Symposium Speakers

KIM MCWATERS
The former President, CEO and Chairman of Universal Technical Institute now serves as President & CEO of Fresh Start Women's Foundation and is passionate about helping women forge a path to success.
SUSAN GRAY
The President & CEO of U.S. Energy, Susan is the first woman to lead the company and has championed efforts to promote the engagement and achievement of women in the utility industry.
MICHELLE GROVER
Named the Chief Technology Officer at Slalom in October 2022, Michelle also served as Chief Information Officer at Twilio, Interim CIO and CDO at First Command and SVP at TripIt.
SUZANNE PETERSON, PH.D.
A leadership professor, sought-after speaker and advisor to senior leaders worldwide, Suzanne focuses on leadership style, credibility and influence -- and the particular challenges women leaders face.
KRISTINE SANTA-COLOMA ROHLS
Recently appointed as Slalom's Chief Inclusion, Diversity and Equity Officer following her leadership of Slalom's D.C. office, Kristine has championed inclusion and diversity throughout her career.
SUZANNE MCBRIDE
The Chief Operations Officer of Iridium Communications, a global satellite communications co. and the former Chief Operating Officer of OneWeb, Suzanne has 25 years of leadership experience.
BONNIE ST. JOHN
An amputee at age 5 and paralympic medalist, Bonnie delivers a powerful message of triumphing over adversity. The author of 7 leadership books, her most recent is "Micro-Resilience."
MARCIA MINTZ
The President & CEO of Boys and Girls Clubs of the Valley and former President of John C. Lincoln Health Foundation will speak on the effects of the pandemic on women leaders and the implications for the future.
RHONDA TURNER
The SVP and Chief Human Resources Officer for NYSE-traded Benchmark Electronics and Leadership Committee member of 50/50 Women on Boards will speak on women leaders' path to board membership.
SHARON DELANEY MCCLOUD
A former Emmy Award winning broadcast journalist, Sharon shares techniques that help women leaders to amplify their voices and hone their messages so that they truly have a voice, and not just a seat, at the table.
LAURA SCHWARTZ
As the White House Director of Events, Laura learned the art and power of networking on the world's largest stage. She now shares the secrets to building lasting, effective partnerships through networking.
KARYN BUXMAN
An international keynote speaker, author and neurohumorist, Karyn will explore the power of humor, specifically how effective leaders use humor to strengthen resilience, enhance communication and increase engagement.