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Women's Leadership Group Keynote Lunch
$25 per person
(contact Chamber if specific dietary needs)
"The Thin Line Between Cupcake and Bossy"
Presented by Joni Wickham
Have you ever been accused of being too nice? Too harsh? Maybe both at the same time? Women navigate that thin line in work places, civic leadership and in their communities all the time. Joni Wickham will tell you why this happens and what you can do about it.
Joni Wickham, hailing from Raleigh, North Carolina,
arrived in Kansas City almost 15 years ago,
bringing her distinctive southern accent and
extensive experience from diverse governmental
and advocacy roles. Joni served as Chief of Staff
to former Kansas City Mayor Sly James,
contributing to major development projects and
elevating Kansas City's reputation nationally and
internationally. Among Joni’s honors: 2019
University of Missouri Truman School of Public
Affairs Mel Carnahan Public Service Award; and
recognition as one of the 50 most influential
people in Kansas City. Joni was also honored as a
Woman Who Means Business by the Kansas City
Business Journal in 2023. In addition to public
speaking engagements, Joni leads workshops on
a variety of leadership and communications
topics and assists clients with their public policy,
strategic communications, crisis
communications, government relations and
political consulting needs. Additionally, she is
celebrated as the author of the best-selling book,
"The Thin Line Between Cupcake and B*tch:
Taking Action, Driving Change, and Getting
Results."
*Cancelations must be received 24 hours in advance*
PRESENTING SPONSORS: ALTEC INDUSTRIES INC., BMS LOGISTICS INC., CANDLEWOOD SUITES, HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION OF NORTHWEST MISSOURI, RITE PACK, SEALED AIR CORPORATION, ST. JO FRONTIER CASINO, TOP PROPERTY REALTY LLC
GOLD SPONSORS: BlueScope Buildings, Elanco Animal Health, KQTV, St. Joseph Title LLC, Taylor, Siemens, Elliott, Creedy & Lyle P.C., and US Bank
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