2023 Speakers
The 20th annual Massachusetts Conference for Women was held December 12, 2023. Below is a recap of the speakers. For 2024 speaker updates, please subscribe to our newsletter
Keynote Program | 10:15am - 1:15pm
Jacinda Ardern
Keynote Speaker | Prime Minister, New Zealand (2017-2023); Senior Fellow, Harvard University; Special Envoy, Christchurch Call to Action; Board Member, The Earthshot Prize ...
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Margaret Atwood
Keynote Speaker | two-time Booker Prize-winning Author of over 50 books, including The Handmaid's Tale ...
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Dr. Joy Buolamwini
Keynote Speaker | Artificial Intelligence Expert, Artist & Founder, Algorithmic Justice League
DR. ...
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America Ferrera
Keynote Speaker | Emmy, Golden Globe & SAG award-winning Actress, Director, Producer ...
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Lulu Garcia-Navarro
Keynote Speaker | Award-winning journalist, Host of "The Interview" at NYT Magazine
LULU GARCIA-NAVARRO is a two-time Peabody Award-winning journalist with years of experience interviewing world leaders, ...
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Radhika Jones
Moderator | Editor-in-Chief, Vanity Fair ...
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Ellen McGirt
Moderator | Editor-in-chief, Design Observer ...
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Special Guest Speakers
Joan Christel
Introduction | President, State Street Foundation ...
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Renee Connolly
Remarks | Chief Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Officer & Head, Engagement, ...
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Brooke Forbes
Introduction | Head, Stock Plan Services & Non Qual, Workplace Investing, ...
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Governor Maura Healey
Remarks | 73rd Governor of Massachusetts ...
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Marian L. Heard
Remarks | President & CEO, Oxen Hill Partners and Board Member, MA Conference ...
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Kathy Horgan
Introduction | EVP and Chief Human Resources & Citizenship Officer, State Street ...
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Julie Khani
Introduction | Corporate Vice President, Government Affairs & Corporate ...
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Kelli Kirwin
Host | Tackling Menopause to Boost Your Career Progression ...
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Gloria Cordes Larson
Remarks | Former President, Bentley University and Board Member, MA Conference for ...
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Linda Seah
Introduction | VP, General Manager, Emerging Asia, Hologic, Inc. ...
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Karen Holmes Ward
Emcee | Director of Public Affairs & Community Services, WCVB Channel 5
KAREN ...
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Michelle Wu
Remarks | Mayor of Boston ...
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Session 1 Program Offerings | 8:45-9:45am
Tanya Alcorn
Executive Mentor | That's a Good Question: Getting to the Next Level ...
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Kim Binette
Executive Mentor | That's a Good Question: How to Soar in STEM ...
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Danae Bucci
Moderator | That's a Good Question: How to Soar in STEM ...
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Valerie Buckingham
Executive Mentor | That's a Good Question: Getting to the Next Level ...
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Peggy Byrd
Moderator | That's a Good Question: Navigating Board Dynamics ...
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Natanja Craig Oquendo
Executive Mentor | That's a Good Question: Managing Up ...
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Monisha Dabek
Executive Mentor |That’s a Good Question | Managing Up ...
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Dr. Yaro Fong-Olivares
Learning Stage ...
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Angela Garbes
Speaker | Essential Labor: What Caregivers Really Need from Workplaces ...
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Amy Gross
Executive Mentor | That's a Good Question: Getting to the Next Level ...
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Mary Anne Heino
Executive Mentor | That’s a Good Question | Navigating Board Dynamics ...
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Alba Kiihl
Moderator | Essential Labor: What Caregivers Really Need from Workplaces ...
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Fleurette King
Host | Rebuilding Relationships in a Disconnected World
Learning ...
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Lori Lebson
Executive Mentor | That's a Good Question: How to Soar in STEM ...
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Suevon Lee
Moderator | That's a Good Question: Getting to the Next Level ...
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Shirley Leung
Moderator | That's a Good Question: Reinventing Your Career Portfolio
SHIRLEY ...
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Justine Levin-Allerhand
IExecutive Mentor | That's a Good Question: Navigating Board Dynamics ...
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Kim Peretti
Executive Mentor| That's a Good Question: Managing Up ...
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Jennifer Schneiders, PhD
Executive Mentor | That's a Good Question: How to Soar in STEM ...
