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The New Jersey Women Business Leaders Forum, powered by NJBIA, remains the largest professional women’s conference in New Jersey!

We’ll make the most of our in-person event with awards, an incredible evening networking reception, 60+ speakers, 15 breakout sessions, Ted-Style Talks, and so much more!

This event brings large corporations, entrepreneurs, not-for-profits, and students together to inspire and empower them, form an agenda that will increase diversity in corporate leadership, and build successful businesses.

Join the event that over 5,000 attendees have enjoyed in the past, and take some time for yourself to learn, grow, and succeed on your professional path.

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Meet Our Speakers

Michele N.     Siekerka, Esq.
Michele N. Siekerka, Esq. President & CEO, NJBIA
Shell Bobev
Shell Bobev Founder, Disrupt The Gap
Cary Esperanza Dawson
Cary Esperanza Dawson Director of Strategic Partnerships, United For ALICE@Work
Marta DiGesu
Marta DiGesu Account Consultant, Association Member Trust
Nagela Duperval
Nagela Duperval Owner, OU LA Restaurant & Bar
Paula Ferreira
Paula Ferreira Assistant Managing Partner, Forvis Mazars
Kiran Handa Gaudioso
Kiran Handa Gaudioso Inaugural Women for Change Achievement Award
Brittany S. Hale
Brittany S. Hale Founder and CEO, BND Consulting Group
Susan S. Hodges, Esq.
Susan S. Hodges, Esq. Shareholder & Co-Chair, Labor and Employment and School Law, Parker McCay
Melissa Isman
Melissa Isman Senior Partnerships Development Manager, Plymouth Rock Assurance Corporation
Jaci Kator
Jaci Kator Regional Vice President External Affairs, AT&T
Sandra A. Kenoff
Sandra A. Kenoff President/CEO, Girl Scouts of Northern New Jersey
Emily Lampkin
Emily Lampkin Founder of the Women Leaders Series
Dr. Taneice Lewis
Dr. Taneice Lewis Motivational Speaker, Author, Business Coach, Pray for Rain LLC
Mary Ann Lindholm
Mary Ann Lindholm Vice President, Human Resources, Falstrom Company
Susan Masciarelli
Susan Masciarelli President & CEO, Web-Cote Industries
Jackie Lue Raia
Jackie Lue Raia President, ALEXENA Consulting, LLC
Sue Ozunal
Sue Ozunal Business Strategy & Growth Expert
Krishna Powell
Krishna Powell Founder & CEO, HR 4 Your Small Biz, LLC
Bertha Garcia Robinson
Bertha Garcia Robinson Founder, Star One Professional Services
Michelle Roers
Michelle Roers Senior Vice President of Strategies for ALICE, United For ALICE@Work
Gail Friedberg Rottenstrich
Gail Friedberg Rottenstrich CEO & Co-Founder, ZaGO Manufacturing Co. Inc
Judy Sailer, SHRM CP, PHR
Judy Sailer, SHRM CP, PHR Director of Learning & Development, Primepoint HRMS & Payroll
Lorraine Smith
Lorraine Smith Director of Human Resources, Ritchie & Page Distribution Co., Inc.
Catherine Frugé Starghill, Esq.
Catherine Frugé Starghill, Esq. VP, New Jersey Council of County Colleges and Executive Director, New Jersey Community College Consortium for Workforce & Economic Development
Jessica Viotto
Jessica Viotto Senior Vice President - Treasury Management Corporate and Institutional Banking, The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc.
Aarin Michele Williams, Esq.
Aarin Michele Williams, Esq. Principal Consultant, A.M.W. Impact Strategy Solutions LLC
Michele Wispelwey, MBA
Michele Wispelwey, MBA Co-founder & President, FemGevity
Cyndie Williams
Cyndie Williams Executive Director, Carpenter Contractor Trust

Meet Our Award Winners

More To Be Announced!
Assemblywoman Shavonda Sumter
Assemblywoman Shavonda Sumter Leadership in Public Service Award

WBLF Agenda

8:00 AM
Networking, Registration & Breakfast
9:00 AM
NEW: Workshops - Six to Choose From

Unlock the Potential of your LinkedIn Profile
Healthy Snacking in a Busy World
Mastering the Art of Networking
Writing Your Résumé to Beat AI
Practical Strategies for a Healthier, Happier You
How to Be a Mentor

10:00 AM
Welcome & Champagne Toast
10:30 AM
Awards Ceremony
11:15 AM
Ted-Style Talks
12:00 PM
C-Suite Panel
12:50 PM
Open Networking and Buffet Lunch
2:00 PM
Breakout Sessions - Five to Choose From

Navigating Career Transitions: Embrace Change with Confidence
Inter-Generational Communication
Recognizing & Navigating a Toxic Workplace
Mastering Confidence that Elevates Success
Boards: Taking the Leap to Leadership

2:45 PM
Networking
3:05 PM
Breakout Sessions - Breaking Barriers Collection - Five to Choose From

Rising in Restaurant & Hospitality
She Leads Science: Visionary Leadership in Pharma, Biotech & MedTech
Leadership in Manufacturing
Rising in Professional Services
The Female Entrepreneur

3:55 PM
Networking
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Cocktail Reception

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