It's Our Turn Conference
Young women today can be significant forces of change—in their own lives and in society. This conference is designed to empower them to take charge of the future in positive ways that influence and inspire others.
The fourth biennial It's Our Turn: Young Women's Conference at Brentwood School took place on Saturday, January 27. The sold-out event attracted over 1,000 students from throughout Los Angeles for an incredible day, which included presentations and panel discussions by an inspiring, accomplished group of female leaders across all fields, addressing the important challenges and opportunities most relevant to young women today.
Honorary Chair: Maria Shriver
Special Guests:
Senator Barbara Boxer | US Senator, 1993-2017
Iskra Lawrence | AerieREAL Role Model
Syncopated Ladies featuring Maud Arnold
Katy Tur ’01 | NBC News Correspondent, MSNBC Live Anchor, and Author
Jess Weiner | CEO and Cultural Changemaker
Presenters:
Jane Buckingham | Founder and President of Trendera
Jennifer Cassetta | Self Defense and Fitness Expert
Julie Chavez Rodríguez | State Director, U.S. Senator Kamala D. Harris
Ruby Karp | Comic, Author of Earth Hates Me
Eileen Kelly | Sex Educator and Founder of KAAST (peer-to-peer Sex Ed Resource)
Jasmin Larian Hekmat | Founder/CEO of Cult Gaia
Jhamasa Lewis-Adams ’08 | Program Manager, Ready to Succeed
Tanya Lopez-Brooks | SVP of Original Movies at Lifetime
Marla Messing | President/CEO, 1999 FIFA Women's World Cup
Joy Montoya | CEO/Founder, The M Company; Adjunct Professor at California State University, San Luis Obispo
Sue Naegle | President of Annapurna Television; Former President of HBO Entertainment
Dr. Sherry Ross | Obstetrician/Gynecologist at Providence St. John's Center, educator, and author
Yetunde Rubinstein | Associate Director of College Counseling at Brentwood School
Alana Snyder ’12 | Founder of Georgetown University Women in Leadership; Technical Recruiter at Google
Mackenzie Starr | Student Conference Organizer
Taylor Trudon | Brand Marketing Manager, Reader Engagement at The New York Times
Dave Velasquez | Assistant Head of School for Alumni Relations, Brentwood School
Suzi Weiss-Fischman | Co-Founder, OPI
Jennifer Yen | Creator/CEO, Purlisse
...and many more inspiring speakers to be announced soon!
Who attends?
Nearly 1,000 young women in Grades 7-12 from schools and organizations throughout the Los Angeles area. Students of all genders are encouraged to attend.
Breakout Sessions
- A1. Changing our Beauty Story
- A2. The Road to Success: Thrive in College
- A3. It's Everyone's Issue: Shining a Light on Rape Culture
- A4. Stilettos and Self-Defense
- A5. You are the Future of Technology
- A6. Evolve the Narrative: Hip Hop Language
- A7. Campaign Training: An A-Z Crash Course in Running for Political Office
- A8. Laughter is Good Medicine: Comedy as a Survival Skill
- B1. Really, Who Am I? Authentic Confidence in an Airbrushed World
- B2. Yes, You Can: Plan Your Own Conference
- B3. Wow Them: Your Best Self, Resume to Interview
- B4. Girls Get IT: Coding Workshop
- B5. No More Margins: Why Intersectionality Can't Wait
- B6. #Hashtag: A Power Tool for Social Justice
- B7. The Real Deal on Dating, Sex, and Relationships
- B8. Evolution of an Icon: Social Change and Barbie
A1. Changing our Beauty Story
A2. The Road to Success: Thrive in College
A3. It's Everyone's Issue: Shining a Light on Rape Culture
A4. Stilettos and Self-Defense
A5. You are the Future of Technology
A6. Evolve the Narrative: Hip Hop Language
A7. Campaign Training: An A-Z Crash Course in Running for Political Office
A8. Laughter is Good Medicine: Comedy as a Survival Skill
B1. Really, Who Am I? Authentic Confidence in an Airbrushed World
B2. Yes, You Can: Plan Your Own Conference
B3. Wow Them: Your Best Self, Resume to Interview
B4. Girls Get IT: Coding Workshop
B5. No More Margins: Why Intersectionality Can't Wait
B6. #Hashtag: A Power Tool for Social Justice
B7. The Real Deal on Dating, Sex, and Relationships
B8. Evolution of an Icon: Social Change and Barbie
Don't Miss Out!
Mission Statement
"IT'S OUR TURN: YOUNG WOMEN’S CONFERENCE AT BRENTWOOD SCHOOL” IS A GATHERING OF TEENAGE GIRLS IN SEARCH OF WAYS TO TRANSCEND POPULAR CULTURE’S PORTRAYAL OF YOUNG WOMEN. A VARIETY OF FEMALE LEADERS, MENTORS, AND PERFORMERS WILL ADDRESS ISSUES THAT MOST CONCERN GIRLS. OUR GOAL IS TO SEEK WISDOM AND GUIDANCE FROM OTHERS, EMPOWER OURSELVES, AND INSPIRE THOSE AROUND US.
Schedule of the Day:
9-10:30 | Keynote #1 LEGACY
10:40-11:30 | Breakout Session A
11:30-12:20 | Lunch
12:30-2:15 | Keynote #2 EVOLVE
2:25-3:15 | Breakout Session B
3:25-4:30 | Keynote #3 ELEVATE