ElevatHER Conference Schedule

We are excited to offer attendees an evening of music, conversation and networking, followed by a full day of conversations surrounding issues that are unique to women leaders. 

Thursday, June 25 

 Registration — 3 to 4 p.m.

 Opening Keynote by Dr. Lori Franke-Hopkins — 4 to 5 p.m.

 Opening Reception with Music and Refreshments — 5 to 6:30 p.m.

 Dinner at Medici (directly across from the Bloomington-Normal Marriott and Hotel & Convention Center) — 6:30 to 8 p.m.

Friday, June 26

 Variety of Energizing Physical Activity Suited for All Attendees — 6:45 to 7:45 a.m.

 Free Time to Prepare for the Day Ahead — 7:45 to 8:45 a.m.

 Breakfast — 8:45 to 9:45 a.m.

 Welcome by Tamara L. Mitchell, SFO, Immediate Past President, Illinois ASBO — 9:45 to 10 a.m.

 Panel of Remarkable Illinois ASBO Female Members — 10 to 11:30 a.m.

 Concurrent Breakout Sessions — 11:40 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

    • Negotiating Your Salary/Dealing with the Imposter Syndrome
    • Men Are from Mars/Women Are from Venus
    • Women Breaking Ground
    • Climbing the Ladder While Balancing Family Needs

 Networking Lunch — 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.

 Keynote Address by Rebecca Malotke-Meslin — 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.

 Concurrent Breakout Sessions — 2:40 to 3:30 p.m.

    • Navigating Career Transitions
    • Navigating Your Boss/Conflict Resolution
    • Leading Without Apology – Owning Your Voice at the Table
    • Effective Management of Personal Finances

 Closing Remarks and Gift Distribution — 3:30 to 3:45 p.m.

Don’t Miss Out — New Event Designed for Illinois ASBO’s Female Leaders

Join us Thursday and Friday, June 25-26 at the Bloomington-Normal Marriott Hotel & Convention Center for this first ever women leader focused event. 


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Meet the Inspiration Behind ElevatHER


[Back Row, Left to Right]
Carla D. Paschal, CPA, Assistant Executive Director of Finance and Operations/CFO, Illinois ASBO
Susan Harkin, Retired
Cassidy Tarpey, Account Executive, Bear Construction Company
Audra Braski, SVP, Managing Director of Investment Services, PTMA Financial Solutions

[Front Row, Left to Right]
Alicia M. Cieszykowski, Assistant Superintendent of Business Services and Chief School Business Official, Lake Park Community High School District 108
Tamara L. Mitchell, SFO, Chief Financial Officer, Evanston-Skokie Community Consolidated School District 65
Melissa Morgese, Assistant Superintendent of Business, Addison School District 4