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• IWF Georgia Members Retreat at Serenbe NEW DATES! NOV 10-11

  • Start
    November 10, 2024
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    6:00 PM
  • End
    November 11, 2024
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    3:00 PM
  • Location
    10950 Hutcheson Ferry Rd. Chattahoochee Hills, GA 30268
  • Spaces left
    18

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  *SUNDAY overnight stay includes a private bedroom and private bathroom for each overnight stay registrant at the Inn at Serenbe or nearby private home. 

  
  

  Please contact Jennifer Langley, IWF Georgia Forum Manager for any assistance or questions, jlangley@iwfgeorgia.org, 404-314-3941

  
  

  About Our Speakers: 

  Crystal Barrois is the Manager of Aircraft Acquisitions on the Delta Air Lines Fleet team, overseeing Delta’s new aircraft Entry into Service (EIS) programs. Also a Delta Captain, Crystal has operated several aircraft in the Delta fleet, including the B-737, B757/767, and the A320. 
  

  
  

  In 2014, Crystal was hired by Delta following a 10-year career as a commercial airline pilot. In 2016, Crystal recognized a need to increase the recruitment, retention, and promotion of top talent in both the pilot hiring and leadership pipelines. She created and led the ASCEND program, focused on cultivating a diverse bench of talent for leadership roles in Flight Operations. She later served as the Manager of Pilot Development, responsible for implementing and overseeing several initiatives including the Delta Propel Company and Community Career Path Programs. She also helped design and launch Delta’s first pilot maternity uniform. Crystal then became an Assistant Chief Pilot, helping Atlanta-based pilots navigate personal and professional concerns amidst a global pandemic. In 2021, Crystal was selected to join the Finance organization as part of the Aircraft Acquisitions team and has since been integral in fleet growth and opportunistic acquisitions, as well as in aircraft sales, lease management, and entry into service programs. 

  
  

  Crystal’s work and innovation towards building diverse workforce pipelines led to her representing Delta on the DOT-appointed FAA Women in Aviation Advisory Board, where she worked with 30 industry leaders to produce recommendations for Congress, the DOT, and the FAA on increasing female participation in the aviation industry. In 2019, Crystal was recognized by the Delta Executive Committee as a Chairman’s Club Honoree, an award given to 100 Delta employees annually for extraordinary service and achievement.

  
  

  Prior to Delta, Crystal flew as a civilian pilot for regional, foreign, and cargo air carriers. She has an extensive aviation background as a domestic and international pilot and has held several leadership roles including Line Check Pilot, Base Manager, and peer committee volunteer. Crystal earned her pilot wings at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, where she graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Aeronautical Science in 2004.

  Crystal is an Atlanta, GA, native where she currently lives with her husband, Joe, and their 2 children, Ruby (8), and Bobby, (6).

  
  

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  Tena Clark is a songwriter, producer and published author who has written and produced music for the legendary Aretha Franklin, President Barack Obama, Secretary Hillary Clinton, Maya Angelou and even NASA. From humble beginnings as a drummer and engineer in rural Mississippi, to being discovered by Stevie Wonder and mentored in Hollywood, Clark has written and produced for some of the greatest musical legends in the world, including Chaka Khan, Dionne Warwick, and Gladys Knight. Clark won a Grammy for her work with Natalie Cole and was nominated for a Grammy with Patti LaBelle.
  

  Clark has written award-winning songs and contributed to multi-platinum movie soundtracks, including Hope Floats, The Five Heart Beats, Where the Heart Is, and My Best Friend’s Wedding. Clark’s work spans film, television, stage, records, and global brands.

  DMI Music & Media, the company Clark envisioned over 25 years ago, is a pioneer at the forefront of entertainment and music marketing. From creating a brand’s unique sound and driving audio strategy, to developing a brand campaign around a major entertainment property, DMI’s original music production, music licensing services and live events development connect the world’s most recognized brands to their consumers through the power of music.

