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The Greater Houston Partnership’s Women’s Business Alliance (WBA) invites you to be part of an energizing conversation featuring outstanding female executives and thought leaders that leave the audience inspired and uplifted at the 11th annual Rise to the Top celebrating International Women's Day. 

To honor this year's International Women's day theme, #BreakTheBias, a panel of esteemed female leaders will discuss how we can work together to foster diversity, equity and inclusivity in our professional and personal lives. We will also talk mentors and mantras that helped these women rise to the top in their careers.

Confirmed speakers include: 

• Irma Diaz-Gonzalez, President and CEO, Employment & Training Centers, Inc.
• Paula Harris, Executive Director, Astros Foundation
• Kimberly Krieger, Chief Operating Officer - Production, BPX Energy
• Nataly Marks - Managing Director & Region Manager, JPMorgan Chase & Co.
• MODERATOR: Linda Lorelle, Founder and CEO, Linda Lorelle Media

International Women's Day is a global celebration of the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. We hope you'll make Rise to the Top your destination to celebrate the women on your team, including the women's employee resource group, office administration, top volunteers and allies.

WBA provides professional development resources to empower high performing women to advance their career opportunities, form strategic partnerships and build a network of advocates.  Demonstrate your company’s commitment to supporting women’s initiatives in the workplace by becoming a sponsor.

Want to see highlights from past Rise to the Top events? View the 2021 recording or check out photos from 2020's luncheon. 

HEALTH & SAFETY PROTOCOL
Based on recent COVID-19 data, the Partnership is relaxing its COVID-related protocols, effective immediately. Masks will be optional for all attendees, regardless of vaccination status. The Partnership remains committed to providing safe in-person meetings and events and strongly encourages our community to leverage COVID-19 testing and vaccination opportunities.