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The 11 TH Annual<br />

<strong>WLP</strong> FALL SYMPOSIUM<br />

Cracking the<br />

CONFIDENCE<br />

CODE<br />

OCTOBER 6, <strong>2016</strong><br />

8:00AM - 1:30PM<br />

Hilton Tampa Downtown<br />

Post pictures and tweets of<br />

your experience today using<br />

our hashtag: #<strong>WLP</strong>SYMP<br />

PRESENTED BY:<br />

VIP RECEPTION SPONSOR:<br />

MEDIA SPONSORS:<br />

FEATURING<br />

Claire Shipman<br />

Award winning journalist and<br />

New York Times best-selling author<br />

of The Confidence Code<br />

Connect with USF <strong>WLP</strong> on Twitter: @USF<strong>WLP</strong>


ABOUT WOMEN IN LEADERSHIP & PHILANTHROPY<br />

Anila Jain, ‘81<br />

Chair, USF <strong>WLP</strong><br />

Founded in 2005 by a small group of individuals and a<br />

handful of Tampa Bay area corporations, <strong>WLP</strong> advanced a<br />

vision shared by noted philanthropist Carol Morsani and USF<br />

System President Judy Genshaft: creating the first women’s<br />

philanthropic organization in the Tampa Bay region focused on<br />

developing the intellectual and leadership potential of women<br />

through the promotion of leadership development, mentorship,<br />

philanthropy, community engagement and scholarly excellence.<br />

Fast forward 11 years and <strong>WLP</strong> - now 250+ individual and 18<br />

corporate members strong - has helped stimulate numerous<br />

transformational gifts to benefit the USF System, and has<br />

directly raised over $3 million and deployed almost $1 million<br />

in grants, scholarships, and programmatic funding to assist<br />

countless female students, faculty members, and women in the<br />

our community – a sign that USF <strong>WLP</strong> has been a trailblazer in advancing women’s philanthropy, an<br />

area now gaining national exposure.<br />

Over the past decade, <strong>WLP</strong> has awarded nearly $600,000 in<br />

scholarships and devoted countless mentoring hours to over<br />

300 students, and has provided research awards to 17 female<br />

faculty members. <strong>WLP</strong> presents a wide variety of educational<br />

and leadership development programs annually at all three USF<br />

System institutions and in our surrounding communities, and<br />

has formed formal mentoring partnerships with USF’s Center<br />

for Leadership & Civic Engagement, Office of Veteran Success,<br />

Athletics, Transitional Advising Center, the Honors College, USF<br />

St. Petersburg and USF Sarasota-Manatee. <strong>WLP</strong> will launch USF’s first student-led symposium in the<br />

spring of 2017, and is also on the forefront of promoting women in STEM throughout the USF System<br />

through strategic partnerships with the Florida Center for Cybersecurity, USF Health, the USF STEM<br />

Collaborative, the Tampa Innovation Alliance, and the Society of Women Engineers.<br />

To learn more about how<br />

you can make a difference,<br />

visit USF.EDU/<strong>WLP</strong>.<br />

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SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR <strong>2016</strong> SPONSORS<br />

PRESENTED BY:<br />

VIP RECEPTION SPONSOR:<br />

MEDIA SPONSORS:<br />

CONCURRENT SESSION SPONSORS:<br />

BENEFACTOR SPONSORS:<br />

Jane Morgan<br />

Pamela Muma<br />

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<strong>2016</strong> SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE<br />

SESSIONS<br />

ROOM LOCATION<br />

8:00 - 8:45 a.m.<br />

Networking Breakfast Galleria<br />

9:00 - 10:00 a.m.<br />

Helping Women Lead<br />

Staying Relevant...On Purpose<br />

The Art of Talking About Yourself<br />

10:30 - 11:30 a.m.<br />

Bridging the Gap, Negotiating Your Worth<br />

How to Know When to Leave<br />

Failing Fast<br />

Palma Ceia<br />

Esplanade<br />

University Club*<br />

*It may take up to 5 minutes to reach this<br />

location, so please plan accordingly.<br />

Palma Ceia<br />

Esplanade<br />

University Club*<br />

*It may take up to 5 minutes to reach this<br />

location, so please plan accordingly.<br />

12:00 - 1:30 p.m.<br />

Luncheon with Claire Shipman Bayshore Ballroom<br />

1:45 - 2:30 p.m.<br />

VIP Reception (Invitation Only) Palma Ceia<br />

2:45 - 3:30 p.m.<br />

Student Reception Palma Ceia<br />

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FLOOR PLAN & ROOM LOCATIONS<br />

