2007 Phenomenal Women's Conference

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At the 2007 Phenomenal Women’s Conference, you’ll be inspired, empowered, and purpose-filled to shape a legacy of leadership by investing in what will yield the highest returns for ultimate results—YOU.

Investing in Yourself and others through this conference will enable you to acquire realistic ideas and tools for transformational life changes. You will also enjoy and benefit from:

CONNECTIVITY: Community members connecting with leaders and international speakers for inspiration and growth
NETWORKING: Person-to-person, business-to-business networking of ideas, opportunities, and relationships
ACCESSIBILITY: Access to national and local strategic plans for growth as women personally and professionally
CURRENCY: Exposure to current professional exhibits by non-profit and commercial organizations, author book displays and signings
APPRECIATION: Reception honoring the 2007 Jeanne A. Cook Phenomenal Woman Award Winner, and the community nominees for Phenomenal Women Awards.

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speakers

You’ll hear scholars, role models, practitioners, political leaders, authors, entrepreneurs, women’s activists, international speakers, and leading executives share their wisdom and experience as they:

Empower women toward success based on proven experiences in leadership
Motivate women to thrive and come alive in venturing from where you are to where you want to be
Explore ideas of transformational change to help you build a life portfolio that becomes your legacy yielding ultimate returns
Inspire women with fresh ideas and insight into women in all spheres of leadership roles
Equip women to identify and access their strengths and fulfill their potential

KEYNOTE SPEAKERS

	Dr. Farkhonda Hassan —Egypt’s Secretary General of the National Council for Women, the Egyptian Parliament chair of the Commission of Human Development and Local Administration of the Shoura Assembly (Second House), the co-chair of the Gender Advisory Board of the United Nation Commission on Science and Technology, and a professor of Geology at American University in Cairo. Dr. Hassan holds a Ph.D. in Geology from the University of Pittsburgh, PA., an M.Sc. in Solid State Science from the American University, Cairo, and a B.Sc. in Chemistry and Geology, Cairo University. *Dr. Hassan’s message will focus on the importance of women’s presence in international leadership.*

	Haley Kilpatrick — Founder and President of award-winning teen mentoring program, Girl Talk, which she started at age 15, Ms. Kilpatrick’s national organization has touched the lives of 10,000 young women in 22 states, Canada and the Virgin Islands. She has appeared on the Montel Williams show twice. Her awards include the President’s Volunteer Service Award, the Scholar of Promise Award from the National Society of Collegiate Scholars, as well as grants and scholarships to expand her non-profit student-to-student mentoring program since 2002. She expects to complete her B.S. degree in Communication at Kennesaw State University in 2008. Ms. Kilpatrick will share her personal journey with Girl Talk and following her heart to see that every middle school girl has a place she can go to get much needed advice from her older peers through mentoring. She hopes that her story will inspire you to make a difference and realize that change starts at every age---and most importantly, change starts now.

	Elisabeth Williams Omilami — Recipient of the 2007 Phenomenal Women’s Award. Elisabeth’s humanitarian work as CEO of The Hosea Feed the Hungry and Homeless, the largest African-American owned Human Service Organization in the Southeast, has won numerous acknowledgements including, from Mayor Shirley Franklin and the City of Atlanta. the prestigious Phoenix Award for Hurricane Katrina first responders, the Atlanta Urban League Jessie O. Thomas Community Service Award, and Atlanta Business League 100 Women of Influence, to name but a few. *Ms. Williams Omilami will deliver her message on “Spiritual Heart Disease,” which will inspire every listener toward positive change.*

	Dr. Deborah Roebuck –Executive Director of the Siegel Institute for Leadership, Ethics and Character, former director of the Executive MBA Program at Kennesaw State University, and author of Improving Business Communication Skills, Dr. Roebuck has more than 25 years experience as a business consultant and educator. She has published more than 20 articles in journals and proceedings, and has authored three text books. Her list of presentations to business and civic organizations, as well as to regional, national and international conferences, is extensive and includes such topics as “Executive Writing Skills…Writing for Increased Productivity,” “Effective Business Speaking,” and “The Art of Listening.” She is the recipient of numerous awards including a Research and Service Award from the A.L. Burruss Institute of Public Service; an Outstanding Business Educator from Beta Tau Chapter of Delta Pi Epsilon; and an Outstanding Service Award from Lockheed Georgia Management Association. She is a three-time finalist for the Distinguished Teaching Award at Kennesaw State University, and in 1999 was named Coles College Teacher of the Year. *Dr. Roebuck will share the purpose of the Siegel Institute in her talk on “Building Ethical Leaders from the Inside Out.”*

