Dr. Kendra King on Leadership at the ASCEND Leadership Conference Saturday

Dr. Kendra King will provide the keynote address on Leadership at the First Annual A.S.C.E.N.D. Leadership Conference for Younger Women this Saturday, March 26th. We want you to get to know Dr. King before you meet her Saturday. Hold on to your seats this woman is so awesome that she will blow you away!

Dr. Kendra A. King is a sought-after political thinker and commentator on political and spiritual leadership, Hip Hop politics and culture, African-American politics, the Black church, and leadership training and development. She is an Associate Professor of Politics at Oglethorpe University and the Director of the Rich Foundation Urban Program. Dr. King is an author or co-author of two books and nearly 10 articles. In 2009, Dr. King published two book chapters: "Let's Get It Started" in Service-Learning With Government Partners (Jossey-Bass Publishing Company, 2009) and For Us, By Us: Marginalized Groups Need To Take Back Hip Hop for the book, Justice in America (Kendall-Hunt Publishing, 2009).

She is also a very passionate and grounded public speaker. In 2008, she was praised for her ability to, “add insight, vision, and wisdom as well as hold her own,” as the only female voice on the 2008, “Watch This” Election Panel which included the Honorable Andrew Young, Congressman Hank Johnson, and Bishop Eddie L. Long. The event was hosted by CNN.

In addition to professional work, Dr. King devotes time to community service. Most notably, she was appointed as the Director of the Rich Foundation Urban Leadership Program, an umbrella organization on the Oglethorpe University campus which helps to attract, maintain and develop leaders. She has served as faculty advisor and mentor to several campus-wide organizations and students. She has served as a member of the Faculty Council and the Academic Program Committee in service to her colleagues.

ASCEND Act   | Speak | Create | Empower | Network | Develop
Saturday, March 26, 2011
9:00 AM-4:00 PM
103 West, Atlanta

Visit youngerwomenatlanta.org to learn more!

 

Check out the ASCEND Leadership Conference Speakers

In five days, Saturday March 26th, the Younger Women's Task Force Atlanta Chapter (YWTF-ATL) will host its First Annual A.S.C.E.N.D. Leadership Conference at 103 West  from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm in Buckhead.

Although we shared information with you about some of the speakers, we want you to see and experience a little of what and whom YWTF-ATL is bringing to motivate you to Act Speak Create Empower Network Develop. Take a peek at three of our speakers...

The Empowerment Keynote speaker will be Q100's very own, Melissa Carter, DJ and Co-Host of The Bert Show.

The Leadership Keynote speaker will be Dr. Kendra King, Author, Professor and Political Thinker

Opening Remarks will be delivered by John Hope Bryant the Founder, Chairman and CEO of Operation HOPE and Bryant Group Companies, Inc.

If these three powerful and inspirational individuals have you beyond excited, wait until we highlight the Roundtable Speakers who are ready to share with you what they know about Career Advancement and Management, Entrepreneurship, Work Life Balance, Political Leadership, Advocacy and Community Organizing, and Organizational Leadership.

Trust us when we say, "You don't want to miss the ASCEND Leadership Conference for Younger Women"

We look forward to seeing you there!

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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.