Join us on Saturday, October 16th for a day of connecting, networking, self-development, and professional development as the DC Metro Region hosts Take Flight: Level Up in the Digital World.

This engaging training will be jam packed with valuable wisdom that will take you and your organization to the next level needed to succeed. As an attendee, plan to take advantage of a host of learning opportunities from subject matter experts in the fields of leadership development, diversity and inclusion, coaching, mentoring, and much more! You will register to attend by session’s 1-4. Chapter Presidents there is a track just for you!

Topics include:

Activate Advocacy: Finding Your Voice to Advocate for What You Believe In- Attendees will learn to use personal experience to drive the voice of change. Learn techniques and skills to get the issues its resolutions. Presented by LeeAnn Peterson

Confidence Over Convictions- Attendees will learn to lead with confidence and bury public opinions on your goals, purpose, and passion. Presented by Betty Lewis

Financial Freedom: Quality of Life- Attendees will learn what decisions and goals are needed to walk in financial freedom to lead with a peace of mind. Presented by Isabella Pina

First Aid: Mental Health Awareness- Attendees will learn why good mental health is important, and give you a greater understanding of the signs and symptoms of mental illness, workplace triggers, and the ways in which you can provide the necessary support. Presented by Dr. Andrea Attilli

Navigating Your Own Emotions - Attendees will learn how to manage your emotional IQ, or EQ, in order to handle difficult situations more effectively. Presented by Dr. Cristina Barker

Practicing Accountability, Adaptability, and Resilience- Attendees will define the various levels of accountability as well as identify and discover ways on how to maintain adaptability. Presented by Dr. Allison P. Smith

Providing Feedback - Attendees will learn effective strategies on how to provide feedback to include the S.M.A.R.T method, active listening, and how not be blindsided by unconscious perceptions. Presented by Angela Kochuba

VA Disability Claims Snapshot - Attendees will learn a step by step process of how to file an appeal a disability claim and understand the disability compensation chart. Presented by Brian Simpkins

Chapter Presidents Selection

Building a Dynamic Chapter- Attendees will learn how to brand your chapter for Agency coalition. Presented by Glorimar Maldonado

Fundraising 101: We Need Cash Flow- Attendees will learn tools and techniques to fundraiser for nonprofit organizations. Presented by Kim Persons

Reflection on Leadership Panel- Chapter Presidents Forum: Past Presidents will provide guidance based on their experiences to include a founding President; President from already established chapter; President confronted with challenges, and a President who came into the role due to President stepping down. Presented by DCMR Presidents

Passing the Torch- Attendees will learn succession-planning tools to help Chapter Presidents successfully transition leadership teams. Presented by Regional Manager Pamela Richards

Are you ready to refresh your skills and learn new ones to level up and take flight? Well, register today!

FEW is committed to providing accessible programming. If you require reasonable accommodation, please send your request to Percina Laster at DCMRDiversity@gmail.com no later than October 8, 2021.