LAURA IPSENPresident and CEO of Ellucian®

SUSAN DAVID, PH.D.Psychologist,

Harvard Medical School

LAYSHA WARDExecutive Vice President and Chief External Engagement

Officer, Target

MAE JEMISON, M.D.First Woman of Color in Space,

Founder and President: the Jemison Group and 100 Year Starship®

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Welcome to the 2020 Women’s Summit!

Amica Insurance is proud to partner once again with Bryant University to empower women professionally, personally and fi nancially.

We hope you enjoy this exciting and informative event designed to help you Expand Your Vision for achieving your career and life goals.

Many thanks to Kati Machtley and the Women’s Summit Committee for all you do to inspire women.

Best regards,

Robert A. DiMuccioChairman, President and CEO

2020 Women’s Summit

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THE SUMMIT IN BRIEF 2020

When I think of 2020, the vision screening at the eye doctor comes to mind. We want 2020 vision, but many of us need corrective lenses to achieve that perfect number. In our professional and personal lives, we often have to expand our vision to succeed, thus the theme of the 2020 Women’s Summit at Bryant University.

We all need to “Expand Our Vision” to meet the many challenges ahead. We are undergoing a technological revolution that will alter how we live, work, and communicate with each other. We also must expand our vision of diversity and inclusion to foster civil discourse among all races, genders, religions, and political parties. To navigate these changes, women must be at the table.

In 2017, millions of women organized political movements culminating in women seeking elective office in larger numbers than ever. Now, a number of women are running for president in 2020, the 100th anniversary of women’s voting rights.

But women still are outnumbered in corporate America, from entry level to the C suite. In The Wall Street Journal, Sheryl Sandberg and Rachel Thomas recently cited a 2018 Leanin.Org and McKinsey & Co “Women in the Work-place” report identifying the first step up to manager as the step on the corporate ladder with the greatest impact on women’s advancement. Only 72 women are promoted to manager for every 100 men, and bias is believed to be the reason. With an ever-increasing number of women as breadwinners and family decision makers, the corporate world must provide greater opportunities for women to advance.

In a February 2018 Harvard Business Review article, Shawn Achor’s research showed that women who attend a women’s conference are twice as likely to achieve career boosting milestones – such as promotions and pay raises – by the next calendar year. Contributing to that success are a sense of social connection, engaging sessions, and role models who exemplify the qualities each conference seeks to instill.

We hope that you enjoy this day of professional, personal, and financial empowerment on Bryant’s beautiful campus, where you can also network, connect, and reflect on how you will expand your vision in the coming year.

The 23rd Women’s Summit will be the last one I direct from start to finish. I am proud to have co-founded the largest and longest-running conference for women in Rhode Island. The Women's Summit is the result of the hard work of our dedicated co-chairs, committee members, and the entire Bryant community, including faculty, staff, and students. The generous financial support of our sponsors has enabled us to provide an affordable and memorable experience each year.

Sincerely, Kati Machtley Director, The Women’s Summit ®

Bryant University

2020:Expand Your Vision

WELCOME

8:15 - 8:45 a.m.WELCOMING REMARKS AND SPONSOR RECOGNITION

8:45 - 9:30 a.m.OPENING KEYNOTE SPEAKER: LAURA IPSEN

9:30 - 9:45 a.m.BREAK

9:45 - 11:00 a.m.SESSION A WORKSHOPS

11:00 - 11:15 a.m.BREAK

11:15 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.POWER PLENARY SESSION SPEAKER: LAYSHA WARD

12:15 - 12:45 p.m.2020 Women’s Summit Awards CeremonyWelcoming remarks by Secretary of State Nellie GorbeaSponsor Recognition by President Ronald K. MachtleyBryant University New England Businesswoman of the Year Award

12:45 - 1:35 p.m.KEYNOTE SPEAKER: MAE JEMISON, M.D.

1:35 - 2:00 p.m.BREAK

2:00 - 3:15 p.m.SESSION B WORKSHOPS

3:15 - 3:30 p.m.BREAK

3:30 - 4:30 p.m.CLOSING KEYNOTE SPEAKER: SUSAN DAVID, PH.D.

LAURA IPSEN is President and Chief Executive Officer of Ellucian™, the leading provider of software and services built to power higher education. She joined the company in 2017, building on more than 25 years of success as a technology leader in Silicon Valley, where she worked to drive transformation in the public and private sectors and spurred adoption of comprehensive

solutions in high-growth industries. She previously held leadership roles at Oracle Corporation, Microsoft, and Cisco Systems.

Ipsen is a member of Ellucian’s Board of Directors and previously served on the Board of Monsanto from 2010 until 2018, when it was acquired by Bayer. Among many accolades for her work in information and communications technology, sustainability, and gender diversity, she is most proud of having received a Women Making History Award from U.S. Sen. Barbara Boxer.

Ipsen holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Virginia and studied Arabic at Yarmouk University in Jordan. She received an honorary degree from Bryant University in 2019.

www.ellucian.com/profile/laura-k-ipsen

LAYSHA WARD is Executive Vice President and Chief External Engagement Officer of Target Corporation, a Fortune 50 company. She joined the organization in 1991, rising through the ranks by demonstrating an ability to lead through rapid change, solve problems, build innovative community programs, and collaborate with key stakeholders to support the company’s goals and

objectives.

In 2008, she was nominated by President George W. Bush to serve on the board of directors of the Corporation for National and Community Service, the nation’s largest grantmaker for volunteering and service. She continued to serve as board chair during President Barack Obama’s administration.

Ward serves on the Aspen Institute Latinos and Society Advisory Board and the Stanford Center on Longevity Advisory Council. She is a member of the Executive Leadership Council, the Economic Club of New York, the Economic Club of Chicago, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, and The Links, an international women’s service organization. She also sits on the for-profit board of directors for Denny’s Corporation.

