Agenda
Women in Leadership Conference agenda.
2025 Conference Agenda
Subject to change
8-9 a.m. Registration
9-9:15 a.m. Welcome
9-9:15 a.m. Welcome
- Introduction and Welcome: Andrew Del Gaudio, Executive Director, Aylstock, Witkin, Kreis & Overholtz Center for Leadership
- Dr. Scott Keller, Interim Dean, Lewis Bear Jr. College of Business
- In-Person Emcee: Laura Hussey, Morning Anchor, WEAR ABC Channel 3
- Virtual Emcee: Justine Roper, Founder, InHer Physique Pelvic Therapy and Wellness
9:15-9:50 a.m.
- Dr. Martha D. Saunders, President, UWF
9:50-10:35 a.m.
- Claire Fountain, Licensed Therapist and Yoga Instructor
10:35-10:55 a.m. Break
10:55-11:45 a.m. Igniting the Spark: Finding and Being a Mentor
- Moderator: Rev. Ashlee Brown, Reverend, Bright Bridge Ministries
- Madrina Ciano, Founder and CEO, Revelation Royalties
- Kristy Craig, Executive Director, ReadyKids!
- Cheryl Howard, Chief Executive Officer, African American Heritage Museum
- Jodi Bell, Vice President of Advertising Panhandle and North Central Florida, LocaliQ
11:45 a.m.-1 p.m. Lunch
1:00-1:45 p.m.
- Jennifer Hoekstra, Partner, Aylstock, Witkin, Kreis & Overholtz
1:45-2:35 p.m. Leading from the Heart: Passion and Purpose in Non-Profit Leadership
- Moderator: Kate Thomas, Co-Founder and Executive Director, TrueWorks
- Stacey Kostevicki, Executive Director, Gulf Coast Kid's House
- Crista Brandt, Founder and Regional Director, Valerie's House Pensacola
- Taxie Lambert, Founder, 4EVR DEZ Foundation; Administrative Director, Rafferty Domnick Cunningham and Yaffa
- Paula Shell, President and CEO, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Florida
2:35-2:55 p.m. Break
2:55-3:35 p.m.
2:55-3:35 p.m.
- Rear Admiral (ret) Allie Leslie
3:45-4 p.m. Closing Remarks
- Andrew Del Gaudio, Executive Director, Aylstock, Witkin, Kreis & Overholtz Center for Leadership
"I got much more than I originally thought. The speakers were diverse in the experiences, they were forthcoming with information relating to their field of expertise, and I enjoyed their presentations."
Conference attendee