	Dr. Betty Siegel – Kennesaw State University President Emeritus, is the first woman to head an institution in the University System of Georgia. Under her 25-year administration, the university evolved from a four-year college with an enrollment of 4,000 students and 15 baccalaureate-degree programs to its current university status of third largest in Georgia, with an enrollment of 19,000 students. Among her many honors are the Peabody Award, the highest recognition given to an alumni from the School of Education at the University of North Carolina, and the Howard Washington Thurman Ecumenical award from Morehouse College for her “contributions to humanity in interfaith, interdenominational and interracial spiritual and ethical development.” *Dr. Siegel will open the 7th Annual Phenomenal Women’s conference with a personal greeting.*

	Marie Wilson — Founder and President, The White House Project, author of Closing the Leadership Gap: Why Women Can and Must Help Run the World, and co-creator of Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day. The White House Project recognizes the need for a more representative democracy, where women and men lead collaterally in all spheres. Her project highlights include groundbreaking research on young women’s political participation, an analysis of women’s appearances on influential Sunday political talk shows, the convening of women CEOs and executives for two national leadership summits, and a bi-coastal conference of international woman leaders. *Ms. Wilson’s keynote speech will address, “Closing the Leadership Gap: Why Women Can and Must Help Run the World.”* top

CONCURRENT SESSION SPEAKERS

	Miriam Burgess: Man, I feel like a Woman - Power Networking for Women This session will help teach you to network like a female and make just as much progress as your male counterparts do on the golf course! Networking is one of the strategic keys to your success, as your interaction with others can have such an amazing impact on both your life and career. Join Miriam for “Man, I Feel Like a Woman - Power Networking for Women” and learn the empowerment of networking in ordinary situations to bring about extraordinary results. Miriam Burgess serves as Vice President of Business Development in Aon Consulting of Atlanta, a global leader in human capital consulting, outsourcing and insurance brokerage services. She has over 19 years of experience in human resources, with specific expertise related to business development, account management, benefits planning, design, communication, analysis, and administration of health and welfare and retirement plans. Prior to joining Aon Consulting, Miriam served as a consultant in sales and communication, and has held benefit positions at The Home Depot and National Service Industries, Inc. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics from the University of Maryland, College Park. She is a Board member of the Board of Directors Network, a non-profit organization whose mission is to increase the number of women on corporate boards and in executive leadership. She is also co-founder and Press Secretary of the Aon Atlanta Women’s Network Group.

	Phyllis Carrera - Phenomenal Women’s Circles: Empowering Ourselves and Each Other Discover the power of women's circles, a world-wide phenomenon in which the feminine values of relationship, nurturing, and interdependency are shaping compassionate communities of support. Gain an understanding of what women's circles are, and the value they offer us in creating purposeful and passionate lives. Experience an open, hospitable space that invites you to speak your truth, listen compassionately, deepen personal insight, and choose courageous paths of transformational change. Phyllis is founder and CEO of HumanArts, a human development company dedicated to helping people actualize their potential through empowering choice, while leading their lives and organizations with integrity. After a successful 20-year career in education and business, she left her job as Senior Leadership Development Consultant in a Fortune 100 company to travel solo around the world. Transformed by this experience, she authored A Journey of My Choosing: Traveling the Creative Path of Life. She’s a recognized coach to executive women and individuals in transition, gives voice to our brilliance, and inspires us to embrace courageous change.

	Ellen Cross - Phenomenal Women’s Circles: Empowering Ourselves and Each Other *See Phyllis Carrera’s topic description above.* Ellen teaches principles of management, organizational behavior and entrepreneurship at Kennesaw State University. She is the founder of The Rainmaker Group, a consulting business that provides integrated services including sales and business development. She frequently conducts training for Fortune 500 companies in the areas of communication, motivation, customer service, high performing teams, and executive image. She also coaches clients in career and life success. Earlier, she served as Vice President of Business Development at Bennett Kuhn Varner (BKV) Advertising, a full service advertising agency in Atlanta, and president of Direct Hit Productions, a television commercial production division of BKV where she managed directors, producers, and film crews.

