welcome to the 2011 women’s Summit® Morning and Afternoon Sessions

We invite you to attend the 14th Women’s Summit® at Bryant University on Thursday, March 10. The 2011 Women’s Summit, the power of excellence, will provide you with a day of dynamic professional and personal development.

People have been trying to define and pursue excellence since Confucius in 465 B.C. Aristotle tried to sum up excellence succinctly: “We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence then is not an art but a habit.” Author Terry Yoffe is quoted as saying: “The one ingredient

that turns the ordinary into extraordinary is merely a commitment to excellence.”It seems that we are always jumping through hoops – trying to balance work, family,

and community obligations. Is excellence for us even possible?At the Women’s Summit, you will hear from a number of women who have achieved

excellence in their careers and have overcome seemingly insurmountable obstacles. You can choose from 20 different workshop sessions that will explore leadership, communica-tion, finances, diversity, entrepreneurship, strategic decision making, marketing through technology, and networking. These programs will motivate you to work toward your own goals to achieve excellence in whatever you do.

The mission of the Women’s Summit is to inspire and empower women and men so that they can advance professionally, develop personally, and provide leadership in their communities, the nation, and the world. This event would not be possible without the generosity of our sponsors whose financial support makes it such a great value. Their commitment to excellence, along with the efforts of the Women’s Summit Co-chairs, Women’s Summit Committee, and Bryant University faculty, staff, and students, will result in an enriching educational experience for you.

Please join us at the 14th Women’s Summit on Thursday, March 10, 2011, and experience the power of excellence.

Sincerely,

Kati MachtleyDirector, Women’s Summit®, Bryant University

SeSSIoN A (9:45 – 11:00 A.M.)Concurrent Morning Sessions

Developing excellence within your team 2 3

This workshop will explore various ways to enhance the value and contributions of your employees – despite a challenging economy – by committing to their success and fostering an environment of trust, respect, and teamwork.Speakers: Lisa Melton, Assistant Vice President, Amica Mutual Insurance Company (Moderator); Jill Andy, Senior Vice President, Human Resources, Amica Mutual Insurance Company; Lucille A. Cavan, Executive Vice President and Senior Human Resources Business Partner, Citizens Bank; Mary A. Gablaski, Vice President, Human Resources, YMCA of Greater Providence

helping women Become (and Stay) financially Independent 2 3

Women control 51 percent of the country’s private wealth, yet often lack confidence about their personal financial planning decisions. Join four regional experts as they address some of the unique obstacles and opportunities facing women today.Speakers: Betsey Purinton, CFP®, Managing Director and Chief Investment Officer, StrategicPoint Investment Advisors (Moderator); Deborah DiNardo, Esq., Counselor at Law and Co-chair of Probate, Trust & Personal Planning Group, Partridge Snow & Hahn LLP; Carol Golden, Executive Vice President and Chief Development Officer, The Rhode Island Foundation; Tara L. Gulla, Vice President, Market Research & Competitive Intelligence, Pyramis Global Advisors, a Fidelity Investments Company

the road More traveled – entrepreneurship for women 1 2 3

This is a great time to start or expand a business – especially for women. Find out why, and explore the benefits, risks, trends, and best practices that will help you decide if entrepreneurship is right for you.Speakers: Susan Rittscher, President and CEO, Center for Women and Enterprise (Moderator); E. Elizabeth “Beth” Carter ’85, President, Certified Executive and Business Coach, Carter Consultants, Ltd.; Margaret D. Farrell, Partner, Hinckley, Allen & Snyder LLP; Erica Saccoccio, President, A Family Tree School Age Program

Strategic Decision Making 2 3

Drawing upon their experience, this panel of leaders and advisors will discuss mastering the cognitive and social processes of companies making choices that commit resources, set precedents, and determine the course of success or failure within their organizations.Speakers: Anna Dodson, Partner, Goodwin Procter LLP (Moderator); Gina Harman, President and CEO, ACCION USA, Inc.; Gina Hubbell, Managing Director, Guggenheim Partners, LLC; Regina Pisa, Chairman and Managing Partner, Goodwin Procter LLP

