
AGENDA
FEATURED SPEAKERS

September 21st, 2023
SHERYL LEE RALPH
Actress, Singer, and Activist
Sheryl Lee Ralph OJ is an American actress and singer. Known for her performances on stage and screen, she earned acclaim for her role as Deena Jones in the Broadway musical Dreamgirls, for which she was nominated for a Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical. Since 2021, she has starred as Barbara Howard on the ABC mockumentary sitcom Abbott Elementary, for which she received the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series, becoming the first Black woman in 35 years to win the award.

September 22nd, 2023
DENISE MALLOY
Senior Vice President and Chief Belonging Officer, Walmart Inc.
Denise Malloy joined Walmart Inc. in 2023 as the first-ever chief belonging officer, an evolution of the chief diversity officer role. As chief belonging officer, Denise leads Walmart’s global diversity, equity and inclusion strategy to create a workplace of belonging, where associates feel valued and supported to reach their full potential every day.

September 23rd, 2023
KERRY WASHINGTON
Emmy Award-winning Actor, Director, Producer, lifelong Advocate, and Activist
From the Bronx to Hollywood and around the world, we have witnessed Emmy Award-winning actor, director, producer, lifelong advocate, and activist, Kerry Washington take control of her career and evolution right in front of our eyes and now it’s your turn.
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Thursday,
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Friday,
Sept. 22, 2023 -
Saturday,
Sept. 23, 2023
Aspiring Sellers Summit
03:00 PM - 03:15 PM
Check-in: Join us at LinkedIn Headquarters in NYC for a one-day Summit to launch your Sales Career

Hosted by Aries Webb-Williams
03:15 PM - 04:00 PM
Getting your Start in Sales: How to get Your Foot in the Door

Shaque'l Wilson
Chief Executive Officer, 6-Figure Chick Consulting

Rochelle (Shelly) Shearlds
Senior Director, Medrio

April Little
Founder, Little Talent Group

Jheryn Kenney
Professional Services, Banking & Insurance Segment Lead, LinkedIn
04:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Building your Personal Brand As a New Seller

Kayla Burke
Enterprise Sales Specialist, Microsoft

Diana De Jesus
Founder, The Customer Success Project

Yrbenka Arthus
Creator Manager, LinkedIn
05:00 PM - 06:00 PM
Advancing your Career: Networking, ERG Groups, and Mentorship

April Marks
Strategic Account Executive, GitLab

Maceo Owens
Senior Program Manager, Kayak

Emmanuella Duroska
Manager, NYC Department of Youth & Community Development

Jessy Jacques
Senior Partner Manager, LinkedIn
06:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Corporate Recruiting Breakout Session: Join SAP, Unilever, Microsoft, Opportunity @ Work to learn about their Sales Academies and roles for Early Talent.

Todd Minor
General Manager, Microsoft

Renee Linton Mack
Customer Team Lead, Unilever

Danielle Guadeloupe-Rojas
Director, Strategic Corporate Partnerships, Opportunity@Work

Marc Shuler
Solution Sales Executive, SAP
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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7:30 PM
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Tai/MC
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7:45 PM
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Seated Dinner
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8:30 PM
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Service Ends
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9:00 PM
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Open Bar
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9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
7:30 PM
7:45 PM
8:30 PM
9:00 PM
Google Leadership Summit - By Invitation
08:00 AM - 10:00 AM
(Invite Only) Leadership Summit Presented by Google: Introduction & Opening Fireside Chat

Jessica Guerrero
Global Head of Cloud DEI, Google

Brittan Bright King
Head of Industry, Google

Jennifer Meacham
Retail Strategist and Sales Specialist, Google
10:15 AM - 11:15 AM
State of the Customer: A Leader’s Perspective

Chantel George
Chief Executive Officer & Founder, Sistas In Sales

Neera Desai
Chief Revenue Officer, nZero

Michelle Vincent
Global Chief Executive Officer, MoFilm

Rose-Anne Tifre
Chief Revenue Officer, Latino Media Network
11:45 AM - 02:00 PM
Leadership Workshop: Divergent Strategies for Revenue Challenges with Revenue Funnel

Hannah Ajikawo
Chief Executive Officer, Revenue Funnel
02:45 PM - 03:45 PM
State of Leadership: Building your Future

Alexandria (Lee) Harris
Racial Equity Portfolio Lead, Google

Lisa Francoeur
Co-Founder/CRO, Crypto Tutors & CEO, Fancyfied
SIS Power 100 List Honoree Dinner - Open to 2023 SIS Summit Pass Holders
06:00 PM - 09:40 PM
Gala: SIS Power 100 List Honoree Dinner

Bevy Smith
American Television Personality and Business Woman

Sheryl Lee Ralph
Actress, Singer and Activist
8:00 AM
Leadership Summit Presented by Google
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6:00 PM
Opening Reception
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7:30 PM
SIS Power List Dinner
Tai/MC
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8:30 PM
Awards Ceremony
Seated Dinner
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9:30 PM
After Party
After Party
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8:00 AM
6:00 PM
7:30 PM
8:30 PM
9:30 PM
The State of Sales
08:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Registration & Breakfast Served
Location
SIS Lounge & Vip Lounge
09:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Welcome & Opening Keynote
Location
Main Stage

