Women Leaders Uniquely Creating the Future
Susan Packard, Co-Founder of HGTV, Cable TV Pioneer & Innovator, and Senior Executive at Scripps Networks, CNBC and HBO

Susan Packard is widely acclaimed as a visionary media pioneer and innovator. Susan is Co-Founder and former Chief Operating Officer of HGTV. Under her leadership HGTV became one of the fastest growing TV networks in television history. Today, HGTV is available in more than 99 million U.S. homes and distributed in 175 countries and territories. She helped to build Scripps Networks to a market value of over $9 billion. Susan also served as President of Scripps Networks New Ventures, where she oversaw the development and launch of DIY Network, Fine Living Network, and online interactive platforms. She was also President of worldwide distribution for the Scripps cable brands. Susan began her cable career in 1980 at HBO and then moved to NBC to help found CNBC. On July 1, 2010, Susan joined the firm of Martin Frankel Associates, an advisory group to global business leaders. She is an active speaker at global business forums and at universities such as UCLA, Fordham, and the Darden Business School at the University of Virginia.

Susan has been recognized by industry peers, colleagues and employees as an innovator, role model and mentor. She received the Woman of the Year award by Women in Cable & Telecommunications and was profiled in Modern Visionaries, a book chronicling the contributions of women to the cable and telecommunications industry. In Contemporary Economics, a high school textbook, she is profiled as an entrepreneur in the field of media specialization. CableWorld magazine honored her among "The Most Influential Women in Cable" numerous times. In 2008, she was inducted into the Cable Center Hall of Fame.

Susan was the first woman elected to serve on the board of directors of Churchill Downs, Inc. (the Kentucky Derby) in 2004. She served on the board for two terms. In 2010 she was admitted to The Committee of 200, a select group of women executives dedicated to inspiring and supporting future women leaders in business.

Susan is active in national, local business and community affairs. She was elected to the Scripps Howard Foundation's Board of Trustees in 2001 and served for six years. She has served on the University of Tennessee's College of Communication's Board of Advisors and in 2004 she was named a College of Arts and Sciences Outstanding Alumni at Michigan State University. She is past vice chair of the board of an independent collegiate day school. As board member of Lazarus Ventures LLC, Susan is an advisor on job training programs for the homeless. In 2011 she was named to the Tennessee Governor's Commission on Film, Music and Entertainment. In recognition of her outreach work, she received the E.W. Scripps William Burleigh Award for distinguished community service.

Susan received her bachelor's degree in advertising and her master's degree in telecommunications from Michigan State University.

"It was the best of times; it was the worst of times": Overcoming Life's Challenges
Ann A. Scott Timmer, Chief Judge, Arizona Court of Appeals, Division One

Ann A. Scott Timmer is Chief Judge of the Arizona Court of Appeals, Division One. She was appointed to the Court in 2000.

Judge Timmer participates in numerous professional and community activities. She is on the board of directors of the National Association of Women Judges and is an executive board member of the Council of Chief Judges of the State Courts of Appeal. Judge Timmer is a state board member of the Arizona Women Lawyers Association. She is also a member of the Supreme Court's Commission on Technology, and Arizona Judicial Council and serves as Chair of the Supreme Court's Committee on Improving Judicial Oversight and Processing of Probate Court Matters, and Vice Chair of the Supreme Court�s Commission on Judicial Education and Training. She is also a member of the City of Glendale Judicial Selection Advisory Board. She is the board Vice Chair of the Arizona Foundation for the Handicapped.

Before her appointment to the court, Judge Timmer practiced law with private law firms. Her practice focused primarily on commercial and employment litigation, and she practiced before state and federal trial and appellate courts, and administrative tribunals. Judge Timmer also tried capital murder cases as a defense attorney and later as a special prosecutor. During her time in practice, among other activities, Judge Timmer served as a Lawyer Representative to the Ninth Circuit, President of the Arizona Women Lawyers Association (Maricopa Chapter), was a member of the Volunteer Lawyers Advisory Board, and she served on the Boards of Directors for Community Legal Services and New Arizona Family, Inc.