She holds a bachelor’s degree from Indiana University, a master’s degree from the University of Chicago, and an honorary degree from the University of Minnesota’s Humphrey School of Public Affairs.

corporate.target.com/about/purpose-history/leadership/ Laysha-L-Ward

Astronaut MAE JEMISON, M.D., is a leading voice for science, social responsibility and education. Now, she’s paving the way for human interstellar travel.

Audacious and pioneering, polymath Dr. Jemison is at the forefront of integrating the physical and social sciences with art and culture to solve problems and foster innovation. Today, she leads 100 Year Starship®, a global

initiative seed funded through a competitive grant from DARPA to ensure the capabilities for human travel to another star within the next 100 years while transforming life on Earth.

Jemison served six years as a NASA astronaut and was the first woman of color

in the world to go into space aboard a joint space shuttle mission with the Japanese space agency. Trained as an engineer, social scientist, and dancer, Jemison, a medical doctor, was the Area Peace Corps Medical Officer for Sierra Leone and Liberia. An entrepreneur, she founded two technology companies including the Jemison Group. As a leading educator, she started the non-profit Dorothy Jemison Foundation for Excellence, which designs and implements STEM education experiences. A member of Fortune 500 companies’ boards, the National Academy of Medicine, and the National Women’s Hall of Fame, Jemison was voted as one of the top seven women leaders in a presidential ballot national straw poll and was the first astronaut to appear on Star Trek.

100 Year Starship, www.drmae.com

KIM A. KECK is the President and Chief Executive Officer of Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island (BCBSRI), the state’s largest health insurer. A respected leader in the health insurance industry, Keck has devoted her career to addressing major challenges around the delivery, cost, and patient experience of healthcare. At BCBSRI, she champions the company’s vision of

“passionately leading a state of health and well-being across Rhode Island.”

Before joining BCBSRI in 2016, Keck held a range of complex leadership positions during a 28-year career at Aetna, building a reputation as an engaged, incisive leader, unafraid to challenge assumptions and laser-focused on results. She served as President of Aetna’s northeast region and Interim President of the southeast region.

Nationally, Keck chairs the board of directors of Prime Therapeutics, LLC, and serves as a director of Oak Street Health and the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association. At the state level, she is a director of the Rhode Island Public Expenditure Council; Rhode Island Quality Institute; Community College of Rhode Island Foundation; Rhode Island Community Food Bank; and Greater Providence Chamber of Commerce. She co-chairs the steering committee for the Rhode Island Healthcare Cost Trends Collaborative Project and serves on the Rhode Island Foundation Long Term Health Planning Committee that produced Health in Rhode Island: A Long Term Vision.

Keck is a Certified Financial Analyst (CFA) charter holder. She holds degrees from Boston College and the University of Connecticut.

www.bcbsri.com

SUSAN DAVID, PH.D., is one of the world’s leading management thinkers and an award-winning Harvard Medical School psychologist. Her new #1 Wall Street Journal bestselling book Emotional Agility, based on the concept Harvard Business Review heralded as a Management Idea of the Year and winner of the Thinkers50 Breakthrough Idea Award, describes the

psychological skills critical to thriving in times of complexity and change. Her TED talk on the topic went viral with over one million views in its first week of release.

Susan is a frequent contributor to the Harvard Business Review, New York Times, Washington Post, Wall Street Journal, and guest on national radio and

television. Named on the Thinkers50 global list of top management thinkers, she is a sought-after keynote speaker and consultant, with clients that include the World Economic Forum, EY, United Nations, Google, Microsoft, NASDAQ, and many other national and multinational organizations. Her focus is on defining and executing effective strategy, especially in the areas of engagement, high-performance leadership, and culture change.

Susan is the CEO of Evidence Based Psychology, on the faculty at Harvard Medical School, a cofounder of the Institute of Coaching (a Harvard Medical School/McLean affiliate), and on the Scientific Advisory Boards of Thrive Global and Virgin Pulse.

She lives outside of Boston with her family. www.susandavid.com

2020 Women’s Summit New England Businesswoman of the Year

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Building a Culture of Success: Lead From the Seat YOU Are In

What do you want from your workplace? When you walk through the door, do you feel camaraderie, spirit, opportunity, ac-knowledgement, motivation? The culture of a company depends on its team contributions and leadership. By inspiring your employees and colleagues to reach their success, you can create an “ACE” (Appreciation, Contribution, and Engagement) Culture of Leadership that builds connections between the company and its most valuable assets – its employees.

FACILITATOR: Julie Volkman, PhD, Assistant Professor, Department of Communication, Bryant University

SPEAKER: Gail Lowney Alofsin, President and Founder of Authentic Measurable Performance (AMP!), is an internationally recognized author, speaker, career coach, mentor, and business executive. With a focus on professional and personal achievement, she presents at conferences and corporations on the topics of leadership and business. Alofsin also serves as Director of Corporate Partner-ships for Newport Harbor Corporation. She has been an adjunct professor at the University of Rhode Island since 1999.www.gailspeaks.comwww.gailalofsin.com

View From the Top: Leading Grand Visions

Successful organizations require leaders who can identify innovative visions while inspir-ing and motivating their teams to achieve challenging goals. This outstanding panel of leaders has successfully led organizations through significant changes in consumer, politi-cal, economic, educational, and technological landscapes. Hear them share their experiences and insights about how they choose and ar-ticulate a vision and lead the change neces-sary to accomplish strategic goals.

MODERATOR/FACILITATOR: Teresa M. McCarthy, is an Associate Professor of Marketing and Global Supply Chain

Management at Bryant University. She has over 30 years of supply chain related experi-ence in both industry and academia. Her current research topics include omnichannel fulfillment and supply chain relationships.

