Schedule

2011 Speaking Schedule

A Brand Called You
BRANDit Workshop
Santa Barbara
November 10 - 13, 2011
http://maryschnack.com/brandit/index.html

A Brand Called You
Reykjavik, Iceland
October 14-18, 2011
www.brandit.is

Pathway to Peace and Self Reliance Panel
Economic Empowerment
Womenetics Global Women’s Initiative
Creating the Ripple Effect
September 29, 2010
www.womenetics.com/events/details/29-global-womens-initiative-the-ripple-effect

Surviving Cancer
Go for the Greens Conference
Orlando, FL
September 17, 2011
www.goforthegreens.org/golf.html

International Trade Panel
Using Technology and Other Tactics to Grow Your Business Internationally
Go for the Greens Conference
Orlando, FL
September 16, 2011
www.goforthegreens.org/golf.html

Media Training: 10 Commandments
National Women Business Owners Corporation (NAWBO)
National Women’s Business Conference
August 31, 2011
www.nawbo.org

Three Day Communications Seminar
BSD Limited
Nairobi, Kenya
August 17-19, 2011
http://bsd.co.ke

Empowering Women Around the World Panel
International Women's Economic Summit
Moderated by Judy Van Rest, Women’s Democracy Network
Panel: Mary Schnack; the US Afghan Women’s Council; Janet Harris-Lange, president of the National Women Business Owners Corporation (NWBOC); and the Untied States Institute of Peace (USIP).
Washington DC
July 25, 2011
3:00 – 4:00 pm
http://www.ieew.org

Economic Empowerment, Entrepreneurship, and Small Business Development Panel
Center for International Private Enterprise (CIPE) Democracy that Delivers for Women Conference
Moderated by Ambassador Richard N. Holwill, Global Vice President, Alticor Inc.
Panel: Mary Schnack, National Partner, Women Impacting Public Policy; Gayle Tzemach Lemmon, author of The Dressmaker of Khair Khana; Selima Ahmad, President and Founder, Bangladesh Women Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
Washington, DC
June 20, 2011
11:30 am – 1:00 pm
http://www.democracythatdelivers.com

Keynote Address: The Seven Things I’ve Learned From Having Cancer Seven Times –
And How They Apply to Business (and everyday life).

ATHENA Leadership Summit
Chicago, Ill
May 2, 2011
2:30-3:30 p.m.
www.athenainternational.org

ATHENA World Cafe
FKA (Icelandic Women in Business) Breakfast
April 19, 2011
www.athenainternational.org

The Seven Things I've Learned From Having Cancer Seven Times
How to Thrive, Not Just Survive, With Cancer
Icelandic Cancer Association Keynote Address
Iceland
April 18, 2011
www.fka.is

Power of PR Workshop
Arizona Small Business Association
Phoenix, AZ
March 29, 2011
9:00 – 11:00 am
www.asba.com

Global Strategies: Understanding Cultural Differences to Open Doors to More Business
Enterprising Women of the Year Awards
Boca Raton, FL
March 10, 2011
1:00 - 2:15 p.m.
www.enterprisingwomen.com

Media Training and ATHENA World Café
Women's Festivals
Santa Barbara, CA
March 4 - 5, 2011
www.womensfestivals.org/womens-festivals-register.php

Advanced Media Training Techniques
Women Impacting Public Policy Webinar
December 10, 2010
2pm ET/11am PT
http://www.wipp.org/events/event_details.asp?id=133523

Communicating Your Message
Persuasive Advocacy Strategies, Successful Outreach Tactics and Working with the Media
Vital Voices of Argentina
Buenos Aires, Argentina
November 15 – 17, 2010

A Brand Called YOU
BrandIt Workshop
Reykjavik, Iceland
October 14-17, 2010
www.brandit.is

Be The Expert That You Are
Iceland Chamber and Trade Council
Reykjavik, Iceland
October 13, 2010
http://www.islandsstofa.is/Frettir/1557/default.aspx