Judge Timmer graduated from the University of Arizona in 1982, earning a Bachelor of Arts degree. She received her juris doctorate degree magna cum laude from Arizona State University in 1985. While attending ASU, Judge Timmer was a Note and Comment Editor for the Arizona State Law Journal, a member of the National Appellate Advocacy Team and a member of the National Moot Court Team (regional winner). She received the American College of Trial Lawyers Medal for Excellence in Advocacy, and was elected to the Order of the Coif and the Order of Barristers.

Managing Change in an Uncertain Economy
Beth Terry, International Keynote Speaker; Author; Recognized Expert on Change and Resilience

In these uncertain times of economic turbulence, we need to understand how change affects us and have a strategy to manage these constantly changing times. Beth Terry's primary focus and expertise is helping executives to increase resilience and master the changes coming faster each day. As a professional speaker, Beth has presented her programs to more than 400,000 people in several countries. Her clients include Fortune 500 companies as well as smaller businesses, professional firms, academic institutions, the U.S. government, the military and nonprofit organizations. Clients have described Beth as "dynamic and entertaining," a speaker "who not only inspires but creates a desire to act," "a whirlwind communicator with an important message," and "a resourceful, solution-oriented, high-impact speaker."

Beth has broad experience in the business world. Before becoming a professional speaker, she held executive positions in the insurance, tourism and commercial real estate industries. In 1989, Beth walked away from a great salary and exciting job as the National Manager of Administration for a billion-dollar real estate corporation to start Pacific Rim Seminars in Hawaii. She is now President and CEO of Beth Terry Seminars, Inc. Beth is also the author of three books; her first, Walking in a Crowd of Angels was distributed to the families of those who were killed in the 2001 Pentagon attacks. Her second book, a humorous collection of wit and wisdom, is 101 Ways to Make Your Life Easier and her soon-to-be-released third book is titled Getting Your Bounce Back.

In 2006 Beth achieved the highest earned designation in her profession, Certified Speaking Professional (CSP), a designation that has been given to fewer than 650 speakers out of thousands internationally since it was first granted by the National Speakers Association in 1980.

Overcommitted, Overwhelmed and Over It: Success Skills for the Blisteringly Busy
Juliet Funt, Professional Speaker; Co-Author of The Communication Path and The Wellness Path; Author of the Forthcoming Book White Space: The Missing Ingredient in Your Technicolor Life

Juliet Funt blends a quarter century of performing experience with over a decade of building expertise in what makes people tick. Her mission is simple: to help people shift the way they think about daily pressures and responsibilities so they can prioritize their time, reach their goals, and be present and peaceful enough to live life to the fullest.

As the daughter of Allen Funt, creator of the Candid Camera television show, Juliet has spent her life observing the hidden truths beneath our social selves. She won't hide a camera in your office but will bring you her family tradition of hilarity and warmth.

Since launching her entertainment career at the tender age of two with her proud father, Juliet has thrilled audiences on national TV, news, and radio shows. She draws from her experience working as a meeting planner, human resources trainer for the Los Angeles Police Department, and a liaison for a Palestinian/ Israeli peace project. Juliet is a member of the National Speakers Association and has been featured in the Los Angeles Times, the Chicago Tribune, Shape, L.A. Parent, and Professional Speaker Magazine. She's also written a weekly web column and co-authored two books, The Communication Path and The Wellness Path. She is the author of the upcoming book, White Space: The Missing Ingredient in Your Technicolor Life.

She appears as a motivational keynote speaker for associations, women's groups, educators, financial professionals, corporate sales meetings, health care and real estate professionals, and other business groups throughout the U.S. and around the world, including the 2010 Million Dollar Roundtable.

Juliet follows her own advice and balances her busy speaking career with a rich, fulfilling home and family life. She helps run a fine art photography business with her talented husband, Lorne. Together they co-founded the Young Stars Project, a non-profit organization building holistic learning schools for children in Uganda.

Investing Strategies for Volatile Times
Kathy A. Jones, Vice President, Fixed Income Strategist, Schwab Center for Financial Research, Nationally Recognized Expert on Investment Strategies

A recognized expert in her field, Kathy Jones appears frequently on CNBC to discuss a variety of financial topics. Kathy has been featured in many respected financial publications including Barron's, Market Watch, the New York Times and USA Today.