SPEAKERS: Angélica M. Infante-Green, MA, is the Commissioner of Elementary and Secondary Education for the State of Rhode Island. Prior to joining the Rhode Island Department of Education in 2019, she served as the Deputy Commissioner of the New York State Education Department’s Office of Instructional Support. A first-generation American who learned English in school, Infante-Green began her career as a bilingual classroom teacher in the South Bronx. Since leaving the classroom, she has served in a variety of roles focused on improving instruc-tion for all students.www.ride.ri.gov

Gary E. Furtado ’78, ’85 MBA, ’17H, is President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Navigant Credit Union, among the largest credit unions in Rhode Island and one of the strongest in the country. Furtado joined Navigant 40 years ago and became President and CEO in 1978. He is dedicated to making a difference in the communities Navigant serves and has been recognized for his longtime community and civic activities. He currently holds leadership positions in Care New England, Pawtucket Boys & Girls Club, and Little Sisters of the Poor, among others.www.navigantcu.org

Deborah Thomas, CPA, is Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of Hasbro, where she leads the organization’s global corporate financial operations and oversees information technology organiza-tion. Prior to her appointment as CFO in 2009, she held positions of increasing responsibility within Hasbro’s finance department, which she joined in 1998. Thomas serves on several local, not-for-profit groups in Rhode Island including the Providence Ballet Theatre and the Rhode Island Airport Corporation. She also sits on the Providence College President’s Advisory Council. Thomas previously served as a board member of SeaWorld Entertainment, Inc., and of Dorcas Place. She is a member of the AICPA - the American Institute of CPAs and the Rhode Island Society of CPAs. She was named the 2010 Citizen of the Year by the board of directors of the March of Dimes Rhode Island.www.hasbro.com

Expanding and Understanding: LGBTQ Terminology and Workplace Best Practices

Fifty-three percent of LGBTQ employees hide their identity at work. They question the commitment of their workplace to them and simply desire an experience equitable to that of their heterosexual and cisgender peers. In this session, discuss the rich value that LGBTQ people bring to the workplace when provided with the opportunity. You will leave with tools to expand your workplace vision for LGBTQ colleagues and a greater understanding of the language that is so critical to workplace inclusion.

FACILITATOR: Laura Kohl, Director of Library Services, Bryant University

SPEAKER: Stephanie Huckel, MS, is Senior Global Program Manager for Diversity and Inclusion at IGT. In this role, she collaborates with international business units and process owners to develop and deploy the company’s first diversity and inclusion strategy. For nearly two decades, she has worked in, with, and for a variety of companies, organizations, and educational institutions to increase LGBTQ inclusion. She has served on the board of directors for Sojourner House since 2016.www.igt.com

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Financial Foresight 101

When it comes to financial perception, looking ahead requires a certain level of belief and planning. We all have hopes and dreams, many of which are rooted in financial goals, but how can we anticipate what our lives will look like in 10, 20, or 50 years? The good news is that financial foresight is something each of us can learn, and the first step is finan-cial planning. Learn how to plan ahead and make sound decisions today that can benefit your financial standing tomorrow.

FACILITATOR: Maura Dowling, CFP®, MA, Lecturer, Department of Finance, Bryant University

SPEAKERS: Janell Hayes Bruno is Vice President, Mortgage Loan Officer, for The Washington Trust Company, which she joined more than 16 years ago. At Washington Trust, she has received the President’s Club Award, which is given to individuals who produce more than $24 million each year. A board member of Literacy Volunteers of Washington County, she has been the recipient of Rhode Island Monthly’s Five Star Service Award for the past six years.

Lauren K. Drury, JD, is Vice President and Chief Wealth Management Fiduciary Officer for Washington Trust Wealth Management, where she manages large and complex trust relationships and the settlement of complex estates. Prior to joining Washington Trust, she worked as an attorney specializing in estate planning and probate law at the law firm of Mignanelli & Associates, Ltd. She is an active presenter and panelist at professional organi-zations and trust and estate conferences across New England.

Holly Thompson Knott, CFP®, is a Vice President and Wealth Management Planning Officer for Washington Trust Wealth Manage-ment. With more than 15 years at the compa-ny, she serves the investment, trust, and estate planning needs of her clients and works with emerging investors, as well as high net worth clients throughout Rhode Island and Southeast-ern Connecticut. She is a member of both the Estate and Tax Planning Council of Southeast-ern Connecticut and the Rhode Island Estate and Tax Planning Council.www.washtrust.com

Oh, My Aching Back!

Eighty percent of us will experience low back pain at least once. Jobs that require heavy lifting, pushing, or pulling can lead to injury, but an inactive desk job may also contribute to pain. Attendees will discuss the burden of back pain on health and employment, and learn three measures to prevent or relieve most pain episodes. This session will also make you more comfortable about beginning a regimen of gentle movement to maintain and build muscle strength that supports the lower back, improves mobility and flexibility, and promotes proper positioning and posture.

FACILITATOR: Christine J. Dodd, MSN, NP-C, Health Services, Bryant University

SPEAKERS: Camilla Moore, DC, ART, SFMA, is a chiropractor at the Lifespan Life-style Medicine Center. Dr. Moore is the creator of PreTrain, a fitness approach that combines evidence-based rehabilitation exercises, progressive movement training, and a high- intensity, short-duration fitness routine to help patients improve their strength, stability, and flexibility. Dr. Moore received a chiropractic degree from New York Chiropractic College and finished her clinical rotations with a selective internship at the Rhode Island Spine Center.

Cindy Fiske, MS, ACSM EP-C, NBC-HWC, is a certified exercise physiologist, personal trainer, and certified wellness coach at the Lifespan Lifestyle Medicine Center. She is board-certified as a national health and well-ness coach by the International Consortium of Health and Wellness Coaches (ICHWC). As a member of Wellcoaches and the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), her expertise is in helping to educate and support individuals and groups to achieve their health goals through lifestyle and behavior change. She holds a master’s degree in exercise physiology from the University of Rhode Island.www.lifespan.org

Ready to Launch: How to Use Digital Marketing and Social Media to Expand Your Brand in 15 Minutes a Day

Expand your brand in the digital world – in just 15 minutes a day! Two Bryant professors with impressive brands of their own will share a step-by-step guide to developing, implement-ing, and managing an efficient and successful brand online using tools such as LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Hootsuite. Learn specific details on how to find your brand’s core proposition and communicate its value to target customers. This session will include a 15-minute Q&A.

