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Schedule 

Morning

Start Time
7:15am
End Time
9:30am
Continental Breakfast

Sponsored by: Starbucks and Pepsi

Fierce Fresno Female Speakers

Start Time
8:30am
End Time
9:30am
Opening Session

Fierce Fresno Females

Jené D’Ambrosio | Danay Ferguson | Graciela Moreno | Diane Phakonekham | Georgeanne White

Morning Break

Start Time
9:30am
End Time
10:15am
Morning Break

Sponsored by: Macy’s

10:15 AM – 11: 15 AM Session 1 – Choose from one of these outstanding speakers!  

Session 1-01 | Saroyan Theatre
A New Era in Treating Obesity and Diabetes: The Power of GLP-1 Medications
Dr. Varsha Babu
Sponsored by: Inspire Health Medical Group

 

Session 1-02 | Salon A
To Laser or Not to Laser: A Modern Woman’s Guide to Skin Confidence at Any Age
Dr. Rohini Shantharam

 

Session 1-03 | Salon B
Raising Resilient Kids: Tools for Modern Parenting
Annie Domingos, LCSW

 

Session 1-04 | Salon C
Taking control of your retirement
Yvonne R Sanchez, CFP®, Resident Director,
Wealth Management Advisor NMLS# 633373
Sponsored by Bank of America

 

Session 1-05 | Salon D
Leading with Confidence: Overcoming imposter syndrome in leadership
Latisha Akines

Keynote Luncheon

Start Time
11:30am
End Time
1:00pm
Keynote Luncheon

Sarah Rafferty

1:30 PM – 2:30 PM Session 2 – Choose from one of these outstanding speakers!  

Session 2-01 | Saroyan Theatre
The Midlife Revolution: Taking Charge of Your Health During Menopause
Dr. Tina Sogocio

 

Session 2-02 | Salon A
Below the Belt: What Every Woman Should Know (But Rarely Talks About)
Dr. Jana Freeman
Sponsored by: Community Health Partners

 

Session 2-03 | Salon B
The Confidence Closet: How Personal Style Empowers Every Season of Womanhood
Brooke Merlo Valenzuela

 

Session 2-04 | Salon C
Money Trees: Growing Generational Wealth from Scratch
Charah Coleman

 

Session 2-05 | Salon D
Women and Wealth – from Empowerment to Engagement
Kate Phelan & Tammi Griswold
Sponsored by US Bank

 

Session 2-06 | Exhibit Hall Upstairs MR 2001-04
Getting Fit for a Better Future
Rhonda Murphy

 

Session 2-07 | Exhibit Hall Meeting Rooms 2009-13
Sissy Elves
Nina Dictos Jones and Sophie I. Garcia

Afternoon Break

Start Time
2:30pm
End Time
3:15pm
Afternoon Break

Sponsored by: Pepsi Beverages Company

3:15 PM – 4:15 PM Session 3 – Choose from one of these outstanding speakers!  

Session 3-01 | Saroyan Theatre
Your New Assistant: How to Save Time & Reduce Stress with AI — No Tech Degree Required
Lindsay Gonzales

 

Session 3-02 | Salon A
A Recipe for Healing: How Vicki DeFrancesco Turned Pain into Purpose
Vicki DeFrancesco

 

Session 3-03 | Salon B
Embracing Grace: Self-Compassion and Acceptance for Women Caregivers
Meghan Velasquez

 

Session 3-04 | Salon C
Truth, Trends & Wellness: Decoding Women’s Health in the Age of Misinformation

Reimarie Pineda, MD
Sponsored by: Kaiser Permanente

 

Session 3-05 | Salon D
Social Security: Understanding How Benefits Work & Making the Most of It
Tina Mistry, CFP®
AJ Flores CFP®

 

Session 3-06 | Exhibit Hall Upstairs MR 2001-04
Problem solving pet dog behaviors and helping your dog thrive!
Emily Scott, Certified Dog Behavior Consultant

 

Session 3-07 | Exhibit Hall Meeting Rooms 2009-13
Rock Your Email InBox
Betsy A. Hays

After Party 

Start Time
4:30pm
End Time
5:30pm
After Party Keynote:

Entertainment

Sponsored by: Pepsi, Deli Delicious, and Sam’s Club!

Including the Kaiser Permanente Instant Recess!

Seating for the morning warm-up, afternoon cool-down and all breakout sessions is open seating and is first come, first served.

Lunch seating will be assigned based on the date of registration. If you wish to sit with friends or colleagues, you will need to register as a group.

Taking video of luncheon keynote speaker is strictly prohibited.