Empowering Women-Addressing Financial Inequality.pptx

Learning objective: Explore impactful initiatives that break down financial obstacles and promote economic equity for women.
Addressing financial inequality is vital for fostering societal equity and economic stability. We can identify targeted solutions by acknowledging barriers to opportunity, like limited access to education and healthcare. Progressive taxation, robust social safety nets, and investments in education are critical policy interventions. We can promote economic mobility and create a more inclusive society through collective efforts and systemic changes. Addressing financial inequality is a moral imperative and essential for sustained economic growth and social cohesion.
Financial inequality remains a pervasive challenge for women, encompassing a range of disparities from unequal pay to limited career opportunities. This seminar examines the multifaceted impact of economic inequality on women's lives and explores strategies to address and mitigate these disparities.
The session will delve into the systemic factors contributing to financial inequality, including wage gaps, occupational segregation, and barriers to advancement. Discussions will highlight the intersectional nature of these challenges, considering how race, ethnicity, age, and other factors compound financial disparities for women.
By the end of the seminar, attendees will:

1. Discuss economic implications of financial inequality on women's financial security, retirement savings, and overall well-being.
2. Explore policy interventions, workplace initiatives, and community-based strategies aimed at promoting economic equity for women.
3. Acquire insights into practical steps for advocating for change, including negotiation skills, financial literacy programs, and mentorship opportunities.
4. Examine methods to address financial inequality and empowering women to achieve economic independence.

1. Empowering Women Addressing Financial Inequality Moderator: Masherrl “Mash” Conyer Speakers: Dr. Tosha Padgett Brown Christine Burkette Thursday, October 3, 2024 1:00 PM – 1:50 PM

2. Dr. Tosha Padgett Brown IT Consultant | STEM Advocate | Mentor and Philanthropist | Women in IT Current Company: Infosys Consulting / Cleary University Current Role: Sr. Consultant for CIO Advisory / Associate Professor Years in Business: 25 Previous Company(s): Canton Township, State of Michigan Reside: Detroit Academic Achievements: BS – Computer Science, MBA- Technology, DBA - Leadership Values: Family , Servant Leadership. “Unless you are willing to be part of the solution, don’t complain” Hobbies: Crafts, Roller Skating, and Traveling [email protected] www.Infosys.com

3. Masherrl “Mash” Conyer Diversity Champion – STEM Advocate | Women in Tech | Minority Leadership Current Company: Northrop Grumman Corporation Current Role: Chief of Staff – Operations & Integration, Corporate Technology Office Years in Business: 17 Years Previous Company(s): The Boeing Company, Amazon Reside: DMV Academic Achievements: Graduate from Tennessee State University Values: Family, Life, Serving Others Hobbies: Traveling, Farming, Cooking, Trying New Restaurants [email protected] https://www.ngc.com

4. Christine Burkette IT Consultant DEI Leader C-Suite Sustainability Innovator Speaker Current Company: PICF, Inc and La’ Merde Designs, LLC. Current Role: CEO/ Founder/ Lead Designer Years in Business: 22 Years Previous Company(s): City of Detroit, Detroit Public Schools, GM and Dupont Reside: Detroit, Michigan Academic Achievements: B.S. in Chemistry, M.S, Chemistry and Ph.D. in Psychology & Technology (currently pursuing) Values: Integrity, Purpose, and Faith Hobbies: Landscaping, Reading and Collecting Barbies

5. Have you ever experience pay inequality? Poll Question

6. Gender Pay Gap Hispanic women earned 55% White women earned 81% Asian women earned 90% Black women earned 64% Source: Earning data from U.S. Census Bureau (2020), Current Population Survey, 2020 Annual Social and Economic Supplement. Wage projections based on calculations done by AAUW. Overall, women working full time in the U.S. make 84% of what men do. And collectively, working women lose out on more than $500 billion a year.

7. 15 of the 20 highest-paying jobs are dominated by men 14 of the 20 lowest-paying jobs are dominated by women Did You Know Source: AAUW (https://www.aauw.org/resources/article/fast-facts-pay-gap/)

8. Why is wage inequality a problem? Poll Question

9. Key Factors

10. What’s Next? Simply ASK ! Know what your skills are worth! Do your research Be firm and confident Consider all opportunities

11. Please ask questions and share thoughts /comments Address it to a panelist or to entire panel Be transparent and share a comment or information What and how did the topic resonate? What will you do different NOW?