Monday, February 12, 2018

9:30 – 10:30 EDUCATION

Teacher Retention Addressed by Minnesota Comeback
Speaker: Cay Kimbrell, Director of Talent, Minnesota Comeback

Teacher retention is a concern all across the country, and in Minnesota, the Minnesota Comeback Foundation was formed to inspire and support Minnesota’s new teachers. Kimbrell will describe strategies to support the retention of highly effective, diverse educators who are both experienced and new to the profession, and to increase the number of teachers of color.

10:45 – 11:45 WOMEN SPEAK

Identity and Experience in Developing Women’s Leadership
Speaker: Kabo Yang, Executive Director, Minnesota Women’s Consortium

Perceptions of leadership often align to white masculine characteristics. This explains the statistics showing the lack of women, particularly women of color, in formal leadership positions. By understanding the impact of culture and identity on women’s leadership, we can better appreciate and elevate women leaders from various backgrounds. Yang has been involved in gender equity and racial justice activism, with a special emphasis on immigrants, refugees, and women of color.

11:45 – 12:15 BUSINESS MEETING

12:15 – 1:15 LUNCHEON

1:15 – 2:15 THE ARTS

The Growth of International Film in the Twin Cities
Speaker: Susan Smoluchowski, Executive Director,
Film Society of Minneapolis and St. Paul

The Minneapolis St. Paul International Film Festival, the international film event in the region, continues to grow and gain attention and relevance with our rapidly shifting local demographics and global world. Smoluchowski will give us insight and recommendations for must see movies for the upcoming Minneapolis St. Paul International Film Festival in April. She will also describe the process of finding films for the festival.