At Schwab Kathy is responsible for credit-market and interest-rate analysis, as well as fixed income education for investors at Schwab. Kathy has studied global credit markets extensively throughout her career as a fixed income investment strategist, working with both institutional and retail clients.

Prior to joining Schwab in 2011, Kathy was a fixed income strategist with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, where she specialized in global-macro strategy covering domestic and international bonds, and foreign exchange. She has also been a consultant with the alternative investments firm Tazo Consulting, and was Executive Vice President of the Debt Capital Markets division at Prudential Securities.

Kathy received her undergraduate degree with honors in English literature from Northwestern University, and her MBA in finance from Northwestern University's Kellogg Graduate School of Management.

The Power of Passion: Making a Difference in Your Community
Katherine Cecala, Chief Operating Officer, Valley of the Sun United Way

Katherine Cecala's impact on the bottom-line is nothing compared to the lives she's helped nudge toward the top of their potential. As Chief Operating Officer for Valley of the Sun United Way, Katherine has cut $1 million in expenses, refined procedures, tripled staff training for half the cost and used her law degree to do most of the organization's legal work to save even more money.

But numbers don't measure Katherine's true influence. She has been a tireless mentor and friend for women hoping to reach their true potential while giving her time to assist organizations like the Arizona AIDS Project, the Symphony, the State Board for the Blind, Camp Fire, Valley Leadership (Phoenix), Scottsdale Leadership, Inc., and many more. There are about two dozen women whom Katherine has encouraged to go back to school and get a degree - and have done so. She's also mentored pre-teen girls at risk through Scottsdale Prevention Institute and Phoenix Youth at Risk. She sees needs and works to meet them, whether it's by raising money or just raising spirits.

Katherine has served as Director, Patient Financial Services at Mayo Clinic from 1995 to 2007, Senior Management Engineer at Banner Health from 1993 to 1995, and prior to that Katherine was a private practice attorney.

Katherine received her juris doctorate Law degree from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, William H. Bowen School of Law. She received a BS, Industrial Engineering Management degree from Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College, and she received an MBA, Business degree from Louisiana Tech University.

Learning from Great Leaders
Laura Vuolo, Vice President, Regional Counsel, Director of Litigation, J. F. Shea Co., Inc.

Laura Vuolo is Vice President, Regional Counsel and Director of Litigation for J.F. Shea Co., Inc. She is registered in-house counsel in California and is responsible for all litigation and employment matters for the Shea family of companies. Laura also provides legal counsel to the San Diego division of Shea Homes LP. Prior to joining Shea in 2001, Laura was in private practice for 20 years. She provided counsel and litigation services in the areas of professional malpractice, employment, environmental, construction, products liability and corporate law. She has successfully argued before the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals, lectured on many topics and is the author of various articles.

Laura attended Franklin Pierce Law Center in Concord, N.H. and the Arizona State University School of Law, earning her Juris Doctor in 1981. She received a Bachelor of Science in nursing from the Medical College of Virginia. In addition to serving on various committees of the American and Arizona Bar Associations, she has been a member of the American Association of Nurse Attorneys and the Lawyer Pilots Bar Association.

Building Your Personal Leadership Brand
Lynn Moran, Owner, Sonoran Life Transition and Performance Coaching and Arizona Coaching and Consulting Center; Former President, Ethel M. Chocolates, a division of Mars, Inc. and Member of the Senior Management Team for Mars, Inc. Domestic Businesses

Lynn Moran MBA, ACC is a certified coach and certified Six Sigma Greenbelt. With over 30 years of extensive business experience, she brings a wealth of knowledge and a history of success to her coaching and consulting clients. Lynn spent her business career working in the consumer product and gift industries. During her tenure with Mars, Inc., Lynn was promoted to President of Ethel M Chocolates, a Mars, Inc. boutique retail/direct-to-consumer gourmet confectionary company. As President of Ethel M Chocolates, Lynn was also a member of the Management Team for Masterfoods, a multi-billion dollar company managing a brand portfolio that included M&M's Chocolate Candies, Snickers and Milky Way Bars, Dove Ice Cream, Whiskas, Pedigree and Uncle Ben's food products. While President of Ethel M®, Lynn launched a literacy program titled "Feed Your Mind" and in 2002, she was named one of the Most Influential Businesswomen in Southern Nevada. Prior to Ethel M®, Lynn held leadership positions in Sales, Human Resources and Licensing.

