PWA Conference 2024

31st Anniversary

Amplify!


Our workshop sessions reflect PWA's three fundamental pillars: Engage, Empower, Encourage. Our conference is guided by the following questions:  How can we become involved change makers? What does it look like to advocate for ourselves and others? How can we empower ourselves in our personal and professional lives? How can we help to empower others? How can we encourage ourselves and one another? What does it look like to encourage one another within the professional context?

Our workshop presenters are sought after experts on-campus and in our local community. Our previous presenters have included professionals from a variety of industries including business, higher education, marketing, and health & wellness.


Conference Information

Friday, May 3, 2024, | 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM | Corwin Pavilion | FREE | RSVP

9:30 AM - Refreshments & Mingling  

ENGAGE

  • 9:45 AM - Welcome / Land Acknowledgement

  • 10:00 -10:30  Workshop – Own Your Day: Optimize Your Focus to Maximize the Value of Your Time by Katie Mankins & Jen Johansen

  • 10:30 - 11:00 Workshop - Moon Mamas, an Astrology Workshop: Planning Your Week With The Moon as Your Guide By Candice Perez

 EMPOWER

  • 11:00 - 12:00 Panel Discussion - Angela Andrade, Lupe Navarro, Shira Minerd, Dorothy Satomi Moderated by Kelly Wood

    12:00 - 1:00 LUNCH

  • 1:00 - 1:15 Chancellor’s Remarks  

  • 1:15 - 1:30 Unsung Hero/ine Awards & Book Grant Presentation

    ACTIVE BREAK

ENCOURAGE

  • 1:45 - 2:30 Workshop – Truth Be Told: Spotting & Stopping Misinformation By Starshine Roshell

  • 2:30 - 2:45 Chancellor’s Advisory Committee on the Status of Women

  • 2:45 - 3:00 Group Activity with Jen Johnsen, Marsha Robertson, Anne Turley

  • 3:15 - 4:00 Keynote Speaker Gracie Huerta

  • 4:00 Closing Remarks 

Casual Post-Conference Meet-Up @ 5:00 PM

The Imperial Goleta, 320 S Kellogg Ave