ESPLANADE<br />

IV<br />

EXIT<br />

CONVENTION<br />

REGISTRATION DESK<br />

CORRIDOR<br />

GALLERIA B<br />

EXIT<br />

BAYSHORE BALLROOM<br />

ADMINISTRATION OFFICES<br />

SERVICE<br />

PALMA CEIA BALLROOM<br />

GALLERIA A<br />

Networking Breakfast<br />

SERVICE<br />

SERVICE<br />

YBOR<br />

I<br />

ESPLANADE FOYER<br />

ESPLANADE SUITE<br />

II<br />

III<br />

CHANNELSIDE 2<br />

HYDE<br />

PARK CHANNELSIDE 1<br />

ATRIUM<br />

I<br />

Escalator to 1st Floor<br />

211 Restaurant &<br />

Guest Registration<br />

II<br />

III<br />

I<br />

IV<br />

EXIT<br />

SERVICE SERVICE<br />

Esplanade Suite<br />

Palma Ceia Ballroom<br />

Bayshore Ballroom<br />

GARRISON<br />

I II III<br />

Networking Breakfast<br />

Networking Breakfast<br />

V<br />

II<br />

VI<br />

IV<br />

III<br />

VII<br />

Freight Elevator<br />

to Street<br />

To the<br />

University Club<br />

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ABOUT CLAIRE SHIPMAN<br />

Claire Shipman is an Emmy, Peabody and DuPont<br />

award-winning television journalist and regular contributor<br />

to Good Morning America and other national broadcasts<br />

for ABC News. She joined the morning broadcast in May<br />

of 2001 and is based in the network’s Washington, D.C.,<br />

bureau. Prior to joining ABC News in 2001, Shipman served<br />

as White House correspondent for NBC News where she<br />

regularly reported on presidential policy and politics for<br />

NBC Nightly News and TODAY. Before moving to NBC<br />

News, Shipman worked at CNN for a decade.<br />

She is the co-author, with Katty Kay, of two New York<br />

Times bestsellers: Womenomics: Work Less, Achieve<br />

More, Live Better (2009) which addresses how women's<br />

management style is ideally suited for the 21st<br />

century business world as it produces more<br />

profitable companies with happier employees,<br />

and The Confidence Code: The Art and Science of<br />

Self-Assurance (2014), an informative and<br />

practical guide to understanding the importance<br />

of confidence—and learning how to achieve it—for<br />

women of all ages and at all stages of their career<br />

and life.<br />

USF WOMEN IN LEADERSHIP & PHILANTHROPY<br />

Meet our Team<br />

Ashley Ehrman<br />

Assistant Director<br />

(813) 974-6996<br />

aehrman@usf.edu<br />

India Waller Witte<br />

Executive Director<br />

(813) 974-1886<br />

iwitte@usf.edu<br />

Kristi Laribee<br />

Advancement Administrator<br />

(813) 974-9894<br />

klaribee@usf.edu<br />

Those interested in learning more about getting involved with <strong>WLP</strong><br />

may contact Ashley Ehrman or India Witte.<br />

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<strong>2016</strong> LUNCHEON PROGRAM<br />

11:30 a.m.<br />

Luncheon Seating Begins<br />

12:10 p.m.<br />

Welcome<br />

Dr. Anila Jain ‘81<br />

<strong>WLP</strong> Chair<br />

Comments & Special Recognition<br />

Dr. Judy Genshaft<br />

USF System President<br />

<strong>WLP</strong> Community Leadership Award<br />

Elaine Shimberg<br />

<strong>WLP</strong> Lifetime Achievement Award<br />

Betty Castor<br />

<strong>WLP</strong> Impact<br />

India Witte<br />

<strong>WLP</strong> Executive Director<br />

Personal Testimony<br />

Paula Gonzalez<br />

<strong>WLP</strong> Endowed Scholarship Recipient<br />

Comments & Introduction<br />

Dr. Carmella Sebastian<br />

Vice President of Medical Affairs, Florida Blue<br />

12:45 - 1:30 p.m.<br />

Keynote Speaker<br />

“Cracking the Confidence Code:<br />

What Women Need to Know”<br />

Featuring Claire Shipman<br />

Concluding Comments<br />

India Witte<br />

<strong>WLP</strong> Executive Director<br />

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SCHOLARSHIP AWARD SPOTLIGHTS<br />

During the <strong>2016</strong>-17 academic year, more than 3,000 students in the USF System applied for<br />

scholarships through the Women in Leadership & Philanthropy scholarship program, and<br />

<strong>WLP</strong> was pleased to provide a record 61 awards to talented women throughout the<br />

USF System. We invite you to meet a few of these outstanding young scholars.<br />

Katherine Garcia<br />

USF/<strong>WLP</strong> Endowed Scholar<br />

SOPHOMORE • BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES MAJOR<br />

During high school, Katherine served as secretary of the Future Doctors of America<br />

and volunteered for various hospitals. She is participating in USF’s seven-year medical<br />

program and will apply to the Morsani College of Medicine after three years. Katherine<br />

was accepted as a research scholar and will concentrate on biomedical research,<br />

giving her the opportunity to research infectious diseases and other areas of interest.<br />

