WWS 2024 by TheEventDept

Friday, March 14, 2025

Sonesta Downtown White Plains

Thank You for Coming!

Messages from our Sponsors

Did you know that women are disproportionately affected by memory loss and dementia? As caregivers, daughters, sisters, and friends, women experience the impact of memory-related conditions in profound ways. At Wartburg, we’re committed to providing state-of-the-art, compassionate memory care that supports both residents and their families.

Our brand-new, cutting-edge Memory Care Assisted Living facility, The Berkemeier Living Center, offers a warm, secure environment where residents receive personalized care, engaging therapies, and innovative support tailored to enhance quality of life. Whether you’re seeking care for a loved one or navigating memory care options, we’re here for you—because every moment matters.

Wartburg proudly supports the Westchester Women’s Summit and its mission to uplift womenled initiatives. Special thanks to Rose Cappa-Rotunno, Vice President of Institutional Advancement for Wartburg, for her dedication to enhancing education and programming for women’s wellness and well-being.

Schedule a tour today! 914-513-5125 www.wartburg.org

Bridget Zimmermann Vice President of Operations

Corporate AV couldn’t be more excited to be a part of the Westchester Women’s Summit! What a great event to recognize, motivate, and empower the strong women in our community!

Joe Guilderson & the Corporate AV Team President

March 14, 2025

Dear Neighbors,

In honor of Women’s History Month, Westchester County is thrilled to participate in the fifth annual Westchester Women’s Summit. This inspiring event brings together some of the County’s most accomplished female leaders, highlighting their invaluable contributions to our community and fostering an environment of empowerment and growth

I am personally proud to have my colleagues joining as panelists, including Westchester County Special Advisor to the County Executive Catherine Borgia, Westchester County Director of Employee Assistance Program Lara Fenig Stangel, LMSW, Westchester County Director of Operations Joan McDonald, Westchester County Office of Economic Development Director of Entrepreneurship and Innovation Deborah Novick, Westchester County Commissioner of Parks and Recreation Kathleen O’Connor, and Westchester County Office for Women Director Robi Schlaff

This summit is a wonderful opportunity to showcase the outstanding female leaders who drive progress in Westchester County. Their dedication and expertise are invaluable assets to our government and our community, and highlighting their work inspires the next generation of women to lead with confidence and vision

Congratulations to the Event Department for organizing another outstanding summit I applaud this year’s theme, which focuses on women’s wellness through four essential pillars: physical and mental health, financial empowerment, family and community dynamics, and career growth.

Together, we continue to build a stronger, more inclusive Westchester County where every woman’s voice is heard and valued

Sincerely,

Ken Jenkins Westchester County Executive

Schedule of Events

8:30 AM Welcome

Coffee Talk: Tips and Tricks to Fill Your Cup Routines to start your day energized and organized.

9:30 AM Coffee Break

10 AM Workshop Session 1

choose 1 of 4

Physical and Mental Wellness

Health is in Our Hands: Expert Health Advice for Women

Financial Wellness

Future-Proof Finances: Planning for Caregiving, Retirement & Your Passion

Community & Family Wellness

Don’t Sit Back: Advocate for What You Believe

Career Wellness

Level Up: In Life & In Business

11:00 AM

Grab and Go Lunch

Discovery Village, Sponsor Workshops, Interactive Experiences & Networking

Grab a bite in our unique discovery village featuring sponsors, nonprofits, community resources, and interactive experiences. A place for resources, information and connection.

1:00 PM Keynote Juju Chang

2:00 PM VIP Reception Meet & Greet with Juju Chang

2:30 PM Workshop Session 2

choose 1 of 4

Physical and Mental Wellness

Breaking the Silence: Advocating for Mental Health

Financial Wellness

When Life Happens: A Financial Survival Toolkit

Community & Family Wellness

Safe Hands, Strong Voices: Supporting Survivors and Strengthening Communities

Career Wellness

Women that Lead: Navigating Traditionally MaleDominated Industries

3:30 PM Wine, Women & Chocolate Reception

PLAZA BALLROOM

Katie McCann Gianna Palminteri

Actor/Writer/Producer

SarahAnne Kennedy

Autumn Fletcher

Rose Cappa-Rotunno Creator and Producer Westchester Women’s Summit

Tara Ritchie Vice President, Operations & Planning NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital

Physical&MentalWellness

PLAZA BALLROOM A

AmritaMarkan,MSN,RNC-OB,C-EFM,CBC,CCE DirectorofNursing,MaternalChildHealth, NewYork-PresbyterianWestchester

PreyaAnanthakrishnan,MD DirectorofBreastSurgery,WhitePlainsHospital PhysicianAssociates

ColleenMagliariBorrelli VicePresident,PatientExperience,Burke RehabilitationHospital

10 AM 2:30 PM

HEALTH IS IN OUR HANDS: EXPERT HEALTH ADVICE FOR WOMEN

Dr CherylBrannan Founder,SistertoSisterInternational,Inc

MzimeliMorris,MD,OB/GYN DirectorofLabor&Delivery NewYorkPresbyterianWestchester

BREAKING THE SILENCE: ADVOCATING F

LaraFenigStangel,LMSW Director,WestchesterCountyEmployee AssistanceProgram(WCEAP) DepartmentofCommunityMentalHealth

StephanieMarquesano Founder&President,TheHarrisProject

StaceyRoberts,LCSW CEO,GreaterMentalHealth

ReverendDaphneSwinton,LMHC LicensedTherapist,WJCSandMinisterof ChristianCare&Counseling, UnionBaptistChurch

