Conference & Leadership Initiative Recognition Luncheon

March 22, 2024

The Culverhouse Women in Business Conference (WIB) will be held on March 22, 2024, on The University of Alabama campus. WIB is designed to connect a community of Culverhouse alumnae, professional women, and current female students while inspiring, developing, supporting, and sponsoring women in business. The conference will consist of sessions led by academic and professional experts on topics including networking and branding, entrepreneurship, and dealing with inappropriate questions and behavior in the workplace.  

The conference will be held in conjunction with the Culverhouse DEI Women’s Leadership Initiative Recognition Luncheon on March 22. The luncheon will highlight the professional and societal contributions of exemplary alumnae of the Culverhouse College of Business. 

Conference Participants

Cynthia Almond, Owner, Capitol Park Title, LLC and State of Alabama House of Representatives, District 63, Tuscaloosa, AL

Mildred Black, Founder and CEO, People Optimum Consulting, LLC

Lisa Blatter, First VP, Dir. of Campus Recruiting and Career Development, South State Bank

Tracy Comas, President, TPM Research 

Tracy Croom, Dir., Financial Management at Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta

Vishal Gupta, Professor of Management, Culverhouse College of Business

Troy Haas, President & CEO, Brownell Travel

Alice Holloway, Clinical Instructor, Management, Culverhouse College of Business

Alesia Jones, Former Chief HR Officer, University of Alabama – Birmingham

Caitlin Jones, Global Dir. of Talent and Development Delivery, Coca-Cola Company

Jacqui Jones, Owner and CEO of One Degree Marketing

Dr. James E. King, Jr: Associate Dean for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Miles-Rose Professor of Leadership, Culverhouse College of Business

Charli Matthews, Founder and CEO, Empowering Brands

Maura Mills, Associate Professor of Management, Culverhouse College of Business

Cherie Moman: Clinical Instructor, Marketing, Culverhouse College of Business

Rob Morgan: Director, STEM Path to the MBA/CREATE Path to the MBA, Phifer Fellow and Professor of Marketing

Sandra MortalAssociate Professor of FinanceCulverhouse College of Business

Debra Nelson, President, Elevate Communications

Daphne Palmer, Clinical Instructor, Department of Accounting, Culverhouse College of Business

Pritha Powell, VP, Commercial Card Account Management Team Manager, Regions Bank

Laura Razzolini, Professor of Management, Culverhouse College of Business

Stacey Robinson, Associate Professor of Marketing, Culverhouse College of Business

Amy Savoie, Vice President, Senior Counsel, Protective Life

Gina Simpson, Clinical Instructor, Management, Culverhouse College of Business

Alexa Stabler, Sports Agent and Owner of Stabler Sports

Darlene Wilson, Managing Principal, Relay Accounting Management

Culverhouse DEI Women’s Leadership Initiative Recognition Luncheon

March 22, 2024, 11:00 am

Culverhouse DEI Women’s Leadership Initiative Recognition Luncheon is an annual gathering to highlight and celebrate the professional and societal contributions of exemplary alumnae of the Culverhouse College of Business and is held in conjunction with the Women in Business Conference.

Proceeds from the event will support the Women’s Leadership Initiative generally, and the Minerva Summer Program, for young women interested in business, most specifically.

Conference Schedule

Alston Hall, Rm 30

12:15 – 12:45

Q & A with Honorees

Cindy Martin, President/CEO, Bham Now, Hville Blast, and The Bama Buzz

Yolanda Sullivan, CEO, YWCA of Central Alabama (retired)

Charli Matthews, Founder & CEO, Empowering Brands (moderator)

1:00 – 1:50

Finding Your Niche: Industry Exploration

Patricia Cade, Founder, Tuscaloosa Area Black Chamber of Commerce

Debbie Hughes, VP, Technology Managing Dir., IBM

Dr. Ron Dulek, Professor, Culverhouse College of Business

Jasmine Thomas, Academic Advisor, Culverhouse College of Business (moderator)

