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Wednesday, March 25, 9:00 AM - 9:50 AM

3 Powerful Ways to Be an Influential & Impactful Leader
  • Room: 10
  • Session Number:M&D101
There has never been a more critical time in Indian Gaming to increase your Influence and Impact your markets. Discover new opportunities, elevate your tribe and your organization's success, and become an influential role model....
Speaker(s)
Presenter
Ms  Haydee Antezana
CEO
Haydee Antezana International
Tracks:
  • Appropriate for Everyone
  • Single Presenter

Wednesday, March 25, 10:00 AM - 10:50 AM

Leading Your Team Through Disruption And Change
  • Room: 10
  • Session Number:M&D102
"Disruption" doesn't have to be a negative. Maybe your GM has moved on. Your Tribal Council has changed. You're adding on a new hotel or you're starting a new enterprise. Or you're adding in new technology. For Tribal employees and managers, managing "change" is one of the strongest core skills... ...read more...
Speaker(s)
Presenter
Paula Allen
Director of Leadership & Development & Guest Services
7 Cedars Resort
Tracks:
  • Appropriate for Everyone
  • Single Presenter

Wednesday, March 25, 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM

LGBT in the Workplace: Diversity, Equality and Inclusion
  • Room: 10
  • Session Number:M&D103
Today’s workforce is increasingly diverse. Inclusive workplaces, supportive policies and safe environments lead to more productive employees, better morale and healthier organizations. Hear from Tribal Leaders and Vendors embracing dignity, equality and inclusion in their workplace, creating a thriving environment for their employees. In this session, we’ll explore: Moving Beyond Anti-Discrimination... ...read more...
Speaker(s)
Panelist
Amy Ellis
Director of Human Resources
Graton Resort & Casino
Panelist
Ms  Erica Pinto
Chairwoman
Jamul Indian Village of California
Panelist
Greg Sarris
Chairman
Graton Rancheria
Moderator
Ms  Jodi DiLascio
Director, Tribal Gaming
BMM Testlabs
Panelist
Julie Hakman
President
AmericanChecked Inc
Panelist
Karina Abarca
Director of Human Resources
Tracks:
  • Appropriate for Everyone
  • Panel Presentation

Wednesday, March 25, 2:00 PM - 2:50 PM

The Evolution of Women in Tribal Gaming
  • Room: 10
  • Session Number:M&D104
Indian Gaming has transformed Tribal Nations, our citizens and our communities. We have proven that we have not only sustained, but continued to grow our gaming enterprises that have allowed Tribes to diversify create opportunity in many other industries. This panel of experienced professionals will discuss how Tribal Gaming has... ...read more...
Speaker(s)
Panelist
Ms  A. Gay Kingman Wapato
Executive Director
Great Plains Tribal Chairman's Association
Panelist
Ms  Elizabeth Homer
Attorney (DC, NM), Principal
Homer Law Chartered
Moderator
Margo Gray
Co-Founder
United Women of Tribal Gamin
Panelist
Ms  Mia Tahdooahnippah
Interim CEO
Comanche Nation Gaming
Panelist
Ms  Pamela Shaw
Chairwoman
United Women of Tribal Gaming
Panelist
Shannon Holsey
President
Stockbridge-Munsee Band of Mohican Indians
Tracks:
  • Appropriate for Everyone
  • Panel Presentation

Wednesday, March 25, 3:00 PM - 3:50 PM

Leveraging HR to Impact The Bottom Line
  • Room: 10
  • Session Number:M&D105
This interactive discussion will provide casino executives with practical yet impactful ways to gain efficiencies, leverage the team, reduce costs and impact the bottom line through the implementation of programs and processes for which companies often over-pay. Whether you're a CEO, CFO, General Manager or Director of HR/People, you'll gain... ...read more...
Speaker(s)
Moderator
Ms  Carrie Beaudette
Vice President of Organizational Development
ROI, Inc.
Panelist
Ms  Diane Ristau
Vice President of Learning and Development
ROI, Inc.
Panelist
Ms  Melinda Iverson
Sr. Human Resources Director
Isleta Resort and Casino
Panelist
Mr.  Tal Moore
Chief Organizational Development Officer and NNAHRA Director of Development
NNAHRA & Kalispel Tribe of Indians
Tracks:
  • Appropriate for Everyone
  • Panel Presentation

Wednesday, March 25, 4:00 PM - 4:50 PM

Building Tomorrow's Leaders: Muckleshoot's Tribal Development Exchange Program
  • Room: 8
  • Session Number:H&T106
Speaker(s)
Tracks:
  • Appropriate for Everyone
  • Dual Presenter
Motivating Your Team for Greater Efficiency
  • Room: 10
  • Session Number:M&D106
Speaker(s)
Tracks:
  • Introductory
  • Single Presenter

Thursday, March 26, 3:00 PM - 3:50 PM

Women Defining Leadership
  • Room: Showcase Sessions - Chairmans Lounge - Show Floor
  • Session Number:SHW4
Who you are holistically is what defines you as a leader. Your credibility as a leader is shaped by your values and characteristics. If I were to ask anyone who works with you to describe you, they should be able to use the values you stand for and the characteristics... ...read more...
Speaker(s)
Presenter
Andrea Bolin
Director of Strategic Initiatives
Mille Lacs Corporate Ventures
Tracks:
  • Appropriate for Everyone
  • Panel Presentation
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