March 25, 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. | Center for Business and Industry, Room C2-28

Campus Social | 11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.

The event kicks off with a campus social featuring delicious food, beverages, and exciting giveaways. It's the perfect opportunity to mingle, network, and discover the resources and services offered by the Career Connections Department and the Women's Outreach and Advocacy Center. Learn about the American Association for Women in Community Colleges and how you can get involved right here at Community College of Philadelphia.

Panel Discussion | 1 to 2:30 p.m. | Student and Alumni RSVP | Faculty and staff, please email Michelle Lopez to RSVP

Celebrate the resilience and achievements of women who have shattered barriers and made significant waves in their respective fields. Following the social, dive into an enriching panel discussion with four dynamic women who have remarkable success stories to share. These trailblazers have broken countless barriers throughout their career journeys. Hear firsthand about their triumphs, challenges, and ongoing battles in industries where women are often underrepresented. Don't miss this opportunity to celebrate the achievements of women and gain valuable insights from our esteemed panelists. Let's come together to celebrate Women's History Month and pave the way for a future of equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Panelists:

• Diane Deese, vice president of Community Affairs at VITAS Healthcare, has earned the distinction of being the first Black woman to ascend to the C-Suite level within the company. VITAS Healthcare, a Fortune 500 company, boasts a workforce of over 12,000 employees, with Black or African American individuals comprising only 12% of its personnel. Diane has been dedicated to improving access to quality end of life care in underserved communities for more than two decades and is recognized by VITAS as the company’s foremost expert on diversity in hospice.
• Vero Kompalic is a Venezuelan filmmaker and painter whose creative endeavors and scholarly pursuits are centered around postcolonial feminist discourse. She has authored publications delving into various aspects of this discourse, including analyses of the sexual transgressions depicted in Catherine Breillat’s films and the radical implications inherent in the cinema of Mariana Rondon.
• Paige Wood is an award-winning independent filmmaker, screenwriter, producer, and creative consultant. Recently, she supervised the production of diverse projects like an animated pilot, a video game, a children’s book, and a podcast under the Rise-Home Stories Project, aimed at transforming dominant narratives through media-making. Beyond her independent work, she also imparts her knowledge as an adjunct instructor teaching film producing at Wayne State University.
• Darielle Davis boasts over a decade of experience in web design and development, marked by impactful collaborations and projects. Notably, she partnered with the Philadelphia Fire Department to develop a pioneering mobile app focused on fire prevention and safety. Additionally, Darielle contributed her expertise to create an interactive butterfly experience for the renowned Academy of Natural Sciences in Philadelphia. Currently, she serves as the founder and owner of Yellow Rocket Digital, championing inclusivity and diversity in the tech sector, while also imparting knowledge as an adjunct professor at Drexel University.