Join us on March 24, 2023 for our 10th Annual Women's Leadership Forum, presented by The Goodhart Group!

The forum will bring together women (and men) at all stages of their careers for an interactive, “straight talk” panel discussion filled with inspiration and insight. 

2023 Panelists

Bismah Ahmed 

Apartment and Office Building Association of Metropolitan Washington (AOBA)

Bismah Ahmed is the Vice President of Government Affairs, VA for the Apartment and Office Building Association of Metropolitan Washington (AOBA). She comes from a decade-long background in politics within the region, serving as a registered lobbyist before the Virginia General Assembly, executive agencies, and local governments in the Metropolitan Washington area. In her various roles throughout the years, she has developed strategies to reach a diverse range of communities, ensuring their inclusion on policy development. Click here to learn more about Bismah!

Gabriela Cañamar Clark

LandDesign

Gabriela joined LandDesign in 1998 with an architectural background, a passion for well activated public spaces and extensive expertise in mixed-use, urban infill, residential and commercial projects. As Partner and a senior lead designer in the Alexandria office, Gabriela is responsible for project visioning and storytelling through design, concept development all through project implementation.  Click here to learn more about Gabriela!

Ebony Fleming

City of Alexandria

Ebony Fleming serves as the City of Alexandria’s Director of Communications and Public Information. Ms. Fleming brings more than 15 years of experience implementing resident-centric communication strategies in the greater Houston, TX and Norfolk, VA areas to Northern Virginia. Click here to learn more about Ebony!

Susan Lilly Gerock 

Elme Communities

Ms. Susan Lilly Gerock serves as Senior Vice President, Information Technology and Chief Information Officer for Elme Communities. In this capacity, she is responsible for the leadership, integrative management, and direction for company information systems including corporate-wide planning, budgeting for information technologies, and coordination and integration of all company information technology matters. Click here to learn more about Susan!

Elizabeth Jones Valderrama

OAR of Arlington, Alexandria, and Falls Church 

Elizabeth Jones Valderrama has been an integral member of the OAR of Arlington, Alexandria, and Falls Church team for more than 16 years, including the last five years as OAR’s Executive Director. At nine years old, Elizabeth moved with her family from Costa Rica to Arlington, Virginia, where she graduated from Washington-Liberty High School in 1998 as the high school’s first Hispanic/Latina valedictorian. Click here to learn more about Elizabeth!

Friday, March 24, 2023

7:45am-10:30am

The Westin Alexandria

400 Courthouse Square

Alexandria, VA 22314

$70 for Members | $90 for Prospective Members

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Attire: Dress in an outfit that makes you feel uniquely you. 

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