She hopes to advance medical care through her research and work in medicine to pursue<br />

possible cures for infectious diseases.<br />

Shelby Rehnke<br />

<strong>WLP</strong>/USF St. Petersburg Scholar<br />

DOUBLE MAJORING IN ELEMENTARY EDUCATION AND<br />

ENTREPRENEURSHIP • USF ST. PETERSBURG<br />

Shelby recently graduated magna cum laude with a degree in elementary education with<br />

endorsements in ESE, ESOL and reading during the <strong>Fall</strong> 2015 semester from USF St.<br />

Petersburg. She is also a member of the Kappa Delta Pi honor society. After completing<br />

her ESE internship at Gibbs High School, she realized that her passion in<br />

life is working with adults with special needs, and realized there was a significant need<br />

to support ESE students post-graduation. Shelby is now pursuing a second degree in<br />

entrepreneurship in order to create her own business that will employ adults with special<br />

needs. Shelby hopes that this unique business model will become the new norm for the<br />

social impact entrepreneurs of the future. When she is not studying, Shelby enjoys all<br />

things creative - painting, concerts, and cooking to name a few. Shelby would like to bring<br />

a creative spin to her future business; in fact, one of her favorite places to volunteer is<br />

Creative Clay- a St. Petersburg local non-profit organization where adults with special<br />

needs can reach their full artistic potential.<br />

Jhulianna Vivar<br />

<strong>WLP</strong>/USAmeriBank Scholar<br />

SENIOR • BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES AND PSYCHOLOGY MAJOR WITH<br />

SOCIOLOGY MINOR<br />

Jhulianna was born in Ecuador and is a first-generation student. She currently has a<br />

4.0 GPA and is a student in the Honors College. Upon graduation, she plans to attend<br />

medical school and pursue her passion for helping others and making a difference,<br />

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SCHOLARSHIP AWARD SPOTLIGHTS<br />

Jhulianna Vivar (continued)<br />

specializing in internal medicine and serving underrepresented populations. She has a strong interest in<br />

diversity and inclusion issues, and in showcasing the various cultures and backgrounds present at our<br />

university and community. She is a member of Omega Phi Beta Sorority Inc., where she has served as vice<br />

president for three semesters. She is also vice president internal of the multicultural greek council and a USF<br />

Ambassador. She also served on the Center for Leadership & Civic Engagement board for two years, where<br />

she was able to help the youth and education board make a difference in the Tampa Bay community, as well as<br />

volunteering with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Tampa Bay. This summer she had the opportunity to study abroad<br />

in Florence, where she shadowed Italian physicians and explored Europe.<br />

Brittany Mitchell<br />

<strong>WLP</strong>/Virginia Gregory Endowment in Entrepreneurship<br />

MASTER OF SCIENCE • ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND APPLIED<br />

TECHNOLOGIES<br />

Brittany is an active member of the Graduate Society of Entrepreneurs at USF, as well as<br />

the lead recruiter for the Women in Business Society. After completing a master degree<br />

in entrepreneurship and applied technologies this fall, Brittany plans to debut a skin<br />

care product designed for women that is 100% organic and sustainable, with the intent<br />

of becoming a household brand by 2025. Apart from her studies, Brittany spends her<br />

free time creating stories and illustrations for children’s books along with assisting her<br />

mother with launching her very own business in healthcare services.<br />

Elizabeth Gabaud<br />

<strong>WLP</strong>/Carolyn House Stewart Endowed Scholar<br />

SENIOR • ENGLISH MAJOR<br />

As an English major with a minor in political science at the University of South Florida,<br />

Elizabeth will complete her bachelor’s degree in May 2017. She aspires to continue her<br />

education by going to law school and plans to become a human rights lawyer in order<br />

to serve as a voice for those who are unable to defend themselves against the harsh<br />

realities of the world. Her parents migrated from Haiti to the United States when she<br />

was five in search of a safer and better life for her and her siblings. The move from Haiti<br />

instilled in her a respect for diversity and an undying desire to be an advocate for the<br />

heavily burdened people around the world. With the Carolyn House Stewart Endowed<br />

Scholarship, she will be able to concentrate on her studies without worrying about<br />

paying her college tuition. She is grateful and honored to be able to complete her senior<br />

year with this scholarship and move forward to reach her goal of studying the law, and<br />

ultimately helping those who cannot help themselves.<br />

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<strong>WLP</strong>’S <strong>2016</strong>-17 SCHOLARS<br />

<strong>WLP</strong>/ANNE MARIE CAMPBELL SCHOLARSHIP<br />

Vanessa Belcher<br />

<strong>WLP</strong>/BANK OF AMERICA EAST TAMPA<br />

SCHOLARSHIP<br />

Laura Cordero<br />

Jasmine Trejo<br />

<strong>WLP</strong>/BERKMAN FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP<br />

Madeline Glassman<br />

Brittany Havener<br />

<strong>WLP</strong>/BERKMAN FAMILY FIRST GENERATION<br />

SCHOLARSHIP<br />

Ashley Pierre<br />

Marley Taylor<br />

<strong>WLP</strong>/BETTY CASTOR SCHOLARSHIP FOR GLOBAL<br />

INITIATIVES<br />

Priscilla Francois<br />

<strong>WLP</strong>/CAROLYN HOUSE STEWART ENDOWED<br />

SCHOLARSHIP<br />

Elizabeth Gabaud<br />

<strong>WLP</strong>/CREW TAMPA BAY SCHOLARSHIP<br />

Jorgelina Moretta<br />

<strong>WLP</strong>/DEBORAH EAVES ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP<br />

