AAUW to Sponsor a Forum on Women’s Economic Security

Women’s economic security is a significant issue for our time, on many levels, including educational opportunities, job and salary negotiation, balancing family and professional demands — and the financial impact of the choices we make from the options available to us.

On Saturday, Jan. 18, the Vero Beach branch of the AAUW will present LEVEL UP, a Forum on Economic Security, featuring Mary Gatta, Director of Research and Public Policy for the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) and Co-Public Policy Director for AAUW Florida. The forum is in the Richardson Center of Indian River State College, 6155 College Lane, Vero Beach, from 11am to 2pm. Cost is $25. Register and pay online at AAUWverobeach.org. Reservation deadline is Jan. 13.

Consideration of women’s economic security is of particular concern in our state: According to the Employment and Earnings Index, compiled by the Institute for Women’s Policy Research in Washington, D.C., Florida earned a pathetic D+ rating for female employment and earnings. Come and learn more about how to help improve women’s economic security in Florida.

Mary’s talk will be followed by informational mini-presentations by four local financial planning professionals, then lunch, then table groups conducted by these four professionals.

Panelists:
• Pamela Hennig of Conforti & Hennig, Elder Law Attorney
• Marc Herndon and Michael Bristol, Autobahn Communications, Technology Solutions
• Joanne Sardella of Raymond James Financial Services

A woman’s economic security in retirement is hugely affected by decisions made during her working years, so this presentation is important to Gen-X and Millennial women as well. And — retired women need to keep themselves informed about their families’ economic situation, too: Relying on a husband or partner or even a son or daughter to do it for you may be a recipe for financial disaster. The panelists will offer their expertise on how you can make sure you’re in the know.

AAUW is a 501(c)3 charitable organization. All funds raised through any activity go toward scholarships, grants and stipends for girls and women in Indian River County.