Conference Schedule
8:30 - 8:45 am Networking
8:45 - 9:00 am Opening Remarks
Ms. Tanya P. Jones, MEM
Chair, University System of Maryland Women's Forum
9:00 - 9:15 am Welcome
Dr. Jay A. Perman
Chancellor, University System of Maryland
Video of the Chancellor's Address
Dr. Kim Schatzel
President, Towson University
Video of President Schatzel's Address
9:15 - 9:45 am Opening Keynote
Ms. Kimberly Churches
CEO, American Association of University Women (AAUW)
Issues faced by women in the workplace, economically, and leadership, including the importance of diversity and inclusion in modern society.
9:45 - 9:55 am 2020 Staff, Faculty & Student Award Recipients Acknowledgement
Break/Giveaways sponsored by AJ’s Stationers
10:00 - 11:00 am Breakout Session A:
Ms. Amber Chaney
Owner, Chaney Communications & Social Media Strategist
How to build your brand across multiple platforms via social media that stands out and thrives. Create content, increase followers, cultivate community and get epic results.
Breakout Session B:
Ms. Quinn Conyers
Executive Coach, Speaker, Author
Build your dreams and achieve your goals by finding and living your purpose; be resilient, overcome adversity and be confident.
11:00 - 11:30 am Women Panel Discussion: Support Group for COVID-19
Dr. Rhea Nedd, University of Maryland, College Park
Ms. Erica D’Eramo, MA, University of Maryland, Baltimore County
Ms. Natasha Rodriguez, M.Ed., CDP, University of Maryland Global Campus
Moderator – Mary Sharon Curran, MS, RN, Towson University
8:45 - 9:00 am Opening Remarks
Ms. Tanya P. Jones, MEM
Chair, University System of Maryland Women's Forum
9:00 - 9:15 am Welcome
Dr. Jay A. Perman
Chancellor, University System of Maryland
Video of the Chancellor's Address
Dr. Kim Schatzel
President, Towson University
Video of President Schatzel's Address
9:15 - 9:45 am Opening Keynote
Ms. Kimberly Churches
CEO, American Association of University Women (AAUW)
Issues faced by women in the workplace, economically, and leadership, including the importance of diversity and inclusion in modern society.
9:45 - 9:55 am 2020 Staff, Faculty & Student Award Recipients Acknowledgement
Break/Giveaways sponsored by AJ’s Stationers
10:00 - 11:00 am Breakout Session A:
Ms. Amber Chaney
Owner, Chaney Communications & Social Media Strategist
How to build your brand across multiple platforms via social media that stands out and thrives. Create content, increase followers, cultivate community and get epic results.
Breakout Session B:
Ms. Quinn Conyers
Executive Coach, Speaker, Author
Build your dreams and achieve your goals by finding and living your purpose; be resilient, overcome adversity and be confident.
11:00 - 11:30 am Women Panel Discussion: Support Group for COVID-19
Dr. Rhea Nedd, University of Maryland, College Park
Ms. Erica D’Eramo, MA, University of Maryland, Baltimore County
Ms. Natasha Rodriguez, M.Ed., CDP, University of Maryland Global Campus
Moderator – Mary Sharon Curran, MS, RN, Towson University
11:30 - 11:40 am Break/Giveaways sponsored by AJ’s Stationers
11:45 am - 12:15 pm Closing Keynote
The Honorable Adrienne A. Jones
Maryland House of Delegates, House Speaker
12:15 - 12:30 pm Closing Remarks & Giveaways
Ms. Tanya P. Jones, MEM
Chair, University System of Maryland Women's Forum
5:00 - 7:00 pm USM Women's Forum Happy Hour
Let's Celebrate each other! Cocktails, Games, Giveaways and Conversation!
11:45 am - 12:15 pm Closing Keynote
The Honorable Adrienne A. Jones
Maryland House of Delegates, House Speaker
12:15 - 12:30 pm Closing Remarks & Giveaways
Ms. Tanya P. Jones, MEM
Chair, University System of Maryland Women's Forum
5:00 - 7:00 pm USM Women's Forum Happy Hour
Let's Celebrate each other! Cocktails, Games, Giveaways and Conversation!