Women Hold Up Half the Sky 2023 In-Person Conference
We're Back! Join us for our return to in-person conference . Space is limited. Registrations are confirmed with payment.
Date and time
Location
Sheraton Cerritos Hotel - Towne Center
12725 Center Court Drive South Cerritos, CA 90703Refund Policy
Agenda
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Conference Check in , Breakfast, Meet the Vendors
9:00 AM - 9:50 AM
Welcome & Keynote Speaker
Honorable Letitia Clark
10:00 AM - 10:15 AM
SKY Talk 1
10:25 AM - 10:40 AM
SKY Talk 2
10:50 AM - 11:40 AM
Panel Presentation/Discussion
11:45 AM - 1:00 PM
Networking & Lunch
1:15 PM - 1:35 PM
Awards & Announcements
1:45 PM - 2:30 PM
Student Panel Discussion
2:45 PM - 3:00 PM
SKY Talk 3
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Break & Door Prizes
3:45 PM - 4:00 PM
SKY Talk 4
4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Door Prizes & Closing Remarks
About this event
Eventbrite Fees
Please note that Eventbrite adds fees to registration cost. Total cost per type of registrant is listed below.
General Registration is $100 = $108.55
Student Registration is $25 = $28.52
Vendor Registration is $125 = $135.23
WHUHTS 2023 CONFERENCE
"Centering and Balancing After Trauma: A Work-Life Struggle"
The WHUHTS Conference will be held May 19, 2023, from 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Come to collaborate and network with members of regional California Community College at all levels and local women business owners. This conference is an opportunity for classified professionals, students, faculty, and administrators to share, discuss, and learn about this year’s theme: “Centering and Balancing After Trauma: A Work-Life Struggle” and on improving the professional lives of women collectively and individually at community colleges. WHUHTS is an affiliated event with the AAWCC whose mission is to change women’s lives through education, service, and leadership development.
Many of our vendors are returning for this event.
Collaborate, Educate, Share, Support Network , and have Fun!
We are Back and Can't Wait to See You
Forms of Payment
For individuals and groups of less than 5, you may pay by credit card or check. If paying by check, your payment is due within 2 weeks of registration. All payments are due prior to the start of the conference.
Groups must have an identified point of contact for registrants and payment. All members of the group must be registered individually. Transfer of registration is available until May 8, 2023.
Groups paying via invoice or individuals paying by check should make checks payable to: AAWCC South Coast
Mail to:
Coastline College
Dana Emerson - WHUHTS
11460 Warner Ave.
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
Cancellation & Refund Policy
By completing the registration process, you are agreeing to pay the full conference fees. In the event that you need to cancel, your cancellation request will need to be submitted in writing to WHUHTSConference@gmail.com on or before May 1, 2023.
Cancellations after May 8, 2023, will incur the complete registration cost.
Refunds or will not be offered after May 8, 2023.
Registration transfers will be accepted in writing up by May 8, 2023.
If the registrant does not cancel, transfer registration or does not attend the conference, the institution will be billed and held responsible for the full payment of the registrant.
"Students" refer to individuals who are currently attending, taking classes, and are active at a community college. This is not for college employees. Conference attendees who are students - must list an active college student email account when registering.
Accommodations
Accommodations can be provided upon request for people with disabilities, provided the request is made at least seven days prior to the event. Please contact Dana Emerson at 714-745-6052.
Please inform us of any food allergies you may have so that we can make reasonable accommodations for your meals.
Conduct and Liability
AAWCC and WHUHTS are committed to providing a welcoming and productive environment to all participants.
All attendees, media, speakers, organizers, staff, and exhibitors associated with any AAWCC and WHUHTS-sponsored event agree to adhere to the following principles:
- Respect common-sense rules for public behavior, personal space and interaction, courtesy, and respect for private property.
- Be considerate and respectful of differing perspectives during the meeting.
- Respect the rules and policies of the meeting venue, hotels, and city.
Furthermore, by attending the 2023 AAWCC Women Hold up Half the Sky conference in Cerritos, California, USA, attendees, media, speakers, organizers, staff, and exhibitors agree to abide by and engage in conduct that is beneficial to health and that adheres to COVID-19 safety guidelines while at the event.
AAWCC and WHUHTS prohibit discrimination, harassment—sexual or otherwise—and bullying against any person for any reason. Accordingly, some behaviors are specifically prohibited:
Intimidation, stalking, harassment, unwelcome sexual attention, inappropriate photography, or discrimination.
- Abusive, harassing, or threatening behavior.
- Yelling at, threatening, or personally insulting participants or presenters (verbally or physically).
Participants asked to stop engaging in unacceptable behavior are expected to comply immediately.
LiabilityEach attendee agrees that:Except as required by law, neither AAWCC, WHUHTS, or its affiliates shall be liable for any direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential costs, damages, or losses arising directly or indirectly from the event/activity or other aspect related thereto.
WHUHTS may update its programming, speakers, and other pertinent details at any time.
Organized by
Dr. Emerson is the Dean of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Anti-Racism, Accessibility (DEIAA) & Fiscal Stability for Coast Community College District. She took over as chair of the WHUHTS conference when Karen McLucas, former conference chair, retired in June 2018.