Women Presidents’ Organization Announces Susan Masten As Keynote Speaker For 2007 International Conference

RALEIGH, N.C. –Susan Masten, co-president of Women Empower Women for Indian Nations (WEWIN), was a keynote speaker at the 2007 the Women Presidents’ Organization (WPO) International Conference “Beyond Business As Usual: The Next 10 Years” held at the Westin Kierland Resort and Spa in Scottsdale, Ariz. Masten founded WEWIN to provide native women with the knowledge, support and resources necessary to achieve success in their personal and professional lives.

Prior to her co-presidency of WEWIN, Masten served as president of the National Congress of American Indians and as the Yurok Tribal chairperson, providing testimony before Congress as well as leading workshops for college and professional events concerning tribal sovereignty, trust fund management, resource management, and environmental justice. After attending the conference, Masten pledged to launch a WPO chapter for Native American women.

The 2007 International Conference encouraged WPO members and potential members to share their business strategies and experiences with other successful women across North America, as well as learn from interactive seminars and speakers.

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News Facts:
· Susan Masten, co-president of Women Empower Women for Indian Nations (WEWIN), was a keynote speaker at the 2007 the Women Presidents’ Organization (WPO) International Conference “Beyond Business As Usual: The Next 10 Years” held at the Westin Kierland Resort and Spa in Scottsdale, Ariz.
· Masten founded WEWIN to provide native women with the knowledge, support and resources necessary to achieve success in their personal and professional lives.
· Prior to her co-presidency of WEWIN, Masten served as president of the National Congress of American Indians and as the Yurok Tribal chairperson, providing testimony before Congress and leading workshops at college and professional events concerning Tribal Sovereignty, Trust Fund Management, Resource Management, and Environmental Justice.
· After attending the conference, Masten pledged to launch a WPO chapter for Native American women.
· The 2007 International Conference encouraged WPO members and potential members to share their business strategies and experiences with other successful women across North America, as well as learn from interactive seminars and speakers.

Quotes:
“WPO was proud to have Susan Masten as a keynote speaker at our international conference,” said Marsha Firestone, Ph.D., president and founder of WPO. “Her presentation was inspirational as she paved a path of empowerment for women with the support and knowledge necessary to achieve success.”

About Women Empowering Women for Indian Nations:
Women Empowering Women for Indian Nations (WEWIN), founded in 2004, is an organization that exists to provide Native women with the knowledge, support and resources necessary to achieve success in their personal and professional lives. The organization was founded by current and past female tribal leaders from across the country. WEWIN’s purpose is to strengthen and sustain tribal cultures for the benefit and destiny of their children, educate others about tribal issues faced on reservations, promote and support honest dignified tribal leadership, and instill a balance between service and solitude. To learn more about WEWIN, visit http://www.wewin04.org/index.htm or call (320) 532-4709.

About Women Presidents’ Organization (WPO):
The Women Presidents’ Organization (WPO) locally and internationally connects top women entrepreneurs at the million and multimillion-dollar level ($2 million in gross annual sales or $1 million for service-based business) for greater personal and professional success. In monthly meetings across the US and Canada, chapters composed of 20 accomplished women presidents from diverse industries and backgrounds invest time and energy in themselves and their businesses to drive their corporations to the next level. For more information, call 212-688-4114 or visit http://www.womenpresidentsorg.com.

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Patty Briguglio
MMI Associates, Inc.
919-233-6600
patty@mmimarketing.com

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