Deep Dive: The Future is Female to be held March 22

The second installment of Port Covington’s Deep Dive panel series, “The Future is Female,” will be held on March 22 from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at City Garage. Deep Dive: The Future is Female will feature a powerhouse panel of diverse women business leaders offering their insights on career growth and maximizing opportunities.

The Deep Dive series was created to promote collective conversation among Baltimore community and area business leaders. The free events feature music, meaningful panel discussions and networking opportunities for all who attend. The first Deep Dive event focusing on Baltimore’s Music Industry was held at City Garage on February 15, drawing a capacity crowd.

“We’re excited to bring together an incredible panel of women for Baltimore’s future leaders to hear and learn from at our second Deep Dive event, aptly named ‘The Future is Female,’” said Sylvia Vadakara, Strategic Director of Weller Development Company’s Entertainment Division. “Our first Deep Dive event brought Baltimore’s music industry out in full force, and we are excited to host the first of many events we hope will spur connections and collaboration for women.”

Deep Dive: The Future is Female will begin at 5:30 p.m. with music by DJ Abby Hopper, and a live performance from Baltimore’s own Emmy-nominated singer/songwriter ellen cherry. Admission and parking is free.

From 7 p.m. to 8 p.m., a panel discussion will be moderated by Amy Larkin, VP of Culture for Under Armour. Larkin leads teammate engagement and is tasked with maintaining the connected, high energy of UA Culture around the world. She started her career with Under Armour in 2002. Panelists will include:

• Krystal Mack, Owner, 3 Wheels Food Group – Mack is a self-taught pastry chef and entrepreneur. She has developed the businesses BLK/SUGAR, KarmaPop Ice Pops, and the PieCycle.
• Elizabeth Alexander, Senior Managing Director, FTI Consulting – Alexander serves as strategic communications counsel to noted international corporations. She previously served as press secretary and chief spokesperson for Vice President Joe Biden.
• Khalilah Harris, Founding Co-Chair, Coalition of Black Leaders in Education – Harris is a fighter for education justice issues. Harris served in President Barack Obama’s Administration, where she led the first White House Summit on Diversity & Inclusion in Government.
• Laura Rankin, Founder, Epoch Consulting – Rankin is a multi-disciplinary brand champion, serving on the Board of Directors for DC Greens. She previously served as Head of Brand Experience and Special Projects for Sweetgreen.
• Audrey Van de Castle, Makerspace Manager, Stanley Black & Decker – Van de Castle runs The Makerspace at Stanley Black & Decker and sits on the board of A Workshop of Our Own. She studied sculpture before starting her career at The Foundery.

From 8 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., the event will conclude with an Audience Q&A and open networking.

Admission to Deep Dive: The Future is Female is free of charge, but attendees must register in advance. Complimentary wine, beer and Sagamore Rye cocktails will be served at the event. To register or to learn more about the event, visit www.deepdivebaltimore.com.