  All of Clark’s platforms and dreams have culminated into her latest project reimagining Dunaway Gardens, a historic property in Newnan, Georgia, into a luxury hospitality retreat that will inspire creativity and nourish the human spirit. Clark has assembled a world-class team to restore Dunaway Gardens’ vast natural beauty; she is driven by the desire to honor the lineage of visionary women who came before her and their legacy of artistry. The 376 acre, 108-year-old property will include a luxury lodge and treehouses, elevated fine dining, a spa, an organic tea farm, a 700-seat historical amphitheater, recording studios, three state of the art soundstages, an event center and a screening room. Dunaway Gardens will open in 2026/2027. 

  Clark is also a civil rights activist and crusader for women’s rights. The founder of VDay.org, Eve Ensler, asked Clark to write and produce their theme song, "Break the Chain," for the organization One Billion Rising—a movement to end violence against women and girls. "Break the Chain" has become the most globally performed song in history. Clark is one of the most influential female producers in the music industry and American media. Clark's first award-winning book - a memoir titled "Southern Discomfort" – was published by Simon & Schuster in October 2018.

  Clark presently serves on the Board of Directors for the National Women’s History Museum, Committee of 200 (top female CEOs in the country), USC Annenberg Diversity and Inclusion and the Advisory Board for the Grammy’s. Throughout her illustrious career, Clark has won many awards, including C200’s Ernst & Young’s Entrepreneur of the Year and the Diversity Women’s Trailblazer Award at Diversity Woman Media. 

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  MARGOT  BINGHAM has most recently had the privilege of portraying Maxxine Mercer on the mega hit AMC franchise THE WALKING DEAD which aired its final season after 12 years. In fall of 2023 she joined the superb cast, opposite of David Oyelowo, in the Paramount+ and Taylor Sheridan series Yellowstone: Bass Reeves. Past television credits include the critically acclaimed Spike Lee Netflix series SHE’S GOTTA HAVE IT based on his award winning movie, ABC's THE FAMILY opposite of Andrew McCarthy and Joan Allen and the hit NBC series NEW AMSTERDAM. Margot was a breakout star on HBO's BOARDWALK EMPIRE where she acted, sang and danced, as was featured on two of the shows soundtracks. 

  Feature credits include  BARBERSHOP: THE NEXT CUT, the independent features  SATURDAY CHURCH  and  ANYTHING opposite Matt Bomer and John Carroll Lynch,  and  Voltage’s  THEN CAME YOU opposite Maisie Williams and Asa Butterfield. She has been active in theater, with that including the Michael Greif New York Off-Broadway production of Rent.

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  Pat Mitchell is a revolutionary force in media and advocacy, breaking new ground throughout her career as a journalist, Emmy-winning producer, and pioneering executive. She has relentlessly elevated women's stories and ideas, making an indelible mark on the industry. As the co-founder of Connected Women Leaders, she leads a global coalition of leaders dedicated to collective problem-solving, spearheading a women-led climate justice campaign to connect, elevate and amplify women’s leadership as a pivotal accelerator towards a climate safe planet for all.

  Mitchell’s influence extends to her transformative role as the editorial director, co-founder, curator, and host of TEDWomen, amplifying powerful, often underrepresented voices and ideas. Her unwavering commitment to social justice is reflected in her service on the boards of the Sundance Institute, The Skoll Foundation, Participant Media, Woodruff Arts Center, the Advisory Council of the Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum, the International Advisory Board for Internews, and CARE’s global advisory board. As a founding member of the VDAY movement, she tirelessly champions the end of violence against women and girls.

  In her memoir, "Becoming a Dangerous Woman: Embracing Risk to Change the World," Mitchell shares her bold journey as a frontline advocate for equality and social justice. She defines 'dangerous' as the audacity to speak up for the unrepresented, to stand firmly against abuse and injustice, and to show up for others. Pat Mitchell's life and work are a testament to the transformative power of purpose and passion and at 81, as engaged and active as ever, proof that activism is an antidote to aging; that we never pass the Torch of leadership but encourage others by example to hold their own, brighter and more boldly than ever.