	Flora Devine - Shaping Our Lives for Leadership Through Conflict *In this session, Dr. Devine brings years of experiences to the table to guide woman toward the benefits of conflict resolution, and how to turn conflict to growth and advantage.* Dr. Flora B. Devine, Special Assistant to the President for Legal Affairs and Diversity at Kennesaw State University, is an attorney, educator, and community leader of diversity in higher education. Her legal expertise is in employment law in government, in the private sector, and in higher education. She also has expertise in conflict resolution (mediation and collaborative problem solving) and has been an arbitration panel member with the American Arbitration Association. As KSU’s Chief Diversity Officer, Dr. Devine instituted the university’s first strategic plan for diversity, convened the inaugural Student Peace Conference, and the Campus Interfaith Dialogue. She has served as Chairperson of the Georgia Indigent Defense Counsel, National Board Member of the National Association of College and University Attorneys, is a Board member of the Gandhi Institute for Reconciliation at the Martin Luther King International Chapel at Morehouse College, and is affiliated with the National Association of Chinese Americans. She recently hosted the African American and Latino Community Leaders Dialogue at KSU.

	Lucy Hall - Women NEEDED Reach One/Teach One! In this session, Lucy will share how the Mary Hall Freedom House went from a dream to a reality. She will also promote ways for women in the community to give back by volunteering in the MHFH and serving as mentors in their programs. As the youngest of seven siblings, Lucy Hall barely knew her mother, who died of alcoholism when ucy was six. But the impressions her mother made on her life inspired Lucy Hall to reach out to addicted women and women with children so that they could bridge the gap from troubled lives to become independent and self-supporting. Today, her dream is a reality with the founding of Mary Hall Freedom House, named in memory of her mother. A graduate of public schools in her native New York, Lucy majored in Human Services at State Univeristy of Brockport and Schenectady College. Lucy has received one of the nation’s highest honors for community health leadership, the Robert Wood Johnson Community Health Leadership Program. She was also selected as one of the winners of Atlanta Magazine’s sixth annual Women Making a Mark.

	Darlene Kluka facilitating International Panel - Global Perspectives: Empowerment Through Physical Activity The panel will provide perspectives on women using physical activity for empowerment of self and communities throughout the world. The importance of building this dimension as part of a circle experience will also be included, along with opportunity for interaction with the international panel members attending the session. Panel participants: IAPESGW Executive Board (International Association of Physical Education and Sport for Girls and Women). In addition to the participants below, the panel may also include participants from Switzerland, Japan, Egypt, and Colombia. Dr. Darlene Kluka, President and panel facilitator - USA Ms. Amanda Bennett, Secretary/Treasurer - UK Ms. Doreen Solomon, Vice President - South Africa Dr. Nancy Melnychuk, Exec. Board member - Canada Dr. Tansin Benn, Communications Coordinator - UK Ms. Janice Crosswhite, Co-opted member - Australia Darlene Kluka is a recognized international scholar and leader in the fields of sport science and women and sport, presented with numerous awards including the International Scholar Award from the International Relations Council of the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, and the International Academy of Sports Vision Research Award. She is a Full Professor at Kennesaw State University in the Department of Health, Physical Education and Sport Science, the first Director of the International Academy for Women’s Leadership in the WellStar College Global Center for Social Change, and holds Extraordinary Professor status in the Department of Biokinetics, Sport and Leisure Sciences at the University of Pretoria. She is President of the International Association of Physical Education and Sport for Girls and Women, Chair of the Editorial Board of the International Council of Sport Science and Physical Education, and serves on the President’s Committee. She has published two texts and hundreds of articles and papers in five continents.