Cheriann Baker<br />

Jenna Newman<br />

<strong>WLP</strong>/DONALD AND RUTH ANDERSON MEMORIAL<br />

SCHOLARSHIP<br />

Oreonnia Vil<br />

<strong>WLP</strong>/ELSIE A. MOORE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP<br />

Maria Becht<br />

Lyndsay Mahoney<br />

Lenae Proctor<br />

<strong>WLP</strong>/ESTHER SCHNEID MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP<br />

Cassidy Hinson<br />

Indira Ranaweera<br />

<strong>WLP</strong> FIRST GENERATION SCHOLARSHIP<br />

Alexandra Bailey<br />

Kendra Cambero<br />

Savanna Lewis<br />

Brianna Mathews<br />

Jillian Medrano<br />

Destiny Miholics<br />

Stefanie Ramotar<br />

Amy Santana<br />

<strong>WLP</strong>/FRED & KAY MEYER SCHOLARSHIP<br />

Marci Crowley<br />

<strong>WLP</strong>/GERALDINE TWINE ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP<br />

Chenice Fenty<br />

<strong>WLP</strong>/JUDITH BRYAN DARSEY SCHOLARSHIP<br />

Tiffany Lyp<br />

<strong>WLP</strong>/LINDA BLUME AWARD<br />

Andrea Lypka<br />

Angela Passero-Jones<br />

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<strong>WLP</strong>’S <strong>2016</strong>-17 SCHOLARS<br />

<strong>WLP</strong>/NANCY SCHNEID SCHOLARSHIP<br />

Kalyn Nylander<br />

<strong>WLP</strong>/NATIONAL MAH JONGG LEAGUE FOUNDATION<br />

INC. SCHOLARSHIP<br />

Dominika Borakiewicz<br />

Ashley Derr<br />

Gizem Keles<br />

<strong>WLP</strong>/PAM IORIO LEADERSHIP SCHOLARSHIP<br />

Felecia Rice<br />

<strong>WLP</strong>/PHILIP & ELLEN ASHERMAN SCHOLARSHIP<br />

Amber Imeh<br />

<strong>WLP</strong>/SANDRA SKINNER SCHOLARSHIP<br />

Bianca Drawdy<br />

<strong>WLP</strong>/TAMPA PALMS WOMEN’S CLUB SCHOLARSHIP<br />

Emilia Vanderburg<br />

<strong>WLP</strong>/USAMERIBANK ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP<br />

Jhulianna Vivar<br />

<strong>WLP</strong>/USF SARASOTA-MANATEE SCHOLARSHIP<br />

Karrie Drendel<br />

<strong>WLP</strong>/USF ST. PETERSBURG SCHOLARSHIP<br />

Shelby Rehnke<br />

<strong>WLP</strong>/VINCENT ZECCHINO M.D./DREAM<br />

GIVERS USA SCHOLARSHIP<br />

Regina Brown<br />

<strong>WLP</strong>/VIRGINIA GREGORY ENDOWMENT IN<br />

ENTREPRENEURSHIP<br />

Brittany Mitchell<br />

<strong>WLP</strong>/WALLER-WITTE ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP<br />

Gentry Allen<br />

<strong>WLP</strong>/WILMA FOWLER SCHOLARSHIP<br />

Kaitlyn Mollo<br />

WOMEN IN LEADERSHIP AND PHILANTHROPY<br />

ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP<br />

Ashley Abbondandolo<br />

Victoria Adesso<br />

Aleah Ataman<br />

Amaia Brown<br />

Michelle Castano<br />

Katherine Garcia<br />

Paula Gonzalez<br />

Cintli Jauregui<br />

Rebecca Klarer<br />

Phuong Ly<br />

Tatiana Matos<br />

Jessica Nguyen<br />

My Nguyen<br />

Haily Radziseski<br />

Melody Ucros<br />

SCHOLARSHIPS CREATED SINCE SEPTEMBER <strong>2016</strong><br />

(NOT YET AWARDED)<br />

<strong>WLP</strong>/Dorothy Warren Burke Endowed Scholarship<br />

<strong>WLP</strong>/Martha Hodge Memorial Scholarship<br />

<strong>WLP</strong>/Carolyn O’Steen Scholarship*<br />

<strong>WLP</strong>/Chris Maria Reyes Endowed Scholarship*<br />

*Deferred Gift<br />

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<strong>2016</strong>-17 FACULTY RESEARCH AWARD WINNERS<br />

USF TAMPA FACULTY RESEARCH AWARD<br />

RECIPIENT: Dr. Kyoung Cho<br />

Dr. Kyoung Cho is an associate professor of voice in the School of Music in the College of The<br />

