On March 9—during Women’s History Month—Adelphi hosted its seventh annual Women’s Leadership Conference, titled: “The Era of Embracing Change: Dare To Be Extraordinary.”
Women—and men—across professions and career stages came together to attend workshops and roundtable discussions, network and be inspired by guest speakers who are leaders in their respective fields.
In his opening remarks, Thomas Kline, EdD, vice president of University advancement and external relations, noted the event’s record-breaking attendance of more than 400 people, including students from high schools across Long Island.
He was followed by the opening keynote: Kendra Bracken-Ferguson, founder and CEO of BrainTrust and author of The Beauty of Success: Start, Grow and Accelerate Your Brand.
Participants then chose which of six different panel discussions to attend on topics such as diversity, philanthropy, artificial intelligence and mentoring.
For the closing keynote, Anna Zinko, assistant vice president for student affairs, interviewed Jennifer Hyman, co-founder and CEO of Rent the Runway, who spoke about creating a business that offers a lower-cost, more sustainable alternative to fast fashion, her initial public offering and how women should dream big and can indeed have both extraordinary professional and personal lives.
Adelphi's Seventh Annual Women's Leadership Conference
On March 9—during Women’s History Month—Adelphi hosted its seventh annual Women’s Leadership Conference, titled: “The Era of Embracing Change: Dare To Be Extraordinary.” Launch Gallery
Adelphi's Seventh Annual Women's Leadership Conference
On March 9—during Women’s History Month—Adelphi hosted its seventh annual Women’s Leadership Conference, titled: “The Era of Embracing Change: Dare To Be Extraordinary.” 5 Photos-
The conference attracted women—and men—across professions and career stages, as well as students from high schools across Long Island.
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Adelphi’s first woman president, Christine M. Riordan, PhD, addressing the audience.
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Student leaders Erica Gibson (left) and Joe Sawma (right) presented awards to Amita Radakichenane and other outstanding fellow students.
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Networking was an important part of the conference. Jennifer Hyman (second from right), co-founder and CEO of Rent the Runway, talked with attendees before presenting the keynote.
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For the evening keynote, Anna Zinko, assistant vice president for student affairs, interviewed Jennifer Hyman, co-founder and CEO of Rent the Runway.