AGWID Presenters
Stella Pope Duarte
Stella is a critically acclaimed author, human rights advocate and college professor. Critics have described her as one of the writers “who will enlarge humanity.”
Rasheda Worthy
Rasheda holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology, Masters Degree in Social Work from Arizona State University, and is currently pursuing her doctoral degree in Public Health. Through volunteer service she began her professional career with the City of Phoenix At Risk Youth Division.
Charlene Costanzo
Charlene is an award- winning author and entrepreneur. Charlene founded a business with a fresh new approach to gifts and gift-giving.
Billie Davis
Billie is the Executive Director of One More Step Coalition, a multi-faceted grassroots drug, underage drinking and violence prevention Coalition.
Dr. Gloria Burgess
Dr. Burgess is the author of Dare to Wear Your Soul on the Outside and Legacy Living. She has taught and led retreats for over 30 years.
Kacie Wielgus Buzzard
Kacie is a media and marketing consultant working primarily with high schools. Her workshop will focus on empowering our girls to be civically engaged; the importance of involving girls in advocacy, political and governmental processes.


February 24, 2011
Human Trafficking: Keeping Arizona's Girls Safe
A Girl's World is Different (AGWID) is a premier one-day conference addressing the most important issues affecting the lives of Arizona's girls. AGWID is truly about collaboration, bringing together the best speakers, authors and subject-matter experts for a day of learning, networking and idea sharing.
The 2011 conference will focus on how to holistically work on the issue of Human Trafficking in Arizona. Registration will be available early this fall. Stay tuned for more information on the upcoming conference.
• When: Feb. 24, 2011, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• Where: Desert Willow Conference Center, 4340 East Cotton Center Blvd. Phoenix 85040
• Keynote speakers and workshops throughout the day
• Cost: Registration fee is $60 before Feb. 07, 2011 and $65 after Feb. 07, 2011
For more information contact Leslie Friedman at 602-452-7003.




