Harris was a senior member of the equity syndicate desk and executed transactions as initial public offerings. Carla has extensive industry experiences in the consumer, technology, media, retail, telecommunications, transportation, industrial, and healthcare sectors. She formerly headed the equity capital markets effort for the Consumer and Retail industries and was responsible for raising private equity capital for emerging companies in all industries as the head of equity private placements. She is currently Vice Chairman of Wealth Management and Senior Client Advisor at Morgan Stanley, providing investment advice to corporations, public pension plans, foundations and endowments. Harris has been a force on Wall Street for over 20 years. Previous speakers have included former presidential candidate and editor of Forbes Magazine Steve Forbes, award-winning journalist and bestselling author Malcolm Gladwell, and entrepreneur Stew Leonard.Carla A. Boone Pickens Endowed Lecture Series in Education, Innovation and Entrepreneurship:Įach year, Goodwin College hosts several lectures on first-hand perspectives of leaders who are making a mark in business and in the community. Click here to make a reservation.Ībout Vital Voices: The T. This powerful Vital Voices presentation will take place on Wednesday, May 17, in the Goodwin College Auditorium, One Riverside Drive, East Hartford, CT, from 5 to 7 p.m. Launching our new partnership on the same evening that we welcome an inspiring speaker like Carla Harris will be a perfect fit.” “Our College creates innovative ways to help our hard-working students achieve their dreams in the classroom and beyond. exists to help women unlock their true potential and live the lives they were meant to live,” offered Brooke Penders, Vice President for Advancement at Goodwin. (B.I.G.), an organization that provides the inspiration, tools, and community to help women become the best versions of themselves. The Vital Voices event will also serve as the official kickoff announcement of the newly established Connecticut chapter - or pod - of Believe. Harris is actively involved in her community and heartily believes that “we are blessed so that we can be a blessing to someone else.” In her other life, she is a singer and has released three gospel CDs: “Carla’s First Christmas,” “Joy Is Waiting,” and “Unceasing Praise.” In addition to “Strategize to Win,” she is also the author of 2009’s “Expect to Win.” Bankers “Top 25 Most Powerful Women in Finance,” Black Enterprise’s “Top 75 Most Powerful Women in Business” and “Top 75 African Americans on Wall Street,” Essence Magazine’s “50 Women Who are Shaping the World,” Ebony’s “Power 100” and “15 Corporate Women at the Top.” She was honored as “Woman of the Year” by the Harvard Black Men’s Forum and the Yale Black Men’s Forum. Harris’ accolades include being named to Fortune Magazine’s “50 Most Powerful Black Executives in Corporate America,” U. In 2013, she was appointed by President Barack Obama to chair the National Women’s Business Council. She has extensive experience in the technology, media, retail, telecommunications, transportation, industrial, and healthcare sectors. Harris is responsible for increasing client connectivity to enhance revenue generation. What an amazing example for our students - and for all of us.” It would be difficult to find someone who speaks with such truth and confidence. Her message is rooted in the power of authenticity. “These students make great sacrifices in setting new life goals for themselves. “With a student body that currently comprises more than 80% women, this is an ideal setting for a speaker like Carla Harris,” remarked Brooke Penders, Vice President for Advancement at Goodwin. Harris will share strategies for surviving and thriving in any workplace environment. “Carla’s pearls” of wisdom have become the centerpieces for her many speeches and television appearances. Boone Pickens Endowed Lecture Series in Education, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship.Ĭarla Harris, Managing Director and Senior Client Advisor at Morgan Stanley and author of “Expect to Win,” is one of the most powerful and respected women in business. On Wednesday, May 17, 2017, Goodwin College is proud to present “Strategize to Win: A Conversation with Carla Harris,” the latest offering in Vital Voices: The T.
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