2024 Speakers
The 21st annual Pennsylvania Conference for Women was held November 7th, 2024. Below is a recap of the speakers.
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Keynotes
Joyce M. Abbott
Keynote Speaker
Award-winning Educator who inspired Abbott Elementary, & Veteran, United States Army
JOYCE M. ABBOTT was born and raised in Philadelphia, and is a dynamic educator who has enthusiastically served the district since 1996. Ms. Abbott enjoys being part of positive and productive change, ...
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Robin Arzón
Keynote Speaker
VP of Fitness Programming & Head Instructor at Peloton, 2x NYT best-selling Author, GMA Correspondent, & Founder, Swagger Society
ROBIN ARZÓN believes that sweat transforms lives, and her story is living proof. Formerly a corporate lawyer, Arzón left behind a successful law career to embark on new adventures in the health and wellness ...
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Barbara Corcoran
Keynote Speaker
Entrepreneur, Television Star and Caregiving Advocate
BARBARA CORCORAN is a renowned entrepreneur, author, investor and Shark on ABC’s four-time Emmy Award-winning show Shark Tank, where she has invested in more than 120 businesses during her 15-season tenure. ...
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Ellen McGirt
Keynote Speaker
Editor-in-Chief, Design Observer
ELLEN McGIRT is an author, podcaster, speaker, community builder, and award-winning business journalist. She is the editor-in-chief of Design Observer, an independent media company that has maintained the ...
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Diana Nyad
Keynote Speaker
World Champion Athlete and Author
25 million people worldwide rooted for DIANA NYAD as she reached the shore, at long last achieving her 35-year-old quest of becoming the first person to swim from Cuba to Florida. Speaking the words “Never ...
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Sheryl Lee Ralph
Keynote Speaker
Emmy© Award-Winning Actor, Producer & Best-Selling Author
With an acclaimed career spanning over three decades, SHERYL LEE RALPH has become a staple in the entertainment industry. Getting her start in theatre, Sheryl created the role of Deena Jones in the legendary ...
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Dawn Staley
Keynote Speaker
University of South Carolina Women’s Basketball Head Coach
DAWN STALEY has helped to catapult The University of South Carolina into the national spotlight, and has made the Gamecocks a mainstay in the battle for SEC and national championships. Through her 16 seasons of ...
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Martha Stewart
Keynote Speaker
Founder, Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, best-selling Author and Emmy Award-winning Host
MARTHA STEWART is the founder of the first multi-channel lifestyle company, Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, an entrepreneur, Emmy Award-winning television show host and has just published her 100th book. ...
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Special Guest Speakers
Mariann Batista
Remarks
Group Vice President, Target
Host | Beyond Expectations: Break Free and Rediscover Yourself ...
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Jim Dever
Introduction
Greater Philadelphia President, Bank of America
JIM DEVER serves in a dual role as president, Bank of America Greater ...
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DJ Lady FX
End of Day Party
DJ LADY FX is a vibe curator and private events entertainer based in ...
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Tamala Edwards
Emcee
Action News Anchor, 6abc WPVI-TV
TAMALA EDWARDS is the weekday co-anchor of 6abc’s Action News Mornings and a ...
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Allyson McMillan-Youngblood
Introduction
SVP U.S. Oncology, Bristol Myers Squibb & Board Member, Pennsylvania Conference for Women
ALLYSON McMILLAN-YOUNGBLOOD has been in the bio-pharma industry and healthcare ...
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Mayor Cherelle L. Parker
Remarks
100th Mayor of the City of Philadelphia
CHERELLE L. PARKER is a Philadelphia native who was born to a single teenage ...
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Leslie Stiles
Welcome
Board President, Pennsylvania Conference for Women
LESLIE STILES is currently board president of the Pennsylvania Conference for ...
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Celeste Warren
Introduction
VP, Global Diversity and Inclusion Center of Excellence, Merck
CELESTE WARREN is the leader for Merck’s Global Diversity and Inclusion Center ...
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Session 1 Program Offerings | 8:45 - 9:45am
Diana Khan
Host
From Paychecks to Piña Coladas: Mastering Money Throughout Your Life
Learning Stage ...
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Loraine Ballard Morrill
Moderator
That's a Good Question: Reinventing Your Career Portfolio
LORAINE BALLARD MORRILL is Director of News and Community Affairs for six radio ...
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Jeff Benton
Speaker
Take Control of Your Stress Response
JEFF BENTON focuses on peak performance training through various aspects of ...