View from the top: Leading Change 2 3

Successful female executives discuss their leadership experiences. Hear what it takes to lead change and build a sustainable high-performing organization. Learn about the pitfalls these women faced and how they overcame them.Speakers: Michael Roberto, D.B.A., Trustee Professor of Management, Bryant University (Moderator); Gina Raimondo, Treasurer, State of Rhode Island; Cheryl W. Snead ‘06H, President and CEO, Banneker Industries, Inc.; Laurie White, President, Greater Providence Chamber of Commerce

truths and tools for Designing and Delivering winning presentations 1 2 3

The ability to get your product, service, or idea across is critical to your success. Discover easy-to-use, impossible-to-forget tools that will help you become a confident and compelling presenter who gets results.Speaker: Debbie Fay, Founder, bespeak Presentation Solutions

what’s in Your Story? techniques for Successful Career Conversations 2 3

In this interactive session, you’ll learn how to move from reciting facts to telling your story with confidence during job interviews, performance reviews, networking events, and development sessions.Speakers: Trisha Griffin-Carty, President, Griffin-Carty Communications; Jayne M. Mattson, Senior Vice President, Keystone Associates

Managing Diversity and Inclusion in a Multicultural Society 1 2 3

Hidden bias, if not addressed, can be very costly to any organization. In this session, participants will attain a deeper understanding of how to develop and manage diversity programs.Speaker: Gerard Holder, JD, Founder and President, GH Consulting

Leading Social enterprise: Using Markets to Create Social Impact 1 2 3

Discover how former corporate executives have used their business expertise to create sustainable, high-impact social ventures that address some of the world’s most pressing challenges, including access to employment, nutrition, and maternal health.Speakers: Kelly Ramirez, Executive Director, Social Venture Partners Rhode Island (Moderator); Ellen Donahue Dalton, Board Chair, Social Venture Partners Rhode Island, and Principal, Dalton Marketing Group; Navyn Salem, Executive Director, Edesia LLC; Meg Wirth, Founder and CEO, Maternova

rebuilding Consumer Confidence in your Brand 1 2 3

As professionals, we manage and market our brands. As women, we handle professional challenges differently from men. Learn strategies for recovering from blunders and methods for rebuilding consumer confidence.Speaker: Kate Haueisen ’00, Business Development Manager, Wiggin and Dana LLP

the power of 12 Minutes: Success and Safety in a Socially Networked world 1 2 3

LinkedIn, Facebook, YouTube, and other social technology sites can connect you directly to a global universe. Harness this immense power without jeopardizing your personal or business reputation – or your safety.Speaker: Mari Anne Snow, CEO, SophiaThink Consulting

Style Matters! the Art of Influencing others 1 2 3

This highly interactive program, which uses the DiSC communication model, will focus on four distinctive communication approaches. Learn how to break out of your comfort zone to maximize effectiveness and build stronger interpersonal relationships.Speaker: Pamela Heffernan, President, Performance Management Associates, Inc.-Heffernan Consulting

how to Manage and work with the New Kids on the Block 2 3

Four generations are now working side by side in the workplace. This interactive session will help “seasoned veterans” better understand and lead “Millenials” to improve organizational interaction and productivity.Speaker: Anice O’Connor, Ph.D., Professor of Leadership Studies, Social Sciences Department, Johnson & Wales University

this Is No time to Be Shy: Build relationships to help your Career thrive 1 2

Learn a smart simple system to reach out (even if you hate to network), build up your list of contacts (even if you don’t have any), and ensure that your networking well never runs dry.Speaker: Elizabeth Freedman, Principal, Elizabeth Freedman & Company

PlaTInUM SPOnSOR: amica Insurance

GOlD SPOnSOR: GTECH

SIlvER SPOnSORS: amgen; aPC by Schneider Electric; BankRI; Citizens Bank; CvS/Caremark; Fidelity Investments; FM Global; Hinckley, allen & Snyder llP; navigant Credit Union; PwC

BROnzE SPOnSORS: lefkowitz, Garfinkel, Champi & DeRienzo P.C.; Target; UPS; Wealth Management Resources, Inc.

MEDIa SPOnSOR: Providence Business News

BEnEFaCTORS: Colonial Printing, Hampton Inn & Suites Providence Smithfield, Mediapeel, PMa Industries Inc.

thanks to our 2011 Sponsors

professional Image, personal Impact 1 2

Your image defines who you are, and it’s never been more important to your success. This fun, interactive session will focus on non-verbal communication, personal and professional image, and appropriate business dress.Speaker: Dianne Boras, President, Vada Image Consulting

the Art of Connecting, friending, and following 1 2 3

Social Media is both an art and a science. For business professionals, it is essential for reaching target audiences. Learn how to develop relationships that produce referrals, leads, and sales for your business.Speaker: Carol McManus, Founder and Owner, Ywait4success, LLC

power plenary Session (11:15 A.M. – 12:00 p.M.)

