Women in Technology Shows There is "No One Path" to Success
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New Book Relays the Professional Experience of Washington`s Female Technology
Leaders
--(Business Wire)--
Marking the 10th anniversary of the Women in Technology(WITSM) Leadership Awards
Program, WIT will launch "No One Path: Perspectives on Leadership from a Decade
of Women in Technology Award Winners" at an event October 15th. The book is a
compilation of perspectives on leadership from 48 past winners of the WIT
Leadership Awards. Come and meet many of the women profiled in this book and
hear their advice on how to achieve business and leadership success today and
tomorrow. The event will also include a panel discussion entitled "Making
Business Better in the New Economy - Hot Topics for Leaders"moderated by Maureen
Bunyan andfeaturing several of the women in the book.
A full list of women profiled in the book can be found at
http://witv3.timberlakepublishing.com/content.asp?contentid=1024.
By attending this event, you will find out why Bobbie Kilberg, president and
CEO, NVTC, has said of the book, "These women encourage all of us to persevere
on our journeys, not just for ourselves but for those who follow." And why
Kathleen Matthews, Executive Vice President, Marriott International, former news
reporter and anchor, WJLA-TV commented, "When you read this book, you`ll hear
the voices of the women...and their stories will inspire you."
Who: Women in Technology joined by:
Moderator - Maureen Bunyan, Prime News Anchor at WJLA-TV ABC 7
Panelists include:
Anne-marie Hartlaub-Kesseg - Deputy Director for Performance Management DoD Continuous Process Improvement/Lean Six Sigma Program Office
Paula Jagemann- Founder of eCommerce Industries, Inc. (ECI2)
Ginger Lew - Senior Advisor to the White House National Economic Council and SBA Administrator
Donna Morea - President, CGI US and India
Linda Keen Solomon - Principal, Deloitte Consulting LLP Segment Leader, Homeland Security
What: Book signing and panel discussion entitled "Making Business Better in the New Economy - Hot Topics for Leaders" featuring several of the women profiled in the book where they share their professional stories and tips for success.
When: Thursday, October 15, 2009
4:00 - 6:00 Onsite book purchases or pre-paid book pickup
6:00 - 7:00 Book signing and networking reception with Maureen Bunyan and many of the women profiled in the book
7:00 - 8:30 Panel Discussion and Q&A featuring women profiled in the book and moderated by Maureen Bunyan
8:30 - 9:00 Continued book signing
Where: Ritz Carlton, Tysons Corner
1700 Tysons Boulevard
McLean, VA 22102
Cost: Members $35
Non-Members $55
Onsite Registration $10 additional
To register or for more information about the event and to order a copy of the
book in advance, please visit
http://www.womenintechnology.org/calendar_day.asp?date=10/15/2009.
Women in Technology (WIT)
Michelle McWhinney, 202-361-2891
Copyright Business Wire 2009
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