MJC’s Duby McDowell and Robyn Gengras were the editorial producers of the inaugural ASCEND Summit in New York City. The goal of ASCEND is to identify and promote the best strategies for advancing women to the c-suite and boardroom and to help foster specific commitments for action from leading companies and institutions. Moderated by MSNBC’s Mika Brzezinski, speakers and panelists included Valerie Jarrett, Carly Fiorina and Arianna Huffington. Connecticut First Lady Annie Lamont, one of the top venture capitalists in the country, headlined a panel on access to capital with AWAY suitcase co-founder Steph Korey.
Mika Brzezinski with Annie Lamont, Steph Korey, Rita McGrath (L-R)
Mika Brezinski with Valerie Jarrett
Mika Brezinski with Arianna Huffington
Laura Erlacher, Duby McDowell, Robyn Gengras (L-R)