Arts, USF Tampa. She received her degrees from Yonsei University, Korea (BM), Manhattan<br />

School of Music (MM), the University of Memphis (DMA), and post-graduate studies in opera at<br />

Yale University. She is a prolific researcher with 15 research grants to her credits since joining<br />

USF in 2007. She is also an internationally acclaimed soprano and her activities included<br />

lectures, lecture-recitals, solo concerts, publications, teaching master classes, and CD<br />

recordings in Italy, Austria, France, Germany, Luxembourg, China, Thailand, Cambodia,<br />

Hungary, the Czech Republic, the Slovak Republic, Serbia, Israel, Canada, Japan, and her<br />

native Korea. Nationally, she has performed in several cities including Carnegie Hall and<br />

Lincoln Center in New York City. Critics hailed her performances as “sublimely beautiful,<br />

transcendent, serene, dazzling, and heavenly.” Her CD recordings on Korean art songs and<br />

Italian opera arias have been critically acclaimed in the U.S., Korea, and Italy. Dr. Cho was<br />

also featured by “Vocal Point” to introduce Korean art songs on WCNY-FM 91.3, New York’s<br />

NPR station, which aired in 2014. As a versatile scholar-artist, her areas of specialization<br />

include opera, oratorio, and art songs of contemporary composers. She is also a leading<br />

performing scholar of Korean art songs and an advocate for the music of Korean women<br />

composers. She plans to continue championing women’s vocal music and telling their stories<br />

through research and creative scholarship, especially in male-dominated regions and other<br />

parts of the world.<br />

USF ST. PETERSBURG FACULTY RESEARCH AWARD<br />

RECIPIENT: Dr. Jill McCracken<br />

Dr. Jill McCracken is an associate professor of rhetoric and writing studies at the University<br />

of South Florida - St. Petersburg, where she teaches graduate and undergraduate courses in<br />

rhetoric, writing, sex work, and gender, sexuality, and feminist theory. Her research interests<br />

include the rhetoric of marginalized communities, in particular that of sex work/trafficking;<br />

public policy; gender; violence against girls and women, ethnography and participatory<br />

research methods and civic engagement. Her book, Street Sex Workers’ Discourse:<br />

Creating Material Change through Agential Choice, is an analysis of street-based sex work<br />

representations, the power of everyday language, and how both influence the material<br />

conditions of individuals involved in street-based sex work.<br />

USF SARASOTA-MANATEE FACULTY RESEARCH AWARD<br />

RECIPIENT: Dr. Melissa Sloan<br />

Dr. Melissa Sloan is an associate professor of interdisciplinary social sciences and<br />

sociology at the University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee. She also serves as the<br />

chair of the Department of Social Sciences and the coordinator of the honors program.<br />

Dr. Sloan received her B.S. degree in psychology from Carnegie Mellon University (2000)<br />

and her M.A. (2002) and Ph.D. (2005) degrees in sociology from Vanderbilt University. Her<br />

research is focused on the ways in which social inequalities in the roles and statuses we<br />

hold affect physical and emotional well-being. Dr. Sloan’s recent work examines physical<br />

symptoms and negative emotional experiences that stem from gender-based inequality<br />

in the workplace. She has received grants from the National Science Foundation, the<br />

American Sociological Association, and the American Association of University Women.<br />

Her published work appears in journals including Social Psychology Quarterly, Work and<br />

Occupations, Gender, Work, and Organization, and Social Science and Medicine.<br />

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<strong>2016</strong>-17 FACULTY RESEARCH AWARD WINNERS<br />

USF SYSTEM-WIDE JUNIOR FACULTY RESEARCH AWARD<br />

RECIPIENT: Dr. Alicia Gill Rossiter<br />

Alicia Gill Rossiter, DNP, FNP, PPCNP-BC, FAANP has been an advanced registered nurse<br />

practitioner for 19 years. Dr. Rossiter is the sequence director of the veteran to bachelor<br />

of science in nursing program at the University of South Florida College of Nursing.<br />

She also serves as the College of Nursing military liaison and was instrumental in the<br />

development of the Introduction to Military and Veteran Health course. Dr. Rossiter<br />

completed her doctor of nursing practice in May 2015. During her doctoral program<br />

at USF she was selected as a Bob Woodward Jonas Veteran Healthcare Scholar and<br />

an American Academy of Nursing Jonas Policy Scholar by the Military and Veteran<br />

Health Expert Panel. Her research focus is women veterans and military sexual trauma.<br />

and military children and the effects of service on dependents. Dr. Rossiter served in<br />

the United States Army Nurse Corps on active duty for four years which included two<br />

deployments – a combat deployment to Saudi Arabia during Operation Desert Shield/<br />

Desert Storm and a humanitarian mission to Honduras, Central America. She transferred<br />

into the United States Air Force Reserves in 1995 and served as an individual mobilization<br />

augmentee until she retired in June 2015. In her last assignment she served as adjunct<br />

faculty at the Graduate School of Nursing at the Uniformed Service University of the<br />