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Kenya T Boswell
Executive Mentor
Bright Futures in STEM Workplaces
KENYA T. BOSWELL is the senior vice president of community affairs for Highmark ...
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Nicole F. Cohen
Executive Mentor
That’s a Good Question
NICOLE COHEN is a managing director at Accenture who has worked in life sciences ...
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Kortney Cruz
Mentor
That's a Good Question: Building Your Career Portfolio
KORTNEY CRUZ is senior vice president of government markets at Independence Blue ...
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Rita Di Carlo
Executive Mentor
That’s a Good Question: Reinventing Your Career Portfolio
RITA Di CARLO has over two decades of dedicated service in career development and ...
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Susan T. Dinnocenti, Ph.D.
Small Group Peer Networking Facilitator
SUSAN D'INNOCENTI, Ph.D. is a certified ...
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Josette Gbemudu
Learning Stage ...
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Amanda Henry
Wellness Stage ...
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Kristin Kanders
Wellness Stage ...
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Sara Lomax
Moderator
That's a Good Question: Navigating New Work Environments
SARA M. LOMAX is the President and CEO of WURD Radio, LLC, Pennsylvania’s only ...
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Rev. Dr. Lorina Marshall-Blake
Executive Mentor
That's a Good Question: Navigating New Work Environments
REV. DR. LORINA MARSHALL-BLAKE is the president of the Independence Blue Cross ...
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Jennifer McCafferty
Executive Mentor | That's a Good Question: Bright Futures in the STEM Workplace ...
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Blenda Pinto
Executive Mentor
That’s a Good Question
BLENDA PINTO is a highly accomplished executive boasting an extensive career ...
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Dr. Corinne Post
Learning Stage ...
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Angela Schaul
Learning Stage ...
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Christy Siegel
Executive Mentor
That’s a Good Question
CHRISTY SIEGEL is senior vice president & US therapeutic area head, ...
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Jonathan Sklar
Wellness Stage ...
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Dr. Sandra Solano
Speaker
Take Control of Your Stress Response
SANDRA SOLANO, M.D., M.S., born in Bogota, Colombia, is a healthcare professional ...
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Alicia Vitarelli
Moderator
That's a Good Question: Bright Futures in STEM Workplaces
ALICIA VITARELLI is the co-anchor of Action News (10AM, 5 and 5:30 PM), where she ...
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Maggy Wilkinson
Executive Mentor
That’s a Good Question: Reinventing Your Career Portfolio
MAGGY WILKINSON is the chief executive officer of Athena Global Advisors, a ...
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Brigid Zeoli
Learning Stage ...
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Session 2 Program Offerings | 1:45 - 2:45pm
Diana Khan
Host
From Paychecks to Piña Coladas: Mastering Money Throughout Your Life
Learning Stage ...
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Mariann Batista
Remarks
Group Vice President, Target
Host | Beyond Expectations: Break Free and Rediscover Yourself ...
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Dr. R. Lorraine (Laurie) Bernotsky
Panelist
How to be Engaged, Productive and Happier at Work
DR. R. LORRAINE (LAURIE) BERNOTSKY was unanimously named the 16th president of ...
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Stephanie David
Host
Becoming Unstuck: How to Get Where You Want to Be
STEPHANIE DAVID is a partner and the healthcare & lifesciences supply chain ...
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Susan T. Dinnocenti, Ph.D.
Small Group Peer Networking Facilitator
SUSAN D'INNOCENTI, Ph.D. is a certified ...
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Robyn L. Garrett
Speaker
How to be Engaged, Productive and Happier at Work
ROBYN L. GARRETT is CEO of Beamably and a top TikTok and Instagram ...
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Dixie James
Panelist
How to be Engaged, Productive and Happier at Work
DIXIE JAMES is regional president at Jefferson Health. She has more than 20 years ...
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Carrie Kerpen
Learning Stage
CARRIE KERPEN is the founder and CEO of The Whisper Group, the #1 Exit Readiness ...
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Reetika Kumar, MD, FACP
Wellness Stage ...
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Nicole LeVine
Panelist
How to be Engaged, Productive and Happier at Work
NICOLE LeVINE is responsible for leadership of PECO’s overall performance ...
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Elise Loehnen
Speaker
Beyond Expectations: Break Free and Rediscover Yourself
ELISE LOEHNEN is an author and host of the podcast Pulling the Thread, where she ...
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Katy Milkman
Speaker
Becoming Unstuck: How to Get Where You Want to Be
If the last few years have taught us anything, it’s how vital it is to adapt. ...
