Authenticity as Power: Belonging and Well-Being During Turbulent Times
Milagros Marrero-Johnson
Senior Director of Strategic Initiatives and Community Engagement
School of Social Work
This workshop engages participants in building community, expanding professional skills, increasing knowledge, and strengthening networks to promote inclusive and supportive working environments. This session incorporates a guided social identity exercise to support women’s self-reflection and shared learning. Participants will examine how identity, authenticity, and empowerment intersect in professional spaces and explore practical tools for everyday practice.
Responding to Disclosures and Supporting Survivors of Gender Based Violence
Elise Delacruz
Interim Director, UConn Women’s Center
The vast majority of students, staff, and faculty have had some experience with gender-based violence in their lives. They continue to carry this trauma with them as they navigate life on campus. This workshop will provide participants with practical tools for responding to disclosures of and supporting survivors.
Leading with Presence: Mindfulness, Leadership, and AI Copilots at Work
Pavan Bolla
AI Agents Specialist
Student Life & Enrollment
This session combines mindfulness, leadership, and AI copilots to enhance productivity and reduce burnout. Participants will engage in a guided meditation using sound instruments, followed by a live AI demo and interactive take aways to integrate human-centered leadership with practical AI tools.
“Across Every Border: Intercultural Intelligence as a Tool for Women ChangemakHers”
Fauziah Ibrahim
LLM Student
LLM/ US Legal Studies-Human Rights Concentration
In a time of rising division, this interactive workshop empowers women to lead across differences by developing Intercultural Intelligence (CQ). Through self-assessment, dialogue, and skill-building, participants explore identity, power, and culture, gaining practical tools to foster inclusive, equitable environments in their workplaces, classrooms, and communities
The Heroine’s Journey at Work: Owning Your Story, Navigating Conflict, Leading Change
Valerie Gordon
Communications Coordinator
School of Public Policy
This interactive and engaging workshop uses storytelling tools to help participants examine how their personal narratives shape leadership, communication, and impact. Through reflection and discussion, participants identify character strengths, current conflicts, and create a “Next Chapter” action plan to create personal success while contributing to more inclusive, supportive workplaces.
Navigating Scientific/Scholarly Inquiry and Community in Challenging Times
Kathleen Holgerson
Interim Assistant Vice President for Diversity and Inclusion
Office for inclusion and Civil Rights
Michelle Williams
Associate Vice President for Research Engagement
Office of the Vice President for Research
In response to evolving federal orders and funding restrictions, this session convenes faculty and staff navigating contested areas such as diversity, immigration, and climate sustainability. Through community conversation, participants will share strategies to pivot, resist, and sustain vital work while addressing the personal and moral impacts of these changes.
Hosting the Employee Experience: The Missing Link to Engagement, Retention, and Culture
Stacey Zackin
PhD / Life & Leadership Coach
Success at work is shaped by unspoken expectations. This interactive session explores the hidden curriculum influencing identity, influence, and boundaries. Through reflection and creative exercises, participants will gain practical strategies to navigate workplace dynamics, increase visibility, and communicate with clarity, confidence, and intention.
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