Leadership Conference Set to Inspire
There is still time to register for the fifth annual International Women's Leadership Conference! Hosted by Governor Lingle on Wednesday, September 24 at the Sheraton Waikiki Hotel and Resort, the conference will offer guests a unique opportunity to be inspired by female leaders from across the United States and around the world.
Cristeta Comerford, the first female and first Filipino-American White House Executive Chef, will inspire conference attendees on September 24.
Registration closes at midnight on September 21. Visit the conference website to reserve your seat today!
Keynote speakers will include the first female police chief in the nation's capitol, the first female Beefeater at the Tower of London, the first female African-American military combat pilot, the first female and first Filipino-American executive chef for the White House, a Sudanese refugee, the U.S. ambassador to the Philippines, an Australian business executive, a CFO of an international developer of advanced defense and aerospace systems, and university presidents from across the globe.
Moira Cameron, the first female Beefeater at the Tower of London.
"It is my honor to host this important event that will feature some of the most remarkable female leaders from across our country and around the world," said Governor Lingle. "As Hawai`i continues to increase its leadership in the global community, we have an obligation to learn from other female leaders who have different perspectives and backgrounds and who can help mentor Hawai`i's future leaders. As our lives become more interconnected, it is important that we exchange knowledge and ideas with our global partners. When we work to understand each other and reach out to each other, we make our common vision for a better future in our world a reality."
The conference will also feature a panel discussion with international higher education leaders, including university presidents and chancellors from Australia, China, Japan, Uganda, and the United States.
More than 900 delegates listen to a keynote speaker at last year's conference.
