Speakers and Presenters
Melanie Billings-Yun
Dr. Melanie Billings-Yun, an International consultant and trainer on negotiation, influencing, leadership, and consensus-building. Dr. Billings Yun kindly offered a 20% discount on her book, “Beyond Dealmaking: five steps to negotiating profitable relationships,” for folks who would like to take this topic to the next level. You can order it it online - Click here for flyer.
Jennifer Powers
Jennifer Powers, MA, is a certified professional coach, speaker, facilitator and a true believer in the human spirit. Authentically committed to the success of others, she works with professionals who are ready to create a shift and begin living and working in their true potential. Her latest book “Oh, shift!” is hot off the press and is available in bookstores nationwide.
www.jenniferpowers.com and www.ohshift.com
Count Me In
At Count Me In, we believe in YOU! Our mission is to promote economic independence and the growth of women owned businesses. Count Me In for Women’s Economic Independence is the leading national not-for-profit provider of resources, business education and community support for women entrepreneurs seeking to grow micro businesses to million dollar enterprises.
www.makemineamillion.org/about
Industry Related
Oregon Women Lawyers (OWL)
The Oregon Women Lawyers mission is to transform the practice of law and ensure justice and equality by advancing women and minorities in the legal profession.
www.oregonwomenlawyers.org
National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors (NAIFA)
The mission of the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors is to advocate for a positive legislative and regulatory environment, enhance business and professional skills, and promote the ethical conduct of our members.
www.naifa.org
Oregon Association of Mortgage Professionals (OAMP)
We promote the mortgage industry through programs and services such as education, government affairs representation, networking events, and local chapters. OAMP members subscribe to a Code of Ethics which fosters integrity, professionalism, and consumer confidence.
www.oamponline.com
Commercial Real Estate Women (CREW)
Our mission is to create a forum for professionals in the commercial real estate industry whereby we share our respective knowledge and abilities through education and networking.
www.crew-portland.org
The Financial Planning Association of Oregon and SW Washington (FPA)
Fostering the vital service, benefits, and lifelong value of professional financial planning.
www.fpa-or.org
Non-Profit Partners
In practice of our chapter mission, WIFS Portland Metro strives to support women in a number of ways. Here you will find links to other industry organizations, associations and groups that compliment and match our mission, goals and "pay-it-forward" philosphy.2011 Non-Profit Recipient:
Raphael House
Founded in 1977, Raphael House of Portland is a multi‐faceted domestic violence agency dedicated to fighting the causes and effects
of intimate partner violence in a variety of ways. We offer emergency shelter in a confidential location, a 24‐hour in‐house crisis line, transitional housing and advocacy programs, non‐residential advocacy in partnership with the Portland Police Bureau, and also work to bring an end to violence through community outreach and education.
Mission Statement
The mission of Raphael House is to provide a foundation of hope for a life free from domestic violence.
Vision Statement
The vision of Raphael House is to engage the entire community in non‐violent living.
Values
Raphael House of Portland believes that domestic violence is a pattern of coercive tactics that can include physical, psychological, sexual, economic, and emotional abuse, perpetrated by one person against an intimate partner, with the goal of establishing and maintaining power and control.
As we work to change these patterns of control and oppression, we embrace the following values:
• Survivor‐centered advocacy and decision making
• Recognizing and adapting to an ever‐changing spectrum of strengths and needs in ourselves and our program participants
• Constantly striving to ensure safety and confidentiality for the survivors we serve and for our staff, volunteers, and supporters
• Collaborating with survivors and our community to address a wide range of oppressive behaviors through social change
Items that Raphael House need at this time for their shelter and other programs:
New Toddler Bed kit [need 2 new beds], Laundry Baskets – Family size [need 6+], Size 6 Diapers, Powdered laundry
detergent - High Efficiency (HE), Hair products - shampoo and conditioner, lotions and grease specifically for black hair
care, New Blankets, New Pillows, New Car Seats (baby, toddler and booster)
2009 Non-Profit Recipient:
Dress For Success Oregon
In 2008, Dress for Success Oregon was able to provide interview-appropriate clothing for over 1,200 women and educational services and career growth counseling to over 200 women. In 2009, demand increased so rapidly that DFSO provided services to over 1,200 clients in the first six months of the year alone.Dress for Success Oregon is the 2009 winner of the Nancy Lublin Founders Award, the highest honor given worldwide for Dress for Success organizations. For more on this prestigous award, click here.
Many of you expressed interest in where you could continue to donate clothing. Click here for a PDF with all the info you need to show your support.
www.dressforsuccess.org