Opening Keynote Presentation

This session will examine the precedent for women in leadership roles by comparing and contrasting the US and South Asia. Speakers will also address the rapid global transition, that has already begun, as women around the world work for multi-national organizations; manage cross-border transactions and teams; and impact global policy.

Shahla Aly, General Manager of Corporate and Business Groups Solutions Delivery, Microsoft IT (Traveling from Washington)

Sharda Cherwoo, Partner, Ernst & Young

Aru Kulkarni
Most recently the Chief Customer Officer of the Partnered Brands division responsible for Liz Claiborne, Claiborne, Monet, Licensing and International Alliances

Ms. Punita Kumar-Sinha, Senior Managing Director, The Blackstone Group (Traveling from Boston)

Moderator Dr. Mira Kamdar, Author Planet India: The Turbulent Rise of the Largest Democracy and the Future of Our World, and Bernard Schwartz Fellow, Asia Society

A woman’s health and well-being is comprised of many needs and involves her complete environment. Join SAWLF and Dr. Ami Shah Nagarajan, in the Wellness Lounge, for an intimate conversation about recognizing and preventing medical conditions common to South Asian women including hypertension, diabetes, obesity, heart disease, osteoporosis, breast/cervical cancer, STDs, and mental health.

Presentation: Hiding Divya - A look at the taboo associated with mental illness within the South Asian Community. Featuring Dr. Ami Shah in conversation with actress Ms. Madhur Jaffrey and film director Ms. Rehana Mirza.