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WELCOME LETTER
Welcome to the 15th Annual Breakfast! On behalf of the NKY Chamber’s Women’s Initiative, we are delighted to extend a warm welcome to our highly anticipated Women’s Initiative 15th Annual Breakfast. It is with great pleasure that we come together to celebrate another year of making lifelong connections, growing together and celebrating one another’s achievements. As we come together today, the importance of collaboration and support becomes even more pronounced. Dedicated to promoting the success of women from diverse backgrounds and industries, our organization takes pride in serving as a driving force for positive change and progress. Additionally, this breakfast provides a unique opportunity to network with like-minded individuals who share a passion for excellence and personal development. The strength of our NKY Chamber lies in the collective wisdom and support of its members. Today’s agenda is thoughtfully curated to inspire, educate, and engage. Throughout our program, we hope you feel motivated and ready to navigate your year both professionally and personally. The theme, “Unbridled Strength: Women in Motion,” reminds us that with each stride we redefine the narrative by overcoming obstacles and proving that strength knows no boundaries. So, keep moving, keep inspiring, and keep embodying the unbridled strength that defines you.
Holly Nibert Director, Women’s Initiative
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Megan Elfers Chair, Annual Breakfast
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2023-24 WOMEN’S INITIATIVE ANNUAL BREAKFAST COMMITTEE Megan Elfers, Chair 2023-25
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Allyson Cook
June Miller
Angela Hagedorn
Melissa Lutz
Barbara Moran Johnson
Nancy Schreiner
Blanche Gaynor
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Carla Quercioli
Catrena Bowman
Dawn Parks
Sydney Pepper
Tephra Fields
Tracy Stokes
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AGENDA
Doors Open & Networking sponsored by altafiber & Humana Welcome to the Women’s Initiative Annual Breakfast Megan Elfers, Annual Breakfast Chair Lisa Lazarus, Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority Spoken Word Tracy Stokes, St. Elizabeth Healthcare Message from the President Brent Cooper, NKY Chamber Message from Title Sponsor Heather Eberenz, PNC Bank 2024 Women’s Initiative Spirit of Achievement Award sponsored by C-Forward Barbara Moran Johnson, Wells Fargo Advisors presented by Dale Silver, VP, C-Forward 2024 Women’s Initiative Nonprofit Recipient Award sponsored by Dinsmore & Shohl LLP NKY Children’s Law Center presented by: Sarah Cameron, Partner Keynote Presentation: Unbridled Strength: Women in Motion sponsored by meetNKY presented by Donna Brothers Closing Remarks Lisa Lazarus Meet the Speaker sponsored by Delta Air Lines Donna Brothers & Lisa Lazarus #WIBREAKFAST24
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EMCEE Lisa Lazarus joined the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority (HISA) as CEO in February 2022, where she oversees the implementation of the Authority’s Racetrack Safety Program and its Anti-Doping and Medication Control program. In leading those initiatives, Lazarus works with key stakeholders to create the methodologies and rulemaking processes to optimize the programs’ impact on horse welfare and integrity in horseracing. Lazarus is also charged with directing the roll-out of both programs.
Lisa Lazarus Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority
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Before joining HISA, Lazarus was a partner at Morgan Sports Law, where she founded and led the equestrian practice across a range of anti-doping, disciplinary and regulatory disputes before the International Equestrian Federation (FEI) Tribunal, Court of Arbitration for Sport, and other governing bodies. Prior to her time at Morgan Sports Law, Lazarus served as Chief of Business Development and Strategy at the FEI, where she led its commercial activities, including broadcast and news media, sponsorship, licensing and business development and prior to that as General Counsel where she restructured and implemented the FEI’s equine anti-doping program and oversaw all legal activities of the Federation. Lazarus received her Doctor of Law (JD) degree from the Fordham University School of Law in New York in 1994 after graduating Cum Laude from the University of Pennsylvania.
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KEYNOTE SPEAKER Brothers began her career as a professional jockey in 1987 and retired in 1998 as the secondleading female jockey in the United States by money earned. She holds that title still, with a record 1,130 wins. After retiring, Brothers was by no means ready to call it quits from her beloved horses. In 1999, she ventured into television, providing coverage for several networks including TVG and several of the top tracks in the country. Over the years, she has covered everything from horse racing, show jumping, dressage, eventing, and bull riding, to other national and international level equestrian events for NBC and NBC Sports Network (NBCSN).
Donna Brothers Former Jockey & NBC Sports Reporter
Since 2000, Brothers has been a sports analyst and commentator for the Breeder’s Cup Championships, World Equestrian Games, PBR World Championships, Kentucky Land Rover (Rolex) Three Day Event, the Triple Crown races and more, for NBC and NBCSN. To date, she has covered 21 consecutive Kentucky Derbies, including the historic victories that took place in 2015 when American Pharaoh won the Triple Crown for the first time in 37 years, followed three years later by Justify’s domination of the Triple Crown races in 2018. In 2014, Brothers was honored by Sport’s Illustrated Magazine, when she was awarded Best Sideline Reporter of the year. Brothers currently works as the Client Relations Manager for Starlight and StarLadies Racing. She is also involved in giving back to the community, supporting thoroughbred aftercare and backstretch resource services. She serves on the Executive Boards of the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance, the Brain Injury Alliance of Kentucky and the Thoroughbred Idea Foundation.
