Event Location: Detroit, Michigan
Join us for Career Mastered 10th year of celebrating the power of women. The 2024 Leadership Diversity Summit & Awards is an event not just for women, but for everyone who wants to champion the advancement of women.
A can’t-miss event filled with inspiration, education, and celebration. As an attendee, you will strengthen your leadership skills, build a sense of empowerment, and expand your network at this premier gathering. You’ll be inspired and gain invaluable knowledge that can positively influence you and your organization to benefit you throughout your professional journey. Featuring prominent keynote presentations by distinguished alumni honorees, thought leaders, firebrands, and executives, this immersive event is sure to motivate you no matter what industry you’re in or where you are on your career path. The Career Mastered Leadership Diversity Summit & Awards is a transformative experience designed to inspire action. In the on-site interactive two- and one-half days, you can gain the inspiration and skills to aspire higher and learn ways to advance your growth as a leader.
Sponsored by: J. P. Morgan Chase
Sponsored by: Food Lion
Elevate Conference Center, 16 th Floor
Jacinda Jacobs, Media Personality / Mistress Ceremonies
Dr. Lisa Wicker, Founder & CEO / Linwick & Associates / LLC/Career Mastered
Sponsored by: Walgreens
Lisa Howze, The Lisa Howze Experience, LLC
In her compelling Keynote Address, Lisa Howze invites you to embark on a transformative journey of resilience and self-discovery with the powerful theme, "I Am Resilient." Drawing on her wealth of experience, she shares profound insights on overcoming challenges, embracing inner strength, and emerging resilience in the face of adversity. Prepare to be inspired and empowered as she affirms that within each of us lies the unyielding spirit that defines who we are.
Sponsored by: Linwick & Associates
Cortney Hicks Lanier, Media Personality
Hosetta Coleman, Head of Careers and Skills JPMorgan Chase & Co.
Donna Joseph Kemp, President of DMJ Group, LLC
Gina Coleman, Chief Diversity Officer, PNC Bank
Join Cortney Hicks for the Inside Career Success Show "Live" panel of leading experts in a transformative workshop that explores the essence of resilience. Discover the strength within and learn how to navigate life's challenges with grace and determination. This empowering session is your guide to embracing resilience and unleashing the powerful force that resides within you, emphasizing techniques to overcome challenges, setbacks, and adversity.
Sponsored by: Comerica Bank
Portia Mount, Chief Marketing Officer, Transformation Leader and Author
Women in the Marketplace Trends.
The Facts and Trends About Women in the Marketplace: According to a 2015 study by Babson College, businesses that have at least one woman in an executive seat tend to have much higher valuations than companies with all men in C-level positions. In fact, companies with a female executive are worth 64% more at first funding and 49 percent more at last funding than their all-male counterparts. With numbers like that, it’s no wonder that the amount of early-stage investing in companies with at least one female executive has been growing over the past 15 years, but there is still room to grow.
Sponsored by: Lowe’s
Dr. Rose Moten, Owner Bloom Transformation
Ashwini Balasubramanian, General Manager, Harley Davidson Motor
Pamela Lue-Hing, Author, Coach, Speaker, Strategic consultant Powerhouse Unlimited, LLC
Phylicia Musa, Sr. Manager Lowe’s Companies, Inc
Explore strategies on embracing complexity and thriving amidst uncertainty, as experts share insights to empower you in navigating life's unpredictable landscapes with confidence and strength. Join us for a transformative conversation on building resilience in challenging times.
Sponsored by: Primax Properties
Jacinda Jacobs, Media Personality / Mistress Ceremonies
Sponsored by: Henry Ford Health
Dr. Lisa Wicker, Founder & CEO / Linwick & Associates / LLC/Career Mastered
Ann Mervenne, CEO, Merveene & Co.
Michelle L. Taylor Director, New Product Quality Trane Technologies
Catherine Budzynski, Chief Legal Officer, Ohmium International
Denise Brooks Williams - Executive Vice President and CEO, Care Delivery System Operations
Unlock the secrets to commanding the room and building influential executive presence in our panel discussion tailored for women seeking board positions. Explore strategies to enhance your leadership impact, navigate boardroom dynamics, and project confidence. Whether you're aspiring to join a board or aiming to elevate your current role, this session provides practical insights to cultivate a commanding and influential presence at the executive level. Elevate your leadership journey with the tools to thrive in boardroom environments.
Sponsored by: J. P. Morgan Chase
Sponsored by: Walgreens
Molly Grantham, Journalist, Author, Speaker
Stefanie Hicks Diversity Manager, Walgreens
Byna Elliott, Managing Director, Head of Advancing Black Pathways J. P. Morgan Chase
Join us at the Career Mastered 2024 National "Women's Leadership Awards Luncheon. The luncheon is a chance for women with shared goals to come together in a supportive and inclusive setting for celebration. Women from around the nation come together to lift each other and recognize each other for their incredible work in the marketplace.
