ISSA Members: $89 USD
Nonmember: $119 USD
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The cleaning industry is rapidly growing and it’s important to have strong relationships and an organizational culture that embraces allyship. Connecting with the right allies in an inclusive and welcoming workplace will not only enhance one’s career but also help one to grow professionally and personally.
This conference is ideal for first level managers, supervisors and mid – to senior leadership.
The conference and networking reception will take place at the:
Workshop
Engaging ALL Allies: Moving from Awareness to Advocacy
Dictionary.com recently selected “allyship” as the word of the year. Yet the 2022 McKinsey Women in the Workforce study found that only 14 percent of companies are doing Allyship training.
This workshop, Engaging ALL Allies: Moving from Awareness to Advocacy, is designed to help attendees create a deeply internalized approach to gender equity, with a lens of intersectionality and a sense of urgency that will drive a competitive advantage in the workplace and marketplace.
This interactive workshop will:
Agenda
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| 9:00 – 10:00 AM | Check-in & Continental Breakfast | |
| 10:00 – 10:15 AM | Welcome |
Dr. Felicia L. Townsend Linda Silverman Lydia Work Networking Reception Sponsor: |
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10:15 – 11:30 AM |
Workshop: Engaging ALL Allies: |
Jeffery Tobias Halter |
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11:30 – 11:50 AM |
Go Get That Sponsor! |
Laurie Sewell |
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11:50 AM – 12:10 PM |
Unlocking Success Together: |
Gary Phillips |
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12:10 – 12:30 PM |
A Perfect Mentoring Match: |
Deb Mazzuca Linda Silverman |
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12:30 – 1:30 PM |
Break and Networking Lunch |
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1:30 – 2:15 PM |
Panel Discussion |
Deb Mazzuca, Gary Phillips, Laurie Sewell, Linda Silverman |
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2:15 – 3:00 PM |
Group Mentoring Sessions led by |
Hygieia Council Members |
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3:00 – 3:15 PM |
Break |
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3:15 – 4:30 PM |
Care Package Group Activity to benefit |
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4:30 – 4:45 PM |
Closing |
Dr. Felicia L. Townsend, Linda Silverman, |
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4:45 – 6:15 PM |
Networking Reception |
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Interested in registering a large group?
For inquries about group ordering, please contact the event organizer.
Linda Silverman began her career as a sales consultant at Maintex in 1978. She subsequently served in other management positions until 2010 when she assumed the role of president. Linda, her brother Stu Silverman and nephew Danny Silverman own the company which is a chemical manufacturer/ JanSan distributor located in Southern California. Linda currently serves as Executive Chairwoman of Maintex.
Linda has been very involved in the cleaning industry serving on numerous local and international boards in a variety of capacities. She began her active participation at ISSA as a District Director prior to becoming the second women to serve as ISSA President and International Director in 2000.
Linda was a two-term board member and secretary of the ISSA Foundation, the charitable organization affiliated with ISSA which has become ISSA Charities. Today, Linda is an ISSA Charities Board member.
In 2016, Linda became a founding Hygieia Network Council member. In 2020-2022 she served as co-chair.
In addition to industry association activities, Linda is a board member of several community organizations.
She received her B.S. in Psychology from UCLA in 1975.
Jeffery Tobias (ta-bias) Halter is a Consultant, Author, and Gender Strategist.
He is the President of YWomen; a strategic consulting company focused on engaging men in women’s leadership advancement. Jeffery is the former Director of Diversity Strategy for The Coca-Cola Company.
Jeffery is a two-time TEDx speaker and the author of two books including, WHY WOMEN, The Leadership Imperative to Advancing Women and Engaging Men.
His clients include IBM, Amazon, Bristol-Myers Squibb, and dozens of other Fortune 500 companies.
President and CEO Laurie Sewell is leading Servicon into its 50th year of achieving its purpose: to elevate the industry and provide healthy environments for people to thrive.