Women’s Health: Mind/Body Wellness 1 2 3

Alice D. Domar, Ph.D., is Executive Director of the Domar Center for Mind/Body Health. She is a best-selling author, media authority, and sought-after public speaker, and her pioneering research in the application of mind/body medicine has earned her a reputation as one of the country’s top women’s health experts. She serves as Director of Mind/Body Services at Boston IVF; as an assistant professor of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Biology at Harvard Medical School; and as a senior staff psychologist at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center.

SeSSIoN B (2:00 – 3:15 p.M.)Concurrent Afternoon Sessions

Be a Mentor – Change a Life 1 2 3

From at-risk children to fledgling professionals to those on the leadership fast track, mentoring provides new and illuminating perspectives. Learn about the possibilities of being a mentor or mentee – a win-win situation!Speakers: Jean K. Murray, Lecturer, Marketing Department, Bryant University (Moderator); Renee C. Aloisio, Director of Internal Operations, Lefkowitz, Garfinkel, Champi & DeRienzo P.C.; Melissa E. Darigan, Partner, Partridge Snow & Hahn LLP; Jennifer Pierce-Durot, PHR, RCC, Program Manager, Corporate Compliance & Ethics, Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island; Deborah Saunders, Executive Director, Big Sisters of Rhode Island

from Money Stress to Money Smarts – today and Beyond 1 2 3

The management of your finances often falls off the list regardless of how well you multitask. This interactive program will help you to take control of your financial future and embark on an inspired plan.Speakers: Susan Dewsnap, Financial Advisor, Wealth Management Resources Inc.; Belinda Fuchs, CPA, President, Own Your Money LLC

the female Vision: what women See Matters to organizations 1 2 3

What women notice, what they value, and how they connect the dots constitute their most powerful strengths as leaders in the workplace. Learn what companies must do to engage, energize, and support talented women.Speakers: Lori Coakley, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Management, Bryant University (Moderator); Julie Johnson, Executive Coach and Co-author, The Female Vision; Anne Szostak, President and CEO, Szostak Partners, LLC

Living a Life of excellence: Creating your personal Life portfolio 2 3

A life portfolio is a mindset and approach that promotes career and life choices aligned with who you are. Learn how to develop your personal life portfolio, a blueprint to building a life of excellence.Speaker: Carol C. Malysz, Vice President, New Directions, Inc.

Sessions are designed for professional audiences as indicated:

Beginning: 1

Middle: 2

Executive: 3

For more detailed information, directions, or to register online, visit wsummit.bryant.edu. You may also call (401) 232-6565. The Bryant University Women’s Summit cannot be held responsible for any speaker or program changes that occur due to unforeseen circumstances. any changes or updates will be posted on the website and announced on the day of the event.

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Keynote Speakers

Linda Alvarado is President and CEO of Alvarado Construction, Inc., one of the fastest-growing general contractors in the country. Based in Denver, Colorado, the company has developed and built multi-million dollar projects throughout America and internationally. Ms. Alvarado is considered a trailblazer in her field and has made history as the first Hispanic owner of a Major League Baseball franchise – The Colorado Rockies. She has served on the boards of directors of Fortune 500 companies, held leadership positions in numerous civic, business, and charitable organizations, and was Commissioner of the White House Initiative for Hispanic Excellence in Education. The recipient of many prestigious awards, she was voted the “Most Inspiring Latino in America” at the 2009 American Latino Television Awards and has been inducted into the National Women’s Hall of Fame. Ms. Alvarado is a recipient of the Horatio Alger Award, which honors people who have achieved the American dream despite – or because of – their humble beginnings. For more information, go to www.alvaradoconstruction.com.

Joan Lunden is one of the most well-known and trusted journalists in America, spending almost two decades as co-host of “Good Morning America.” Today, she hosts “Taking Care with Joan Lunden” on RLTV. She is a best-selling author of eight books, including “A Bend in the Road Is Not the End of the Road.” A successful entrepreneur, she launched Joan Lunden Home on QVC in 2010, and she is the face of “Resurgence,” her successful skin care line with Murad. A health advocate for women, she started a wellness retreat camp in Southern Maine called Camp Reveille. She and her husband, Jeff Konigsberg, created a child safety device called Kinderkord, which they launched nationwide. She has served as national spokes-person for Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD), the American Lung Association, and the American Red Cross. Ms. Lunden is a mother of seven, including sets of five- and seven-year-old twins. Learn more about her ventures at www.JoanLunden.com.