Sponsored by: ITC Holdings
Sponsored by: ITC Holdings
Angela Hosking, Dean & CEO Northeastern University
Kira Carter Robinson Chief Operating Officer, University of. Michigan Health - Sparrow Lansing
Selina Dallas, Chief Nursing Officer & Chief Operating Officer Ascension
Shanna Johnson, FACHE. President, Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital; Interim President, Henry Ford Macomb Hospital
Dr. Lisa Wicker, Founder & CEO / Linwick & Associates / LLC/Career Mastered
Join our panel discussion, showcasing a distinguished panel of C-suite executives across diverse industries, encompassing CEOs, COOs, and more. Drawing from their extensive experience, these leaders will impart personal insights, lessons learned, and success strategies in the C-suite. Gain a profound understanding of the challenges, decisions, and responsibilities encountered by C-suite executives, and learn how to apply these valuable lessons to your own professional journey.
Sponsored by: Corewell Health
Mark S. Lee Founder & CEO, The Lee Group MI, LLC
Carlos Cubia, EVP, Chief Inclusion, Equity, Diversity and Sustainability Officer & Executive Leadership Council Member
Tobin Williams Senior Vice President – Human Resources and Transformation, Stellantis North America.
Sallie Jarosz Investment Real Estate Banker · F.N.B. Corporation
J. Anthony Davis
Explore the impactful role men play in fostering women's empowerment within the corporate and business realms. Join our distinguished panel as they delve into how men contribute to the elevation, promotion, and success of women in the professional landscape. Gain insights into the pivotal influence of men in buyer-supplier relations and business procurement and discover collaborative strategies for creating an inclusive and thriving workplace. This discussion aims to illuminate the power of allyship in driving positive change and advancing gender equality in the business world.
Sponsored by: PNC Bank
Dr. Sabrina Jackson Media Personality, Creator, Essential Colors
Join Dr. Sabrina Jackson in a transformative workshop that explores the essence of resilience. Discover the strength within and learn how to navigate life's challenges with grace and determination.
Sponsored by: Minority Executive Search
Sponsored by: Ally Financial
Sallie Jarosz Investment Real Estate Banker · F.N.B. Corporation
Marie McLucas, Chief Financial Officer, Primax Properties, LLC
Natalie Brown, Senior Director, Corporate Citizenship, Ally Financial
Byna Elliott, Head of Advancing Black Pathways, J.P. Morgan Chase
Gail Perry Mason, Financial Advisor and CEO Money Matters for Youth
Navigate both your personal and professional spheres. We will address financial literacy and empowerment for women leaders, providing practical advice on budgeting, investing, and wealth-building.
Sponsored by: New York Life
Dr. Kiela Sammuels, CEO, GFounder, Glow & Grace LLC, Clinical Pharmacist/Professor University of Michigan (Ret.)
Kim B. Smith, Founder
Wykeeta Peel, Corporate Vice President, New York Life Insurance
Lisa Nichols, CEO, Lisa Nichols Consulting
Nerissa Stewart, DEI Manager, Food Lion
Renowned experts in personal and professional growth. Through engaging discussions and exercises, gain practical tools to align values, set achievable goals, embrace growth, build authentic connections, and navigate setbacks with resilience. Leave with renewed clarity, motivation, and a personalized roadmap for a fulfilling life driven by purpose and passion.
Dr. Lisa Wicker, Founder & CEO / Linwick & Associates / LLC/Career Mastered
Sponsored by: Career Mastered
Marie McLucas, Chief Financial Officer, Primax Properties, LLC
Dr. Lisa Wicker, Founder & CEO / Linwick & Associates / LLC/Career Mastered
Michelle Richards, Executive Director, Great Lakes Women’s Business Center
Jody Trierweiler, Nutritional & Fitness Expert
Sponsored by: Food Lion
Westin Book Cadillac Host Hotel
Sponsored by: Excel Village
Sponsored by: Career Mastered
Dr. Lisa Wicker, Founder & CEO / Linwick & Associates / LLC/Career Mastered
At Career Mastered, we believe in the power of community. Each year during the Summit, our summit attendees participate in a charitable activity designed to leave the city better than we find it. We donate after school snack packs to a selected school.
Sponsored by: Lowe’s
Dr. Lisa Wicker, Founder & CEO / Linwick & Associates / LLC/Career Mastered
Lisa Nichols, CEO, Lisa Nichols Consulting
Career Mastered Woman to Woman – Up Close and Personal Real Talk
An immersive exclusive Career Mastered experience thoughtfully designed to bridge powerful round table meetups capturing the vibe of Detroit hotspots.
Enjoy the “Motor City” experience, which includes an overload of culture, history, cars, street art, food, and social obsessions in and around Detroit. Powerful round table meetups curated with thought while experiencing the backdrop of the Sugar Factory, Woodhouse Day Spa, Roasting Plant Detroit, Sweetwater Tavern, and more.. Get ready to network, take photos, while enjoying the experience to network and learn more about the power of resilience.
Dr. Lisa Wicker, Founder & CEO / Linwick & Associates / LLC/Career Mastered
Holly Robinson Peete, Actress, Talk Show Host, Author, Philanthropist
Natalie Brown, Sr. Director, Corporate Citizenship, Ally Financial
Dr. Sabrina Jackson Media Personality, Creator, Essential Colors
Stefanie Hicks Diversity Manager, Walgreens
Diana Lewis, Detroit's Legendary WXYZ-TV Anchor (ret)
Jody Trierweiler, Nutritional & Fitness Expert
Tati Amare, Producer and Host Live in the "D"
Detroit Institute of Arts (DIA)
Sponsored by: Ally Financial
Sponsored by: J. P. Morgan Chase
Sponsored by: Corewell Health