Wilkins,PhD NewYork-Presbyterian'sWestchester BehavioralHealth

VictoriaM

FinancialWellness

Family&CommunityWellness

PLAZA BALLROOM C

Kymberly McNair, MDiv, S.T.M. Senior Director of Social Transformation, My Sister’s Place

Kate Permut Chair, Westchester Women's Agenda

Robin Schlaff Director, Westchester County Office for Women

CarlLa Horton, M.P.A. Executive Director, Hope's Door

Cindy Kanusher Executive Director, Pace Women’s Justice Center

Annie Seifullah, Esq. Founding Partner, Incendii Law PLLC

Mary Marvin Mayor of Bronxville

Catherine Borgia Special Advisor to the County Executive

Rev. Margaret Fountain Coleman BS, MDiv, MTh, MSEd., MS Leadership/Supervision Founder, Brand Yourself Ministries, LLC

Jirandy Martinez Executive Director, Community Resource Center

CareerWellness

PLAZA BALLROOM D

LEVEL UP: IN LIFE AND BUSINESS

ElenaRivera-Cheek,MBA FounderandChiefExecutiveOfficer,C&ADigital

PamKerlan,MBA SVP,ClientExperience,C&ADigital

SeniorDirectorofDigitalCommunications, CorporateAffairs, Pfizer

WOMEN THAT LEAD: NAVIGA

NikkiHahn CEOatWomen'sEnterprise DevelopmentCenterInc

AssociatePublisher,TodayMedia

SherriHeller,MBA VP,MarketingandPR,C&ADigital

JoanMcDonald DirectorofOperations,WestchesterCounty OfficeoftheCountyExecutive

Director,C&ADigital

Retired,FormerSeniorRelationshipManager, VP,CommercialBanking,TDBank

MALE DOMINATED INDUSTRIES

WendyMorel Founder,WMSecurityServices

President,TompkinsExcavating

StaceyTompkins

istinaReyes

EllenGerstein

AnaMedinaMantini

AleidaFrederico

Grab and Go Lunch

LOWER

LEVEL

11 AM - 1 PM

DISCOVERY VILLAGE, WORKSHOPS AND INTERACTIVE EXPIRENCES

Calmfidence Workshop 11:15 AM Patricia Stark The Calmfidence® Group

Becoming Unstoppable Workshop 12:15 PM Sarena Diamond CEO & Founder, Diamond Solutions Group, LLC

Design your Destiny: Vision Board Workshop

Hands-Only CPR and Naloxone Training P s

Sound Bath Meditation with Autumn Fletcher 11:15 AM Session & 12:15 PM Session assages

Connect & Share Zone

Discovery Village Exhibitors

Altium Wealth

Apple Bank

Association of Development Officers

Beverley Olivacce

C&A Digital

Cancer Support Team

Co-Communications

Community Housing Innovations Inc.

Corporate AV

Cross County Shopping Center

Forme

Friends of Karen

Greater Mental Health of NY

Hope's Door

Hospitality Resource Group

Insight Ledger, LLC

JANCARE

Lawley Insurance

Leros Transportation Group

NewYork-Presbyterian

Nonprofit Westchester

OCA

One Paso

Operation Prom

Osborn Home Care

Pace Women’s Justice Center

PCSB Bank

Photography by Rachna

Sharc Media

Sister to Sister International, Inc.

Strategies for Wealth

Sustainable Westchester TrustHouse

Upper Cervical Chiropractic of New York, PC

VeeKast

Verizon

Volunteer New York!

Wartburg

Westchester Magazine

Westchester Medical Center

Westchester Office for Women

Westchester Women's Agenda

Westfair Communications

White Plains Hospital

Wholesome Living with Sarah

Women United of Westchester

Wine, Women & Chocolate

BEDFORD

3:30 - 5:30 PM

CHOCOLATE TREATS AND FRESH FLOWERS PROVIDED BY:

Beverley Olivacce

Butter + Bow

Charmed NY

EpicLight Beauty

FILIGREE NYC

Honey Notes

Jewels Of The East

Kids Upcycling Club PWR (Plastic Waste Reduction)

Kostume Klassics

M.I.E. Lifestyle LLC Mirame oHHo

Onyx Threads Puure

Shawna Elizabeth Enterprise

Touchstone Crystal Upstate Aura, LLC

IN PARTNERSHIP WITH

Thank You to Our Sponsors

AMOND SPONSORS

GOLD SPONSORS

INDEPENDENT LIVING

We offer all the comforts of a retirement community on a rental basis – with no entrance fees or long-term commitments – in your choice of townhomes, apartments, and studios

ASSISTED LIVING

Our residents have everything at hand and every opportunity to live their own life, on their terms. These apartments come complete with the supports and services a resident may require

MEMORY CARE

At Wartburg’s Berkemeier Living Center we are dedicated to providing exceptional care and support for individuals with memory issues, ensuring a life of comfort, dignity, and joy

ADULT DAY CARE

Whether your family chooses the social model or finds that the additional healthcare support of our medical model better meets your needs, you will have peace of mind knowing your loved one is in a nurturing, caring environment they are sure to enjoy

REHABILITATION

Our care focuses on maximizing the independence of every patient. Our dedicated staff has many years of experience and the put that experience to work for every patient every day We create an intensive therapy regimen for each individual that is based on their needs and goals – focused on a speedy recovery.