can help grow earnings and advance one's career. Learn how to assume the responsibilities of a coach, mentor and/or protege while fostering a relationship that is both effective and mutually beneficial. Thought Leaders will share their experiences as both mentors and mentees.

Facilitator:
Kymberlee Dwinell / Group HR Director / Northrop Grumman Information Systems

Thought Leaders:
Janice Rhodes / Manager, ID/IQ Management Org / Battelle Memorial Institute
Linda Singh / Senior VP, Army Programs / Accenture

C. Creating a Culture for Women to Succeed in National Security Careers
As employee talents and skills drive business success, companies now ask where their new leaders will come from. Highly qualified hires are tough to find and even tougher to hold on to. In a predominantly male-dominated industry, how do companies evolve their culture to attract and retain high-potential women at all levels of the organization to build a diverse leadership pipeline?

Who should attend: Talent acquisition, Learning and Development professionals and those who want to:
- Define the talent and cultural challenges for their organization
- Create a culture that attracts and support the success of high-potential women

Facilitator:
Mark McLane / Director of Diversity and Inclusion / Booz Allen Hamilton

Thought Leaders:
Maureen V. Wingfield / United States Business Development, National Intelligence Programs / Raytheon Company
Mary R. Hough / Vice President, Talent Management / SAIC

D. Senior Executive Roundtable: Women Leaders in the Intelligence Community
Working Mother Media is proud to provide a unique opportunity for senior executive women in the intelligence community.

Who should attend: Senior corporate and government executive women who are SES or equivalent/GS15 level & above. This roundtable discussion will focus on topics selected by the participants and may include:
- WorkLife Balance
- Career pathing and mentoring at the executive level
- How to break the glass ceiling in the security community

Thought Leaders:
Ilka S. Rodríguez-Díaz / Director, CIA University Mission Academy / Central Intelligence Agency
Sandra J. Forney / Operations Director, Cyber & SIGINT Systems / Northrop Grumman Information Systems

3:15 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.        Break

3:30 p.m. - 4:15 p.m.        WORKSHOP LEADERS PANEL: A Report Back and Action Plan
Workshop leaders recommend proactive strategies to support the continuing professional development of high-potential women throughout their national security careers. An open forum will follow for participants to share take aways from the day.

Moderator:
Carol Evans / President Working Mother Media
Author, This Is How We Do It: The Working Mother's Manifesto

4:15 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.        Closing Remarks
Carol Evans / President Working Mother Media
Author, This Is How We Do It: The Working Mother's Manifesto

If your company is interested in hosting a reception, or other sponsorship opportunities, please contact sponsorship@workingmother.com or call 212.219.7453

*Agenda subject to change