Health Sciences in Bethesda, Maryland - the nation’s only federal/military health science<br />

university.<br />

USF SYSTEM-WIDE INSTRUCTOR AWARD<br />

RECIPIENT: Dr. Jessie D. Turner<br />

Jessie D. Turner is an instructor of women’s and gender studies at the University of South<br />

Florida, where she teaches courses on the history and politics of mixed race identity, U.S.<br />

women’s history, introductory women’s and gender studies and research methodologies.<br />

She researches intermarried and/or multiracial women and their families’ racial<br />

conceptions of self in reference to historical era, geographic immigration, gender and<br />

class, regional culture and family dynamics. Jessie is currently at work on a book entitled<br />

Becoming a Woman of Mixed Color: An Autoethnography of Ethnoracial Identity Making<br />

and Identity Migration, 1925-2015. Using oral history, archival and autoethnographic<br />

research, the book investigates how both racial amnesia and racial reclamation inform<br />

identity migration over three generations of her Vermont family. She is also conducting<br />

an oral history project comparing mixed heritage Mexican American experiences in<br />

Florida to those in California. Her research appears in the inaugural issue of the Journal<br />

of Critical Mixed Race Studies and in Frontiers: A Journal of Women’s Studies. Jessie<br />

holds a Ph.D. in Chicana and Chicano studies from the University of California, Santa<br />

Barbara and a B.A. in studio art and women’s studies from Hamilton College in upstate<br />

New York. Before graduate school, she worked for several years in nonprofit community<br />

service, organizing and teaching around issues of domestic violence, immigrant rights,<br />

housing justice and educational equity.<br />

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COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP AWARD<br />

<strong>WLP</strong> honors visionary leaders and philanthropists throughout the community doing<br />

extraordinary things to make Tampa Bay a better place for women to live and work.<br />

The Community Leadership Awards showcase individual excellence in leadership as<br />

demonstrated by outstanding initiative, impact of work and inspiration to others.<br />

ABOUT ELAINE SHIMBERG<br />

From her small-town South Dakota roots, Elaine Fantle Shimberg went on to<br />

have a big impact as a prolific author and freelance writer, a frequent talk-show<br />

guest and a deeply committed member of the Tampa Bay community who has<br />

contributed her time to numerous boards and associations. Shimberg’s memoir,<br />

Growing Up Jewish in Small Town America, documents a childhood from<br />

her birthplace in Yankton, S.D. to Fort Dodge and Sioux City in Iowa. A radio/<br />

television major at Northwestern University, her move to Tampa after graduation<br />

changed the course of her life. She went to work at NBC affiliate WFLA writing<br />

radio commercials, and, in 1961, married Mandell “Hinks” Shimberg. The couple<br />

would eventually have five children in an eight-year span, but busy motherhood<br />

never slowed Shimberg down. She wrote numerous newspaper feature articles,<br />

ranging from humor to struggles with weight loss to raising her children. That<br />

opened the door to contributing articles for Seventeen, Woman’s Day, Highlights for Children, Glamour,<br />

Lady.com, and Men’s Health. She focused on medical subjects such as hemophilia, cancer, heart disease, and<br />

Tourette Syndrome, specializing in conveying complex medical subject matter in lay language. The first of her 26<br />

books – How to Be a Successful Housewife/Writer – was published by Writer’s Digest in 1979 (and later translated<br />

into Japanese).<br />

In time, Shimberg wrote books for established publishing houses such as Macmillan and Simon & Schuster, tackling<br />

a wide array of medical and family topics in her accessible style, including Relief from IBS (one of the first lay<br />

books on the subject of irritable bowel syndrome, also published in German), Another Chance for Love: Finding a<br />

Partner Later in Life (co-authored with the late Sol Gordon, Ph.D. and translated into both Hebrew and Spanish),<br />

How to Get Out of the Hospital Alive, Gifts of Time, Living with Tourette Syndrome and Blending Families. Her<br />

expertise led to guest spots on local radio and TV programs to national shows such as Today and Oprah’s AM<br />

Chicago. In addition, Shimberg was the first lay person to serve on the Florida Medical Association’s Council on<br />

Ethical and Judicial Affairs. She is a founding member of <strong>WLP</strong>, a past chairman of St. Joseph’s Hospital Board of<br />

Directors and Foundation, and has been a member of many medical and writing associations. She and her husband<br />

are also well-known philanthropists and supporters of the arts in Tampa Bay.<br />

PAST RECIPIENTS<br />

2015 — Pam Iorio<br />

2014 — Elizabeth Fowler<br />

2013 — Barbara Sparks McGlinchy<br />

2012 — Susan W. Leisner<br />

2011 — Was not awarded<br />

2010 — Mona Jain, MD, Ph.D.<br />

2009 — Was not awarded<br />

2008 — Carol D. Morsani<br />

2008 — Pamela S. Muma<br />

2007 — Dr. Kay Glasser<br />

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LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD<br />