FACILITATOR: Loring Barnes, APR, Fellow PRSA, Adjunct Faculty, Department of Market-ing Bryant University.

SPEAKERS: Sharmin Attaran, PhD, is an Associate Professor of Marketing at Bryant University. She designs and teaches hands-on courses in digital marketing and uses innova-tive teaching techniques to provide students with the skills to be leaders in this dynamic field. She also runs a successful consulting business aimed at developing and imple-menting digital marketing strategic plans for non-profit organizations and small and medium-size enterprises to highlight powerful philosophies and missions. https://departments.bryant.edu/marketing/faculty/attaran-sharmin

Stefanie Boyer, PhD, an Associate Professor of Marketing at Bryant University, is the Co-Founder of RNMKRS, a virtual sales competition. She is Executive Director of the Northeast Intercollegiate Sales Competition, linking organizations with top talent, and has been recognized by The Wall Street Journal. Boyer, who is the recipient of the prestigious American Marketing Association Sales Educator of the Year Award, brings unique and valuable experience to the classroom and to organizations that want to build their client base.https://departments.bryant.edu/marketing/faculty/boyer-stefanie

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Be In the Room Where It Happens

Expanding our vision means sharing our vision, and we can’t do that if we lose our seats in the rooms where decisions are made. This interactive session will explore the well-documented tendency of women in the work-force to volunteer for, or be asked to take on, non-promotable tasks – activities that do not help their career trajectories. Explore triggers that may make women volunteer, while learn-ing comfortable but assertive ways to say “no” that are unequivocal and non-threatening.

FACILITATOR: Ilisabeth Bornstein, JD, Pre-law Advisor; Lecturer, Department of History and Social Sciences, Bryant University

SPEAKERS: Amy Mouradian ’15 is Man-ager of Client Development, Access TCA, Inc. She entered the events industry as a Student Project Manager for The Women’s Summit at Bryant University. Her experience with trade shows led to a position at Access TCA as an Event Services Manager. One year later, she was promoted to Proposal and Presentation Planner. She now orchestrates the organiza-tion’s entire proposal process for the new business development team.www.accesstca.com

Lisa Dandeneau ’90, CPA, is the Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at Navigant Credit Union. An accomplished financial professional with more than 22 years of diverse leadership experience, she has played an integral role in Navigant Credit Union’s growth from a one-branch organi-zation based in Central Falls into its current position as one of the largest credit unions in Rhode Island and among the nation’s stron-gest. A Rotary International Paul Harris Fellow and a 2015 graduate of Leadership Rhode Island's Lamda II Class, Dandeneau is active in her local community. She serves as chair for the Advisory Council of the Little Sisters of the Poor and the Foundation Committee of the Rotary Club of Smithfield.www.navigantcu.org

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Redefining Leadership: Tenets of a New-Age Leader

The business world is shifting, necessitating the emergence of a different type of leader. The new-age leader embraces fresh leadership principles that result in more circular, support-ive, and successful workplaces. In this session, explore the changing definition of leadership, as well as the core tenets of new-age leaders and how to connect with them. Learn specific methodologies, perspectives, and frameworks that will help you to build an action plan and accelerate your own leadership journey.

FACILITATOR: Raquel Cordeiro ’13, ’17 MBA, Senior Sales Operations Specialist, Vistaprint

SPEAKER: Carrie Majewski is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of the Women in Leadership Nexus®, a professional leadership association empowering women to reach an amplified level of leadership. She is also the Vice President of Marketing for Trilix, an ap-plication development and systems integration company. In 2019, she was named “Woman to Watch” in the Professional Services Category by Providence Business News, and was named winner of the “RI Inno 50 On Fire” list. She is a member of the board of directors of the Girl Scouts of Southeastern New England.www.wilnexus.comwww.trillixtech.com

The Story of Your Vision

Women with great vision are great storytellers. They know that before people can trust you or your vision, they need to know why you be-lieve what you believe. Learn how to uncover the story of yourself, tell it in a memorable way, and use it to advance your vision – big or small – while generating greater humanity and empathy in the workplace.

FACILITATOR: Diane Wilbur ’88, MBA, Chief Executive Officer, Soft Skills Training Group

SPEAKER: Lois Kelly is President of Foghound and Co-Founder of Rebels At Work. She has been a lifelong observer of emerging business, cultural and economic trends, and a trailblazer

in helping corporations understand these trends. Kelly teaches people to see possibili-ties, advocate for change, adapt to it, and thrive. She co-founded a pioneering digital marketing agency in the 1990s and is the author of four books including the bestseller Rebels At Work: A Handbook for Leading Change from Within (co-authored).www.foghound.comwww.rebelsawork.com

Fast Track Your Success and Recognition In Your New Role

Position yourself in a new role with a process that sets you up for quick success – whether you are an individual contributor, first-time supervisor, or a chief executive officer. Learn to quickly identify where to put your energy, gain the support and confidence of peers and direct reports, and impress those above you by demonstrating your ability to quickly produce. (This session is also useful for those who plan to stay in their current roles.) A complimentary coaching session is included.

