The 2018 United State of Women Summit: Full Schedule

DAY ONE at the SHRINE AUDITORIUM
Day One will engage women, girls, and allies from across the country through inspiring mainstage sessions, issue-breakouts, opportunities to connect with leading fellow changemakers, and an interactive center with organizations and women-owned businesses. You’ll choose 2 breakouts on Saturday: 1 from Session A and 1 from Session B. When you’re not in your breakouts, you’ll be able to take a break for lunch and explore The Center, where over 150 organizations and businesses are hosting activations!

DAY TWO in LOS ANGELES
On Day Two, attendees will fan out across Los Angeles to attend skills-based trainings or Community Teach-In’s hosted by a range of organizations that are making change on gender equity in Los Angeles. Please keep an eye out for an email from your Day Two Host with location instructions.

11:20am

Leading by Example: Gender Equity in Los Angeles

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Speakers

Francisca Castillo

Director, Girls Play LA

Kristin Crowley

Deputy Chief and Fire Marshal, LA Fire Department

Amanda Daflos

Director of Innovation and Transformation Division for Mayor Garcetti

Ana Guerrero

Chief of Staff for Mayor Garcetti

Jeanne Holm

Assistant General Manager and Technology Advisor to Mayor, Information Technology Agency

Saturday May 5, 2018 11:20am - 12:15pm
Expo Center

Day 1 - Session A, Civic Engagement

11:20am

Women of Color Leading the Resistance

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Women of color have always been on the front lines of activism and change, and now more than ever, are leading the charge during this time of resistance. From marches to voting to community organizing, women of color from all backgrounds have once again stepped forward to carry the torch and light the path. Hear from inspiring women leading nationally across the country, and right here in LA, and get ready to answer their calls to action.

Speakers

Ange-Marie Hancock Alfaro

Professor and Author

Chrissie Castro

Vice-Chair, Los Angeles City/County Native American Indian Commission

Emiliana Guereca

Founder, Women's March LA

Surina Khan

CEO, Women’s Foundation of California

Winter Minisee

EMPOWER National Student Leader, Women’s March Youth

Alexandra Suh

Executive Director, KIWA

Saturday May 5, 2018 11:20am - 12:15pm
Expo Hall Mezzanine B

Day 1 - Session A, Civic Engagement

12:35pm

Change Agents: Young Activists on the Front Lines

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From gun control to racial justice, young people aren’t just fighting to fix America’s most pressing issues: they are the ones leading the way to a better future for everyone. The young women on this panel are on the front lines of justice nationally, and here in LA. They’re showing us the world *can* and *should* be different. Come learn about their strategies and approach, and get inspired to plug into and support their efforts for bold, unapologetic change.

Speakers