Inforum's 60th Annual Meeting Luncheon

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Inforum's 60th Annual Meeting 

June 29th

 “Dreaming Big and Taking Risks” is the theme for Inforum’s 60^th annual meeting, and it’s apropos. On July 30, 1962, 23 women showed the power of networks by forming a luncheon club for women office workers and professionals to create a force for the advancement of women. Six decades later, we are 4,500 members strong, and our broad portfolio of work is supported by more than 100 companies across Michigan. Please join us from 11:30-1:30 p.m. on June 29 at the Troy Marriott to celebrate this milestone and hear from two amazing women who have taken risks to pursue their own dreams. Attendees will get a chance to participate in Rebel Nell's "What does Inforum means to you?" mural that will later be made into jewelry for sale. 

Panel

Raquel A. Salas Guzman

Raquel was born and raised in the Dominican Republic, sometimes without electricity or running water. A move to Puerto Rico and then to law school – before she spoke English proficiently - at Michigan State University. That led to a position at Warner, Norcross + Judd before becoming a founding partner and the managing member of Avanti Law Group in Wyoming, Mich. Along the way, she took up high-altitude climbing. Her first climb? Mt. Kilimanjaro.

In 2008, Raquel was a guest of President George W. Bush at the White House, and in 2015, she was invited once again by President Barack Obama to attend a policy briefing for leaders from across the country. Raquel writes and lectures on business, law, and entrepreneurship. Her writing has been published in legal and business journals. 

Kiersten Robinson

After a long career of climbing the ladder at Ford Motor Co. in leadership development and human resources – beginning in her native Australia - Kiersten Robinson this spring made the rarely seen leap to operations. Kiersten transitioned from her position as Ford’s chief people and employment experience officer to become president of Ford Mexico and Canada and general manager of Ford Blue, the company’s internal-combustion-engine powered family vehicles. Kiersten's leadership is critical to Ford’s plan to create three discrete internal businesses: Ford Blue, Ford Model e, and Ford Pro (commercial vehicles).

Kiersten is chair of the Inforum board of directors.

Moderator

Felecia Pryor

Felecia Pryor was appointed Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer in April 2019. In this role, she is responsible for all aspects of human resources for BorgWarner employees around the globe, including: compensation and benefits, talent management, labor, employment, social responsibility and internal communications. Prior to joining BorgWarner in October 2018, Felecia held a number of global leadership roles at Ford Motor Company, most recently as Global Human Resources Director - Global Personnel, Organization & Planning. Before that, she served as Vice President of Human Resources for Ford ASEAN (Bangkok, Thailand) and Human Resources Director Ford Asia Pacific (Nanjing, China). In addition to her roles with Ford, she held a number of roles with increasing responsibility with Big Brothers Big Sisters, Ford Financial, and Republic Waste Services.

Tickets:
Inforum Members: $50
Guests (Nonmembers): $70

Masks are optional 
Table Sponsor: $1,000 (includes table of 10 with preferred seating; recognition in event presentation)

Wish to attend virtually? Click here to buy a virtual ticket.

Corporate Investor Gratis Tickets can be used at this event.

For sponsorship information, contact vice president Carole Leigh Hutton at clhutton@informmichigan.org or 313.324.0234

Thank you to our sponsors!

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