Alison Levine is no stranger to risk-taking. She has survived sub-zero tempera-tures, hurricane force winds, sudden avalanches, and a career on Wall Street. Overcoming a life-threatening heart condition, she began to climb the corporate ladder, while she pushed her limits on the world’s highest peaks, eventually serving as the team captain of the first American Women’s Everest Expedition. She has skied across the Arctic Circle to the geographic North Pole and made history as the first American to follow a remote route across West Antarctica to the South Pole. Her expeditions have been documented by more than 450 media outlets. Ms. Levine currently serves as an adjunct professor at the United States Military Academy at West Point. She is president of her own consulting firm, Daredevil Strategies, and founder of the Climb High Foundation, a nonprofit organization that trains jobless women in Africa to work as porters and trekking guides in the local mountains. For more information about Ms. Levine, go to www.daredevilstrategies.com.

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7:30 – 8:30 A.M.regIStrAtIoNHeidi and Walter Stepan Grand Hall George E. Bello Center for Information and Technology

7:30 – 8:30 A.M.CoNtINeNtAL BreAKfASt Elizabeth and Malcolm Chace Wellness and Athletic Center

8:30 – 8:45 A.M.weLCoMINg reMArKSChace Wellness Center

8:45 – 9:30 A.M.opeNINg KeyNote SpeAKer Linda AlvaradoChace Wellness Center

9:30 – 9:45 A.M.BreAK AND CoffeeChace Wellness Center

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registration

___ Developing Excellence Within Your Team

___ Helping Women Become (and Stay) Financially Independent

___ The Road More Traveled – Entrepreneurship for Women

___ Strategic Decision Making

___ View From the Top: Leading Change

___ Truths and Tools for Designing and Delivering Winning Presentations

___ What’s in Your Story? Techniques for Successful Career Conversations

___ Managing Diversity and Inclusion in a Multicultural Society

___ Professional Image, Personal Impact

___ The Art of Connecting, Friending, and Following

I will not attend Session A

Registration for the 2011 Women’s Summit is on a first-come, first-served basis until the conference is sold out. Please register early.

register online at http://wsummit.bryant.edu or please print in ink and complete one form for each attendee. Enclose a check for $160 made payable to Bryant University. Mail to: Women’s Summit, Bryant University, P.O. Box 17, 1150 Douglas Pike, Smithfield, R.I. 02917. The fee for registrations received after February 22 is $185. Due to the popularity of this conference, no walk-in registrations will be accepted.

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I would like to receive .5 CEUs for attending the full Women’s Summit.

welcome remarks and opening Keynote Address: Linda Alvarado (8:30 – 9:30 A.M.) I will attend the Opening Keynote Address

SeSSIoN A (9:45 – 11:00 A.M.) Please indicate your first and second choice by numbering one and two.

power plenary Session: Alice D. Domar, ph.D. (11:15 A.M. – 12:00 p.M.) I will attend the Power Plenary Session: Women’s Health: Mind/Body Wellness

Luncheon and Keynote Address: Joan Lunden (12:15 – 1:45 p.M.) I will attend the luncheon. Indicate special dietary restrictions

SeSSIoN B (2:00 – 3:15 p.M.) Please indicate your first and second choice by numbering one and two.

Closing Keynote Address: Alison Levine (3:30 – 4:30 p.M.) I will attend the Closing Keynote Address

Networking reception (4:30 – 5:15 p.M.) I will attend the Networking Reception

Scholarship Donation: We provide a limited number of scholarships for individuals who would not otherwise be able to attend the Women’s Summit. If you would like to contribute to this scholarship fund, please indicate the amount that you would like to donate and add this to your total. Thank you in advance for your generosity.

Registration Fee $160

Scholarship donation (optional)

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please note: Your conference registration packet and session assignments will be available at registration beginning at 7:30 A.M. on Thursday, March 10. The Women’s Summit begins at 8:30 A.M.

refund note: If you cancel on or before February 4, you are eligible for a refund less a $30 processing fee. No refunds can be made after that date.

___ Be a Mentor – Change a Life

___ From Money Stress to Money Smarts – Today and Beyond

___ The Female Vision: What Women See Matters to Organizations

___ Living a Life of Excellence: Creating Your Personal Life Portfolio

___ Leading Social Enterprise: Using Markets to Create Social Impact

___ Rebuilding Consumer Confidence in Your Brand

___ The Power of 12 Minutes: Success and Safety in a Socially Networked World

___ Style Matters! The Art of Influencing Others

___ How to Manage and Work With the New Kids on the Block

___ This Is No Time to Be Shy: Build Relationships to Help Your Career Thrive

I will not attend Session B

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