Building a Business Profile
Business Across Borders
Malta Association of Women in Business
Malta
October 6, 2010

Teambuilding Training
Rising Voices: Unleashing Young Women’s Economic Potential
A Project of the Adolescent Girls Initiative and a collaboration between the World Bank Group, Nike Foundation and Vital Voices Global Partnership
Washington DC
October 3, 2010
http://vitalvoices.org/programs

Working With the Local Media to Grow Your Business
National Partners Breakfast, WIPP 2010 Annual Leadership Conference
Washington DC
September 29, 2010
http://www.wipp.org/event/2010annualconference

Vital Voices of Asia: Leadership and Training Summit
Mary will lead five training sessions:
Communicating Your Message - Women in Political Leadership Track
Mentoring Leadership, Branding, Networking and Increasing Your Voice
Through Networks - Economic Track
New Delhi, India
September 14-17, 2010
www.vitalvoices.org/program-news/vital-voices-asia

Keynote Speaker
Ovarian Cancer Survivors Dinner
Albuquerque, NM
September 10, 2010

Media Training
City of Sedona and Sedona Chamber of Commerce
Sedona, AZ
August 23, 2010

Crisis Communications: Managing Crisis
Association of Mexican Women Business Owners (AMMJE)
Cozumel, Mexico
July 23, 2010
www.ammjecozumel.org

Marketing in Your Business
Panelist and Mentoring
PEACE THROUGH BUSINESS®
Leadership Development and International Women’s Economic Summit
for women entrepreneurs from Rwanda and Afghanistan
June 9, 2010
Dallas, TX
www.ieew.org

Managing the Difficult Business Conversation
Panel Moderator
Global Summit of Women
May 21, 2010
Beijing, China
www.globewomen.com

Fierce Advocacy at the International Level
2010 ATHENA International Women's Leadership Summit
9:45-10:45 a.m., April 6, 2010
Renaissance Hotel, Chicago
www.athenainternational.org

Amplify Your Voice in Social Media
Teleseminar for members of Women Impacting Public Policy (WIPP)
Thursday, January 21, 2010 at 2pm EST
www.wipp.org

A Practical Guide to Social Media
NAWBO-Verde Valley Social Media Seminar
Thursday, January 14, 2010 1:30 – 1pm MST
Agave, Best Western, Sedona
www.sedonavv.org

Media Training 101
Free Teleseminar
January 13, 2010 at 10am EST
www.Connected-Women.com

Highlights of 2009 Speaking Schedule

Communicating During Life's Crises
Free Teleseminar
December 10, 2009 10am EST
www.Connected-Women.com

Crafting Messages for Success
Free Teleseminar
November 18, 2009 10am EST
www.Connected-Women.com

Be The EXPERT That You Are
Free Teleseminar
October 13, 2009 11am EST
www.Connected-Women.com

"Develop a Public Relations/ Communications Plan"
Business-Building Teleseminar Series
Fall 2009
www.WomensLeadershipExchange.com

"The Brand Called YOU"
Free Teleseminar
September 16 3 p.m. GMT (8 a.m. PDT/MST)
www.connected-women.com

A Brand Called You
Thursday, September 10
NAWBO-Verde Valley Monthly Luncheon Keynote
Agave, Best Western, Sedona
www.sedonavv.org

Reykjavik University, Reykjavik Iceland
“Crisis Communication Planning for Business Executives”
September 3, 8:30 am – 1 pm
“Communicating During Life’s Crises”
September 7, 9 a.m. - Noon

Marketing, Marketing Successes, Marketing in Your Country
Peace through Business with Afghanistan and Rwanda women business owners
August 12, 2009
Institute for Economic Empowerment of Women
Dallas, Texas
www.ieew.org

Communicating During Crisis: When the Going Gets Tough, the Tough Get Going!
Mayan Networking Business Conference
July 10-11, 2009
AMMJE Cozumel
Cozumel, Mexico
www.ammjecozumel.com

