The 2019 Ajilla Conference is taking place on Saturday, October 12, 2019
In 2018 we focused on how our PASSION can lead to our PURPOSE and how our purpose has POTENTIAL to drive impact.
This year our theme is PAY IT FORWARD. Hear from our guest speakers on how they have established ways to uniquely Pay it Forward personally and professionally.
Attendees will also have the opportunity to participate in a Pay it Forward activity!.
All proceeds from this event will support the Ajilla Girls Leadership Development Program
#InspireAndBeInspired #WalkInYourWealth #WalkInYourPurpose #ThisIsAjilla
MEET THE SPEAKERS
2019 AJilla KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Wendy Lewis
VP, Global Chief Diversity, Inclusion & Community Engagement Officer
McDonald’s Corporation
Wendy Lewis is responsible for guiding McDonald's Global Diversity and Inclusion efforts across all McDonald’s Corporation business functions to enrich the organization’s history and culture of opportunity, growth and economic impact within diverse communities and strategic partnerships.
Ayo Dahunsi
Founder, Ajilla Foundation
Edyth Adedeji
General Manager - New York Sales, Delta Air Lines
Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University Coordinator
Alicia Driskill
Founder, EvolveHer
Nneoma Okeke
Manager, Walgreens
Founder, Caring Hands Foundation
Boomie Bol
Poetess and Project Manager
Michael Pegues
Chief Information Officer, Information Technology Division
City of Aurora
Yemi Akisanya
Diversity and Inclusion Director, OCC
Dr. Shola Ezeokoli
CEO, Balance with Dr. Shola
Tim Salau
Mr. Future of Work
CEO & Founder, Guide,Founder, Mentors & Mentees
Global Evangelist, The We Company
Ronke Faleti
Director, Wells Fargo,
Founder, Korede
Dr. Teju Adesida
Artistic Director, Fehinty African Theatre Ensemble
Kemi Solade
SVP, BMO Harris Bank
Ajilla Board Member
Tina Vaughn
Corporate Sustainability Leader
Peju Akintorin
Manager of Professional Development, Gartner
Founder, Career Thrive and Certified John Maxwell Coach and Speaker
Special Appearance from two of our ajilla Girls leadership Program participants
