BALTIMORE, Maryland–Network 2000, an organization promoting the advancement of women in the corporate world, announced Marilyn Tam is its featured speaker at its 2009 Women of Excellence luncheon, scheduled on November 11 at Martin’s West here.

Ms. Tam is a former CEO of Aveda Corp, president of Reebok Apparel and Retail Group and vice president of Nike Inc. She is an entrepreneur who has built and developed a corporate consulting and training company, web portal company and supply chain software company.

She said she would “talk about my professional and personal journey and experiences, and what lessons I’ve learned that I can share with the audience, so that when they leave they have a new idea, new motivation, and inspiration.”

The annual event is Network 2000’s primary fundraiser and proceeds support both its mission as well as other charitable organizations who share its goals. Network 200 President Ellen Yankellow told Asian Fortune, “Our goal is $180,000 and we expect to have 1,000 to1,100 people in attendance.”

She noted Ms. Tam “aligns with the mission of Network 2000 and the role of women in decision-making positions in Corporate America, both as executives and on corporate boards. She has risen into the highest ranks of Corporate America while being a player on the global stage, as well as giving back to the global community.” 

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Ms. Tam is national director of SCORE, a nonprofit association affiliated with the Small Business Administration and dedicated to the development, growth and success of small businesses nationwide.

Ms. Tam also founded the Us Foundation to facilitate global action and dialogue on social, economic and environmental issues, and is the author of “How to Use What You’ve Got to Get What You Want.” She is also an advisor to the country of Bhutan, working with government officials to transition the country into the 21st century.

Ms. Tam was recognized as one of the Top 30 Female Entrepreneurs in the USA by Fempreneur magazine. She has been featured in several national and international documentaries, including “Glow” and “The Compass.” She was honored with the Artemis Award for her business and humanitarian work by the Greek government, whichissued a stamp with her photograph. She also received the Femtor Lifetime Achievement Award from eWomenNetwork.

In related news, Network 2000 announced Correct Rx Pharmacy Services Inc. as the VIP Sponsor of the organization’s November 11 luncheon. The Daily Record, Saul Ewing, Laureate Education Inc. and The Johns Hopkins Bayview Women’s Cardio Vascular Health Center are Platinum Sponsors of the event, and T. Rowe Price is a Gold Sponsor.

Dr. Yankellow, who is CEO of Correct Rx Pharmacy Services, a full-service institutional pharmacy focusing on the correctional and senior-care markets, is committed to furthering women in business and said, “Correct Rx is pleased to be the VIP Sponsor for this annual event which celebrates recognized women leaders who have achieved the highest level of success.” For more info on Women of Excellence sponsorship and table information, call 410-783-8225 or visit www.network2000md.org.