The Power of Public Relations
Women Artisans Export Development Program
Vital Voices-Exxon Mobil Foundation
May 26, 2009
Nairobi, Kenya
www.VitalVoices.org

Keynote: A Brand Called You
Panel: Business Beyond Borders
May 21, 2009
Kenya Association of Women Business Owners
Nairobi, Kenya
www.kawbo.or.ke

Introduction to Advocacy and the Role of Business Women in Advocacy
May 5, 2009
Business Women’s Forum Corporate Ambassador’s Event
Ramallah, West Bank
www.VitalVoices.org

Empowering Women Globally
April 22, 2009
Sedona Welcomers
Sedona, AZ

Let Your Voice Be Heard: Women and Leadership
March 10, 2009
The Business Forum, ATHENA Award Program
Madison, WI
www.thebusinessforum.org

The Gurus of Change – Role Models for Community and International Philanthropy.
March 8, 2009
Women’s Festival
Santa Barbara, CA
www.womensfestivals.org

Opportunities Beyond Borders
March 1, 2009
WIFE (World Islamic Economic Forum) Businesswomen Forum
Jakarta, Indonesia
www.WIEF.org

Highlights of 2008 Speaking Schedule

Three Day Communications Training
December 2-4, 2008
The Nike Foundation and Vital Voices
Nairobi, Kenya
www.VitalVoices.org, www.TheGirlEffect.org

 

Teleseminar series for Women Impacting Public Policy (WIPP)
Communications Boot Camp with Mary Schnack

Program III -- Crisis Communications Planning
October 3 – 11am EDT / 8am PDT

www.wipp.org for more information or sign up directly

September 2008, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
“Marketing Your Museum”
Professional Development Workshop, Museum Association of Arizona
Lowell Observatory
Flagstaff, AZ

Teleseminar series for Women Impacting Public Policy (WIPP)
Communications Boot Camp with Mary Schnack

Program II -- The Power of PR: Be Known As The Expert You Are
Friday, July 11 – 11am EDT / 8am PDT

Program I -- The Missing Piece - The Communications Plan
Friday, June 27 – 11am EDT / 8am PDT

 

 

May 16, 2008
“Crisis Communications During a Recession”
Reykjavik University
Reykjavik, Iceland
http://ru.is/?pageid=722

May 15, 2008
“Your Communication Plan”
Seminar and B2B Forum
Icelandic Association for Women Entrepreneurs
Reykjavik, Iceland
www.fka.is

May 14, 2008
“10 Dumb Things Said to Someone With Cancer”
Luncheon Keynote
Icelandic Cancer Society
Reykjavik , Iceland
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May 19, 2008
“Doing business internationally to accelerate business growth”
One-day conference sponsored by 3 Wash DC-area NAWBO chapters
Martin’s Crosswinds, 7400 Greenway Center Drive
Greenbelt, Maryland
www.nawbo.org

April 8, 2008
“The Power of PR: Be Known As The Expert You Are”
NAWBO-Tucson Luncheon
Sheraton Hotel
Grant/Rosemont
www.nawbotucson.org

   
     
March 12, 2008
NAWBO-Phoenix Luncheon
Moderator: Mary Schnack - “Working with the Media” a Public Relations Panel
Phoenix Country Club
7th Street and Thomas
For more information call 480-282-5176
   
     

January 23, 2008
Women’s Leadership Exchange Business Growth Teleseminar
“How to Develop an Effective Public Relations/Communication Plan
www.womensleadershipexchange.com or call 888.937.5800

 
     
     

Highlights of 2007 Speaking Schedule

“Crisis Communications”
Quarterly seminar for non-profit Executive Directors sponsored by POD Inc.
December 11, 2007
Albuquerque, New Mexico

   
     
“10 fail proof ideas for promoting your enterprise”
55th FCEM World Congress
Sunday, November 25, 2007, 9-Noon
Mena House Oberoi Hotel, Cairo, Egypt
www.FCEM.org
   
     

 

 

“International Business Women Conference
November 1-4, 2007
Key Bridge Marriott Hotel, Washington DC.
For more information,
go to www.internationalbizconference.com.

