Confronting Stereotypes & Creating New Norms
New York City — April 24, 2018
Presented by Bank of America
- Conversations with leaders, artists, politicians and more
- Storytelling and live performances
- Women entrepreneurs marketplace
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Don’t miss Tory Burch, Yara Shahidi, Margaret Atwood and many more take the stage!
The Speakers
Tory Burch
CEO, Tory Burch & Founder, Tory Burch Foundation
Yara Shahidi
Actress, Activist
Margaret Atwood
Writer
Naomi Wadler
Activist
Zoey Deutch
Actress
Julianna Margulies
Actress, Producer
Stephanie Mehta
Editor-in-Chief, Fast Company
Ibtihaj Muhammad
U.S. Olympic Medalist
Lindsey Vonn
Athlete
Debbie Sterling
Founder & CEO, GoldieBlox
Marley Dias
Founder, #1000BlackGirlBooks
Joe Kennedy III
Congressman (D-MA)
Dr. Valerie Purdie Greenaway
Associate Professor, Columbia University
Katie Couric
Award-winning Journalist
St. Vincent
Musician
Kevin McCarthy
Majority Leader, U.S. House of Representatives
Jessica O. Matthews
Founder & CEO, Uncharted Power
Tina Tchen
Partner, Buckley Sandler LLP
Elisa Pugliese
Producer, Director, & Writer
Michele Norris
Founding Director, The Race Card Project
Yeonmi Park
Activist
Deborah Roberts
ABC News Correspondent
Laurie Fabiano
President, Tory Burch Foundation
Regie Gibson
Literary Performer and Educator
Marie C. Wilson
President Emerita, Ms. Foundation for Women
Maysoon Zayid
Comedian, Actress & Activist
Stacey Cunningham
COO, NYSE Group
Dilone
Fashion Model
Jessie Reyez
Singer, Songwriter
Tony Tjan
Managing Partner, Cue Ball
Heather Mitchell
Director of the Board, Narrative 4
Erin Loos Cutraro
Founder & CEO, She Should Run
Michael Fabiano
Tenor
Kandice Cole
Program Associate, Narrative 4
Piera Gelardi
Co-founder, Refinery29
Madison Kimrey
Activist
Theo E. J. Wilson
National Poetry Slam Champion
Margaret Zhang
Director/Photographer
Ken Corbett
Professor
Nona Hendryx
Singer, Songwriter
Maria Teresa Kumar
President & CEO, Voto Latino
Perri Peltz
Documentary Filmmaker and Journalist
Danica Roem
Delegate, 13th District, Virginia
George Stroumboulopoulos
Television and Radio Host
Caren Ulrich Stacy
Founder & CEO, Diversity Lab
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When
Tuesday, April 24, 2018 8:00am – 6:30pm
Where
Alice Tully Hall, Lincoln Center 1941 Broadway at 65th Street,
New York, NY 10023
New York, NY 10023
Schedule
To see the schedule of events please download this PDF.
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What is The Embrace Ambition Summit?
The Embrace Ambition Summit: Confronting Stereotypes and Creating New Norms is a one-day event focused on overcoming the negative attitudes about ambition in women and addressing other harmful stereotypes that impact gender, race and sexuality.
How can I attend The Embrace Ambition Summit?
Applications to attend the Summit are now closed. Please sign up for a virtual access pass to watch the Summit Livestream on April 24, 2018.
Is there an age limit?
You must by 18 years or older on or before March 1, 2018 to apply to attend.
When will I find out if I have been selected to attend to attend the Summit?
You will be notified by email the week of April 2, 2018.
What if I am selected to attend the Summit but can no longer attend? Can a friend or family member attend in my place?
Applicant selections are non-transferable. If you cannot attend in person, please let us know and sign up for a virtual access pass to watch the Summit Livestream on April 24, 2018.
Is there a fee to attend the Summit?
The Summit is free of charge to attendees. Please note that all travel and accommodations are the responsibility of the attendee.
Will tickets to the Summit be distributed in advance?
Tickets will not be distributed in advance. Please bring a valid form of identification to the event on April 24, 2018. After checking in, you will receive a non-transferable ticket to gain entry into Alice Tully Hall, Lincoln Center.
How can I learn more about new speaker announcements?
You can explore speakers online or follow Tory Burch Foundation on social media for updates about new speakers and event details.
What is the schedule for the day?
The Summit will consist of six sessions covering an array of topics and feature presentations, two-to-three-person conversations, storytelling and live performances. Speakers will include well-known individuals from business, sports, Hollywood, comedy, academia and politics. The Summit will conclude with takeaways for addressing and overcoming stereotypes. During session breaks, there will be a marketplace featuring women entrepreneurs and interactive stations.
Will I get to choose my own sessions?
This is a single track program that takes place on one main stage. There will be no separate breakout sessions.
Will food be provided?
Yes! We will provide a light breakfast and boxed lunch. No food or drink will be permitted in the theater. All guests are invited to attend a cocktail hour after the program. Dietary restrictions will be accommodated.
What should I wear?
Business casual or clothes that make you feel great! Coat check will be provided.
How do I get to the Summit?
You are responsible for your own transportation to and from Alice Tully Hall, Lincoln Center. To get to Lincoln Center, you can take the 1 train to 66th Street. You can also take the A, B, C, or D trains to 59th Street–Columbus Circle. By bus, the M5, M7, M10, M11, M66, and M104 buses all stop within one block of Lincoln Center. For additional information such as driving directions and parking instructions, please visit LincolnCenter.org/Visit/Getting-Here.
Are there volunteer opportunities?
Thank you for your interest! We are not able to accommodate volunteers at this time, but there are many other ways you can get involved with the Tory Burch Foundation. Sign up for the latest from Tory’s Foundation straight to your inbox, follow us on social media, or donate to support our mission to empower women entrepreneurs.
What is the #EmbraceAmbition Movement?
All too often, ambition in a woman is seen as a negative. The Tory Burch Foundation’s global initiative, #EmbraceAmbition empowers women and girls to own their ambitions.
What is the Tory Burch Foundation?
The Tory Burch Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization providing access to capital, education and resources to empower women entrepreneurs.
What if I have a question that is not covered here?
Please send any additional questions to tbfevents@toryburchfoundation.org.
The Tory Burch Foundation provides access to capital, education, and resources to empower women entrepreneurs.
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