Resilient Her: Navigating Leadership Challenges with Confidence
Join us for Resilient Her: Navigating Leadership Challenges with Confidence, an empowering 90-minute workshop designed to inspire and equip women with the tools, stories, and strategies to lead with resilience and confidence. As part of the parallel events for the United Nations Women's Conference (CSW 69) , this interactive session features remarkable women leaders who have transformed challenges into opportunities and are paving the way for others to thrive in leadership.
Through storytelling, group activities, and actionable techniques, participants will gain - Practical tools to build resilience and confidence. - Insightful advice from accomplished panelists. - A renewed sense of community among like-minded leaders.
Panelists
Florine Clomegah-Freitas Former General Director of Médecins Sans Frontières (Doctors Without Borders) and Deputy Regional Director of the Red Cross, Florine brings extensive leadership experience in humanitarian operations and business. A Senior Manager,Trainer and Coach she has driven impactful programs worldwide, while fostering leadership and innovation within teams. bio
Yvonne Chow Founder of House of Chow, Yvonne has dedicated her career to empowering Asian communities in the U.S. through Hip-Hop Dance. With a background combining choreography, performance and community organizing she has influenced thousands of lives through her art and leadership.bio
Taneshia Nash-Laird A trailblazer in arts, culture, and commercial real estate, Taneshia is the Executive Director of Project REAP. With a career spanning governance, entrepreneurship, and education, she is a transformative leader advocating for equity and inclusion in the creative and real estate spaces. bio
Moderator
Tamara Jackson A licensed therapist, filmmaker, and trauma specialist, Tamara is a passionate advocate for mental health and equity. As a community leader and pastor, she creates safe spaces for transformative discussions. bio
Contributors and Organizer
Colette Dill-Lerner With over two decades of marketing leadership, Colette has driven innovative strategies in diverse industries, including guiding organizations through challenges to achieve exponential growth and resilience. bio
Barbara Horne
A Technology, Data, and Analytics Project Leader at Medtronic, Goldman Sachs, and other organizations, Barbara is UN Representative and serves on the Board of Athletes United for Peace. A lifelong advocate for social justice, she is the founder of Ngaage, where she leverages her expertise in technology, grassroots organizing, and entrepreneurship to advance equity and human rights. bio
This dynamic and impactful session promises inspiration and practical takeaways while discovering the power of resilience and connecting with extraordinary women who are reshaping the narrative of leadership with confidence.
Join us for Resilient Her: Navigating Leadership Challenges with Confidence, an empowering 90-minute workshop designed to inspire and equip women with the tools, stories, and strategies to lead with resilience and confidence. As part of the parallel events for the United Nations Women's Conference (CSW 69) , this interactive session features remarkable women leaders who have transformed challenges into opportunities and are paving the way for others to thrive in leadership.
Date: Thursday, March 13th, 2025
Time: 4:30 PM EST
Location: Near UNHQ in New York City (In-person and via Zoom) (check back for exact location)
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Through storytelling, group activities, and actionable techniques, participants will gain
- Practical tools to build resilience and confidence.
- Insightful advice from accomplished panelists.
- A renewed sense of community among like-minded leaders.
Panelists
Florine Clomegah-Freitas
Former General Director of Médecins Sans Frontières (Doctors Without Borders) and Deputy Regional Director of the Red Cross, Florine brings extensive leadership experience in humanitarian operations and business. A Senior Manager,Trainer and Coach she has driven impactful programs worldwide, while fostering leadership and innovation within teams. bio
Yvonne Chow
Founder of House of Chow, Yvonne has dedicated her career to empowering Asian communities in the U.S. through Hip-Hop Dance. With a background combining choreography, performance and community organizing she has influenced thousands of lives through her art and leadership.bio
Taneshia Nash-Laird
A trailblazer in arts, culture, and commercial real estate, Taneshia is the Executive Director of Project REAP. With a career spanning governance, entrepreneurship, and education, she is a transformative leader advocating for equity and inclusion in the creative and real estate spaces. bio
Moderator
Tamara Jackson
A licensed therapist, filmmaker, and trauma specialist, Tamara is a passionate advocate for mental health and equity. As a community leader and pastor, she creates safe spaces for transformative discussions. bio
Contributors and Organizer
Colette Dill-Lerner
With over two decades of marketing leadership, Colette has driven innovative strategies in diverse industries, including guiding organizations through challenges to achieve exponential growth and resilience. bio
Barbara Horne
A Technology, Data, and Analytics Project Leader at Medtronic, Goldman Sachs, and other organizations, Barbara is UN Representative and serves on the Board of Athletes United for Peace. A lifelong advocate for social justice, she is the founder of Ngaage, where she leverages her expertise in technology, grassroots organizing, and entrepreneurship to advance equity and human rights.
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This dynamic and impactful session promises inspiration and practical takeaways while discovering the power of resilience and connecting with extraordinary women who are reshaping the narrative of leadership with confidence.
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