Velocity Women's Summit

• This interactive workshop will introduce participants to tools for managing conflicts. Participants will learn about different types of conflicts and their effects on team processes and outcomes, as well as how to address them most effectively through de-escalatory communication.
• Led by Corinne Bendersky, Professor of Management and Organizations, UCLA Anderson School of Management

• This session will provide an overview of the roles and responsibilities of corporate and nonprofit boards, and review the preparation, positioning and personal/professional development that can be leveraged to become a viable candidate for board membership.
• Led by Donna Sharp, Associate Dean, UCLA Anderson School of Management Executive Education

• This workshop will cover choice architecture, ways to produce behavioral changes, and motivational tools to aid in goal pursuit. Participants will gain psychological insights that can be capitalized as tools and techniques, and learn about potential pitfalls and how to avoid them.
• Led by Hengchen Dai, Assistant Professor of Management and Organizations, UCLA Anderson School of Management

• Katie McGrath, Co-CEO, Bad Robot
• in conversation with Eva Lu (’20), President, Women’s Business Connection

• Artificial intelligence (AI) continues to be top of mind for both consumers and businesses. Moderated by Dyan Decker, U.S. forensics leader at PwC, this panel will showcase innovative women in the AI space as they discuss the trends, challenges and future of AI across various industries. The conversation will focus on the impact AI will have on our daily lives and the workplace from the perspectives of technology firms, startups and the legal field.
• Dyan Decker (’02), U.S. Forensics Leader, PwC
• Nitya Chandrasekharan (’13), Machine Learning & AI Partnerships, Google Cloud
• Dyan Decker (’02), U.S. Forensics Leader, PwC
• Tracey L. Freed, Founder, Freed Law
• Jo Riley, CEO and Co-Founder, Censia

• Diversity and inclusion aren’t measured solely by headcounts. What defines a diverse workforce, and how can a company measure progress? Women leaders in the tech, education and nonprofit sectors will share best practices for sustaining diverse talent and improving business. The panel will be moderated by Dr. Melanie Wasserman, assistant professor of economics at UCLA Anderson, whose research investigates the mechanisms underlying gender differences in labor market and educational outcomes.
• Emily Slade, Co-Founder and COO, Valence
• Miriam Warren, SVP of Engagement, Diversity and Belonging, Yelp
• Melanie Wasserman, Assistant Professor of Economics, UCLA Anderson
• Deena Williams Mangrum (’02), Director of Talent Strategy and Human Resources, Para Los Niños

Presented by Fritz Demopoulos (’97)

• In 2019, less than 3% of venture capital funding went to founding teams that were women. Even though that's a small number, that’s the highest it's ever been. Only 12% of decision makers in venture capital firms are women, yet more than 70% of the top-performing funds have them. Now is the time to become a founder or investor. Our panelists, who have experience ranging from entrepreneurship to investing, will discuss how to navigate the founding and funding of new ventures. UCLA Anderson alumna Kristen Dickey (’96) will lead an insightful, honest conversation with seasoned members of the startup ecosystem that will be followed by a Q&A session.
• Kristen Dickey (’96), Private Investor and Former Managing Director, BlackRock
• Olga Chernova, Managing Partner, Sancus Capital Management
• Julie McClure, CEO & Founder, Hello.Me
• Jordan Sale, Founder & CEO, 81cents
• Saujin Yi (’07), Founder/CEO, Liquid

• Kara Helander, Managing Director and Chief Diversity Officer, The Carlyle Group
• in conversation with Heather Caruso, Assistant Dean of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion; Adjunct Assistant Professor of Management and Organizations and Behavioral Decision Making, UCLA Anderson

• Christine Simmons (B.S. ’98), COO, Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
• in conversation with Regina Regazzi (’97), Assistant Dean and Director, Parker Career Management Center

• Diana Winston, Director of Mindfulness Education, UCLA's Mindful Awareness Research Center

• Suma Bojedla (’20), EVP, Women’s Business Connection