The <strong>WLP</strong> Community Leadership Lifetime Achievement Award is presented on a special basis<br />

to an outstanding leader whose life’s work has demonstrably improved our communities and<br />

has contributed to the advancement of women.<br />

ABOUT BETTY CASTOR<br />

Betty Castor has had a long and distinguished career as a public servant and<br />

educator, most notably as the president of the University of South Florida, Florida<br />

Commissioner of Education and president of the National Board for Professional<br />

Teaching Standards. Her lifelong interest in international affairs began as a college<br />

student leading a project to send books to Africa. Following graduation, she joined<br />

the Teachers for East Africa <strong>Program</strong> and taught secondary school for two years in<br />

Uganda, East Africa. One of the hallmarks of that teaching experience was helping to<br />

lead the first group of schoolgirls to the summit of Mt. Kilimanjaro. Closer to home,<br />

Castor’s civic and governmental career began in Hillsborough County. Following<br />

her presidency of the League of Women Voters, she was elected to the Hillsborough<br />

County Commission in 1972, ultimately becoming the first woman to chair the<br />

commission. She subsequently ran successfully for the Florida Senate in 1976 where<br />

she served three terms. In addition, she was the first female president pro tempore of<br />

the Senate and championed issues such as funding for first, second and third graders and for deaf-blind children, the Equal<br />

Rights Amendment, post-secondary classes for senior citizens, ending discrimination and funding spouse abuse centers<br />

statewide. In 1986 following a successful statewide campaign, Castor became Florida’s Commissioner of Education, the<br />

first woman ever elected to the Florida Cabinet. She supported increasing teacher salaries and Title IX efforts to improve<br />

athletic opportunities for girls and women. During her tenure she was a fierce advocate for early childhood education and<br />

children’s health initiatives, spearheading the creation of nationally recognized Florida KidCare. Improving health for all<br />

children remains a passion she shares with her husband of over twenty five years, Sam Bell. When Castor was appointed<br />

as president of the University of South Florida in 1993, she continued her strong advocacy for higher education. She<br />

expanded academic programs, worked with the USF Foundation to finance new residence halls and successfully secured<br />

state funding for new buildings including the College of Education. The university underwent a tremendous physical<br />

transformation including the addition of the iconic Martin Luther King Plaza in the center of the campus. Perhaps the most<br />

notable addition was the introduction of football in 1997 and expansion of women’s athletics including Division I soccer. She<br />

continued her support for international outreach, leading university educators to the African Economic Summit in Harare,<br />

Zimbabwe. In 2006, Castor returned to USF serving as executive director of the Patel Center for Global Solutions, and in<br />

2009 Castor was appointed to the Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board by President Barack Obama. She was reappointed<br />

recently and chaired the Board in 2015. Castor and her husband support several USF programs including endowments in<br />

music, women’s athletics, the College of Public Health, <strong>WLP</strong>, as well as the College of Arts and Science, the USF Library and<br />

WUSF. A founding member of <strong>WLP</strong>, Castor has received numerous awards for leadership in education including the Florida<br />

Education Association’s Lifetime Achievement Award. The Tampa Chamber of Commerce and Leadership Florida recognized<br />

her accomplishments in 2015 with their signature leadership awards, and she has been inducted in Women’s Hall of Fame<br />

of both Hillsborough County and the State of Florida. She is a member of the Tampa Bay Area Committee on Foreign<br />

Relations and vice chair of the Community Foundation of Tampa Bay. Castor is a graduate of Rowan University, (Glassboro,<br />

New Jersey) and received a master’s degree from the University of Miami (Coral Cables, Florida). She is married to Samuel<br />

P. Bell III, a former legislator and member of the Buchanan Ingersoll Law Firm, and is the mother of three children,<br />

Congresswoman Kathy Castor of Tampa, educator and former legislator Karen Castor Dentel of Orlando and Judge Frank<br />

S. Castor, Palm Beach.<br />

PAST RECIPIENTS<br />

2015 — Jan Platt<br />

2014 — Lee Leavengood<br />

2013 — Louise Lykes Ferguson<br />

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COMMITTEE STRUCTURE<br />

<strong>WLP</strong> EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE<br />

Provides guidance in the planning and execution of <strong>WLP</strong> initiatives, and serve as advocates and spokespeople<br />

on behalf of the membership. Members are either officers, committee chairs, or at-large regional institution<br />

representatives.<br />

Dr. Anila Jain, Chair<br />

Dr. Kathleen Moore, Immediate Past Chair<br />

Carol Morsani, Honorary Chair<br />

India Witte, Executive Director<br />

Dr. Moira Burke<br />

Dr. Lagretta Lenker<br />

Jessica Muroff<br />

Chris Reyes<br />

Dr. Valerie Riddle (USFSM representative)<br />

Debbie Sembler (USFSP representative)<br />

Barbara Sparks McGlinchy<br />

<strong>WLP</strong> AWARDS COMMITTEE<br />

Collaborates with <strong>WLP</strong> staff on advertising and selecting recipients for <strong>WLP</strong> Awards (Faculty Research,<br />

