Description

About WBC:

Women’s Business Connection is a member-driven initiative to empower women in business. The goal is to offer useful information that is designed for professional and personal growth. This monthly program provides an uplifting environment that fosters female collaboration and support within the business community. (Lunch provided by Holiday Inn & Suites)

Welcome Dana Martinez

Dana Martinez, Director of Domestic and Sexual Violence Services, has worked for A New Leaf for over 27 years. She holds a Professional Certificate in Non-Proft Management from ASU’s Lodestar Center for Philanthropy and Innovation. During her career, she has had the unique opportunity to oversee both victim service programs and programs for people experiencing homelessness. In addition to developing and overseeing programs Dana has been involved in various community collaborations over the years including two previous appointments to Arizona Supreme Court’s Committee on the Impact of Domestic Violence in the Courts, serving on Fatality Review Teams, and participating on MAG’s Coordinated Entry Collaborative. Dana is currently serving as Board Vice President for Arizona South Asians for Safe Families. Her service in each of these partnerships has provided her with an in-depth understanding of the integral role of community collaborations in responding to those in need in our community. In her spare time, Dana enjoys spending time with her family and her amazing grandchildren, cooking Mexican food, going to the movies, paddleboarding, and watching crime dramas.

Theme:

In this session, participants will learn about A New Leaf and the Autum House Shelter.

Here is the list of items needed for the Autumn House Shelter in Mesa that we will be collecting: Full-size Hygiene items such as:
Deodorant
Shampoo/conditioner
Body wash
Lotion (also ethnic Hair/skin products and male products)
Combs/brushes
Washcloths/loofahs
Adult coloring books
Planners
Headphones/earbuds
Styling items such as curling irons/straighteners/men's hair clippers

About our Host:

Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Phoenix - Mesa / Chandler. A beautiful property with newly renovated conference and meeting space. This family friendly hotel is just a few miles from downtown Mesa shopping, restaurants, and breweries.

Pro Networking Tip: 

Bring a Door Prize! Members did you know that if you bring a door prize you will get a minute at the mic to promote your business. Valid for Members in good standing only (value of $25 or more, no BOGO's or discounts off an item or service). Make arrangements prior to the event.  If you are bringing a door prize and after you check in, please bring your door prize to Terrie so she can check you off the list.  If you pick up a gift card, considering purchasing one from a member.

Registration Includes: 

Access to the event

Food

Eligibility to win Door Prizes

Dress Code: Business Casual

Please remember to pre-register to receive the discount.  Allow enough time to check in, network and be seated by 11:30 as we must start on time.