2023 Speakers
The 21st annual Pennsylvania Conference for Women was held November 7th, 2023. Below is a recap of the speakers. For 2024 speaker updates, please subscribe to our newsletter
Keynote Program | 10:15am - 1:15pm
José Andrés
Keynote Speaker | Chef & Humanitarian ...
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Jacinda Ardern
Keynote Speaker | Prime Minister, New Zealand (2017-2023); Senior Fellow, Harvard University; Special Envoy, Christchurch Call to Action; Board Member, The Earthshot Prize ...
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Ann Marie Baldonado
Moderator | Director, Talent Development & Contributor, Fresh Air ...
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Gail Devers
Keynote Speaker | Olympic Gold Medalist & Thyroid Eye Disease (TED) Patient Advocate ...
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Tina Fey
Keynote Speaker | Writer, Comedian, Actress, Producer & Author ...
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Lulu Garcia-Navarro
Moderator | Opinion Section Host & Writer, The New York Times, podcast Host, First Person & former NPR Journalist ...
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Laysha Ward
Moderator | EVP, Chief External Engagement Officer, Target ...
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Special Guest Speakers
Mayor James Kenney
Mayor, City of Philadelphia ...
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Carol Lee Mitchell
Introduction | Head of Small Business, Specialty & Consumer Vehicle Lending ...
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Theresa Podrebarac, MD, MSc
Introduction | SVP, Clinical Development, Research & Development, Horizon ...
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Amanda Poole
Introduction|Senior Vice President, HR, Bristol Myers Squibb ...
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Leslie Stiles
Welcome | Board President, Pennsylvania Conference for Women ...
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Alicia Vitarelli
Moderator | That's a Good Question: Bright Futures in STEM Workplaces
ALICIA ...
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Celeste Warren
Introduction | VP, Global Diversity and Inclusion Center of Excellence, Merck ...
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Signe Wilkinson
Award Recipient | Editorial Cartoonist ...
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Session 1 Program Offerings | 8:45 - 9:45am
Dr. Nina Ahmad
Executive Mentor | That’s a Good Question: Setting Career Goals to Thrive at Work ...
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Sushma Akunuru
Executive Mentor | That's a Good Question: Navating the STEM Workplace ...
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Loraine Ballard Morrill
Moderator | That's a Good Question: Reinventing Your Career Portfolio
LORAINE ...
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Kenya T Boswell
Executive Mentor | Bright Futures in STEM Workplaces ...
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Dr. Chureen Carter
Executive Mentor | That's a Good Question: Navigating the STEM Workplace ...
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Monica Chung
Executive Mentor | That's a Good Question: Setting Career Goals to Thrive at Work ...
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Alexandra Dailerian
Executive Mentor | That’s a Good Question: Navigating Board Dynamics ...
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Laurie Dalton White
Executive Mentor | That’s a Good Question: Navigating Board Dynamics ...
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Lisa Desphy
Moderator | That’s a Good Question | Navigating the STEM Workplace ...
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Fran Hauser
Moderator | That’s a Good Question: Setting Career Goals to Thrive at Work and in ...
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Tia Lyles-Williams, DSc
Executive Mentor | That’s a Good Question | Navigating the STEM Workplace ...
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Suzanne Quigley
Host | Beyond Expectations: Break Free and Rediscover Yourself ...
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Lt. Susan Slawson
Executive Mentor | That’s a Good Question: Navigating Board Dynamics
LT. ...
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Flannery Stevens, PhD
Learning Stage | Navigating Power & Politics in Organizations ...
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Session 2 Program Offerings | 1:45 - 2:45pm
Keesha Boyd
Host | Career Progression: Getting from Here to There ...
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Amber Cabral
Thought-Leader| How to Advocate for Yourself and Others...Without Risking your ...
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Dr. Chureen Carter
Executive Mentor | That's a Good Question: Navigating the STEM Workplace ...
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Alicia Daugherty
Career Connections Meet-up | Moderator ...
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Kate Forester
Learning Stage | Owning Your Financial Future ...
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Dr. Joy Harden Bradford
Speaker | Regaining Connection Through Community ...
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Fran Hauser
Moderator | That’s a Good Question: Setting Career Goals to Thrive at Work and in ...
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Donna Heffner
Learning Stage ...
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Sally Helgesen
Speaker | Cohesive Culture: Creating a Team Built for Success ...
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Angelique Hopkins
Panelist | How to Advocate for Yourself and Others...Without Risking your Career ...
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Marissa Horner
Career Connections Meet-up | Sr. Manager, Talent Acquisition Executive, Bristol ...
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Megan Kollock
Career Connections Meet-up | Senior Talent Acquisition Partner, Johnson & ...
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Reetika Kumar, MD, FACP
Wellness Stage ...
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Meg Myers Morgan, PhD
Speaker | Cohesive Culture: Creating a Team Built for Success
MEG ...
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Erica Williams Simon
Speaker | Career Progression: Getting From Here to There ...
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Alicia Sundberg
Panelist | How to Advocate for Yourself and Others...Without Risking your Career ...
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Funmi Williamson
Host | How to Advocate for Yourself and Others…Without Risking your Career ...
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Alison Young
Host | Beyond Comfort Zones: Evolving Leadership for Tomorrow’s Work ...
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Session 3 Program Offerings | 3:15 - 4:15pm
Nicole F. Cohen
Executive Mentor | That’s a Good Question | Navigating New Work Environments ...
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Alicia Daugherty
Career Connections Meet-up | Moderator ...
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DJ Lady FX
End of Day Party
DJ LADY FX is a vibe curator and private events entertainer ...
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Nadya I. Gonzalez
Career Connections Meet-up | Global Human Resources Leader, Aramids & DuPont ...
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Nydia Han
Thought Leader | Creating Workplaces that Work for Everyone ...
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Dr. Joy Harden Bradford
Speaker | Regaining Connection Through Community ...
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Fran Hauser
Moderator | That’s a Good Question: Setting Career Goals to Thrive at Work and in ...
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Terri Lee
Panelist | Creating Workplaces that Work for Everyone ...
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Rev. Dr. Lorina Marshall-Blake
Executive Mentor | That's a Good Question: Navigating New Work Environments ...
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Ashanti Martin
Learning Stage | Succeeding Professionally When You Are in the Minority ...
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Beverly Miller
Career Connections Meet-up | Associate Director, Global Talent Acquisition, Merck ...
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Meg Myers Morgan, PhD
Speaker | Cohesive Culture: Creating a Team Built for Success
MEG ...
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Kristina Nicoles
Panelist | Creating Workplaces that Work for Everyone ...
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Blenda Pinto
Executive Mentor | That’s a Good Question | Bright Futures in STEM Workplaces ...
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Dr. Manuela Priesemuth
Learning Stage | Navigating Toxic Workplaces ...
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Erica Williams Simon
Speaker | Career Progression: Getting From Here to There ...
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Erica Spencer
Host | Fixed Flexibility: How to Negotiate What You Need to Stay ...
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Diane VanNatta
Host | Cohesive Culture: Creating a Team Built for Success ...
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Karen Farmer White
Host | Regaining Connection Through Community ...
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AnnMarie Zollo
Career Connections Meet-up | Head, Talent Acquisition, Axalta Coatings System ...
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