Agenda

Day 1:

Welcome and Opening Remarks

Setting Intentions

Current Economic Conditions

Guhan Venkatu
| Speaker Senior Policy Advisor, Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland

Break

Leadership Fireside Chat

Denise Doolin
| Moderator Retail Payments Division Manager, Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City
Robie Suggs
| Speaker President and Chief Executive Officer, Warsaw Federal Savings & Loan

Lunch

Breakout Sessions

Third Party Risk Management – Fintech Edition
Banking organizations can benefit from the innovative products and services offered by fintech partnerships, but the integration of fintech solutions can also lead to heightened levels of risk. As these partnerships continue to grow, the importance of mitigating that risk has never been more prevalent. This session will walk through the third-party relationship life cycle, particularly for Banking as-a-Service (BaaS) partnerships, and share lessons learned.

Game of Negotiations: Level Up Your Workplace Strategy
In the high-stakes world of workplace dynamics, negotiation is your key to winning. Whether you're vying for a promotion, resolving conflicts, or steering team decisions, mastering the art of negotiation can make all the difference. In this session, you'll gain critical skills to outmaneuver challenges and achieve your professional goals. Learn how to communicate effectively, manage power plays, and turn conflicts into collaborative opportunities through engaging exercises and real-world scenarios.

Rock Your LinkedIn Profile
Explore how to create a LinkedIn profile that brings your personal career story to life.

Julia Godinez, Fintech Risk and Policy Advisor, Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco
| Speaker Third Party Risk Management – Fintech Edition
Al and Jocelyn Heartley, AMH Partners
| Speaker Game of Negotiations: Level Up Your Workplace Strategy
Mauricio Vargas, Account Director, LinkedIn
| Speaker Rock Your LinkedIn Profile

Break

Breakout Sessions

Second round

Break

Navigating the Unspoken: Understanding and Addressing Workplace Microaggressions

Dr. Ella Washington
| Speaker Organizational Psychologist and Chief Executive Officer, Ellavate Solutions

Closing Remarks

Anulekha Mohanty
| Speaker Senior Vice President in Supervision, Credit Risk and Statistics, Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland

Networking reception (optional)

Adjourn

Day 2:

Welcome

Jackie Dalton
| Speaker Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland

Building Equitable Pathways for Career Advancement

Jackie Dalton
| Speaker Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland
TC Alexander
| Speaker Senior Vice President, Community Development Engagement and Education Manager, BOK Financial
Maggie Rivera
| Speaker Vice President, Corporate Social Responsibility & Inclusion, Stearns Bank
Aaron Tsang
| Speaker Commercial Underwriter and Project Manager, Carter Bank & Trust

Mindfulness Moment

Break

Community Development at the Fed: Understanding Community Challenges Through Partnerships and Data

Hal Martin
| Speaker Policy Economist and Director, Small Business Credit Survey, Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland
Ayonna Blue Donald
| Speaker Vice President, Ohio Market, Enterprise Community Partners
Kandis Williams
| Speaker Executive Director, LISC Cleveland

Lunch

Teaming Up Against Burnout

Paula Davis
| Speaker Founder and Chief Executive Officer, The Stress and Resilience Institute

Closing Remarks

Teesha Miller
| Speaker Vice President and Director of the Office of Minority and Women Inclusion, Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City

Adjourn