OCTOBER 15, 2015

A MESSAGE FROM LISA

Dear Friends, Welcome to the 3rd Annual Alaska Women’s Summit. I’m proud to once again co-chair this incredible event, and look forward to great dialogue with you over the next two days. The theme of this year’s summit - We’re Better Together - is an important one. I have long believed in the value of personal friendships and professional relationships among women, to share experiences, lend a helping hand, learn from each other, and open new doors. It is our responsibility to one another, to provide support, and through this, opportunities for growth. This summit is an opportunity to create connections with women of all ages and backgrounds to generate positive change within our community and ourselves. The discussions we have here should not end with the close of the summit, but should carry on throughout the year, and be shared with others beyond the event. I hope you have a wonderful time, and please introduce yourself to someone you have not met before. You never know where a simple introduction may lead.

Sincerely,

US Senator Lisa MurkowskiUnited States Senator, Alaska

A MESSAGE FROM LESIL

Dear Alaskans,

I am so honored to have you at the 2015 Annual Alaska Women’s Summit. This annual summit has been one of my greatest accomplishments throughout my 15 years of service to Alaska.

When I commissioned the 2013 report on the status of women it revealed to me that Alaska may be one of the most challenging places in the United States for women. This has been a relatively untold story for far too long. How can we have such a dichotomy in our state: huge social and economic challenges and top ranking female leaders? Much of the work I have done over the last two Women’s Summits was aimed at hearing that untold story, and listening to our leaders. I continue to hear the stories and inspiring words from those previous years told and retold by friends and family. This lasting impact is our collective success. I am thrilled to share another year with each of you as we continue to build a stronger and safer Alaska for women and those we love.

This year we are going to take our knowledge and inspiration to forge ahead to begin generating positive changes. Working together I believe we can achieve anything. Alaskan women are strong, resilient, hardworking and above all, innovative. I challenge each and every one of you to reach out to those around you, make new connections, share ideas, and continue the dialogue. It is within ourselves, our homes, and our communities that these changes need to happen, and it all starts right here, right now. Let us begin. We’re better together!

Warmly,

Senator Lesil McGuireAlaska State Senator, District L

8:00- 8:30

Registration/Check-in

8:30 Welcome Dean John Stalvey, PH.D., College of Arts and Sciences, UAA; Alaska’s First Lady Donna Walker; Alaska State Senator Lesil McGuire

9:00 Women and Leadership: Setting the Stage and Making Connections

Sara Lawson, Executive Coach and Facilitator of the 2015 Alaska Women’s Summit

9:45 3 Steps to Building a Network…that Actually Work

Leigh Newman, Editor at Oprah.com and Catapult Publishing; Author of Still Points North: An Alaskan Memoir

10:00 Redefining Career Paths: Opportunities in Entrepreneurship

Panel DiscussionModerator: Commissioner Heidi Drygas, Department of Labor, State of Alaska

Panelists: Kisha Smaw CEO, Hearts and Hands of Care; Marcie Nelson Owner, AK Starfish Co.; Kristen Mellinger Principal, V3 Strategic Solutions; Linda Leary, Business Leader and Entrepreneur

11:20 Looking Ahead: Women Working Together

IntroductionMichelle Toohey, Independent Contractor and Alaska Advocacy Field Manager for American Petroleum Institute Keynote SpeakerU.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski

Noon LUNCHEON:Attitudes and Perceptions of Women Seeking Employment in the Oil & Natural Gas Industry

Sponsored by the American Petroleum Institute

PresentationCalinda Lake President of Lake Research Partners

Panel DiscussionModerator: Kara Moriarty, President/CEO, Alaska Oil and Gas Association Panelists: Janet Weiss, President BP Alaska Exploration Inc.; Misty Alexa, Manager Western North Slope Development, ConocoPhillips Alaska; and Claire Joseph, Environmental and Regulatory Advisor, Alaska LNG Project

1:00 The Economic Status of Women in Alaska

Introduction Suzanne Cunningham, Chief of Staff to Alaska State Senate President Kevin Meyer

PresentationsCaroline Schultz Economist, Department of Labor State of AlaskaTamiah Liebersbach, Program Coordinator, Economic Empowerment Center YWCA

1:30 Defining Moments: Women Creating Success Together

Sponsored by Saltchuk

Introduction Annette Sheppard, External Affairs Director, Saltchuk Keynote SpeakerGail Evans, Former CNN Executive and Best Selling Author of Play Like a Man Win Like a Woman and She Wins, You Win.Including Special Interview with KTVA-TV Reporter Emily Carlson

3:30 Taking it out into the World: Committing to Action

Sara Lawson

4:00- 4:30

Closing Remarks Alaska State Senator Lesil McGuire With Special Guest Alev Kelter, USA Women’s Olympic Rugby

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

A Special Thank You to the ALASKA WOMEN’S SUMMIT PLANNING & ADVISORY COMMITTEE

US Senator Lisa MurkowskiUnited States Senator, Alaska

Janet WeissRegional President, BP Exploration Alaska Inc.

Stacy SchubertDirector, Gov. Relations and Public Affairs at Alaska Housing Finance Corporation

Rep. Charisse MilletAlaska State House of Representatives

Tina PidgeonGeneral Counsel, Chief Compliance Officer, and Senior Vice President, Gov. Affairs

Senator Lesil McGuireAlaska State Senator

Judith CrottyVice President and Regional Community Development Manager, Wells Fargo

Kaylena FerrinAccount ManagerSwift Worldwide Resources

Amy SaltzmanSenior Policy AdvisorOffice of Senator McGuire

Stephanie HaydnBusiness Financial Services Manager, Denali Alaskan Federal Credit Union

Angelina BurneyAdministrative Manager and Executive SchedulerOffice of U.S. Senator Murkowski

Jeanine St. JohnVice President of Lynden Logistics

Susan AndersonPresident/CEO, The CIRI Foundation

Tamera LienhartDirector of Community AffairsBP Exploration Alaska Inc

Kauai A. FittLEED AP, BD+CCoordinator of Culture & HappinessMcCool Carlson Green

Annette ShepardSaltchuk External Affairs Director, Alaska

Kim JordanAlaska Public & Government Affairs Coordinator, ExxonMobil

SPONSORS

$25,000 - Denali Level

$15,000 - Foraker Level

$10,000 - Susitna Level

$5,000 - Gold Level

“The Alaska Women’s Summit is made possible by generous sponsorships and private gifts.”

SPONSORS

Scholarship - Special Mention

$2,500 - Silver Level

$1,000 - Bronze Level

Special ‘‘Thanks’’ to: