The Culverhouse Women in Business Conference (WIB) will be held on March 28, 2025, on The University of Alabama campus. WIB is designed to connect a community of Culverhouse alumnae, professional women, and current female students while inspiring, developing, supporting, and sponsoring women in business. The conference will consist of sessions led by academic and professional experts on topics including networking and branding, entrepreneurship, and dealing with inappropriate questions and behavior in the workplace.
The conference will be held in conjunction with the Culverhouse Women’s Leadership Initiative Recognition Luncheon on March 28. The luncheon will highlight the professional and societal contributions of exemplary alumnae of the Culverhouse College of Business. This event is targeted outreach that supports recruiting and academic success. It is open to everyone. The content is beneficial for all students and professionals.
Cynthia Almond, Owner, Capitol Park Title, LLC and State of Alabama House of Representatives, District 63, Tuscaloosa, AL
Mildred Black, Founder and CEO, People Optimum Consulting, LLC
Lisa Blatter, First VP, Dir. of Campus Recruiting and Career Development, South State Bank
Tracy Comas, President, TPM Research
Tracy Croom, Dir., Financial Management at Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta
Vishal Gupta, Professor of Management, Culverhouse College of Business
Troy Haas, President & CEO, Brownell Travel
Alice Holloway, Clinical Instructor, Management, Culverhouse College of Business
Alesia Jones, Former Chief HR Officer, University of Alabama – Birmingham
Caitlin Jones, Global Dir. of Talent and Development Delivery, Coca-Cola Company
Jacqui Jones, Owner and CEO of One Degree Marketing
Dr. James E. King, Jr: Associate Dean for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Miles-Rose Professor of Leadership, Culverhouse College of Business
Charli Matthews, Founder and CEO, Empowering Brands
Maura Mills, Associate Professor of Management, Culverhouse College of Business
Cherie Moman: Clinical Instructor, Marketing, Culverhouse College of Business
Rob Morgan: Director, STEM Path to the MBA/CREATE Path to the MBA, Phifer Fellow and Professor of Marketing
Sandra Mortal, Associate Professor of Finance, Culverhouse College of Business
Debra Nelson, President, Elevate Communications
Daphne Palmer, Clinical Instructor, Department of Accounting, Culverhouse College of Business
Pritha Powell, VP, Commercial Card Account Management Team Manager, Regions Bank
Laura Razzolini, Professor of Management, Culverhouse College of Business
Stacey Robinson, Associate Professor of Marketing, Culverhouse College of Business
Amy Savoie, Vice President, Senior Counsel, Protective Life
Gina Simpson, Clinical Instructor, Management, Culverhouse College of Business
Alexa Stabler, Sports Agent and Owner of Stabler Sports
Darlene Wilson, Managing Principal, Relay Accounting Management
Conference Schedule
Coming Soon!
Alston Hall, Rm 30
12:15 – 12:45
Q & A with Honorees
Cindy Martin, President/CEO, Bham Now, Hville Blast, and The Bama Buzz
Yolanda Sullivan, CEO, YWCA of Central Alabama (retired)
Charli Matthews, Founder & CEO, Empowering Brands (moderator)
1:00 – 1:50
Finding Your Niche: Industry Exploration
Patricia Cade, Founder, Tuscaloosa Area Black Chamber of Commerce
Debbie Hughes, VP, Technology Managing Dir., IBM
Dr. Ron Dulek, Professor, Culverhouse College of Business
Jasmine Thomas, Academic Advisor, Culverhouse College of Business (moderator)
2:00 – 2:50
Climbing Over the Broken Rung: Obstacles Women Face in Advancement –
Professional Track
Alesia Jones, ret. Chief HR Officer, UAB
Dr. Sandra Mortal, Professor, Culverhouse College of Business
Ashley Regner, Partner at EY
Dr. Keely Latopolski, Senior Dir. of Undergraduate Programs, Culverhouse College of Business (moderator)
The Art of Networking and Branding – Student Track
Jennifer Dempsey, STEM Instructor, Culverhouse College of Business
Jacqui Jones, CEO, One Degree Marketing
Easty Lambert-Brown, Owner, Ernest & Hadley Booksellers
Stefanie Buckner, Associate Director of Academic Development and Engagement, Culverhouse College of Business (moderator)
3:00 – 3:50
Our Voice: Balanced Participation in Decision Making – Professional Track
Wendy Boyd, SVP, Transamerica
Pritha Powell, SVP, Credit Card & Direct Lending, Regions
TK Smith, Global Diversity & Talent Mgt, Citi
Meaghan James, Dir. of MBA Student Services, Culverhouse College of Business (moderator)
Still Pioneering: Women in Non-Traditional Spaces – Student Track
Michele Coley, Agency Owner, Allstate
Leigh Davis, SVP Marketing & Economic Development, Southern Company
Meagan Wilson, Sr. Coordinator, Partnership Marketing, NASCAR
Jasmine Wright, Senior Analyst Application Support, Protective Life (moderator)
4:00 – 4:50
Know Your Worth: Salary Negotiation
Amy Bramlett, Career Coach, Merit America
Tracy Croom, Director of Financial Management, Federal Reserve Bank
Greta Wages, Clinical Instructor, Culverhouse College of Business
Lauren Ward Wilson, Professional Development LEAD Coach, Culverhouse College of Business (moderator)
5:00 – 6:00
Networking Session: Appetizers and Other Refreshments Provided
Alston Parlor, 4th Fl, Alston Hall
1:15
Honorees Speak at First Conference Session
Regular Admission | $100
(UA Employees must send DTA)
SOLD OUT
General Admission | $50
UA Student Admission (ID required) | $25
(UA Employees may use P-Card or DTA.)
ON-SITE REGISTRATION AVAILABLE ON 3/22
Support a student by sending them a ticket to the 2024 WIB Conference.
Donation Cost | $25
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