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Event Details

Event Date:

October 16, 2021
Networking Reception:

5:30 PM-7:00 PM
WIT Awards Program:

7:00 PM- 9:00 PM
After Party:

9:00 PM- 11:00PM

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Agenda

5:30PM

Networking Reception
7:00 PM

Dinner and performance by Music Travel Love
7:45 PM

Title Sponsor Kick Off

ACS Solutions
7:48 PM

Chair and Co-Chair Welcome

Keerti Gupta, Pyramid Consulting
Julianne Taft, Cox Enterprises
7:50 PM

Introduction of WIT Awards Host

Kyle Ross – VP of WIT Corporate Partnerships
7:55 PM

Welcome and Opening Comments

Lori Wilson – Chanel 2 Action News Anchor
WIT Awards Host
8:00 PM

Welcome

Penny Collins – President & CEO, WIT
8:05 PM

Award Presentation: Girl of the Year

Shanita Drake – Technology Director, State Farm
8:10 PM

Award Presentation: Campus Student of the Year

Namita Tirath – Executive Vice President, Client Relations & Business Development, Pyramid Consulting
8:15 PM

Award Presentation: Woman to Watch

Maranie Brown – Vice President, Data Ops Engineering, BlackRock
2020 Winner
8:20 PM

Award Presentation: STEAM Education

Juli Clay – Assistant Vice President Executive Programs & Chair Communications Department, Brenau University
8:25 PM

Award Presentation: Volunteer of the Year

Patti Dismukes – Director, Sales, Cognizant Softvision
Kati Graff – Account Manager, ADAPTURE
8:30 PM

Award Presentation: Science

Jacqueline Guichelaar – Group Chief Information Officer, Cisco
8:35 PM

Award Presentation: Engineering

Grant Shih – Chief Information Officer, National DCP, LLC
8:40 PM

Award Presentation: Arts

Sirita Donaldson – Head of Global Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Finastra
8:45 PM

Award Presentation: Mathematics

Gary Brantley – Chief Technology Officer, Beazer Homes
8:50 PM

Introduction: Single Mother of the Year

Penny Collins – CEO & President, WIT
Warrick Dunn – Limited Partner of Atlanta Falcons, Founder of Warrick Dunn Charities
8:52 PM

Award Presentation: Single Mother of the Year

Renee Pearson – SVP Digital Transformation & Business Engagement, RNDC
Michelle Arrington – State and Local Government Affairs, Verizon
8:55 PM

Award Presentation: Build Her Up

Clint Bailey – Director, Sales, Cognizant Softvision
2020 Winner
9:00 PM

Award Presentation: Technology

Raj Sardana – Chairman & CEO, ACS Solutions
Close

Awards Close

Lori Wilson – Chanel 2 Action News Anchor
WIT Awards Host

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WIT Awards Virtual: Frequently Asked Questions

What browser should I use for the event?

We recommend Google Chrome for the best results.

Can I watch the event on my phone?

While we do support mobile, we have designed the user interface for desktop and tablet viewing.

I don’t see a video, what is happening?

If you get to the page before the stream starts, you may need to refresh the page when you believe the live stream video should be showing.

The live stream seems glitchy, what is wrong?

First, you should refresh the browser. If there are still streaming issues after you have already refreshed the page, it is most likely your internet speed. To test your internet speed, go to https://www.speedtest.net/. It is recommended that viewers have 5 – 10mbps. For more information about Vimeo live streaming requirements visit https://help.livestream.com/hc/en-us/articles/360002050908-Requirements-Supported-Browsers

How do I reset my password?

After registering with your event organizer, you should have received an email containing this reset password link: https://www.vlinkevents.com/change-password/. Follow this link, enter your email, and look in your inbox for the change password email from us, vLink Solutions. If you can’t find it at first, check your junk folder. Once you find the email with the link in it, click on the link, and you will reach a page where you can enter your new event password.