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Micho Spring
Executive Mentor | That's a Good Question: Navigating Board Dynamics ...
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Kellie Wardman
Facilitator | Small Group Peer Networking and Career Connections Meet Up ...
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Laurie Dalton White
Executive Mentor | That’s a Good Question: Navigating Board Dynamics ...
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Session 2 Program Offerings | 1:45 - 2:45pm
Dr. Modupe Akinola
Speaker | Stress Proof: Leading with a Limitless Mindset ...
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Dominique Brewer
Panelist | How to Advocate for Yourself and Others ...
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Kimberly Brown
Speaker | Next Move, Best Move: A Strategic Approach to Lasting Career Decisions ...
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Jill Calabrese Bain
Host | Stress Proof: Leading with a Limitless Mindset ...
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Karen Catlin
Host | Next Move, Best Move: A Strategic Approach to Lasting Career Decisions ...
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Tiziana Dearing
Moderator | Rebuilding Relationships in a Disconnected World ...
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Andrea Diieso
Host | Rebuilding Relationships in a Disconnected World ...
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Crysta Dungee
Panelist | Unlocking the Power of AI: Practical Insights for Everyday Use ...
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Carol Fulp
Thought-Leader | How to Advocate for Yourself and Others ...
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Jessica Gregory
Host | Reclaim Your Time: A Tool to Revive Your Career ...
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Kristy Lilas
Panelist | How to Advocate for Yourself and Others ...
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Julia McCarthy
Host | How to Advocate for Yourself and Others ...
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Jenny Odell
Speaker | Reclaim Your Time: A Tool to Revive Your Career ...
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Julie Rice
Speaker | Rebuilding Relationships in a Disconnected World ...
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Eve Rodsky
Speaker | Cultivating Creativity and Collaboration in Workplace Culture ...
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Nancy B. Rosedale
Learning Stage ...
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Brandis Russell
Host | Cultivating Creativity and Collaboration in Workplace Culture ...
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Melissa Shore
Panelist | How to Advocate for Yourself and Others ...
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Charlotte Streat
Executive Spotlight | Next Move, Best Move: A Strategic Approach to Lasting Career ...
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Michelle Vetovis
Learning Stage | Navigating to Your True North: Small Steps, Monumental Wealth ...
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Traci Wade
Executive Spotlight | Rebuilding Relationships in a Disconnected World ...
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Kellie Wardman
Facilitator | Small Group Peer Networking and Career Connections Meet Up ...
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Session 3 Program Offerings | 3:15 - 4:15pm
Dr. Modupe Akinola
Speaker | Stress Proof: Leading with a Limitless Mindset ...
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Dorothy Barr
Panelist | Navigating Age in a Multigenerational Workplace ...
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Kimberly Brown
Speaker | Next Move, Best Move: A Strategic Approach to Lasting Career Decisions ...
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Carolina Caro
Thought-Leader | Navigating Age in a Multigenerational Workplace ...
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Tiziana Dearing
Moderator | Rebuilding Relationships in a Disconnected World ...
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Shannon Gath
Host | Reclaim Your Time: A Tool to Revive Your Career ...
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Deborah Glasser
Learning Stage ...
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Nathalie Grenache
Panelist | Navigating Age in a Multigenerational Workplace ...
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Jamie Haney
Executive Mentor | That’s a Good Question | Navigating New Work Environments ...
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Fleurette King
Host | Rebuilding Relationships in a Disconnected World
Learning ...
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Liz Korbel
Host | Navigating Age in a Multigenerational Workplace ...
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Jenny Odell
Speaker | Reclaim Your Time: A Tool to Revive Your Career ...
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Marissa Poole
Executive Spotlight | Rebuilding Relationships in a Disconnected World ...
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Julie Rice
Speaker | Rebuilding Relationships in a Disconnected World ...
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Eve Rodsky
Speaker | Cultivating Creativity and Collaboration in Workplace Culture ...
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Morgan Steacy
Host | Stress Proof: Leading with a Limitless Mindset ...
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Stacey Taylor
Host | Next Move, Best Move: A Strategic Approach to Lasting Career Decisions ...
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Pushpinder Toor
Panelist | Navigating Age in a Multigenerational Workplace ...
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Laysha Ward
Host | Cultivating Creativity and Collaboration in Workplace Culture ...
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