FACILITATOR: Inge-Lise Ameer, EdD, Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students, Bryant University

SPEAKER: Joy Conley Kacik, a Partner in Kacik Consulting Services, LLC, has an exten-sive background in negotiations, leadership/organizational development, strategic plan-ning, and coaching. Kacik was a professional negotiator and organizational consultant for the Pennsylvania State Education Association for 28 years. Today, as a consultant, speaker, and Certified Professional Coach, she focuses on building strong teams and leadership. Her career and executive coaching help individu-als to realize their career goals and execu-tive clients to lead with strong people skills, a strategic vision, and results-focused decisions.www.kacikconsulting.com

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Do Better: Living a Values-Led Life

The world is changing. Amid growth, progress, disruption, chaos, and opportunity, individuals and corporations are waking up to the respon-sibility we all have to help build the future we desire. Explore the changing dynamic between profit and purpose, today and tomorrow, intu-ition and analytics, action and communication, and head and heart. Learn how to successfully navigate change using strategies that will help you not just do well or good enough – but do better.

FACILITATOR: Meagan Joseph, MLIS, Public Services Librarian, Douglas and Judith Krupp Library, Bryant University

SPEAKER: Lisa Gralnek, MBA, is Principal and Founder of LVG & Co., a holistic, brand-first business strategy consulting service for values-led organizations. A seasoned business leader with senior management experience at adidas, Chobani, BCG, Walmart, diverse Small and Medium-Size Enterprises (SMEs), and top creative agencies, she is recognized as a motivating leader and presenter. Gralnek has spoken on expert panels on topics such as brand authenticity, calculated risk-taking, culture and change, and the importance of making a positive contribution to the world around us – in addition to making money.www.lvg-co.com

The Art of Talking to People, Networking, and Building Relationships

With the frenetic pace of life and evolving technology, face-to-face human interac-tion is becoming a lost art. A simple formula can enable you to easily create meaningful connections and build relationships that can provide lasting benefits in your professional and personal life. Learn how to engage in interactive conversation in real-life situations such as when you meet a person for the first time or converse with someone who dominates the conversation. You can be a gentle nudge to create more balanced relationships.

FACILITATOR: Karen Maguire, Director of Editorial Services, Department of University Relations, Bryant University

SPEAKER: Jayne Mattson, MS, is a career engagement expert and President of Ca-reerEngage, an organization that works with early to mid-career professionals in all aspects of career management. An accomplished facilitator, trainer, and coach, Mattson inspires individuals to explore areas that block them from achieving their highest potential and de-veloping the sustainable confidence-building skills to excel in their careers.www.careerengage-boston.com

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POWER PLENARY SESSION

11:15 A.M. - 12:00 P.M.Chace Wellness Center

Creating a Personal Recovery Plan: A Path to

Your New Normal

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LAYSHA WARD is Executive Vice President and Chief External Engagement Officer of Target Corporation, a Fortune 50 company. She joined the organization in 1991, rising through the ranks by demonstrating an ability to lead through rapid change, solve problems, build innovative community programs, and collaborate with key stakeholders to support the company’s goals and objectives.

In 2008, she was nominated by President George W. Bush to serve on the board of directors of the Corporation for National and Community Service, the nation’s largest grantmaker for volunteering and service. She continued to serve as board chair during President Barack Obama’s administration.

Ward serves on the Aspen Institute Latinos and Society Advisory Board and the Stanford Center on Longevity Advisory Council. She is a member of the Executive Leadership Council, the Economic Club of New York, the Economic Club of Chicago, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, and The Links, an international women’s service organization. She also sits on the for-profit board of directors for Denny’s Corporation.

She holds a bachelor’s degree from Indiana University, a master’s degree from the University of Chicago, and an honorary degree from the University of Minnesota’s Humphrey School of Public Affairs.

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Lean In and Lift Up: Perspectives From Three Leaders

If we don’t start making laser-sharp changes today to expand our vision, it will take 208 years to reach real gender equality in the United States, a statistic shared by the World Economic Forum. Visionary leaders know that getting women into leadership and decision-making positions is good for business and the community. Through interactive dialogue, hear individual perspectives from senior leaders who will share their personal experiences, challenges, unique solutions, and hidden gems. You’ll be inspired to empower women, young girls, and male allies in your life.

FACILITATOR: Tracy Quarella, Business Development Manager, Executive Develop-ment Center, Bryant University

MODERATOR: Nishita Roy-Pope is a Director of Strategy and Operations Programs at a leading, global technology company. She currently leads talent and diversity programs focused on early- and mid-career talent. Roy-Pope is a fierce champion of advancing women, girls, and other underrepresented groups in STEM fields through her work in the tech industry, as a Board Member of Girls Inc. of Worcester, MA, and as a Co-Founder of Tribe Academy, a start-up organization.

SPEAKERS: Jackie Glenn is the Chief Execu-tive Officer of Glenn Diversity Inclusion and HR Solutions. As the former Global Vice President of Diversity & Inclusion at Dell/EMC Corporation, she uses her own life’s journey and corporate expertise to help create corpo-rate cultures that reflect the diverse world they are aiming to serve.www.glenndiversitysolutions.com

Victoria Waterman ’85, Chief Executive Officer of Girls Inc. of Worcester, is uniquely positioned to empower today’s girls to be tomorrow’s leaders. Utilizing the expertise she gained from presiding over Leading Women Massachusetts, Waterman puts her inspiration into practice by preparing young women to successfully reach and climb the ladder of suc-cess with confidence.www.girlsincworcester.org

Mark Berthiaume, is executive vice president and chief technology innovation officer at The Hanover Insurance Group, Inc., a leading, publicly-held property and casualty insurance

company recognized by Forbes magazine as one of the best employers in America, and by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation as a best place to work for LGBTQ equality. Joining The Hanover as chief administration officer in 2014, he was promoted to his current role in 2017, assuming responsibility for the company’s digital capabilities and platforms. He previously held senior leadership positions at Chubb, most recently as international chief information officer, overseeing global informa-tion technology security and compliance, as well as technology support. As a member of The Hanover’s senior leadership team, Berthi-aume has taken on dedicated responsibilities to advance inclusion and diversity, trust and respect across the franchise, serves as execu-tive sponsor to the company’s I&D Council, and oversees the Women in IT employee resource group.