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SPIRIT OF ACHIEVEMENT HONOREE
2024 Spirit of Achievement Honoree Barbara Moran Johnson Senior Vice President of Investments Wells Fargo Advisors The NKY Chamber of Commerce Women’s Initiative was created to inspire area businesswomen in Northern Kentucky and Greater Cincinnati to Connect, Grow and Achieve. The Spirit of Achievement award honors women who have made a significant impact on the progress of the Women’s Initiative (WI), have had career success and have been active in the community. The WI is proud to recognize Barbara Moran Johnson as the recipient of the 2024 Spirit of Achievement Award, presented by C-Forward. Johnson is the Senior Vice President of Investments at Wells Fargo Advisors where she and her team provide comprehensive wealth and investment planning services. For over 27 years, she has helped clients address their financial concerns by developing strategies tailored to their unique needs. Johnson is a seasoned member of the Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce, where she has been involved in the Taking Care of Business fundraising campaigns, the DC FlyIn, the Tax Committee, along with a multitude of other initiatives. She got her start with the Ambassadors Committee where she was thrice named the Ambassador of the Year. Johnson is currently serving her second term as a member of the NKY Chamber’s Board of Directors and Executive Committee. Prior to this, she served as the committee’s Treasurer. Additionally, she is an original member of the Finance Committee, providing valuable longterm perspective. Johnson’s time within the WI program starts at its inception as a member of the original planning group. Subsequently, she was an ad hoc member of the WI Steering Committee for several years before joining the Annual Breakfast planning committee. After several years in that role, she moved into the Vice-Chair position and then Chaired the 2020/21 WI Annual Breakfast. Still an engaged member on the Annual Breakfast committee, Johnson is an assiduous volunteer who assists with event logistics. Johnson was recognized as a 2013 Outstanding Woman of Northern Kentucky recipient and was a recipient of the NKY Chamber’s Walter L. Pieschel Award in the same year. She is also a member of The Honorable Order of the Kentucky Colonels and a recipient of the Cincinnati Business Courier’s Forty Under 40 award. “I am grateful for the opportunity to do this meaningful work for the promotion and benefit of professional women, and to do it alongside the visionary and dedicated ladies who have made the Women’s Initiative successful is a privilege and a pleasure,” said Johnson. “The relationships I have formed have been enriching both professionally and personally. This is time well spent and has paid immeasurable dividends in the deep friendships and lessons in leadership and collaboration. Many thanks for bestowing this honor on me.” 8
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Eliza Carpenter Eliza was a former slave who became a racehorse owner and jockey after the Civil War. She learned about buying, breeding, training, and riding horses and went on to become the only African American racehorse owner in the country and was one of the few black stable owners in the west (the only one in Oklahoma).
Kathy Kusner In 1968, U.S. Olympic equestrian Kathy became the first licensed female jockey after she sued the Maryland Racing Commission for denying her application for a jockey’s license based on gender.
Sylvia Augusta Rideout Bishop Sylvia came from a family where all siblings either worked in the horse racing industry or married spouses who did. She began focusing on the horse racing industry at age 17, becoming an exercise rider and groomer. She became the first black woman licensed in the United States to train horses. She bred and trained winning horses all over the country throughout her career.
Diane Crump In 1969, Diane became the first female jockey to ride in a pari-mutuel race, and the first female jockey to compete in the Kentucky Derby, finishing 15th aboard Fathom in 1970.
Cheryl White In 1971, Cheryl became the first licensed African American woman jockey to ride in the U.S. and the first black woman to win a horse race. In 1991, she passed the Examination for the California Horse Racing Board; becoming the first woman to serve as a California horse racing steward or racetrack official working at racetracks around the country. Cheryl played many roles as a steward and is widely respected in the history of horse racing
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The Women’s Initiative, sponsored by PNC, is the leading organization in NKY and the Greater Cincinnati region for women of all career stages, working toward business and professional success. WI Mission: Provide the opportunities for women of all career stages to Connect, Grow, and Achieve in business. WI Vision: To be the premier organization in NKY and Greater Cincinnati for professional women. Annual Breakfast Women’s Initiative’s largest event featuring a keynote speaker who will share her story of professional achievement.
Professional Series Professional development events held twice a year featuring various business-related topics. Open to women and men.
Connect Hour This women’s networking event is held the last Monday of every month.
Regional Summit The premier day-long conference for professional women in the Tri-state area held in the fall each year.
Mentoring Program Enables a pair to meet for a one-on-one relationship for career growth over the period of one year. Outstanding Women of NKY This program recognizes and awards women who work, live or volunteer in NKY and show outstanding service to their communities.
Roundtables Groups of 8-10 women from different industries and career status meet once a month to support each other in a productive, confidential setting. Follow us on socal media NKYChamber.com/WILinkedin Facebook.com/NKYWI
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Mentoring Program The purpose of the Women’s Initiative Mentoring program is to promote, advocate, and advance the program as a resource for women of all ages interested in professional development. This program enables the mentor/mentee pair to meet for a one-on-one relationship for career growth over the period of one year. This opportunity is available to female NKY Chamber members.
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Roundtable Program The Women’s Initiative Roundtable program can help you build your network and invest in yourself. It promotes the professional development of women by providing a group of supporters who can serve as your personal board of advisors. Participation in the Women’s Initiative Roundtable program is a benefit of being a member of the NKY Chamber. Female employees of current NKY Chamber members are eligible to participate in the Roundtable program at no cost.
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