Denise Malloy
SVP-Chief Belonging Officer, Walmart

Chantel George
Chief Executive Officer & Founder, Sistas In Sales
10:30 AM
SIS Bistro Recruiting Lounge Opens & All Activations Open
10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
Generative AI & The Impact of the Sales Industry
Sponsored by Microsoft
Location
Main Stage

Rashida Hodge
VP, Azure Data and AI | Customer Success, Microsoft

Todd Minor
General Manager, MCAPS Academy, Microsoft

Danielle Estrada
General Manager Consulting Services, Microsoft

Mike Jackson
GM and Head of CELA Compliance & Ethics Governance, Microsoft
12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
Networking Lunch
Location
All Workshop Rooms
01:15 PM - 02:15 PM
SIStory: Living Legacies Executive Sales Leader Panel
Location
Main Stage

Tunisia Sharpe
Manager Partnerships, Pinterest

Jackie McKinley
U.S. Area Enterprise Sales Leader, NetApp

Angela Stewart
Vice President of Corporate Systems, Nasdaq

Delores Bennett Rochester
Group Vice President, North America Cloud Infrastructure Sales, Services & Hospitality, Oracle
02:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Customer Success Talks: Deep and Personal
Location
Room C

Marie Davies
Regional Vice President - Customer Success, Outreach

Alexanderia Parish
Manager of Customer Success, Motive

Brittani Baker
Senior Customer Success Manager, LinkedIn
02:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Account Executive Talks: Deep and Personal
Location
Room B

Beatrice Cannon
Digital Specialist, Microsoft

Libryia Jones
Consulting Director, Amplifi
02:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Sales Manager Talks: Deep and Personal
Location
Room A

Delina Anderson
Director of Sales, Astound Business Solutions

Katherine Chaves
Data & AI Specialist Manager, Microsoft

Danielle Guadeloupe-Rojas
Director, Strategic Corporate Partnerships, Opportunity@Work
03:15 PM- 03:45 PM
Elevate your Sales Game: How to Receive and Action Feedback
Location
Room A

Michelle Awuku-Tatum
Executive & Team Coach, myfactor Coaching and Consulting
03:15 PM - 03:45 PM
Using AI in Sales Strategies to Close More Deals
Location
Room B

Susan Black
Founder & Chief Executive Officer, Wowzitude

Sonia Dumas
Founder, Curio Haus
03:15 PM - 03:45 PM
Moving Forward with Procurement: Tactics and Tailored Messaging that Works by Challenger
Location
Room C
“The Challenger Sale” Sales Workshop

Shannon Poole
CFO, Challenger

Andee Harris
Chief Executive Officer, Challenger
03:45 PM - 04:15 PM
Coffee Break @ SIS Bistro Recruiting Lounge
04:15 PM - 04:45 PM
Breaking into Blockchain Sales: Mapping Your Career in Web
Powered by Crypto Tutors
Location
Room A
Sales Skills for the Future

Nina Blankenship
Chief Executive Officer, Crypto Tutors

Lisa Francoeur
Co-Founder/CRO, Crypto Tutors & CEO, Fancyfied
04:15 PM - 04:45 PM
Strategies for Success in Cloud & Cybersecurity Sales
Sponsored by Palo Alto Networks
Location
Room B

Eden Tesfay
Prisma Cloud Solutions Architect, Palo Alto Networks

Shanikqua Burks
Prisma Cloud Solutions Architect, Palo Alto Networks

Elizabeth Santos
Prisma Cloud Sales Specialist, Palo Alto Networks
05:00 PM - 05:45 PM
Breaking the Glass Ceiling: Rising Star Panel
Location
Main Stage

Sukhmani Khanna
Solution Sales Director, Microsoft

Nakea Tyson
Brand Partnerships, TikTok

Nadina Perera
Enterprise Account Executive, Braze

Mindy Lembert
Sr Manager, SMB Sales, Motive

Natasha Arrington
Director, Sales Strategy, Workday
04:15 PM - 04:45 PM
Breaking into Blockchain Sales: Mapping Your Career in Web
Powered by Crypto Tutors
Sales Skills for the Future

Nina Blankenship
Chief Executive Officer, Crypto Tutors

Lisa Francoeur
Co-Founder/CRO, Crypto Tutors & CEO, Fancyfied
04:15 PM - 04:45 PM
Unlocking Sales Excellence: A Round Table for Cloud and Security Sales Professionals
Sponsored by Palo Alto Networks
05:45 PM - 06:30 PM
Closing Keynote
Location
Main Stage

Juliet Ehimuan
Founder, Beyond Limits | Immediate Past Director, Google West Africa
06:30 PM - 07:30 PM
SIS Lounge & Outdoor Terrace (VIP & GA)
Happy Hour Sponsored by Microsoft
05:00 PM - 05:45 PM
Breaking the Glass Ceiling: Rising Star Panel

