Welcome to the Illinois Bankers Association

Join us October 17-18 in Springfield! This conference, where women take the lead, encourages professional development and leadership in your bank, while also promoting the importance of fostering relationships and inspiring women to reach their career goals and aspirations. Our powerhouse speakers will help you advance your decision-making and negotiating processes and teach you how to deliver and apply these insights to benefit your future and your financial institution’s future.

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Speakers

Finding Your Voice: Speaking Up and Advocating for Yourself

Jonelle Marie Carter
Artist, Entrepreneur, and Coach

Networking and Relationship Building

Laurie Guest
Customer Service Expert, Keynote Speaker and Author

IT'S UP TO US:
Being a Woman in Banking

Natalie Bartholomew
The Girl Banker

Managing Your Career

Leslie Drish
Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago

Permission to Pause – Transforming Pressure to Inner Peace & Outer Performance

Nadene Cherry
Corporate Mindfulness Speaker & Meditation Leader

Why Mentoring Matters

Kathryn Spitznagle
Author, Professional Coach

Conference Emcee

Jenifer Snook
SVP of Consulting Services, Haberfeld

Professional Development, How the Fed Can Help

Megan Kahlenberg
Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis

PANEL: How to Support Women in Banking

Cathy Nestrick
Senior Director Women’s Leadership Initiative and DEI, American Bankers Association (ABA)

Agenda

Women In Banking Conference
Thursday, October 17, 2024
11:45 p.m. - 12:30 p.m	Registration
12:30 p.m.	Welcome & Introductions – Jennifer Snook, Haberfeld (emcee)
12:45 –1:45 p.m.	Networking and Relationship Building Laurie Guest, Customer Service Expert, Keynote Speaker and Author
1:45 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.	PANEL: How to Support Women in Banking Catherine Nestrick, Vice President, Women’s Leadership & Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
2:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.	Break
3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.	Professional Development, How the Fed Can Help Megan Kahlenberg, Assistant Vice President, Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis
4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.	Finding Your Voice: Speaking Up and Advocating for Yourself Jonelle Marie Carter, Artist, Entrepreneur, and Coach
5:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.	DINNER (Optional Dutch Treat Dine-Arounds)
7:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.	Hospitality Suite with Entertainment by the River Road Duo
Friday, October 18, 2024
8:00 a.m. – 8:45 a.m.	Networking Breakfast
8:45 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.	Managing Your Career Leslie Drish, Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago
9:30 a.m. – 9:50 a.m.	Women in Banking Award Ceremony
9:50 a.m. – 10:50 a.m.	Permission to Pause – Transforming Pressure to Inner Peace & Outer Performance Nadene Cherry, Corporate Mindfulness Speaker & Meditation Leader
10:50 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.	Break
11:00 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.	Why Mentoring Matters Kathryn Spitznagle, Author, Professional Coach
11:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.	Networking Lunch – Raffle Winners Announced
12:45p.m. – 1:25 p.m.	Power Sessions – Attendee Choice
1:30 p.m. – 2:10 p.m.	Power Sessions – Attendee Choice
2:15 p.m. – 3:15 p.m.	CLOSING SESSION - It's Up To Us: Being A Woman In Banking Natalie Bartholomew, The Girl Banker

Additional Details

Hotel Accommodations

Crowne Plaza Springfield
Address: 3000 S Dirksen Pkwy, Springfield, IL 62703
Phone: (217) 529-7777 (Group Code P7H)
Rate: $120++/night
Deadline: Wednesday, October 9, 2024
Booking Link