	Paige Lillard - Influencing Change All Around You: Shaping the World You Live In Finding your passion and pursuing it with gusto requires a strategy and a commitment to remain true to your personal values. Paige has done just that and as a result has created her last five positions at Turner. Follow Paige's journey and share her experience and insight about navigating the professional landscape and becoming a change agent for the world you want to work and live in. Paige Lillard is the Vice President of Business Excellence with Turner Broadcasting System, Inc.’s Broadcast Operations and Technology groups where she is responsible for the implementation of the Baldrige framework for performance excellence within six divisions. The framework focuses on excellence in leadership, strategic planning, customer and employee focus, and process management. Paige has extensive experience with the Malcolm Baldrige Framework for Performance Excellence and is a three year veteran of the national Board of Examiners governed by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) under the US Secretary of Commerce. Paige holds an MBA from Kennesaw State University, a Bachelor of Arts in Radio and Television Communications from Hofstra University and is a member of Beta Gamma Sigma national honor society of business schools. She is also a senior member of the American Society for Quality. Paige’s volunteer efforts include her work on the Executive Board of the Georgia Center for Performance Excellence, Time Warner’s “Time to Read” program, the Atlanta Symphony, and a member of Kennesaw State University’s EMBA Executive Board.

	Bob Littell – Raising Your R & R Factor—How Referable Are You?Regardless of your occupation, position or title, your degree of success over time will be in direct proportion to your ability to build and maintain meaningful relationships with others. That applies whether it’s within your own company working with superiors or persons who report to you, as well as externally with current and prospective clients and customers. Building meaningful relationships is also the key to being 'referred' & 'recommended' by others - that's your R&R Factor. NetWeaving is an effective way to become more 'referable', but that's not all you will need in order to raise your R&R Factor and that's what this session will cover. Bob Littell. author of The Heart and Art of NetWeaving, created the NetWeaving concept--a “Pay It Forward” form of networking based upon the Golden Rule and the belief that what goes around does come back around. His career has been centered in the insurance and financial services industry, and has served on the national board of the Society of Financial Service Professionals. He provides consulting at the home office level on strategic planning, marketing, and development.

	Peggy Parks - Your Image —Shape It, Mold It, Let Others Behold It! Do you always make a great first impression? Does your image project your accomplishments? Do the colors you wear every day affect others in the workplace? How you look and feel can have a direct impact on both your professional success and personal satisfaction. She’ll address how to master the necessary skills of image management so you become your competitive advantage. When a positive mental attitude, honest self- awareness, identification of goals, and a deep appreciation of service are all working together aligned with a positive and professional image, it is like a well tuned engine, it hums, you hum. President of The Parks Image Group, Peggy is a Certified Image Consultant, a member of the Association of Image Consultants International. an Executive Board member of the Atlanta chapter of the Association of Image Consultants International (AICI), a member of the Society for Human Resource Management and the Atlanta Women's Network. With a diverse background as an international fashion model and corporate professional, she is uniquely qualified to coach others to achieve a fulfilling career, gain self-confidence, and make a stunning first impression.

	Karen Pressley - Your Life Portfolio: Investing in Yourself for Ultimate Results Karen’s accomplishment of reconstructing her life after a series of traumatic experiences has resulted in valuable lessons learned which she has developed into “Legacy Living” and shares with women nationally. “Legacy Living” focuses on: the risks we take of making ethical choices, being able to turn all consequences to our benefit, and building a “life portfolio” that brings a high rate of return (satisfaction, character, legacy). You’ll be inspired and guided to turn losses or broken dreams into positive benefits that work for you, that can transform your outlook and your life into what you’ve always hoped it would become. After a successful career in fashion design and music publishing in Hollywood, including hit songs like “On the Wings of Love,” Karen and her husband dedicated their lives to Scientology. 16 years later, Karen escaped that practice to rebuild her life but lost everything in the process. Pieces of her story have appeared on CNN, NBC Dateline, M6 in Paris, radio shows, in the Los Angeles Times, to name a few. Since 1998, she’s built an entrepreneurial career in national speaking, freelance writing, co-authored Seven Secrets to Timeless Beauty, and published numerous articles through her business, Profitable Words. She anticipates graduation from Kennesaw State University in 2008 with a B.S. degree. in Interdisciplinary Studies, and holds a certificate in Women’s Ministry from New Orleans Theological Seminary. She’s a member of the National Society of College Scholars and Phi Kappa Phi honor societies, the KSU Presidential Scholars Program, and works as a Communication Specialist for the Siegel Institute of Leadership, Ethics & Character. She directs Wings of Love Ministries where she provides education in new religious movements.