2:00 – 2:50

Climbing Over the Broken Rung: Obstacles Women Face in Advancement – 

Professional Track

Alesia Jones, ret. Chief HR Officer, UAB

Dr. Sandra Mortal, Professor, Culverhouse College of Business

Ashley Regner, Partner at EY 

Dr. Keely Latopolski, Senior Dir. of Undergraduate Programs, Culverhouse College of Business (moderator)

The Art of Networking and Branding – Student Track

Jennifer Dempsey, STEM Instructor, Culverhouse College of Business

Jacqui Jones, CEO, One Degree Marketing

Easty Lambert-Brown, Owner, Ernest & Hadley Booksellers

Stefanie Buckner, Associate Director of Academic Development and Engagement, Culverhouse College of Business (moderator)

3:00 – 3:50

Our Voice: Balanced Participation in Decision Making – Professional Track

Wendy Boyd, SVP, Transamerica

Pritha Powell, SVP, Credit Card & Direct Lending, Regions

TK Smith, Global Diversity & Talent Mgt, Citi

Meaghan James, Dir. of MBA Student Services, Culverhouse College of Business (moderator)

Still Pioneering: Women in Non-Traditional Spaces – Student Track

Michele Coley, Agency Owner, Allstate

Leigh Davis, SVP Marketing & Economic Development, Southern Company

Meagan Wilson, Sr. Coordinator, Partnership Marketing, NASCAR

Jasmine Wright, Senior Analyst Application Support, Protective Life  (moderator)

4:00 – 4:50

Know Your Worth: Salary Negotiation

Amy Bramlett, Career Coach, Merit America

Tracy Croom, Director of Financial Management, Federal Reserve Bank

Greta Wages, Clinical Instructor, Culverhouse College of Business

Lauren Ward Wilson, Professional Development LEAD Coach, Culverhouse College of Business (moderator)

5:00 – 6:00

Networking Session: Appetizers and Other Refreshments Provided

Alston Parlor, 4th Fl, Alston Hall

1:15

Honorees Speak at First Conference Session

Conference + Luncheon

Regular Admission  |  $100

(UA Employees must send DTA)

SOLD OUT

Conference Only

General Admission  |  $50

UA Student Admission (ID required) |  $25 

(UA Employees may use P-Card or DTA.)

ON-SITE REGISTRATION AVAILABLE ON 3/22

Donate a Ticket!

Support a student by sending them a ticket to the 2024 WIB Conference.

Donation Cost  |  $25

Event Partners

Event Sponsors

Mentor Level Sponsor

Support Level Sponsor

AlabamaONE

Culverhouse College of Business, Office Alumni & Corporate Relation

Associate Level Sponsor

Quire Consulting

Sponsorship Opportunities

Inspiration Level

$ 5,000 +
  • Podium Time to Speak as Overall Sponsor
  • Name and/or Logo on Website, and Event Materials
  • Name and/or Logo on Signage
  • Eight Complimentary Tickets to Luncheon

Mentor Level

$ 2,500-4,999
  • Name and/or Logo on Website, and Event Materials
  • Name and/or Logo on Signage
  • Six Complimentary Tickets to Luncheon

Support Level

$ 1,000-2,499
  • Name and/or Logo on Website, and Event Materials
  • Three Complimentary Tickets to Luncheon

Sherrie LeMier

Engagement Level

Up to $1,000
  • Name on select event materials

Contact Franny Jones about sponsorship opportunities or questions.

Purchase Tickets

Unfortunately, the ticketing site for purchasing tickets to the conference is down. If you wish to purchase tickets then please fill out the following form and you will be contacted about payment for registration as soon as the ticketing system is operating. We apologize for any inconvenience.
 
Conference Pricing:
General – $75
Student Conference – $25
Student Dinner – $25
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