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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

José Andrés

Keynote Speaker | Chef & Humanitarian ...
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Jacinda Ardern

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

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

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

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

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

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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