Susan L. Taylor, 2010 Luncheon Keynote Speaker
Editor Emerita of Essence Magazine / Founder, National Cares Mentoring Movement. For over three decades, Susan L. Taylor was the driving force behind one of the most celebrated African American owned business success stories. A fourth generation entrepreneur, she flourished in her leadership role at Essence with her firm belief that tapping into the power within and motivating her employees to adopt the best practices for their success enabled her to guide Essence through a period of phenomenal growth to a readership of over 8 million. Now, as the Founder of National Cares Mentoring Movement, she shares her inspirational passion for empowering African Americans in a call to action to recruit mentors for at‐risk youth. She continues to inspire hope and encourage us to reclaim our lives and create sustainable communities. Click Here for More
YOU, 2010 Pretty In Pinstripes Attendee
“To own your own power is a beautiful thing.”
Cynné Simpson, Mistress of Ceremonies
Award-winning journalist and anchor of ABC 7/WJLA-TV's 5 o’clock weekday newscast, Cynné comes to ABC 7 from Atlanta where she anchored the weekday evening news for CBS-46/WGCL-TV. She is thrilled to be back in Washington, D.C., where her journalism career began. Cynné was a student at Howard University when she impressed Ted Koppel with her ability to report in English and Spanish. He personally invited her to join the ABC News Nightline staff as a fellow. After graduation, Cynné transitioned to work in front of the camera with reporting positions in South Bend, Indiana and Kansas City, Missouri. The recipient of Emmy and William Randolph Hearst Writing Awards, Cynné is most proud of her work off the anchor desk. In 2005, she received a Congressional Award for Community Service for her volunteer work with several charities. Click Here for More
Sharon Jarrett, Founder & Event Producer
As a woman who enjoyed a successful career in Corporate America prior to becoming an entrepreneur, Sharon Jarrett has always recognized the power of relationships, networking and collaborating with like-minded individuals. While women continue to make remarkable strides in the business community, she feels that women still miss opportunities to maximize their collective power and propel them to even greater success. Prior to launching Jarrett Affairs & Productions LLC in 2003, Sharon enjoyed 16yrs with IBM working in Finance, Corporate Internal Audit, and ultimately as a Global Project Lead in Sales & Marketing managing an annual revenue budget of $36 million. She has taken advantage of all of the skills honed during her corporate career to launch an event management & PR firm with a special focus on delivering quality programs to professionals. Click Here for More