ASCEND Conference Press Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 15, 2011                                                        

Press Contact: Natasha L. Foreman, MBA, Communications and Marketing Director

natasha.ywtf@gmail.com

YWTF-ATL Hosts its First Leadership Conference for Younger Women in Atlanta on March 26

Conference features keynote addresses by Author, Professor and Political Thinker Dr. Kendra King

 and DJ Melissa Carter of Q100’s The Bert Show

ATLANTA-- The first annual A.S.C.E.N.D. Younger Women’s Leadership Conference produced by the Younger Women’s Task Force Atlanta Metro Chapter (YWTF-ATL) is set to take place on Saturday, March 26, 2011 from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm at the 103 West venue located at 103 West Paces Ferry Rd in Buckhead Atlanta.

Operation HOPE Founder, Chairman and CEO, John Hope Bryant will commence the conference with opening remarks.  In the morning, Q100’s The Bert Show cast member, Melissa Carter will lead an address on women’s empowerment. Author, political thinker, and professor, Dr. Kendra King will deliver a special keynote address on women’s leadership in the afternoon. 

“We are convening this conference , the first of its kind, for younger women and by younger women in Atlanta to unite, empower, and educate younger women about issues that matter most to them,” says Terica Scott, YWTF-ATL Chapter Director. 

In addition, the conference six roundtable discussions on the following topics:

•         Career Advancement by Career Coach, Tiffany Branch of Branch Consulting LLC
•         Entrepreneurial Endeavors with Entrepreneur Dana Eason of Dana Eason Photography and  Independent Consultant, Irina Ratner of Mary Kay Cosmetics 
•         Work Life Balance  by Executive Coach and  Holistic Lifestyle Strategist, Naya Powell of Spa Utopia and Utopia Living 
•         Political Leadership by Political Strategist, Stacey Chavis of StaceyChavis.com 
•        Advocacy and Community Organizing  with Community Advocacy and Engagement Consultant, Erica Pines of EricaPines.com and Carry Smith, Policy and Advocacy Director with YWTF-ATL
•         Organizational Leadership with YWTF-ATL Chapter Director, Terica Scott

Bryant and King will be on hand to sign copies of recently published books following their presentations.

YWTF-ATL will recognize three younger women who have made outstanding contributions in community service, policy and advocacy, and business and career with Younger Women Leaders Awards. At the end of the conference, YWTF-ATL will host a special launch party of the new Younger Women's Network, the official networking arm of the chapter featuring gourmet dessert, networking, and music.

 “We have assembled a line-up of impressive leaders to deliver a world class inspiring and empowering experience to younger women in Atlanta so that they may translate, transform, and improve systems, policies, and cultural imperatives,” adds Scott.

The conference proceeds will support chapter programs and initiatives. To purchase tickets, please visit ascendyoungerwomen.eventbrite.com or visit the conference Web site at youngerwomenatlanta.org.

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Mission: Established in 2009, the purpose of YWTF-ATL is to translate, transform, and improve systems, policies, and cultural imperatives to create, promote, and sustain an empowering, enriching, and enterprising community for young women aged 20-39 who live and work in the Atlanta area.