	Dawn Randolph - Know Your Ps & Qs: Political Power Quotient Be inspired and enlightened by this session which will not only share how to succeed in male-dominated environments whether in politics, work, or social groups, but learn about your own political power quotient which may be lying dormant in your life and just needs to be awakened. Dawn A. Randolph, MPA cut her political teeth working for US Senator Sam Nunn in the early 90's. For the past twelve years she has been assisting statewide non-profits and associations advocate for drug-free communities, access to health care and open government. In January of 2002 she ventured out to form her own consulting firm to assist non-profits and associations maximize limited resources and advocate for critical issues. She ran for a newly formed State House Seat in 2004 and for the Georgia Public Service Commission in 2006. Although both campaigns did not produce a victory, she took on the male dominated world of utilities to show that women will be competitive in many political arenas

	Catherine Turner - Internal Affairs: Facing the Challenge Come listen to a frank talk about the necessity of women taking charge of their financial future. What are the financial challenges unique to women? What deters us from being disciplined to the task of protecting our future quality of life? How can we track our progress? What resources do we have to help us achieve financial security in our later years? Leave feeling empowered and encouraged to make your future by design! Catherine is a Financial Advisor and CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ whose expertise encompasses Portfolio Design & Asset Management, Retirement Planning, Asset Distribution Strategies, Tax Strategies, Insurance Planning, College Planning and Estate Planning Strategies. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from Florida International University. After years of managerial accounting as a Comptroller in Miami, she spread her business talents into the sales and training arena, and eventually landed in the financial services field. Catherine completed her graduate course studies in Financial Planning and Services through The American College, Bryn Mawr, PA. Having met rigorous educational and professional requirements, Catherine’s disciplined approach to her work has earned her several designations demonstrating her level of technical knowledge as well as being a practitioner who provides care and comprehensive attention to the planning process for her clients.

	Amy Whitley – UPS Success in Empowering Women for Achievement and Leadership *Amy Whitley has successfully led the launch of the newly created* *Women's Leadership Development Initiative at UPS for the last 12 months.* *Until recently there were no programs designed specifically for women at* *UPS. Amy will describe what led UPS to support the initiative, the key* *components of the program, what the future holds and the lessons learned* *along the way. She will also share how it is helping to transform the* *workplace and the role that women play.* Amy Whitley is Vice President of Organizational Development for UPS, the world’s largest package delivery company and a global leader in supply chain solutions. UPS services 7.9 million customers daily in over 200 countries and employs over 400,000 employee’s globally. She oversees Succession Planning, Corporate Schools and organizational Training and Development programs, Executive Education, Workforce Planning, including Affirmative Action, Compliance, Employment and the Diversity council. She also is responsible for UPS’s Global HR Systems and HR technology solutions. Amy holds a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Human resources from Pace University. Most recently, Amy has lead the effort to create the first Women’s Leadership Development program at UPS, which unites women across UPS to network internally, and also provides opportunities for business leadership and community volunteerism externally. Amy serves on the board for Atlanta-based INROADS Intern program (which provides corporate intern opportunities to high-achieving minority college students) and the Atlanta Women’s Network. top
Saturday Skills Workshops and Panel Discussions – Descriptions In addition to Saturday’s keynote speaker, Haley Kilpatrick, several dynamic skills workshops, panel discussions, and Women’s Circles experiences are offered. These promise to be transformational in personal empowerment, and in building women’s leadership skills. Saturday Panel Discussions Women’s Career Stages Panel (9:00 – 10:15am) Trudy Strawn, Director of Strategic Planning, The Beverage Institute for Health & Wellness, The Coca-Cola Company Beth Carroll, Regional Vice President, Atlanta Yamaha Motor Sports Division, General Electric Donna May, Interior Design Student, Meredith College Mary Lynne Miller, Deputy Regional Director, Region IV FEMA Succeeding in a Male-dominated Environment Panel (10:30 – 11:45am) Pastor Bolaji Akindoju, Redeemed Christian Church Kings Court Chapel Angela Collins, Contracting Business Leader, Georgia Trane Brent Brown, Chairman and CEO, Chesley Brown International Michele Ice, Firefighter, Cobb County Fire Department Challenges Faced by Entrepreneurs Panel (10:30 – 11:45am) Kate McMahon, Sales Director, Mary Kay Barbara Snook, Signature Closets Rebecca Whicker, Founder and President, Bug Catcherz, LLC Karen S Carter, Executive Vice-President, Bug Catcherz, LLC Sherry Richardson, Owner, Alan Cox Automotive “Changing the Face of Leadership: Promoting a New Generation of Women Leaders" (2:00 – 3:00) Panel moderated by Nu' Nicka Epps, KSU Center for Student Leadership. KSU undergraduate women will utilize conversation to explore the range of issues women in leadership face based on their personal experiences and the experiences shared with local educators, experts, and practitioners of women's leadership. The dialogue will provide a multidimensional perspective to consider for empowering and educating the next generation of women leaders. Skills Workshops "Never Kissed a Frog, Never Had To" (2:00 – 3:00) Janet Nezak, Capstone Financial Planners Provides an overview of financial basics. Focuses on the basics of how to save and invest your hard earned cash and create a game plan for your financial future. This workshop will provide participants with an understanding of “the next steps” they will need to take to make progress toward their financial goals. “Pearls of Wisdom” (3:00 – 4:00) Janet Neznek, Moore Financial Group/Mass Mutual Atlanta, Georgia This workshop addresses real-life situations that women of all ages, ethnicities, and income levels face. There are several video-based stories placed amongst many themes to educate women on how to prepare for various financial issues. It looks beyond the mere facts and figures and explores the emotions behind the issues. “The Many Faces of Power” (3:00 – 4:00) Dr. Linda Johnston, Director of the Master of Science in Conflict Management Program and the Center for Conflict Management at Kennesaw State University. Power imbalances are something that we all encounter every day. The discomfort they cause can make the workplace, personal relationships, and social encounters very uncomfortable. Certain situations call for specific responses to power. We will talk about how some common reactions to power, possible ways to counterbalance power, and the various types of power.