 

 

 

 


Nigerian women at the
conference with Mary Schnack

 

   

“Vital Voices of Eurasia: A Leadership Summit for Women and Girls
October 14-17, 2007
Kiev, Ukraine
Media Expert for strategy session on Developing and Influencing Trade Policies to Advance Women’s Economic Opportunities.
"Creating Your Brand and Messages"
October 17, 1:30-4:30 p.m.
For more information, go to www.vitalvoices.org.

 

 

 


Mary with the US Ambassador
to the Ukraine

 

   
“Developing a Communications Plan, Public Relations and Media Training”
Two days of workshops
August 9-10
Swaziland, Africa
 

 

 

   
“Developing a Communications Plan, Public Relations and Media Training”
Three-days of workshops
August 15-17
Nairobi, Kenya
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“Leveraging Your Company with PR and Marketing”
Women Presidents’ Organization, San Francisco Chapter Retreat
May 16-18
Half Moon Bay, CA

“How to Use the “Hot” International Markets to Grow Your Business”
NAWBO 2007 Women’s Business Conference, May 31-June 2
10:15-11:45 a.m., June 2
Atlanta, Georgia
www.nawbo.org

“The Power of Communication”
Organization of Women in International Trade
Nairobi, Kenya
February 2, 2007

“Vital Voices of Africa: A Leadership Summit for Women & Girls”
Trade and Accessing the Global Marketplace Strategy Session, January 17
The Art of Negotiations, January 18, 2007
Capetown, South Africa
www.vitalvoices.org

Highlights of 2006 Speaking Schedule

“Breakthrough Communications Strategies
to Impact You and Your Business”

Women’s Leadership Exchange
October 15, 2006
Bermuda
www.WomensLeadershipExchange.com

Is Your Crisis Communications Plan More Than Hot Air?”
Healthcare Public Relations & Marketing Association
Thursday October 26, 2006
Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, Los Angeles
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714-890-0008

“Impact of Cultural Differences in Doing Business
Between China and the U.S.

America-China Women Business Conference
October 3, 2006
Bethesda, MD
www.acweb.org

“Developing Trade with China
America-China Women Business Conference
October 4, 2006
Bethesda, MD
www.acweb.org

“Media Training”
Women’s President Organization
September 27, 4-7 p.m.
San Francisco

“Master the Power of Media for Your Business”
National Resume Writers Association annual conference
Wednesday, September 13, 9:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Radisson Ft. McDowell Resort & Casino, Scottsdale, Arizona
www.NRWAweb.com

“Advanced Media Training
Women Impacting Public Policy
September 11, 2006
Washington D.C.

“Be the Expert That You Are”
Women’s Leadership Exchange
July 31, 2006 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
IKEA Tempe 2110 W. IKEA Way , Tempe , AZ
Mary also will conduct “speed coaching” for PR
www.womensleadershipexchange.com
888-937-5800

“Developing a Brand for Your Business”
Global Summit of Women
June 10-12, 2006
Cairo , Egypt

“The Power of Communication”
Latin American Women’s Leadership Summit
Vital Voices
June 5-7, 2006
Miami, FL

“The Power of Public Relations in Growing Your Business”
Wednesday, April 26, from 9 a.m. to Noon.
Sedona Public Library, Sedona AZ

“Never Let Them See You Sweat Media Training”
Thursday, April 13, 8 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Sedona Public Library, Sedona AZ

“The Power of PR in Growing your Business”
Women Entrepreneurs' Small Business Boot Camp
January 21, 2006
Chapparral Suites Resort, Scottsdale, AZ
www.exhibitexpertsaz.com/bootcamp

Highlights of 2005 Speaking Schedule

“Star Power Media Training”
Women Impacting Public Policy
November 3
Chicago, Ill
www.wipp.org/events.asp

