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return to ywca tucson home page related links: 2011 Women’s Leadership Conference The 23rd annual conference was held on Friday, September 16, 2011. Click here to view the conference brochure Gloria Feldt is a nationally renowned activist, keynote speaker, and bestselling author. During her presentation, Gloria will reveal why women are stuck at 18% of top leadership roles and, though inspirational stories and practical tools, shows how women can redefine power, lead with intention, and reach parity from the boardroom to the bedroom for good --- their own and society’s. Shoshana Johnson is recognized as the first African American female prisoner of war (POW) of Operation Iraqi Freedom, She will share stories found in her best- seller, I’m Still Standing: From Captured Soldier to Free Citizen---My Journey Home, depicting her journey to self-empowerment. Shoshana’s awards and decorations include the US Army Service Ribbon, National Defense Ribbon, Good Conduct Medal, Bronze Star Medal, Purple Heart Medal, and Prisoner of War Medal.

Comments from the 2011 Conference attendees: “As always I walked away informed and empowered. Thank you for helping me be a better woman!” “The experience was wonderful, as usual! This is my 3rd conference, and each time is so valuable and relevant to my own life and career. Thank you for another amazing event.” “This is one of the best conferences I have ever attended. I’m inspired and ready to go out and inspire others because of what I have learned and the people I met today.”