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More than $100,000 was raised in support of women’s leadership programs.
Adelphi’s annual Women’s Leadership Conference is a powerful day of learning and networking, where exceptional alumni and community members across industries share experiences and advice on how to thrive in today’s ever-changing world.
Themed Defining Leadership for Our Lives, Our Careers and Our Communities, the 2023 conference on Saturday, March 25, welcomed more than 350 professionals, alumni, students and community members for a powerful event celebrating the myriad ways that women define leadership today.
Defining Leadership for Our Lives, Our Careers, and Our Communities
The Women's Leadership Conference held on March 25, 2023, was dedicated to empowering the next generation of young women with the necessary resources and opportunities to develop into influential leaders and change-makers of tomorrow. Launch Gallery
Defining Leadership for Our Lives, Our Careers, and Our Communities
The Women's Leadership Conference held on March 25, 2023, was dedicated to empowering the next generation of young women with the necessary resources and opportunities to develop into influential leaders and change-makers of tomorrow. 8 Photos-
Abigail (Paulion) Bryant ’14 and Swati Bhisé share their journey to self-advocacy at the Self Advocacy: What No One Ever Taught Me panel
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Francesca Yusuf is awarded the Women’s Giving Circle Endowed Scholarship at the Women’s Leadership Conference Awards Celebration and Keynote Dinner, recognizing her outstanding leadership
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Diane Guerrero, actress and keynote speaker, captivates the audience with her personal story and unwavering commitment to social justice and civil rights at the Women’s Leadership Conference
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Maria Collin Goodman, moderator of the Leadership and Parenting: Mothers Know Best panel featuring Andrea Bombino and Kristen Capezza, MBA ‘12, who share their insights and experiences on motherhood and leadership
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Professional headshots taken by talented photographers helped attendees improve their LinkedIn profiles at the Women’s Leadership Conference
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Adelphi undergraduate students Joe Sawma and Ana Martinez make the most of the networking opportunities at the Women’s Leadership Conference
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Adelphi University President Christine M. Riordan, PhD leads the welcome and kick-off session, moderating the discussion on navigating change
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Conference co-chairs, and panelists Lois Schlissel, JD, Humera Qazi ’93 MBA, and LeeAnn Black ’83 share their insights on adapting to change during the “Shift Happens” panel at the Women’s Leadership Conference.
Thank You to Our Speakers
On behalf of Adelphi University and our mission to empower women in leadership, we extend sincere thanks to the leaders who contributed to our day of vibrant and powerful discussions on defining the future of women in leadership:
- Pawneet Abramowski ’08, Founder and Principal, PARC Solutions LLC and Conference Steering Committee Member
- Chaka Adams, Vice President of Marketing, Jovia Financial Credit Union
- Swati Bhisé, Producer and CEO, Cayenne Pepper Productions, Founder, Warrior Queen Project, Educator, Film Maker, Classical Dancer and Asian Art Visionary
- LeeAnn Black ’83, Chief Operating Officer Latham & Watkins, President’s Advisory Council Member and Conference Co-Chair
- Andrea Bombino, Founder and Career Coach, Andrea Bombino Coaching & Consulting
- Abigail (Paulion) Bryant ’14, Director of EOP Student Success, SUNY System Administration
- Kristen Capezza, MBA ’12, Vice President of Enrollment Management and University Communications, Adelphi University
- Sharon Cunningham, Managing Director, Morgan Stanley, The Cunningham Group
- Anita D’Amico PhD ’84, Vice President of Cross-Portfolio Solutions and Strategy, Synopsys Software Integrity Group and Conference Steering Committee Member
- Renu Dalessandro, Chief Marketing Officer, Jovia Financial Credit Union
- Maureen Evers-Willox, Managing Partner, KPMG
- Kevin Goodman ’00, MBA ’03, Global Director of Member and Customer Enablement, LinkedIn and Adelphi Board of Trustees Member
- Maria Collin Goodman, Co-Founder, Mama’s Got Mojo
- Diane Guerrero, actress, advocate, author and our evening’s keynote speaker
- MaryAnne Hyland, PhD, Dean, Robert B. Willumstad School of Business Adelphi University
- Judy Jackson, President, JLC Ventures (Judy Loves Culture)
- Mara Johnston, Managing Principal, Keystone Global
- Chitralekha (Pooja) Kar, ’18, MA ’19, CPA, Assurance Senior at EY; Founder and Facilitator, Bold and Becoming, and Conference Steering Committee Member
- Emily Ladau ’13, Author of Demystifying Disability: What to Know, What to Say, and How to Be an Ally and Adelphi Board of Trustees Member
- Monique Manso, Founder, M2Exponential
- Karimot Odebode, Poet, Gender Equality Activist and Founder of Black Girl’s Dream
- Humera Qazi ’93, Managing Director Morgan Stanley, Adelphi Board of Trustees member and Conference Co-Chair
- Christine M. Riordan, PhD, President, Adelphi University
- Jennifer Rosado, Chief Customer Officer at JOOR
- Lois Schlissel, JD, Meyer Suozzi English & Klein P.C. (Managing Partner 2002–2018) and Adelphi University Trustee Emerita
- Marc S. Strachan ’81, Principal and Chief Marketing Officer, Adgile Media Group, Founder, Coach Marc Consulting, LLC, and Chair of Adelphi University Board of Trustees
- Khadijah Tribble, Senior Vice President, Corporate Social Responsibility, Curaleaf, Founder and Chief Strategy Officer Marijuana Policy Trust
- Deborah Viola ’84, MBA, PhD, Vice President, Office of Research and Grants Administration, Westchester Medical Center, a member of WMCHealth and Conference Steering Committee and President’s Advisory Council Member
- Chotsani Williams West, MA ’07, Executive Director of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging and Adjunct Professor, Adelphi University
Our Generous 2023 Sponsors
Conference Sponsor
Keynote Sponsors
Professional Development Sponsors
Contributor
$100,000+*
* as of March 2023
raised by our donors this year for the Women’s Leadership Fund—ensuring robust programming and underwriting the cost of attendance for Adelphi students
as of March 2023
The conference, co-hosted by Adelphi’s Advancement and External Relations and Office of Student Affairs, is open to the public as well as members of the Adelphi community including students, alumni, faculty, staff, parents and friends of the University.
The Women's Leadership Conference is part of the Leadership Certificate Program for current Adelphi students.
Empower Future Women Leaders
The newly established Women’s Leadership Fund will support the annual Women’s Leadership Conference, ensuring robust programming and underwriting the cost of attendance for Adelphi students, as well as providing leadership activities, professional development, and other opportunities that support the growth and empowerment of Adelphi women.
Women’s Leadership Conference
Location
Nexus Building, Room 200