“Communicating During Life's Crises”
National Association of Women Business Owners - Orange County
November 1
Tustin, CA
www.nawbo-oc.com

“From Controversy to Consensus: The Community Needs Based
Implementation Plan for Arizona’s State Route 179”

International Association of Public Participation (IAP2) International Conference
October 18
Portland, OR
www.iap2.org

“The Power of Public Relations in Growing your Business”
W.I.N. Annual Global Leadership Forum
October 6-8
Geneva, Switzerland

“Women: The Emerging Force”
International Business Women Conference
October 2-4
London Hilton Kensington
London, England

“Star Power Media Training”
Women Impacting Public Policy
2005 Leadership and Legacy Summit
September 27
Wyndham City Center
Washington, DC

“Market, Product Innovation and Client Relationship Management”
September 7-9
The International Conference Centre
Pan-African Women Invent and Innovate
Accra, Ghana

“The Power of PR in Growing Your Business”
The Women's Network Exchange of Arizona
September 1
Lake Havasu City, AZ

“Communicating During Life's Crisis”
eWomenNetwork "Accelerated Networking" Luncheon
August 4
Gainey Ranch
Scottsdale, AZ

“Branding: The Importance of a Brand”
Global Summit of Women
June 25
Mexico City, Mexico

“Media Training”
Women Impacting Public Policy (WIPP)
June 1
Albuquerque, New Mexico

“Using PR to Grow Your Business”
NAWBO-Sedona Entrepreneurial Awards Luncheon workshop
May 12
Sedona, AZ

“Profiting From Your Fears”
Nutrimetics International Hellas
May 7
Mykonos, Greece

“Growing Your Business with PR”
Sedona Chamber of Commerce
April 20
Sedona, AZ

“The Power of PR in Growing Your Business”
eWomenNetwork "Accelerated Networking" Luncheon
April 12, 2005
Phoenix, AZ

Highlights of 2004 Speaking Schedule

“Powerful Communication Techniques for Women”
African Women Entrepreneurship Venture Capital Forum
November 21-23
Brussels, Belgium

9th Annual Global Women's Forum
Euro-American Women's Council
November 6-8
Athens, Greece

“Media Training”
Women in Public Policy 2004 Leadership and Power Strategy Meeting
September 27-29
National Press Club, Washington D.C.

Disaster Response, Recovery, and
Business Continuity Planning for Water Utilities Workshop

July 8-9, 2004
San Francisco, CA

Institute for Supply Management
July 9-10, 2004
Las Vegas Leadership Training Workshop
Topics: Public/Media Relations
Effective Meetings and Planning Sessions
www.ism.ws/MembersOnly/Files/LasVegas2004.pdf

NAWBO- Central Iowa
April 27, 2004
Dana Annear
515-984-9500
dana@imagesdesignandprinting.com

Focus on the Future 2004, Phoenix, AZ-
April 19-21
"Communicating During Life's Crises"
Essentially Women Educational Conference and Trade Show
www.essentiallywomen.com/events.html

NAWBO-Spokane, Washington
April 8, 2004
"Communicating Through Life's Crises"
www.nawbo-inland-northwest.org
Polly Paton
509-444-0056
Polly@stacksonline.com

Success Strategies for Businesswomen
“The Power of Public Relations to Build Your Business”

Boca Raton, LA
February 22-24, 2004
www.officedepotsuccess.com

Highlights of 2003 Schedule

“Communicating During Life's Crises”
NAWBO-Sedona - September 9, 2003

NAWBO-New Orleans - September 24, 2003
"Benefits of NAWBO"
www.nawbo-no.org

NAWBO- Dallas/Fort Worth - October 21, 2003
"The Power of PR in Growing Your Business"
www.nawbotx.org

Sedona-Oak Creek Chamber of Commerce- November 11, 2003
"Maximizing Success -Business Building Workshop"

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