Atlantic City, N.J. — The Stockton Women's Leadership Council (SWLC) will host a Leadership, Opportunity and Reinvention Conference on Friday, Nov. 13, featuring a keynote address, interactive workshops and networking opportunities designed to inspire personal and professional growth.

The conference will take place from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Fannie Lou Hamer Event Room at Stockton University Atlantic City.

The event is designed for emerging professionals, seasoned leaders and college students looking to develop leadership skills, explore new opportunities and navigate changes in their careers and lives.

Jessica Ramirez, a 1998 Stockton graduate, attorney, former New Jersey assemblywoman and media personality, will deliver the keynote address at 9 a.m.

The conference will also feature an interactive leadership challenge at 9:30 a.m., followed by three breakout sessions beginning at 10:30 a.m.:

• Building Influence Before You Have a Title: Designed for emerging professionals seeking to develop their leadership skills and led by Debra LoFranco ’16, founder and CEO of De’Vora.
• The Legacy of Leadership: A discussion for seasoned leaders about their experiences and impact, led by Bonnie Putterman, ’85, the owner of Putterman Legal.
• Career Paths, Leadership and What's Next: A session for college students preparing for their professional futures, led by Ramirez.

The morning will begin with breakfast and networking at 8 a.m. and conclude with a Leadership Connections Reception at 11:30 a.m.

Registration is $25 per person. For more information or to register, visit the Stockton Women’s Leadership Council conference registration page.

The SWLC, a Stockton University Foundation initiative, is a dedicated group of community leaders, professionals and philanthropists who are committed to student success, mentoring and philanthropy. The net proceeds from this event will benefit the SWLC Fund, which provides scholarships, leadership programming and mentoring opportunities for Stockton students through the Foundation.