In addition to Mars, Lynn held a leadership position with Russ Berrie and Company, Inc., a premier gift business. At Russ, Lynn was the Executive Vice President of Sales and had responsibility for the field Sales organization, internal Sales support and a network of showrooms across the country.

Lynn owns Sonoran Life Transition and Performance Coaching, LLC and is a Co-Owner and Co-Founder of Arizona Coaching and Consulting Center, LLC where she focuses primarily on executive, leadership, individual and team performance coaching. In addition, she coaches around change and project initiatives.

Lynn has a BS degree in Business Administration and a MBA degree from Fairleigh Dickinson University. She is a Board Member of the Institute for the Advancement of AD/HD Coaching and Southwest Job Network and is a member of FDU Now and The President's Circle at Centenary College.

Personal and Organizational Strategies for Advancing Women Leaders
Maureen Bussoletti, Vice President of Advanced Risk Capabilities, American Express

Personal and Organizational Strategies for Advancing Women Leaders
Deborah Bateman, Executive Vice President of Specialty Banking, National Bank of Arizona

Deborah Bateman is National Bank of Arizona's Executive Vice President of Specialty Banking and serves on the bank's Executive Committee and Board of Directors. In this role Deborah develops, implements and monitors sales, service, and marketing strategies. She is also responsible for several of the bank's key departments, including Private Banking, Executive Banking, Internet Banking, Nonprofit Banking and the Women's Financial Group. Deborah has more than 35 years of banking experience, including serving as Senior Vice President with JP Morgan Chase in New York, Chicago and Phoenix. During her tenure there, Deborah directed customer service strategies and helped manage the institution's merger with Bank One.

An active member of the community, Deborah is currently an Arizona Skills Standard Commissioner for the Arizona State Department of Education and a board member of Homeward Bound, FreshStart and ChildsHelp. In addition, she is a member of Charter 100, Women President's Organization (WPO), Central Phoenix Women, Social Venture Partners, ASU's Women and Philanthropy, Arizona 5 Arts Council and the Heart Ball 100. She has served as Chair/Co-Chair of the 2011 Arizona Foundation for Women - Sandra Day O'Connor Luncheon, the 2011 Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation - The Promise Ball, as well as the 2009 and 2010 Arthritis Foundation - Oscar Night America.

Deborah has received numerous honors; most recently earning the national 2010 Stevie Award for Best Executive in the Financial Services Industry. In addition, her local awards and recognition include: Arizona Foothills - 2011 Women Who Move the Valley, Phoenix Business Journal - 2011 Women in Business, Cystic Fibrosis Foundation - 2011 Bronze Sierra Award, YWCA - 2010 Tribute to Women - Corporate Business Leader Award, National Association of Women Business Owners - 2010 Visionary Award, SCORE - 2010 Phoenix Small Business Award, Trends Charitable Foundation - 2010 Trendsetters.

Personal and Organizational Strategies for Advancing Women Leaders
Janice Ganann, Senior Director, Executive Talent, Banner Health

Janice Ganann is the Senior Director of Executive Talent with Banner Health in Phoenix. She has 17 years experience in health care leadership, organizational development, physician services, strategic planning, marketing and communications. As part of her current role with Banner, she is responsible for building the executive leadership pipeline (top 300 leaders) within the organization to ensure leadership capacity, capabilities, competence and continuity needed to successfully execute key business strategies in a rapidly changing environment. This includes the Talent Management process as well as recruitment, selection, assessment, development, retention and monitoring outcomes and impact on the business in alignment with Banner's mission, vision, values, culture and strategic objectives.

Janice provides Executive and Leadership Coaching for leaders and teams that are committed to reaching the highest levels of business results and personal satisfaction. She is known for her ability to generate trust and be able to help participants hold frank and meaningful dialogues. As a coach and facilitator, Janice is able to remain flexible in allowing conversations to follow what the client needs rather than a pre-planned program.

She holds a Bachelors degree in communications and minors in political science and journalism from the University of Iowa in Iowa City, Iowa and a Master's degree in educational leadership from Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff, Arizona.