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NPA, the parking industry’s leading authority, is proud to host the WOMEN IN PARKING ACCELERATE Conference within the NPA Convention & Expo.
Featuring keynote presentations, parking industry experts, and engaging facilitators the WOMEN IN PARKING ACCELERATE Conference is the perfect platform for WOMEN IN PARKING to share ideas, compare experiences, and build leadership skills. We have a great program for you!
The WOMEN IN PARKING ACCELERATE Conference is developed by women who have discovered the keys to success, presented by women who will inspire and invigorate you – and designed with your success in mind.
Monday September 18, | 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Join other WOMEN IN PARKING conference attendees in the WIP lounge for an impactful activity supporting a global charity.
The USO is the leading nonprofit dedicated to supporting the well-being of the people currently serving in the U.S. military and their families, because even the strongest among us need someone by their side. NPA is proud to host the USO for this very special charity event as part of the Women in Parking program.
Facilitator, Tammy Heiser, will speak about the mission of the USO and share an activity for participants to directly connect with this mission and those the organization serves.
Facilitator
Tammy L. Heiser, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, Senior Vice President, Global Human Resources, USO
Monday September 18, | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Take the Doughnut: How to Go After What You Want
Learn how to go after what you want and get it NOW!
Whatever it is you want, you are more likely to get it if you do something about it. You can design the life you desire. It all starts with going after what you want - not sitting back and letting it pass you by! 
Melissa Forziat explains why it can be so difficult to take action and the steps you can take to overcome this. The self-styled “Doughnut Lady” will show you how to stare what you want straight in the eye, call it by name, and begin to make it happen.
Melissa combines personal stories, interactive questions, and humor to inspire you to #TaketheDoughnut and go after what you want.
In this session you will:
• Identify action-stopping thoughts.
• Understand simple ways to pitch more effectively.
• Develop confidence to make more approaches.
• Be able to think bigger with your value.
Speaker
Melissa Forziat
The ”Doughnut Lady”
Monday September 18, | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Of all the challenges that women in the workplace face, implicit bias on performance or competence may be hardest to deal with as it often relies on false assumptions about gender roles. Learn some successful tactics to deal with implicit bias in this information-rich session.
The program will examine the (sometimes self-imposed) barriers women face, how to mitigate these barriers, how to communicate clearly about your personal needs and goals, and how to be “present” on project or assignment.
In this program we will examine thorny issues such as:
• Annual Salary Discussions
• Promotions and Bonus Issues
• Project and Leadership Assignments
• Career Development Goals
Speaker
Liliana Rambo, IAP, CM, CAPP, Chief Terminal Management Officer, Houston Airport System
Monday September 18, | 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Learn how mentoring can be both a powerful professional development tool for an individual as well as a leadership skillset for your team. This program will examine how and why you are never too old or too young to be mentored or to become a better version of yourself. It will demonstrate the key role that mentoring can play in developing leadership skills for your team.
In this program you will:
• Understand the value of mentorships for your professional development.
• Learn how to build a personal brand and network.
• Discover how to build and develop a mentor program for your team.
Speaker
Mimi Darling, Director of Human Resources, Parking Concepts, Inc
Monday September 18 | 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Attend the Women in Parking Accelerate Forum for a hands-on, practical workshop on how to accelerate your career, by giving you the latest personal development tools. Learn how to make a better presentation, develop your personal brand, communicate clearly, and improve your leadership skills.
Working in small, facilitated groups, attendees will workshop, discuss, and explore key steps along the career path.
Learn how to build and maintain a personal brand that plays to your strengths and skills.
Try out practical presentation skills, tools, and techniques.
Understand how to best manage crucial conversations, and effectively communicate your needs, to peers, supervisors, and others.
Examine current leadership traits and trends in parking, hospitality, and the service industry.
Develop a plan for your next career move. Bring a notebook: you’ll need it.
Table Hosts
Heidi Barber, VP of Marketing, Parker Technology
Mimi Darling, Director of Human Resources, Parking Concepts, Inc
Liliana Rambo, IAP, CM, CAPP, Chief Terminal Management Officer, Houston Airport System
Maggie Vercoe, Senior Vice President, Customer Experience, T2 Systems Inc
Tuesday September 19, | 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
Meet, network, and engage with commercial parking owners, valet parking operators, and other regional mobility providers, at this peer network session. The agenda is open to all participants to discuss, share, and debate the current state of the industry, challenges to business growth, and opportunities for success.
Host
TBD
Tuesday September 19, | 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
NPA Board of Directors, WIP Advisory Board members, and Peer Network leaders will be hosting a meet and greet at NPA Central. Here is your chance to find out more about NPA’s programs, products, and services. Engage with the NPA Leadership team, or volunteer to serve on NPA committees, or programs.
Wednesday September 20, | 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
NPA Board of Directors, WIP Advisory Board members, and Peer Network leaders will be hosting a meet and greet at NPA Central. Here is your chance to find out more about NPA’s programs, products, and services. Engage with the NPA Leadership team, or volunteer to serve on NPA committees, or programs.
Thursday September 21, | 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Grab some breakfast and afterwards join the NPA Peer Network and Members’ Meet-up event. Right in the middle of the expo hall, NPA will host discussion groups, roundtables and get togethers for every type of parking professional.
There will be lots to discuss – from new technology tools to successful service, coping with the “great resignation,” and the continuing quest for talent. Looking for a supplier or service provider? There’s probably one five feet from where you’re sitting as we’re located in the middle of the show floor.
Peer networks will be color-coded by type. Look for the following networks:
• Airports & Off Airport Parking Peer Network
• Valet Parking Operators Peer Network
• Campus / Healthcare Peer Network
• Municipal Peer Network
• DEI Talent Management Peer Network