Women’s Circles – Participate in this extraordinary experience at the 2007 Phenomenal Women’s Conference:

Often we can achieve in community what we can never do alone. Women’s circles are compassionate, nurturing spaces that allow participants to foster courage, confidence and transformational change. It is through connection - in a safe and confidential environment - that we allow ourselves to deepen and grow as individuals and in communities.

The deafening worldly noise often drowns out our inner voices, making it impossible to “hear ourselves think”. Gathering with other women in circles permits us to hear ourselves, identify what is meant by a meaningful, intentional life – our intentional life - and gives us the courage to follow our intentions.

Isn’t it time to stop running yourself into the ground and instead ground yourself in a safe circle of unconditional support? We invite you to join us in this extraordinary conference experience.

Community.
Somewhere, there are people
to whom we can speak with passion
without having the words catch in our throats.
Somewhere a circle of hands will open to receive us,
eyes will light up as we enter, voices will celebrate with us.
Community means strength that joins our strength
to do the work that needs to be done.
Arms to hold us when we falter.
A circle of healing. A circle of friends.
Someplace where we can be free.

STARHAWK, Dreaming the Dark

The Women’s Circles will be introduced Friday at 2:15 p.m. by Phyllis Carrera. One concurrent session Friday afternoon from 2:45 – 3:45, and another Saturday morning from 9:00 - 10:15, will offer the Women’s Circle experience. For those who do not attend this concurrent session but wish to participate in a Women’s Circle experience in the future, the facilitators will provide information about future meeting times for Atlanta area Women’s Circles.

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2007 jEANNE a. cOOK Phenomenal Women’s Awards

Recipient of the Jeanne A. Cook 2007 Phenomenal Woman Award:
Elisabeth Williams Omilami

Elisabeth Williams Omilami is CEO of Hosea Feed the Hungry and Homeless (HFTH). The largest African American-owned Human Services organization in the Southeast, HFTH is in its 36th year of what must be the most successful humanitarian service organization in the state of Georgia. From a week-to-week operation in Dr. Hosea Williams’ time, the HFTH is now a year-round operation which, according to Ms. Omilami, has benefited more than a million people. HFTH isn’t limited to humanitarian efforts in the U.S. alone. Their outreach services extend to feeding programs in Haiti, Uganda, and the Ivory Coast. The Omilamis have also founded an accredited school in the Philippines and graduates 400 children yearly.

Elisabeth and her husband, Afemo, are successful actors as well. Elizabeth has been in over 50 film, television, and stage projects including films Glory Road, McDeah’s Family Reunion, and The Ray Charles Story. She is also a noted playwright, authoring several theatrical productions including There is a River in My Soul.