Sukhmani Khanna
Solution Sales Director, Microsoft

Nakea Tyson
Brand Partnerships, TikTok

Nadina Perera
Enterprise Account Executive, Braze

Mindy Lembert
Sr Manager, SMB Sales, Motive

Natasha Arrington
Director, Sales Strategy, Workday
8:30AM
9:30 AM
10:00 AM
10:45 AM
12:00 PM
1:15 PM
2:30 PM
3:15 PM
4:15 PM
5:00 PM
5:45 PM
6:30 PM
The State of the Seller
08:00 AM - 09:30 AM
Registration & Breakfast Served
Location
SIS Lounge & Vip Lounge
09:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Check-in: Welcome & Opening Keynote
Location
Main Stage

Sheryl Grant
Silicon Valley veteran, Former Ms. Olympia and International Fitness Champion
10:30 AM
SIS Bistro Recruiting Lounge Opens & All Activations Open
10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
Health is Wealth: Sales Professional Wellness Journey
Location
Main Stage

Veronica Spencer
Senior Area Business Leader, Novartis Oncology

Sophia George
Associate Director, Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Centre

Simmone Taitt
Founder, Poppy Seed Health

Ashley Banks
SVP, Revenue, Group Black
12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
Networking Lunch
Location
All Workshop Rooms
01:15 PM - 02:15 PM
Leaning into Sisterhood: The Power of Communal Goals
Location
Main Stage

Tyrona Heath
Director, Market Engagement, The B2B Institute, LinkedIn
Co-Founder, TransformHER

Robin Johnson
Founder, Indie Creator Society

Jordan Budget
Co-Founder, BERG (Black Employee Resource Group)

Denetrias Charlemagne (moderator)
Director, Cultural Strategy, Walmart
Co-Founder at AVEC DRINKS
02:30 PM - 03:00 PM
Job Searching: Recruiter AMA
Location
Room A

Kim (Kim Huey) Steiner
Vice President, Fource Recruiting

Steve George
Principal, SFG Consultants, Inc.
02:30 PM - 03:00 PM
Emphasizing Your Value as a Woman of Color for Corporate Success
Powered by WhitPR
Location
Room B

Dreena Whitfield-Brown
Founder & Chief Executive Officer, WhitPR
02:30 PM - 03:00 PM
Selling DEI Internally - Championing for Change
Sponsored by Walmart Connect
Location
Room C

Anjana Melvin
Business and Strategy Development Specialist – Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion; Walmart Connect

Ben Keith
Strategy and Business Development Manager - Diversity, Equity & Inclusion; Walmart Connect

Jessie Spellman
Global Director Diversity Equity and Inclusion, Walmart
03:15 PM - 03:45 PM
Starting Your Sales Consultancy the Right Way
Location
Room A

Brent T. Lessey
Tax Partner, Anchin

Wesleyne Greer
Founder & Chief Transformation Officer, Transformed Sales

Aisha Mootry
Director of Client Partners, Central Region, Spotify
03:15 PM - 03:45 PM
Sales Creators: How to Become One and How to Flourish
Location
Room B

Ashley Keimach
Sr. Sales Specialist, Business Applications Microsoft

Deidre Henry
Founder, The Sales Loft
03:15 PM - 03:45 PM
Finances: Commission Checks to Destination Millionaire
Location
Room C
Finances: Commission Checks to Destination Millionaire

Cedric Nash
President and Chief Executive Officer, Oakland Consulting / Author & Wealth Coach
03:45 PM - 04:15 PM
Coffee Break @ SIS Bistro Recruiting Lounge
04:15 PM - 04:45 PM
Imposter Syndrome: Slaying the Beast
Location
Room A

'Tine Zekis, M.Ed.
Founder & Chief Executive Officer, Getting Black Women Paid
04:15 PM - 04:45 PM
Community Activism: Our Responsibility
Location
Room B

Kathleen Adams
VP, Strategy, Lippe Taylor / Co-Owner, Angel of Harlem

Monique Melton
Founder, Shine Bright School and Shine Brighter Together Community
04:15PM - 04:45 PM
Love and Business: How to Balance it All
Location
Room C

Mecca Moore Tartt
Founder, The Ring Formula/Medical Device Sales
05:00 PM - 05:45 PM
VVIP Keynote
Location
Main Stage

Kerry Washington
Emmy Award-winning Actor, Director, Producer, Lifelong Advocate and Activist
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
Registration & Grab n Go Breakfast
09:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Check-in: Welcome & Opening Keynote
10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
Health is Wealth: Sales Professional Wellness Journey
10:00 AM
Opening Keynote
10:45 AM
Health is Wealth : Sales Professional Wellness Journey
12:00 PM
Networking Lunch
1:15 PM
Finding Your Peace – Selling Social Good
2:30 PM
Breakout Session
Job Searching
Salary Negotiation
3:15 PM
Growth Mindset Session
Sales Creators : How to become one
15 years In Sales : What next?
4:15 PM
Workshop Session
Community Activism: Our Responsibility
Love & Business