Obama-Nominated Black Female Government Administrator to Speak at DC Women’s History Month Event

by Kathy Grear 03/14/2016

Denise Turner Roth, Administrator of the General Services Administration (GSA)

Washington – On Thursday, March 24th, Sterling Women of Washington DC will host a special Women’s History Month Luncheon featuring guest speaker Denise Turner Roth, Administrator of the General Services Administration (GSA). In May 2015, Denise Turner Roth was nominated by President Obama to head GSA, the agency that serves as the government’s supplier of goods, services and property to all federal agencies. She was sworn in and assumed office on August 5, 2015 and is the 21st Senate-confirmed Administrator of GSA.

When asked how GSA was changing during an interview on Leadership with Tom Fox for The Washington Post, Denise responded, “Our agency has made great strides over the last few years and there are still a number of opportunities to improve even more. This year, we will continue to build on our success and continue to explore paths that pushes our government forward, further providing the support and services our federal partners need in the 21st century.”

The luncheon will take place at The Hamilton Live located at 600 14th Street, NW starting at 11:00 am and wrapping up at 1:30 pm and includes a plated lunch and plenty of time for networking. Regular ticket cost is $75. Purchase tickets and get information on vendor opportunities online at http://bit.ly/SWOWDC_WomenInHistoryLuncheon.

The Agenda

11:00 am – Meet, Greet & Network

11:50 am – Opening Remarks & Plated Lunch Service

12:20 pm – Keynote Speech from Speaker

12:50 pm – Closing Remarks & Door Prizes!

1 to 1:30 pm – More Networking •

About Sterling Women of Washington, DC

Sterling Women of Washington DC was launched in November of 2014 and is a dynamic monthly networking luncheon that offers corporate business women and men a space to make meaningful connections, collaborate and celebrate each other’s successes. Carolyn E. Howell, Founder, President and Owner of Fun Company Events, LLC is the Director and Host of Sterling Women of Washington DC. As the name suggests, the featured speaker each month is a successful business woman of sterling quality. Both men and women are invited to attend. Get more information on our website at www.sterlingwomenofdc.com