Elisabeth’s acknowledgements for humanitarian service are numerous and include, to name but a few, the “Phoenix Award” for Hurricane Katrina first responders, the Peaceful Dove award, Atlanta’s Top 25 Women, Atlanta Business League 100 Women of Influence; T.D. Jakes Phenomenal Woman, and the National Conference of Black Mayors Fannie Lou Hamer Unsung Heroine Award.

Honor the Phenomenal Women in Your Life!
For the first time in the seven-year history of The Phenomenal Women’s Conference, you have the opportunity to honor one or more “phenomenal women” in your life—whether your mother, sister, friends, employer, someone who has influenced you in a positive way or who you desire to honor in this special occasion.
Each “phenomenal woman’s” name you submit will receive:

Special mention with her name featured in the conference program
Recognition at the 2007 Jeanne A. Cook Phenomenal Women’s Award Reception on Friday, March 30 from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.
A special gift at the Jeanne A. Cook Award Reception.

To nominate your honorees, you simply provide one or more names in your registration form, when you register for the conference. The fee for each award is $25. If you have not yet registered for the conference, you can register now.

Phenomenal Women’s Connectivity and Jeanne A. Cook Award Reception
Don’t miss the focal event of this years conference—the 2007 Jeanne A. Cook Phenomenal Woman Award Reception. Elisabeth Williams Omilami will be presented the 2007 Jeanne A. Cook Phenomenal Woman Award by past Award Winner, Sarah Mitchell Parsons. Share in the acknowledgements and distinction of this year’s 2007 Award recipient, as well as the recognition of this year’s “phenomenal women” honorees.

Following the award program, a wine and hors d’oeuvres reception will be held Friday, March 30, from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. in the KSU Center Fountain Atrium. The Mary Hall Freedom House Gospel Choir will be the featured entertainment.

This will also be a meaningful time for connectivity with the keynote and concurrent session speakers, as well as a time for valuable networking with the conference attendees.

“Freedom Ring” - The Mary Hall Freedom House Choir was formed in 2003. The choir consists of current and former residents of Mary Hall Freedom House who use their melodic voices to bring awareness about the organization throughout Metro Atlanta. The MHFH Choir will perform at the Awards Reception Friday, March 30 at 5:00pm.

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2007 Phenomenal Women’s Conference Registration

A) To register for the conference online, you can do that here by just clicking: Register. This will open up your own personal registration page. On that page, you may select:

Type of payment. Your choices are American Express, Discover, MasterCard, Visa, or bank account.
Your choice of Friday morning and afternoon concurrent sessions.
Your reservation for lunch on Friday
Your reservation for the Awards Reception on Friday
Your reservation for lunch on Saturday.
Your submission for naming one or more “Phenomenal Women” honorees (see above for more info).

B) You may also register for the conference from the home page of www.siegelinstitute.org. See the News & Events box, and click on 2007 Phenomenal Women’s Conference. This will take you to your personal registration page.

NOTE: If you did not select your concurrent sessions for Friday and Saturday at the time you registered online, you may also do so at check-in, however, please note that sessions may already be fully booked and seating may be limited in the session of your choice.

CHECK-IN AT THE KSU CENTER:
Friday and Saturday mornings, please enter the KSU Center through the South entrance doors. You will find the check-in tables in the foyer. Please check-in at the tables and pick up your conference materials before proceeding to the conference rooms.
Once you have checked in and picked up your materials, follow the signs to the Fountain Atrium, the hub of the activities and the exhibit expo.

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2007 Phenomenal Women’s CONFERENCE AGENDA

FRIDAY, MARCH 30, 2007
8:00-9:00	Continental Breakfast, Registration, Connectivity
9:00-9:15	Greeting— Dr. Betty Siegel, Distinguished Chair, Siegel Institute
9:15-9:45	Opening Remarks — Dr. Deborah Roebuck: Building Ethical Leaders from the Inside Out
9:45-10:45	Speaker—Dr. Farkhonda Hassan: Women’s Presence in International Leadership
11:00-12:00	Concurrent Sessions – Group A
11:00-12:00	Lunch, Connectivity, Exhibit Expo – Group B
12:00-1:00	Concurrent Sessions – Group B
12:00-1:00	Lunch, Connectivity, Exhibit Expo – Group A
1:15-2:15	Speaker—Marie Wilson: Closing the Leadership Gap: Why Women Can and Must Help Run the World
2:15-2:30	Introduction—Phyllis Carrera: Women’s Circle Experience *
2:45-3:45	Concurrent Sessions
4:00-5:00	Speaker— Elisabeth Williams Omilami: Spiritual Heart Disease
5:00-7:00	Reception—Phenomenal Women Awards

