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The Women Rising 2019 conference is a holistic, interactive day of connection for women from the Finger Lakes and beyond where we will foster dialog, build skills and consider specific strategies to improve our leadership. Regardless of the leadership positions we may hold, we are the leaders of our own lives with the ability to influence our communities and workplaces for the better. By discussing ideas, strategies and skills to build our resilience we can more readily bring our gifts to local, national and global issues that call for resistance against unjust systems to begin to create deep, radical connection among people from all backgrounds and lived experiences to benefit all.
This one-day professional and personal development event features speakers sharing inspirational stories and leading seminars on the issues that matter most to women. The conference offers opportunities for business networking, professional development, and personal growth to support women in their leadership roles in corporations, non-profits and in the community. Join with other women in all stages of leadership who are seeking to improve and enhance their leadership capability, connect with and learn from other women, and commit to making positive change in our workplaces and communities.

Rooms are available at a conference rate. Call 585-381-4000 to make a reservation & mention the
FLX Women Rising conference
2019 Main Stage Speakers
Breakout Session Speakers & Topics
Be Authentically You While Running for Office
Beatriz LeBron
Bounce Back: Developing Emotional Resilience and Grit
Megan Clifford, LCSW-R
The Digital Divide: Regaining Human Connection in a Technological Age
Jessica Fragnoli
Follow the Fear: Speaking Up, Speaking Out and Owning Your Expertise
Caitlin Drago
Imposter Syndrome: How to Thrive When you Feel Like You Don’t Belong
Jamyra Young, Amanda Wickham
Inquiry: The Path to Understanding and Radical Connection
Miranda Wilcox
Leading at the Intersections: Owning Our Identities and Leading with Pride
Sady Fischer
Mindfulness: Heal Thyself
Dr. Lynda J. Dimitroff
Personal Branding: Create Your Personal Mission Statement
Laurie Riedman
The Power of Combining Feminine Strengths and Financial Know-How
Maria Caton
The Power of Volunteerism: Impact on Yourself and Your Community
Michelle Pedzich, Allison Hildebrandt
Run Away: Embracing Your Inner Bad Girl and Finding Your Way Home
Angela Stockman
Trust and Empowerment: Following Your Inner Voice and Creating Positive Change
Jasna Bogdanovska
You + Nature = A Happier, Healthier, Smarter Leader
Deborah Denome
Developing Unbreakable Confidence
Alyssa Whitfield
Raising funds
As part of the conference effort, we will be
raising funds for these area agencies whose work supports women and girls in our community.
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Scholarships Available
To apply for a scholarship to cover the conference cost, simply send an email via our contact page and share
why you want to attend the conference, and why you are requesting a scholarship.
Scholarships will be awarded in September 2019.