Tickets on sale for women’s empowerment conference in Vallejo – Vallejo Times Herald

The Vallejo Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. is seeking women seeking professional growth, development and personal enrichment.

Women from all walks of life are invited to take time away from their busy schedules to pamper themselves, learn valuable, potentially life-saving, lessons and network with other women who share similar life experiences and aspirations, event organizers said.

The sorority group hosts this motivational day from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, May 20, at the Norman C. King South Vallejo Community Center, 545 Magazine Street, officials said. The Vallejo Alumnae chapter has sponsored this annual womens conference for more than 25 years, they said.

A diverse panel of local business community women will provide insights on their career paths and offer advice for how to balance work and family life along the road to success, organizers said.

Featured speakers and workshops include:

Alice Wilson Fried local author and motivational speaker, shares secrets to her successful literary journey and life lessons from her New Orleans heritage.

Tara Sanders partnership liaison with Los Medanos College and CEO/President of Sanders Image Consultants, addresses the hefty weight women carry and how to shift the load to succeed.

Phyllis Gordon Contra Costa County Womens Commission, brings her passion for womens causes to a discussion of the value of establishing a womans commission to address common issues and concerns.

Lisa Oivares Mary Kay director, provides a pampering, make-over session and offers a unique business perspective on how women can break the corporate glass ceiling.

Zena Johnson Kaiser Permanente health educator, focuses on womens health and prevention tips to help ward off disease and stay healthy. .

Chef Liilani demonstrates easy-to-make, healthy meals the entire family will enjoy.

Lindsay Elam financial adviser, presents strategies every woman should know.

Meredith Webb Solano County Mental Health, will provide an update on the serious impact and consequences of human trafficking and domestic violence in our community.

Theres a little something for everybody, Empowerment Conference chairwoman Valerie Roberts Gray said. The ladies tend to leave uplifted and refreshed and we want to encourage everyone to come out and spend the day with us.

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Additionally, the Vallejo Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. will present its annual scholarship awards to deserving Vallejo high school students. Since the chapter was established in 1974, it has provided more than $200,000 in scholarships to high school seniors pursuing higher education.

A reception will follow.

Space is limited. Register at Eventbite.com. The $18 online and $20 at the door includes continental breakfast, lunch and conference materials. Some community stipends and group discounts are available. For tickets and more information, contact Valerie Roberts Gray, at (707) 334-1986.

Contact Rachel Raskin-Zrihen at (707) 553-6824.

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