Saturday, March 31, 2007
8:00-9:00	Continental Breakfast, Registration, Connectivity
9:00-10:15	Concurrent Panel Discussions A) Women’s Career Stages B) Women’s Circle Experience *
10:30-11:45	Concurrent Panel Discussions C) Challenges Faced by Entrepreneurs D) Succeeding in a Male-Dominated Environment
12:00-12:45	Box Lunch, Connectivity & Exhibit Expo
1:00-2:00	Speaker—Haley Kilpatrick: Desire to Inspire
2:00-4:00	Skills Workshops A) "Never Kissed a Frog, Never Had To" (2:00 – 3:00) B) “Pearls of Wisdom” (3:00 – 4:00) C) “The Many Faces of Power” (3:00 – 4:00) Panel Discussion: “Changing the Face of Leadership: Promoting a New Generation of Women Leaders" (2:00 – 3:00) top

*The Women’s Circles will be introduced Friday at 2:15 p.m. by Phyllis Carrera. One concurrent session Friday afternoon from 2:45 – 3:45, and another Saturday morning from 9:00 - 10:15, will offer the Women’s Circle experience. For those who do not attend this concurrent session but wish to participate in a Women’s Circle experience in the future, the facilitators will provide information about future times for Atlanta area Women’s Circles.

2007 Phenomenal Women’s Conference Location & Map

Kennesaw State University Center
3333 Busbee Drive, NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144

Directions:

Traveling from South of Kennesaw (Atlanta, Hartsfield Airport, Macon, etc.)

Take I-75 N toward MARIETTA / CHATTANOOGA.
Take the CHASTAIN RD exit, exit number 271.
Turn RIGHT onto CHASTAIN RD NW.
Turn RIGHT onto BUSBEE DR NW.
Beyond Cracker Barrel, you’ll see the KSU Center on your right. Turn RIGHT into the parking lot immediately past the KSU Center sign.

Traveling from north of Kennesaw (Cartersville, Rome, Jasper, Chattanooga, etc.)

Take I-75 S.
Take the CHASTAIN RD exit, exit number 271, toward I-575 N.
Turn LEFT onto CHASTAIN RD NW.
Move to your right hand lane on CHASTAIN RD.
Turn RIGHT onto BUSBEE DR NW.
Beyond Cracker Barrel, you’ll see the KSU Center on your right. Turn RIGHT into the parking lot immediately past the KSU Center sign. Enter through south entrance doors

OR

Take I-575 S.
Take the CHASTAIN RD exit, exit number 3.
Turn RIGHT onto CHASTAIN RD.
Move to the left hand lane on CHASTAIN RD.
Turn LEFT onto BUSBEE DR.
Beyond Cracker Barrel, you’ll see the KSU Center on your right. Turn RIGHT into the parking lot immediately past the KSU Center sign. Enter through south entrance doors

VISUAL MAP OF KSU CENTER/KENNESAW AREA

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Hotel Information -- KSU Center vicinity (All hotels are within 1 mile of KSU Center in Kennesaw, GA) Be sure to ask for the Kennesaw State University special rates!!!

Best Western Motel (770) 424-7666	3375 Busbee Pkwy., Kennesaw
Comfort Inn (770) 499-9200	2489 Busbee Pkwy., Kennesaw
Fairfield Inn (770) 427-9700	3425 Busbee Pkwy., Kennesaw
Holiday Inn Express (770) 427-5210	2485 Busbee Pkwy. NW, Kennesaw
Residence Inn (770) 218-1018	Busbee Drive Pkwy., Kennesaw
SpringHill Suites (770) 218-5550	3399 Town Point Dr., Kennesaw
Suburban Lodge (678) 581-1778	2900 Busbee Pkwy., Kennesaw

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1000 Chastain RD | MB #55 | Kennesaw, GA 30144-5591 | Phone: 678.797.2000 | Fax: 678.797.2205