Tomorrow in Focus: Saving for Your Ideal Retirement

Envisioning your retirement dreams can often make it easier to save for and achieve your goals. Rather than focusing on dollar amounts, it can help to visualize activities such as travel-ing and volunteering. Discover how making small adjustments over time can lead to bigger savings down the road. Attendees will receive a workbook for cash flow and asset man-agement and discuss retirement savings that include employer plans and the tax impact of different investment options.

FACILITATOR: Janet J. Prichard, PhD, Professor, Department of Information Systems and Analytics, Bryant University

SPEAKER: Betsey O’Boyle, MBA, JD, is a Senior Financial Consultant within the Institu-tional Retirement Division of TIAA, a Fortune 100 financial services organization. She is part of the client relationship team responsible for supporting and improving the customer experience with tools and capabilities across market segments. O’Boyle holds Series 7 and 65 licenses, while maintaining Life, Health and Variable Annuity licenses for all of New Eng-land. She began her financial services career in 1999 and joined TIAA in 2012.www.tiaa.org

Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace: Exploring Evolving Perspectives

How does diversity and inclusion positively affect an organization's culture and success? In this session, you will learn how diver-sity initiatives in various industries impact a company's growth and its people. A multi-generational panel will share current initiatives and strategies from their unique perspectives, illustrating why best practices must continue and evolve. Expand your own vision on diversity and inclusion using the insight gained from these experienced and knowledgeable professionals.

MODERATOR/FACILITATOR: Mailee Kue, PhD, Vice President for Student Engagement at Bryant University, brings vision and a team-oriented philosophy to diversity, inclusion, and engagement endeavors on campus. Kue leads the University’s efforts to help students get involved, and she educates the campus community on the importance and advantages of a culture that values and supports each of its members. Before joining Bryant, Kue held leadership positions in a variety of diversity, inclusion, and equity-related councils, commit-tees, and initiatives at the University of Rhode Island, the University of Wisconsin-LaCrosse, and the University of Wisconsin-Platteville.

SPEAKERS: Bryony Bouyer ’90 MBA, is Senior Vice President, Diversity and Inclusion and Multi-Cultural Strategy, Hasbro, Inc. She leads the company’s strategic objective to foster inclusivity across the business through a more diverse, representative workforce. Bouyer began her Hasbro career in 2000, serving in a variety of roles as part of the Global Consumer Products Team. Respon-sible for developing and driving the global consumer products strategy for all of Hasbro’s brands, she successfully expanded the company’s iconic brands. Bouyer played an integral role in strategically advancing the company’s successful licensing division before assuming her current position. www.hasbro.com

Raquél Lynn Pérez, RN, BSN, is a Registered Nurse at Women at Infant’s Hospi-tal and a Marketing Coordinator for half full, llc. As a member of the Latinx community, she

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believes society is more than ready for the media to eliminate misrepresentation and expand its vision. In 2018, she was named a Forbes Fellow and was a speaker at TedxURI. She is a member of the Rhode Island Women’s Policy Institute and is a Leadership Rhode Island graduate.www.womenandinfants.orgwww.half-full.com

Rita Williams-Bogar ’76, MBA, CPCU, ChFC, founder of Personal Development Solutions LLC & PDS Institute LLC, is an award-winning expert facilitator in the areas of lead-ership development, team building, emotional intelligence, and diversity. She is a contributing author to the book, Big Bold Business Advice. Williams-Bogar was named the 2011 Region II Minority Small Business Champion of the Year by the U.S. Small Business Association. She is a member of the CPCU Society’s Leadership Council, serves on the Bryant University Board of Trustees, and is president of the Bryant Alumni Association. www.personaldevelopmentsolutionsllc.com

Kristiane Johnson ’06 MBA is the General Auditor of Global Risk Management for Bank of America's Corporate Audit Division for Compliance and Operational Risk, Anti- Money Laundering, Market Risk, and Counterparty. Her nearly 20-year career at the organization includes management roles within Corporate Audit and other lending areas. Johnson is active in several diversity and inclusion employee networks including Leader-ship, Education, Advocacy & Development (LEAD) for Women and the Black Professionals Resource Group. She is a Finance Committee member for East Greenwich Schools.www.bankofamerica.com

Clear Vision Begins With a Thriving Foundation

Seeking clarity? Are you ready to increase your confidence and future successes? Build a foundation that can help you thrive using five fundamental principles. Learn how self-care, mindfulness, and gratitude practices can help support clear vision and why protecting boundaries can help you flourish and become a more effective decision maker. Communi-cation strategies that can provide increased satisfaction in relationships both at work and at home will be discussed.

FACILITATOR: Leila Zbib, PhD, Assistant Professor of Finance, Department of Finance, Bryant University

SPEAKER: Megan Gunnell, LMSW, Founder and Director of the Thriving Well Institute, is a psychotherapist, writer, speaker, and interna-tional retreat leader with more than 20 years of experience. An expert in women’s health, self-care, and mindfulness, her work helps clients restore, transform, and reach their highest potential. A Licensed Master Social Worker, she has presented and facilitated at workshops and retreats globally, most notably in Finland, Costa Rica, and throughout the United States.www.thrivingwellinstitute.com

Finding Your Inner Superhero: Use Your Natural Strengths to Build Your Vision for the Future

Are you constantly working on fixing your per-ceived shortcomings? Your energy would be better spent on strengthening your strengths! In this lively session, create the vision for your ideal future by uncovering your natural super-powers and aligning your image, message, and approach. Identify how capitalizing on your unique strengths and attributes will help you learn to lead, influence, and always bring the best version of yourself.