After earning her master’s in organizational behavior, Laurie worked at Servicon in various capacities before being named president in 2009; in 2014, CEO was added to her title. She has helped Servicon expand from a regional into a national organization, providing custodial supplies, equipment, and services to the aerospace, healthcare, life sciences, and commercial industries.
As head of a women-owned and operated company in a traditionally male-dominated industry, Laurie has been a tireless proponent of the advancement of women in the cleaning profession. Throughout her career, she has maintained her mantra of always leading with authenticity, heart, and kindness, which she makes clear, should never be mistaken for weakness. Last year, her leadership style was recognized by the Lost Angeles Business Journal as a Woman of the Year nominee. Laurie has served on numerous boards, including ISSA, and is currently an active board member of the American Red Heart Association’s Go Red for Women and the Los Angeles Economic Development Corporation. Laurie is also an active member of the ISSA Hygieia Network since its 2015 inception.
Deb Mazzuca is a National Key Account Manager for Essity Professional Hygiene working with Service Providers and is a LEED Green Associate. She has had 18 years of experience in the Jan/San industry specializing in contract negotiations, sales strategy and thought leadership. She has served on Essity’s Sales Advisory Council and is currently a member of the Global Sustainability Hub and is 1 of 4 employees in North America serving on their Global Enablement team. Deb served as a speaker & panelist at Hygieia’s Networking and Leadership Conference – Workplace Allies: The Power of Having Someone in Your Corner in 2023, and has served on the Hygieia Event Committee for three years. In 2024, she co-chaired the 10th Annual Hygieia Awards Reception at the ISSA Show North America.
Deb was born and raised in Southern California and stayed there for college – graduating from California State University Long Beach. Prior to relocating to Boise, ID in May 2023, Deb lived within an 80-mile radius her entire life, which contributed to her love for National Account Management as it has allowed her to see and experience the country. She has two grown children, enjoys golf and is a big fan of the Anaheim Ducks hockey team and the Anaheim Angels. She’s always looking for self-improvement personally and professionally. Personally, Deb accomplished a couple decade long dream and completed her first triathlon in 2017 and professionally she is an advocate of the Hygieia Mentoring Program.
Gary Phillips Jr. is a highly accomplished business executive with over 20 years of experience in strategy, operations, and business development. He currently serves as the Director of Merchandising (DMM) at a leading technology company, where he is responsible for driving growth, expanding market share, and enhancing operational efficiency.
Prior to his current role, Gary held several executive positions at Fortune 500 companies, where he developed expertise in managing large-scale operations, leading cross-functional teams, and driving innovation. He has also worked in management consulting, advising clients across various industries on strategy, operations, and mergers and acquisitions.
Gary is widely recognized for his strategic vision, analytical prowess, and ability to execute complex initiatives. He has a proven track record of transforming businesses through data-driven decision-making, innovative solutions, and effective leadership.
In addition to his professional accomplishments, Gary is also committed to giving back to his community. He has been actively involved in various charitable organizations, serving on boards and volunteering his time and expertise to support causes such as education, poverty alleviation, and economic development.
He is a frequent speaker at industry conferences and has been recognized for his leadership and contributions to the business community.
Lydia Work is the President, and founder of American Paper Converting, Inc (APC), a convertor of Towel and Tissue products, with manufacturing facilities in Woodland, WA and Richmond, VA.
Born in Nicaragua, she came to the United States to learn English. Her first dream was to obtain an education, which she did, graduating in Chemical Engineering from the University of Washington.
She then worked for several integrated paper mills, gaining experience in towel, tissue, newsprint and linerboard production, and quality control.
In 1997 Lydia embarked on an entrepreneurial venture as a flexible and innovative manufacturer of towels and tissue, founding American Paper Converting in Vancouver, WA.
A recipient of the Silver Star Award from the Small Business Development Center, in the state of Washington, she is past president of the Southwest Washington Chemical Engineers Association, the Oregon Sanitary Supply Association and the International Sanitary Supply Association (ISSA).
Lydia has also served on several Boards of Directors in the industry.
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