Greater Baltimore Committee's #bWomen Initiative to Host Lessons in Leadership Panel Discussion

BALTIMORE, Nov. 20, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- The Greater Baltimore Committee's #bWoman initiative, launched in 2018 to support, advance and retain women in the workplace in the Baltimore region, will host a November 26 panel discussion on leadership, featuring five top women executives.

Details:
When: November 26, 6:15-7:30 p.m.
Where: The Odyssey Theater, 2601 Port Covington Drive, Baltimore, MD 21230
Program Format: Introductory remarks by Donald C. Fry, President and CEO of the Greater Baltimore Committee followed by panel discussion featuring five top experts:

• Diane Bell-McKoy, President & CEO, Associated Black Charities
• Denise Galambos, Vice President of Human Resource, BGE
• Stephanie C. Hill, Deputy Executive Vice President, Rotary and Missions Systems, Lockheed Martin
• Julia M. Huggins, Vice President of U.S. Markets, and President, CHLIC & CGLIC, Cigna
• Redonda G. Miller, M.D., M.B.A., President, The Johns Hopkins Hospital

Press/Media: Credentialed members of the press and media interested in covering the event must contact Mark Guidera or Elizabeth Lowe of the GBC by noon, November 23 to be placed on the Press List for admission. Access to the location is controlled by a security service. Press that are not on the attendance list will not be granted admission.

ABOUT #bWOMEN:

The mission of the #bWomen initiative is supporting, advancing and retaining women in the Baltimore market and ensuring Baltimore emerges as a role model for equality in the workplace.

It was launched in 2018 by GBC Board of Director members Christine Aspell, Managing Partner for the Baltimore Office of KPMG, and Sabina Kelly, Greater Maryland Market President, Bank of America, after discussions with Donald C. Fry, President and CEO of the Greater Baltimore Committee. He believed the GBC should become more active in supporting women and their career growth. Aspell and Kelly then formed the Baltimore Women's Advisory Board and the #bWomen effort. The Woman's Advisory Board has 25 members and was established to position Baltimore as a national model for gender equality.

Key objectives of #bWomen include:

• Attracting and retaining female leaders in the market from diverse businesses and institutions.
• Providing mentorship to cultivate next generation leaders and sponsor their career development.
• Discussing emerging thought leadership topics.
• Networking with and supporting each other, personally and professionally.

Note: Participation on the Baltimore Women's Advisory Board is by invitation and nomination only. 

For more information visit:
gbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/bWomen-Mission-Statement.pdf

ABOUT THE GREATER BALTIMORE COMMITTEE:

The Greater Baltimore Committee (GBC) is a regional organization of business and civic leaders that includes businesses, nonprofit organizations and educational and civic institutions. It is the leading voice for the private sector in the Baltimore region on issues relating to economic growth, job creation, workforce development, transportation, the business climate and quality of life. The GBC's membership is comprised of over 500 member organizations, including large, mid-size and small companies, nonprofits, education and foundations in the Greater Baltimore region.

SOURCE Greater Baltimore Committee