FACILITATOR: Nora Marzocchi, Director, The Bryant Fund, Bryant University

SPEAKER: Christine Tieri is President of Chris Tieri Corporation. She is a Gallup-Certified Strengths Coach and the only Certified Brand Strategist (CBS) in New England. Tieri works with organizations, brands, and individuals to creatively solve business challenges and facilitate transformations. She helps her clients discover unique distinctions to help position their brands in the marketplace. Tieri also helps women to hone their own leadership brands. She previously owned Idea Agency, a brand and marketing firm that she launched 25 years ago.www.christieri.com

Expand Your Vision and Double Your Impact

As children, we learn defense mechanisms to survive, but we may not even be aware of these limiting thoughts when we carry them into adulthood. Change your perspective about what you are capable of – surpass your own limitations and make a bigger impact. By the end of this session, you will be able to identify a core belief that may be blocking your progress and learn how to change it, create a vision for a new future, and design a plan of action.

FACILITATOR: Pamela Verklan, Senior Assistant Director, The Bryant Fund, Bryant University

SPEAKER: Maureen Ross Gemme, MS Ed, is Chief Executive Officer of Emerge Leader-ship Academy, LLC, and a dynamic speaker, leadership trainer, and mentor. She is passion-ate about helping clients overcome their fears and develop the confidence to lead others. In 2013, Gemme began her entrepreneurial journey to train and develop professionals who want to make an impact. Before launching her successful business, she enjoyed a 27-year career at a Fortune 200 company.www.emergeleadershipacademy.com

The Power of YOU: Build Your Brand, Expand Your Vision

Who are YOU – and what value do you bring to the table? This impactful and interactive session will explore what personal branding is and why it matters for women in today’s fiercely competitive job market and business environment. Learn about the four pillars of a personal brand, and gain insight on how to create a compelling personal brand. Take your career to the next level by standing out and demonstrating the unique value you offer to others.

FACILITATOR: Lori A. Coakley, PhD, Professor, Department of Management, Bryant University

SPEAKER: Hume Johnson, PhD, is Chief Executive Officer of Hume Johnson Consulting LLC and Associate Professor of Public Rela-tions at Roger Williams University. An expert

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in branding and communications strategy, she helps leaders and executives differenti-ate themselves through strategic positioning, brand leadership, and effective communica-tion. A former television journalist and political speechwriter with the Government of Jamaica (GOJ), she is the author of Brand YOU: Reinvent Yourself, Redefine Your Future. www.humejohnson.com

Follow Your Entrepreneurial Vision in the New Decade Entrepreneurs are sparked by a vision that motivates them to persevere despite obstacles and challenges. If you are thinking of start-ing your own business, you’ve got questions. Where do you begin? How do you keep focused and balanced when confronted with everyday realities? Learn what it takes to be an entrepreneur from four successful women who have created careers from their passions.

FACILITATOR: Patricia Gomez, MA, Senior Lecturer of Modern Language, Department of Modern Language, Bryant University

MODERATOR: Veronica Martinez is Director of The Center for Women & Enterprise (CWE), Rhode Island, an organization that partners with the U.S. Small Business Adminis-tration to provide services to a growing num-ber of women entrepreneurs in the state. Prior to her appointment to CWE in January 2020, Martinez was the Director of HomeOwnership at NeighborWorks Blackstone River Valley and worked in the housing counseling industry for more than a decade. She is a certified financial counselor. www.cweonline.org

SPEAKERS: Sandra Giraldo, founder of Enjoyful Foods, was diagnosed at the age of 20 with IBS and hypoglycemia. After being overmedicated for many years, she took con-trol of her healing journey by going back to basics and using food as a source of powerful medicine. Based on what she learned from her mother and grandmother in Columbia, where pure and unprocessed chocolate is a staple, Giraldo now creates healthy, balanced, pow-erful, and complete cacao foods in a gluten, dairy, and peanut-free facility in Rhode Island.www.enjoyfulfoods.com

Kimberly Pucci has created exceptional handbags and jewelry on a private basis for 20 years, cultivating a devoted clientele throughout the United State and Europe. Pucci now brings her coveted luxury goods to a wider audience with two businesses. Kimberly Pucci Atelier creates bespoke luxury handbags that clients can personalize. Kimberly Pucci Vault provides entrée to a rarefied selection of one-of-a-kind diamonds and stunning gems, ready-to-wear necklaces, and made-to-order masterpieces. Pucci is a member of The Luxury Marketing Council, Women’s Jewelry Associa-tion, and Women of Wall Street. www.kimberlypucci.com

Lisa Shorr owns two successful businesses: Shorr Success and Secure Future Tech Solu-tions. Certified in Advanced Image Consulting and Corporate Consultancy, Shorr has spent more than 25 years in the sales, marketing, and personal branding arena. Using her proprietary “Shorr-to-Shine System,” she had coached hundreds of businesses worldwide to build a stronger brand. She has also delivered professional development and corporate branding workshops and seminars across the country. Her articles on style, career develop-ment, and technology have been widely published. Shorr has styled many professionals on photoshoots, television, and in private set-tings. She is an executive board member of The Tech Collective and a member of The Association of Image Consultants International.www.shorrsuccess.com

The Six “P’s” for Powerful Productivity

Is your vision greater than the hours you have to achieve it? Then it’s time to examine your approach to productivity and how to reach the goals you’ve set for yourself. Learn six productivity-boosting tools for getting there – from big-picture concepts to practical, walk-out-and-use-it-today tips to get started. Discover not only how to get things done but also how to get the important things done to turn your vision into reality.

FACILITATOR: Amy Grant, Director, Executive Development Center, Bryant University

SPEAKER: Lisa S. Griffith, CPO®, is the Owner of Griffith Productivity Solutions and a Certified Professional Organizer, author, and speaker. Her career has spanned more than 30 years as a teacher, director, and administrator of performing arts in schools, churches, and community organizations. Today, she utilizes her extensive skills to inspire, coach, and educate professionals who seek to boost their productivity and create organization in their space and time.www.griffithproductivitysolutions.com

Better than X-ray Vision —Confindence is Everyone's Superpower of Choice

Fictional superheroes have differing strengths and vulnerabilities. They fight villains and overcome kryptonite. They have purpose and impact by giving confidence to others. In reality, so do we. Modern brain science proves that confidence is a learned skill and a conscious choice. Unfortunately, it takes most people 60+ years to finally get it. Find out how to hack the process in this fascinating interactive session.

