Speakers
The Women’s Leadership Summit, held on October 20, 2020 featured a diverse line-up of speakers and sessions including an inspirational keynote speaker, an opening plenary, and nine breakout sessions. Breakout session topics had three focus areas — professional development, personal growth, and community engagement — with all sessions reflective of JLNO’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Keynote Speaker Phyllis M. Taylor is Chief Executive Officer of Endeavor Enterprises L.L.C., a management company to oversee the various Taylor operations. A graduate of Tulane University School of Law, Mrs. Taylor served as law clerk for one of the Justices of the Supreme Court of Louisiana and for Orleans Parish Civil District Court. Her career in the oil industry began in 1972, when she became in-house counsel for John W. Mecom, Sr. Mrs. Taylor also serves as Chairman and President of the Patrick F. Taylor Foundation. This philanthropic organization was started in 1985 with its emphasis on benefiting education, law enforcement, the armed forces and other humanitarian efforts. As a champion for education, Mrs. Taylor continues her late husband’s legacy to ensure students have the opportunity to receive merit-based, state-paid college tuition scholarships. The scholarship program exists in 22 other states and is modeled after the Taylor Opportunity Program for Students (TOPS) in Louisiana. For over 35 years, Mrs. Taylor has served and continues to serve on the boards of numerous organizations, including Smithsonian National Board, New Orleans Business Council, Catholic Leadership Institute, Emeritus Board Member Tulane University and Congressional Medal of Honor. She has received numerous awards in recognition of her public service.
Opening Plenary Speakers
Investing in Your Career
Sandra Lindquist – Executive Vice President and COO, New Orleans Chamber of Commerce
Investing in Your Community
Jennifer Hale – Founder, Sideline Pass and FOX Sports Sideline Reporter. JLNO Sustainer
Investing in You
April Dupré – Founder, Footprints to Fitness and Traffic Anchor, WWL-TV
Breakout Session 1 Speakers
Investing in Your Career: Develop your Presence: How to gain credibility and get a seat at the table
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President & CEO |
Founder & CEO |
President & CEO |
Moderator: Kathlyn Perez Bethune, Employment Lawyer and Consultant Fomer JLNO Board Member/Sustainer |
Investing in Your Community: Make NOLA Last – How to impact sustainably and build resilience
Executive Director |
Jean Brainard Boebel Endowed Professor Assistant Professor, Department of Planning & Urban Studies, University of New Orleans |
Director, |
Executive Director |
Moderator: Lacy McManus JLNO Communications Council Director |
Investing in You: Equip yourself with
financial knowledge to build wealth
Head of U.S. Corporate Banking + Market President, Capital One Commercial Banking |
Author, Fox News Financial Contributor, |
Investment Advisor JLNO Sustainer |
Growth Development Director + Financial Advisor Northwestern Mutual |
Moderator: Jennifer Bernard, Shareholder Former JLNO Board Member |
Breakout Session 2 Speakers
Investing in Your Career: Crisis Leadership, How to lead in uncertainty
President |
Founder & CEO |
President |
Deborah F. Grimes, Vice President & Chief Diversity Officer |
Moderator: Christine Vinson, Consultant, CMV 1 |
Investing in Your Community: Pay it forward – How to make the most impact with your time, talent, and treasures
Senior Program Officer, Environment Program |
Managing Director Former JLNO Board Member/Sustainer |
Vice President, Real Estate and Capital Attraction |
Director for Civic Leadership |
Moderator: Leigh Thorpe Associate Vice President JLNO Planning & Development Council Director |
Investing in You: Women’s Health – Taking charge of your health in Light of Covid-19
Director ER Physician |
Medical Director |
Dr. Shondra Williams CEO |
OB/GYN |
Moderator: Jennifer Couvillion, RN-BC, PhD, CNE President, New Orleans Campus Former JLNO President/Sustainer |
Breakout Session 3 Speakers
Investing in Your Career: Leadership Perspectives: hear from a diverse group of women on their unique experience with leadership
Founder/CEO |
Founder + CEO |
Assistant Provost and Chief Operating Officer for Academic Affairs |
CEO JLNO Sustainer |
Moderator: Maria Huete Director of Institutional Advancement Former JLNO President/Sustainer |
Investing in Your Community: Get Your Voice Heard – How to engage and activate others for positive impact
Community Organizer + Storyteller |
Vice President of Policy |
Executive Director |
Executive Director |
Moderator: Michelle Clark Payne, Vice President, Marketing and Investor Relations Former JLNO Board Member/Sustainer |
Investing in Yourself: Prioritizing Yourself – How to take care of your whole self
Board Certified Licensed Owner and Chief Clinical Officer |
Registered Dietitian; Nutrition Journalist; Founder |
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Founder and President Owner & Founder |
Moderator: April Scott Manager, Organizational Health & Diversity, Entergy Services, Inc. JLNO Board Treasurer, 2016-17 & Sustainer |
Entrepreneurial Session
Director |
President + CEO |
Chief of Staff |
Community Engagement Manager |
Director JLNO Sustainer |
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Moderator: Evie Poitevent Sanders, Human Capital Manager
GNO, Inc. WLS Co-Chair & Former JLNO Board Member
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