Speaker Series
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Attend or present at one of our Speaker Series events!
Celeste Hodge Growden
Celeste Hodge Growden is the President and CEO of the Alaska Black Caucus (ABC), an organization that endeavors to assert the Constitutional Rights of African Americans. The ABC achieves their mission through community partnerships, advancing the educational, cultural, political, and economic well-being of African Americans, acting as a liaison for minority interests, being a champion of equality, and much more.
Join us for July’s WLEAD Speaker Series event to learn more about the Alaska Black Caucus and the role Celeste plays in making a difference in our community.
Julie Dale
Julie implements strategic direction for the prevention and education department, develops relationships with partner agencies and community service organizations, and develops curricula for education.
Since 1978 STAR has been responding to the needs of survivors of sexual assault, while integrating prevention and education programs with a goal of reducing harm to all Alaskans.
Event Date & Time:
Thursday, August 13, 12-1PM, AST
Our special thanks to these and other past presenters who graciously shared their time and unique perspectives on a wide variety of professional topics.
- Theresa Lyons, CEO, Young Womens Club of America (YWCA)
- Michelle Egan, Chief Communications Officer, Alyeska Pipeline
- Emily Edenshaw, Executive Director, Alaska Native Heritage Center
- Bill Popp, President & CEO, Anchorage Economic Development Corporation
- Air Force Col. Patricia Csank, Commander of JBER and 673d Air Base Wing
- Ella Gross, CEO, Providence Alaska Medical Center
- Lise Falskow, President & CEO, Alaska World Affairs Council
- Neal Fried, Economist, State of Alaska
- Linda Leary, Principal of Linda Leary Consulting and Founder of Fishe® Wear