FACILITATOR: Leah DeCesare, Assistant Director Conference Services, Associate Director, the Women’s Summit

SPEAKER: Alyssa Dver, leads the American Confidence Institute and Chairs the ERG Leadership Alliance. She is a fourth-time Bry-ant Women’s Summit presenter as well as a TEDx and a Boston Best Speaker. Confidence is a Choice: Real Science. Superhero Impact, Dver’s seventh book is due out in May 2020 and is endorsed by experts at Harvard, MIT, Wharton, and Yale in addition to well-known corporate and non-profit organizations. With her executive marketing, entrepreneurial, and coaching expertise, Dver supports Wharton’s Innovation Center, MIT’s Entrepreneurial Cen-ter, Get Started Rhode Island, and the annual Women in Business and Best Employer Stevie Awards.www.americanconfidenceinstitute.com

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Jump Off the Cliff or Climb the Mountain? Calculated Risk-taking to Live Your Vision You have a vision or goal for your career, but it feels daunting or impossible to achieve. Tame your fear and live your vision! By identifying and qualifying what cliffs and mountains you could encounter, you can evaluate and make a choice that works for you. Learn how to de-velop clarity and an action plan to start a busi-ness, ask for a raise, or get a promotion. Walk away with practical advice and exercises that will help you build a personal path to success.

FACILITATOR: Kathleen Delorey Brown, Senior Associate Director, Alumni and Parent Engagement, Bryant University

SPEAKERS: Wendy Pease, MBA, is Owner and President of Rapport Translations, a com-pany that connects people across languages and cultures through translation and inter-pretation in more than 200 languages. She previously held senior corporate management positions in international marketing and business development. Pease, who is a speaker at numerous conferences, has lived in Mexico, Taiwan, and the Philippines. She is passionate about languages, cultures, and communications. www.rapporttranslations.com

Jamie Lannon Diglio ’00 is the Founder of inFirst Coaching. She is also a Senior Director at Slalom, a modern consulting firm focused on strategy, technology, and business transfor-mation. She specializes in lifting people and shifting mindsets through times of transition. Diglio previously held sales leader positions at Microsoft and Gartner, where she built a multimillion dollar business supporting some of the largest and most competitive companies in the world. Today, she shines a spotlight on how to successfully activate and lead people through transformative change by using an in-first approach.www.slalom.com

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COMMITTEE MEMBERS AND VOLUNTEERS

DIRECTOR Kati Machtley

CO-CHAIRS Leah DeCesareSheila GuayLaura HaywardLaura KohlErica LeBrunElizabeth Powers

COMMITTEERoger Acosta Gina AnknerVicky Atkins Kathleen Brown Raquel CordeiroCarol Coronado Patricia GomezGreta GuilbaultKristen HayesKim KeyesDavid Lynch Ronald K. MachtleyKaren MaguireBetsy McCabe Laurie MitchellJanet Proulx Jill RasmussenRobin RichardsonGail Valentine Diane WilburJennifer Zevon

VOLUNTEERS Amy AlvarnasStephen BannonChris Barrera Marcia BeaulieuLeslie BucciJenna BuraczenskiAmanda CaronLiz CanesiJessica CantoneMarla CiprianoRita ColburnCecilia CooperDiana CormierDiane CostaAnn Cote

Meg CummingsJessica DangChristine DeGraideSusan Detri-SouveKathy DrezekPam DuguayMackenzie DunnRebecca EriksenLori FamigliettiJonathan FonsecaDenise GormleyHeather GrimSusan HanoianAndrea HarringtonDonna HarrisMonica HoudeSheryl KeetzEthel KennedyKim KeyesLucie KoretskyMatt KreimeierNicole LambertKatherine LickwarTrish LombardiShannon LuttgeAurelie MaciejewskiKellie MackiseyMichelle MarcanoDina McAuliffe-Silva Sue McLackenJulia McLaughlinKaren MillerEmily MorinLisa MorrisChristina NaultMareen O'BrienElizabeth O'NeilHolly PaivaAmy PaulJohn RainoneJudi RixTerri RogersSharon RuthvenDawn StapletonAmy SteereWendy StenhouseTracie SweeneyKristina TaylorSue Wandyes

WEB DEVELOPMENT TEAM Timothy DumontMichelle JaletteErica LeBrunEric MeierJoe SoffeyJennifer Zevon

AV TEAM Patrick CaseyJeffrey ChandlerDan GreenePhil LombardiMatt Viveiros

AV STUDENT SUPPORTKaran Jethmalani Eileen Read MariaVenkata Ullas TadisettyVenkata Uthej TadisettyHarshwardhan Vijan

STUDENT SUPPORTStudent Project Managers:Catherine ConroySara Gendron

STUDENT VOLUNTEERSStephanie DiCarliAllison GeorgeSamantha GurneyCourtney KelleherAnnie MurphyCourtney WegrzynZac Zambarano

A Wish Come True American Heart Association/AmicaBryant University Graduate Arts & Sciences ProgramsBryant University Graduate College of BusinessCenter for Women & Enterprise (CWE)Girls Inc. of WorcesterGirls on the Run Rhode IslandGirl Scouts of Southern New EnglandLPGA Amateur Golf AssociationRI Women’s Cancer Screening Ronald McDonald House of Providence, Inc.Tech Collective and P-TECH United Way Women UnitedWomen’s Fund of RIYMCA of Greater ProvidenceYWCA Rhode Island

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