9th Women's Hemispheric Network Conference in Miami

8:30–9:00 am, Registration and Networking  

9:00–9:10 am, Opening Remarks  

• Maria Lourdes Teran, Vice President, AS/COA Miami  
• Carol Barnhart, Shareholder, Greenberg Traurig LLP 

9:10–10:00 am, Panel Discussion: Perspectives from the C-Suite—Promoting Female Leadership  

Advancing female representation in leadership positions is essential for progress and diversity. In this session, a group of CEOs will discuss where women stand in the corporate diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) agenda. With the S&P projecting women to make up 50 percent of leadership by 2030, corporate leaders will discuss how this shift towards gender parity is shaping corporate strategies and cultures. Executives will share their personal experiences and priorities for increasing female representation in the workplace.  

• Tito Arciniega, President, Microsoft Latin America 
• Idil Yasa, Regional President, Americas, JTI 
• Blanca Treviño, President & CEO, Softtek
• Moderator: Susan Segal, CEO & President, AS/COA 

10:00–10:35 am, Keynote Conversation: A Call to Serve in Public Leadership

After a 30-year-long distinguished career in social work advocating for South Florida families, Mayor Levine Cava began her public service career in 2014. In November 2020, she was elected as Miami-Dade County's first female mayor.  

• Daniella Levine Cava, Mayor, Miami-Dade County
• Susan Segal, President & CEO, AS/COA

10:35–11:00 am, Coffee and Networking Break  

11:00–11:45 am, Panel Discussion: Women as Pioneers and Pathmakers in Competitive Fields 

A group of female leaders from traditionally male-dominated fields will discuss their career paths, namely the obstacles and barriers they overcame to reach leadership roles. Research indicates that women in these sectors encounter more challenges than their male peers, including unequal access to high-level opportunities, the need for more supportive professional networks, and self-doubt. Trailblazers from various industries will share how they are setting the stage for other women to succeed. 

• Lorrie-Ann Diaz, VP Business Communications and Social Responsibility, Miami HEAT
• Madelka McCalla, Chief Corporate Affairs and Impact Officer, The AES Corporation
• Alejandra Pavon, Managing Director, CMPC USA 
• Moderator: Gabriel Torres-Brown, Senior Director of Corporate Affairs, Kenvue

11:45 am –12:15 pm, Fireside Chat: Embracing Change for Growth 

Following a dynamic career in the financial industry at Citibank Honduras, Reina Irene Mejía took on key leadership roles at the Inter-American Development Bank and now guides efforts at ThinkHUGE. Gain insights from a leader who exemplifies the power of decision-making and embracing change for professional growth. 

• Reina Irene Mejía, Senior Advisor, ThinkHUGE (Former Executive Vice President, IDB)
• Maria Lourdes Teran, Vice President, AS/COA Miami   

12:15-1:00 pm, Workshop: How Executive Presence Drives Career Success 

Building executive presence has become a crucial skill for navigating today’s corporate environment and rising to managerial positions. Participants will engage in a workshop to learn practical ways to enhance their professional presence and make a significant impact on their career path.

• Margaret Grigsby, Marketing Strategy and Leadership Development, Executive Coach, INCAE Business School 

1:00-2:00 pm, Lunch Conversation with Table Leaders  

Leaders from a variety of sectors will facilitate an informal conversation with conference participants.