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Programs like Generation W’s annual signature event and bi-weekly REfresh series bring together speakers from throughout the country to educate, inspire, and connect women and their communities. Each program explores thought-provoking topics with the goal of cultivating a greater understanding of today’s most relevant issues, as well as steps we can take to affect change.

Events

Generation W REfresh - January 24

  • January 24 at NOON on Zoom & Facebook Live
  • Join the conversation with Danny Goldberg, a serial entrepreneur-turned-keynote speaker who will empower you to get hyper
    intentional about your life & career.
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Generation W REfresh - February 7

  • February 7 at NOON on Zoom & Facebook Live
  • Join the conversation with Audrey Moran, elected Duval County Judge.
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Generation W REfresh - February 21

  • February 21 at NOON on Zoom & Facebook Live
  • Join the conversation with Olenda Johnson, Professor of Strategic Leadership & Leader Development, US Naval War College and
    Generation W 2024 speaker!
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Generation W: BELIEVE - April 5, 2024

  • April 5, 2024 at The University of North Florida

  • The countdown is on for Generation W 2024! Join us for an unforgettable event that will lift your spirits, open your mind, and connect your heart. With incredibly inspiring speakers, Generation W will be the spark you need to ignite belief within yourself while gaining a better understanding of the world we live in. Don’t miss out on this invigorating community gathering that will motivate and inspire you!

    If you cannot join us in person, don’t worry. Unique virtual livestream tickets are available!

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April 17, 2024
April 17, 2024

Generation W REfresh

April 17 at NOON on Zoom & Facebook Live

Join the conversation with Heidi Hanna, NY Times Best Selling Author, Speaker, Researcher, & Instructor, Synergy Brain Fitness.

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February 21, 2024
Dr. Olenda E. Johnson
February 21, 2024

Generation W REfresh

February 21 at NOON on Zoom & Facebook Live

Join the conversation with Olenda Johnson, Professor of Strategic Leadership & Leader Development, US Naval War College and
Generation W 2024 speaker!

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March 6, 2024
March 6, 2024

Generation W REfresh

March 6 at NOON on Zoom & Facebook Live

Join the conversation in celebration of International Women's Day! With Basma Alawee a humanitarian, an engineer, teacher, a writer and an activist who arrived in the United States in 2010 as a refugee. As well as Roya Hakakian, Iranian/American journalist and author.

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April 5, 2024
Believe Generation W
April 5, 2024

Generation W: BELIEVE

April 5, 2024 at The University of North Florida

Join us for an unforgettable event that will lift your spirits, open your mind, and connect your heart. With incredibly inspiring speakers, Generation W will be the spark you need to ignite belief within yourself while gaining a better understanding of the world we live in. Don’t miss out on this invigorating community gathering that will motivate and inspire you!

Unique virtual livestream tickets available!

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Previous Speakers

Donna Orender
Founder, Generation W
Donna Orender, CEO of Orender Unlimited, is an innovator, trailblazer, game changer and highly respected business executive.
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Joyce Russell
President, Adecco Group US Foundation
As President of the Adecco Group U.S. Foundation, Joyce is committed to making the future work for everyone. The Foundation launched in January 2019 and focuses on up-/reskilling American workers and helping to ensure work equality for all.
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Sophia Mickelson
Student/Filmmaker/Activist
Sophia radiates thoughtfulness, leadership, caring, and creative soul in her full embrace of the world around her. In her work as a photographer and filmmaker, Sophia seeks to tell stories that span the full palette of the human experience and unpack judgements we don’t realize we carry.
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Jennifer Allyn
Campaign Lead/Climate Voice
Jennifer Allyn leads campaigns at ClimateVoice to move companies to advance climate policy. The mission is to accelerate decarbonization by engaging the private sector as a critical voice for change.
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Michele Meyer-Shipp
Principal, Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer, KPMG
Michele C. Meyer-Shipp joined KPMG LLP as Principal and Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer in August 2018. In this role, she leads the National Inclusion and Diversity (I&D) team and oversees its strategy and objectives, including supporting the recruitment, retention, and development of a diverse workforce; inspiring broad perspectives and innovative client solutions; and fostering an inclusive and accessible culture.
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Dr. Edith Eger
Psychologist & Author of The Choice, Embrace the Possible
Dr. Eger is a sought-after clinical psychologist and lecturer, helping individuals discard their limitations, discover their powers of self-renewal, and achieve things they previous thought unattainable.
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Dr. Richard Lapchick
World-Renowned Human Rights Activist
Human rights activist, pioneer for racial equality, internationally recognized expert on sports and social issues, scholar and author Richard E. Lapchick is often described as “the racial conscience of sport.”
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Patrick J. Geraghty
President and Chief Executive Officer, GuideWell Mutual Holding Corporation
Pat Geraghty is President and Chief Executive Officer of GuideWell, a $19 billion mutual insurance holding company headquartered in Jacksonville, Fla. A mission-driven health solutions enterprise, GuideWell is the parent to a family of forward-thinking companies focused on transforming health care.
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Delana Lewis
Student/Activist/Artist
Delana’s mission is to create and affect the black community through art and creativity, and all over the world. She believes that expression through art is healing and allows for better human connectivity.
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Margo Georgiadis
President & CEO, Ancestry
Margo Georgiadis is the President and CEO of Ancestry and also serves on the company’s Board of Directors. Bringing together content, science and technology, Ancestry is a human centered company with a mission to empower journeys of personal discovery to enrich lives.
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Ita Ekpoudom
Partner, Gingerbread Capital
Ita is a Partner at venture capital firm GingerBread Capital, which backs high growth female founded companies. Her mission is to engage, educate, and elevate the next generation of successful women business leaders and investors.
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Tina Lifford
Actress/Author
Hollywood veteran Tina Lifford plays the vivacious breakout character Aunt Vi on the critically acclaimed television drama, Queen Sugar. She has played over 100 characters in her long-standing career, including notable roles on Scandal and Parenthood.
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Winnie Lerner
Managing Partner, Finsbury
Winnie Lerner is the Managing Partner for Finsbury’s North American operations. She specializes in counseling CEOs and other senior executives, Boards of Directors and outside advisors through complex situations, including changes to leadership, sensitive litigation, control contests, shareholder activism and governance, cybersecurity and data privacy issues, SEC investigations and regulatory issues.
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Dr. Olenda Johnson
Professor of Strategic Leadership and Leader Development, U.S. Naval War Collage
A native of Cheyenne, Wyoming, Dr. Olenda E. Johnson is Professor of Strategic Leadership and Leader Development at the U. S. Naval War College – a graduate-level institution for highly select military officers and government civilians.
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Testimonials

Generation W provides an atmosphere for women to establish relationships, engage successful executives (local, regional, and national), learn proven personal growth strategies and be inspired to be their best.

Darnell Smith
Florida Blue Market President – North Florida Region

We have seen firsthand how important mentorship is to the overall success of individuals in both their personal and professional lives, which makes the work being done by Generation WOW so important for the Jacksonville community, they are creating pathways for young women to achieve self-confidence, independence and success.

GREG SMITH
Jacksonville Market President, Bank of America

This experience for me left a huge impression on how important it is to share our experiences and provide guidance to our upcoming young women.

SHANNON SWEENEY
Director, Human Resources Services & Compliance

Previous Events

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Connect, Be Inspired, & Learn Something New

Catch up on the latest episodes of Generation W’s REfresh with host Donna Orender. A bi-weekly conversation series featuring renowned guests from a variety of fields.

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