What do you want to do? How do you want to live your life? What one thing would you want to be remembered for? With this presentation, Michealene Cristini Risley talks about women’s roles, the effect women have on the world, and how women can make change happen. Using her personal story of moving through adversity, Michealene will motivate and inspire women to use their voices to create social and political change.

An accomplished executive and dealmaker, a PBS filmmaker and writer, and a survivor of childhood sexual abuse, Michealene Cristini Risley speaks from experience about overcoming hardship.

Known for her compassion and humor, Michealene gives heartfelt speaking presentations that touch people at their core and make a difference in how both women and men perceive themselves and their abilities to do incredible things in their lives. She received the 2010 Silicon Valley Women of Influence Award and is running for the Americans Elect nomination for President 2012.