ATFA - American Turkish Friendship Association

Women of ATFA had a blessing date together on March 14th. We had distinguished panelists who are well educated in their fields

Each of them gave speeches on how to break the obstacles that women have in their careers and what makes women valuable in society. Our event catchword, “The fastest way to change society is to mobilize women” by Charles Malik, made more sense with the event. Our panel discussion has formed like this:

Panel Discussion on Women & Career

Speakers:

•    Hills, Laura -- Author and Executive Director of University Advancement/CPES Director, Virginia International University

•    Ozbay, Selma -- ESOL Department Chair and Teacher, PGCPS

•    Dr. Tahrani, Nigar--Dentist/Prosthodonist, Auro Center for Aesthetic Dentistry

•    Jensen, Sarah Rose--Membership and Field Services Manager, Women Work-The National Network for Women's Employment

Moderator: Luedtke, Jena -- Director, Rumi Forum

After the panel discussion, Laura Hills leaded a workshop on how to balance life between career and family titles as Have it All: Myth of Reality Instructed by Laura Hills. It was a very rewarding workshop for women from different backgrounds. Joyce Cayli, the owner of RoySPA, gave a lovely speech on women and beauty secrets. After the event guests enjoyed the outstanding art exhibitions by local women artists and the delicious Turkish food.