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Jessica Moore
Host
Negotiate What You Need For Career Success
JESSICA MOORE was appointed to vice president, investor relations at Johnson ...
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Ashleigh Shelby Rosette, PhD
Speaker
Negotiate What You Need For Career Success
ASHLEIGH SHELBY ROSETTE, PhD is an accomplished leadership, diversity, and ...
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Michael Rowinski
Host
How to be Engaged, Productive and Happier at Work
MICHAEL ROWINSKI is an award-winning pharmaceutical professional with 26 years of ...
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Leena P. Shah
Learning Stage ...
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Haniyyah Sharpe-Brown
Host
Beyond Comfort Zones: Evolving Leadership for Tomorrow’s Work
HANIYYAH SHARPE-BROWN is the senior manager of operations and strategic programs ...
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Sheela Subramanian
Speaker
Beyond Comfort Zones: Evolving Leadership for Tomorrow’s Work
SHEELA SUBRAMANIAN is a best-selling author and leading voice for the future of ...
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Vivian Tu
Speaker
From Paychecks to Piña Coladas: Mastering Money Throughout Your Life
VIVIAN TU is a former Wall Street trader-turned-expert educator, host, and ...
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Dr. Delana Wardlaw
Wellness Stage
DELANA WARDLAW, MD, FAAFP is a board-certified family medicine physician ...
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Session 3 Program Offerings | 3:15 - 4:15pm
Becky Altemus
Learning Stage ...
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Susan T. Dinnocenti, Ph.D.
Small Group Peer Networking Facilitator
SUSAN D'INNOCENTI, Ph.D. is a certified ...
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Traci Gusher
Thought-Leader
Unlocking the Power of AI: Practical Insights for Everyday Use
TRACI GUSHER is an experienced executive based out of the EY Philadelphia office ...
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Dr. Patricia Henwood
Wellness Stage ...
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Christie Ileto
Learning Stage
CHRISTIE ILETO is an AP and Emmy Award-winning journalist on the 6abc Action News ...
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Robert Irvine
Learning Stage
ROBERT IRVINE is a world-class chef, entrepreneur, and philanthropist who, over ...
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Maria Kalogredis
Learning Stage ...
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Kristin Kanders
Wellness Stage ...
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Yolanda Lindsay
Host
Becoming Unstuck: How to Get Where You Want to Be
YOLANDA LINDSAY is a senior vice president and leads the women’s portfolio ...
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Elise Loehnen
Speaker
Beyond Expectations: Break Free and Rediscover Yourself
ELISE LOEHNEN is an author and host of the podcast Pulling the Thread, where she ...
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Colleen Lubic
Host
Negotiate What You Need For Career Success
COLLEEN LUBIC is the vice president of investor relations at Axalta Coatings ...
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Jennifer Manry
Panelist
Unlocking the Power of AI: Practical Insights for Everyday Use
JENNIFER MANRY is the principal of corporate systems at Vanguard and is ...
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Katy Milkman
Speaker
Becoming Unstuck: How to Get Where You Want to Be
If the last few years have taught us anything, it’s how vital it is to adapt. ...
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Jennifer Nagle
Panelist
Unlocking the Power of AI: Practical Insights for Everyday Use
JENNIFER NAGLE is the Vice President of Special Projects at the Philadelphia ...
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Laura Plunkett
Panelist
Unlocking the Power of AI: Practical Insights for Everyday Use
LAURA PLUNKETT is the executive director of startup engagement and head of ...
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Suzanne Quigley
Host
Beyond Expectations: Break Free and Rediscover Yourself
SUZANNE QUIGLEY has over twenty-five years of experience in corporate ...
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Ashleigh Shelby Rosette, PhD
Speaker
Negotiate What You Need For Career Success
ASHLEIGH SHELBY ROSETTE, PhD is an accomplished leadership, diversity, and ...
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Sheela Subramanian
Speaker
Beyond Comfort Zones: Evolving Leadership for Tomorrow’s Work
SHEELA SUBRAMANIAN is a best-selling author and leading voice for the future of ...
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Vivian Tu
Speaker
From Paychecks to Piña Coladas: Mastering Money Throughout Your Life
VIVIAN TU is a former Wall Street trader-turned-expert educator, host, and ...
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Alison Young
Host
Beyond Comfort Zones: Evolving Leadership for Tomorrow’s Work
HON. ALISON YOUNG is managing partner of Red, White and Blue Strategies, and ...
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