Own it 2024

Aligned with our conference theme, "Beyond Brilliance," much like how every diamond shines with its own light, every woman has her own brilliance, talents, and qualities. At OWN IT 2024 conference, our goal is to celebrate and embrace your individuality, empowering you to forge your own path.

Women in Tech

Keynote Speaker

Maitri Chattopadhyay

Idara otu

Idara is a 2012 Nigerian Olympian turned Wall Street maven, with a Bachelor of Science and Masters of Science from Stanford University. She founded Let Girls Read, Run, Grow, a charity shaping the destinies of young girls when she was 30. In 2021, she launched NŌK CHOC, a vegan hot cocoa brand fueling dreams of an all-girls primary school in Nigeria. Their mantra is “Every Cup is a Celebration”, echoing the masquerade cultural vibes of her tribe.

She’s a powerhouse in both Corporate America and the entrepreneurial realm by breaking barriers and setting an example for women in business. Her lessons from the track resonate in every boardroom and business venture.

Industry Panel Speakers

Our industry panel was full of successful women who give back in business, education, medicine, politics, and sustainability!

Software Engineer / Ad Tech @ Disney, Hulu, ESPN, and more streaming networks

Heidi Steinecker

Public Health Leader / Healthcare Operations

Women in Health

Narkesia Swanigan

Mental Health Professional for vulnerable populations

Women in Health

Stacey Dunn-Emke

Nutritionist | Author of Dietetic Resume Guide | Specialist for boosting

Women in Medicine

Simona sillah

Communications Manager @ Folasade Creations | Former Content and Community Manager @ SoGal Foundation |

Women in Communications

WorkShops

Shaping your financial future

Priya Kumar

Business Coach and Financial Strategist

Stephisha Ycoy-Walton

Licensed Investment Advisor

Polish Your Potential With Communications

Cynthia Gregory

Creativity Coach & Life Strategist

Illuminate Your Image With Media

Kristy Sammis

CEO @ CLKS Digital | Author | Founder of CLEVER Influencer Marketing Agency

Katrina Marsh

Founder of Busy Bee Studios | Co-Founder of Maganda Media Management

OWN IT FESTIVAL

The second OWN IT Festival took place on International Women’s Day under the theme Reflect Radiance. OWN IT Fest encourages attendees to connect to their mental health, and create a welcoming environment to help distract from outside stressors through live entertainment, food trucks, a marketplace, and workshops.

  • The workshops offered this year were:

    • Pot Painting

    • Yoga

    • Meditation

    • Self Defense

  • The vendors at the marketplace are from Davis, CA. They sold goods such as handmade jewelry, textiles, pens, crochet, and more! Some businesses we hosted were:

    • we2cow

    • Bittersweet Designs

    • Pentiful

    • Pixie Gardens

    • Emily’s Crochet Corner

    Many student clubs and organizations were given a table at the marketplace during the festival to promote their clubs to other UCD students. Some clubs we hosted were:

    • Love Lab

    • Girls Who Code

    • ASUCD Pride

    • Aggie House

  • This year’s entertainment consisted of multiple different types of performaces:

    • Solo artists

    • Duos

    • Luau Dance Group

    • DJ