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  Elaine Dinos is the Founder & CEO of Kindred Lane. Elaine is the mother of three young boys who are her daily inspiration to live from her roots and have a positive impact in the world. Before founding Kindred Lane in 2018, Elaine spent most of her career as a leadership advisor and executive recruiter at Korn Ferry where she guided hundreds of senior leaders and corporate executives through career and leadership transitions. As a Partner and Founder of the firm’s Purpose Community, she grew the practice to 200 people and led the firm’s groundbreaking research on how purpose fuels performance inside a company. She guides Kindred Lane’s programming with an intention to grow a kind world where nature and all people thrive.

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• November 12, 2024 Signature Event, Reception & Dinner

  • When
    November 12, 2024
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    5:30 PM - 8:00 PM

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  November 12, 2024
  

  The 8th Annual IWF Georgia Member Signature Event:

  Reception & Dinner with Keynote Speaker 

  Featuring:  Roz Brewer moderated by Virginia Hepner

  Location:  Maggiano's Buckhead Private Ballroom

  Timeline: 

  4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. New Member Orientation & Reception (Invitation only)

  6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. General Reception, Program, & Dinner 

  
  

  About Our Speaker:

  Rosalind (Roz)  Brewer is a member of the board of directors for United Airlines Holdings, Inc. She was previously the CEO of Walgreens Boots Alliance, where she led the company through the COVID-19 pandemic.Brewer is known for her visionary leadership, commitment to excellence, and advocacy for positive change. 

  Rosalind  joined Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) as chief executive officer in March 2021. She is also a director on WBA’s Board. Brewer most recently served as chief operating officer and group president at Starbucks from October 2017 to January 2021. Prior to Starbucks, she served as president and chief executive officer of Sam’s Club, a division of Walmart, Inc., from February 2012 to February 2017. Brewer previously held several executive leadership positions with Walmart beginning in 2006.
  

  Prior to joining Walmart, she served as president of Global Nonwovens Division for Kimberly-Clark Corporation from 2004 to 2006, and held various management positions at Kimberly-Clark beginning in 1984.

  She has recently served as the chairperson of the Board of Trustees for Spelman College, where she did her undergraduate work. Brewer also is a Board Member of the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture. Brewer formerly served on the Board of Directors for Starbucks, Amazon, Lockheed Martin Corp., and Molson Coors Brewing Company. She is currently ranked #27 on Fortune’s 50 Most Powerful Women in Business.

  About Our Moderator:
  

  Virginia A. Hepner has been a director of National Vision since January 2018. Ms. Hepner is the former President and Chief Executive Officer of The Woodruff Arts Center, a nationally-esteemed visual and performing arts center in Atlanta, Georgia, having served in that position from July 2012 to July 2017. Ms. Hepner has over 25 years of corporate finance experience with Wachovia Bank and its predecessors, having held numerous positions in corporate banking and capital markets until retiring in 2005 as an Executive Vice President. Ms. Hepner has been a member of the board of directors of Cadence Bancorporation since January 2019, serving on its audit committee, and had served as a director of State Bank Financial Corporation which merged with Cadence on January 1, 2019, serving on its audit committee and independent director committee, and as a director of its subsidiary bank, State Bank and Trust Company, from 2010 to 2019. Additionally, Ms. Hepner has been a member of the board of directors of Oxford Industries, Inc. since 2016, serving on its nominating, compensation and governance committee. Ms. Hepner holds a bachelor’s degree in finance from The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.
  

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• December 8, 2024 Annual Holiday Party

  • When
    December 08, 2024
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    5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

  
  

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  December 8, 2024

  The Annual IWF Georgia Holiday Party, Significant Others Included

  Location:  TBA

  Timeline: 

  5:00 pm to 7:00 pm

  
  

  
  

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