Community Leadership, etc.) and identifying and nominating <strong>WLP</strong> members, <strong>WLP</strong> scholars, and other key USF<br />

partners for community awards programs.<br />

Dr. Lagretta Lenker, Chair<br />

Ashley Ehrman, Staff Liaison<br />

Arlynn Haarer<br />

Yvonne Fry<br />

Rebecca Knight<br />

Dr. Patricia Kruk<br />

Dr. Kathleen Moore<br />

Dr. Anne Strozier<br />

India Witte<br />

<strong>WLP</strong> MEMBERSHIP & COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE<br />

Develops and implements strategies for recruiting new Lifetime, Annual and Corporate members to <strong>WLP</strong><br />

and supports the operations, programming, and activities that promote member engagement, participation<br />

and retention. The committee also assists in the planning, development, and implementation of external<br />

communications and marketing of the program.<br />

Jessica Muroff, Chair<br />

Ashley Ehrman, Staff Liaison<br />

Kelly Addington<br />

Leni Baga<br />

Connie Bladon<br />

Julie Gillespie<br />

Maja Lacevic<br />

Laurie Pinover<br />

Rebecca Puig<br />

Nikki Stokes<br />

Kim Wilmath<br />

India Witte<br />

<strong>WLP</strong> MENTORING COMMITTEE<br />

Serves as the conduit to connect students and <strong>WLP</strong> members in partnership with the USF Center for Civic<br />

Leadership and Engagement, Honors College, Transitional Advisory Center, Veteran’s Services and USF<br />

Athletics.<br />

Barbara Sparks-McGlinchy, Chair<br />

Ashley Ehrman, Staff Liaison<br />

Vickie Chachere<br />

Maria Eichelberger<br />

Dionne Ferguson<br />

Brenda Gold<br />

Dr. Sandy Goodman<br />

Melanie Griffin<br />

Claire Lessinger<br />

Dr. Jody McBrien<br />

Valerie McDevitt<br />

Mindy Murphy<br />

Lyris Newman<br />

Michele Norris<br />

Betty Otter-Nickerson<br />

Amanda Page-Zwierko<br />

Dr. Joann Farrell Quinn<br />

Dr. Valerie Riddle<br />

Brigitte Shaw<br />

Dawn Schocken<br />

Michelle Turman<br />

Julie Ward<br />

India Witte<br />

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COMMITTEE STRUCTURE<br />

<strong>WLP</strong> WISE ADVISORY COMMITTEE<br />

A sub-group of the Mentoring Committee, this body provides guidance to our WISE (Women who Ignite<br />

Student Engagement) Advisory Council and oversight of the planning and promotion of the <strong>WLP</strong> WISE<br />

Student <strong>Symposium</strong>.<br />

Claire Lessinger, WISE<br />

Advisory Committee Chair<br />

Sheau-Lei Ellison<br />

Shelby Jones<br />

Cindy Kane<br />

Caitlin Kennedy<br />

Lauren Hartmann<br />

Fadwa Hilili<br />

Dr. Jody McBrien<br />

Suzanne McCormick<br />

Mallory McLean<br />

Sara Palmer<br />

Amanda Page-Zwierko<br />

Christina Reese<br />

Sidney Resmondo<br />

Dr. Valerie Riddle<br />

Barbara Sparks McGlinchy<br />

Joanne Sullivan<br />

Jessica Thompson<br />

Julie Ward<br />

India Witte<br />

<strong>WLP</strong> WISE ADVISORY COUNCIL<br />

This inaugural student group is charged with planning and implementing the Spring 2017 <strong>WLP</strong>/WISE<br />

Student <strong>Symposium</strong> for the USF System, and advising <strong>WLP</strong> on important issues related to student<br />

engagement and success.<br />

Vera Bessonova<br />

Natalie Bohin<br />

Sierra Francis<br />

Katherine Garcia<br />

Wainella Isaacs<br />

Corinne Tucker<br />

Krithika Venugopal<br />

Shari Zamani<br />

<strong>WLP</strong> PROGRAM COMMITTEE<br />

Guides the planning and promotion of the <strong>WLP</strong> <strong>Fall</strong> <strong>Symposium</strong> and other signature annual events, including<br />

securing sponsorships and encouraging attendance and member participation.<br />

Chris Reyes, Chair<br />

Ashley Ehrman, Staff Liaison<br />

Leni Baga<br />

Karen Bremer<br />

Anne Marie Campbell<br />

Lindsey Crawford<br />

Dr. Liana Fernandez Fox<br />

Gina Di Grandi<br />

Michelle Hamilton<br />

Maja Lacevic<br />

Adrienne Morgan<br />

Penny Parks<br />

Debbie Cox-Roush<br />

Joanne Sullivan<br />

India Witte<br />

<strong>WLP</strong> SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE<br />

Works with <strong>WLP</strong> Staff and the USF Foundation Scholarship Office in the selection process for <strong>WLP</strong> scholarship<br />

recipients, assists with donor stewardship, and develops and implements engagement strategies for<br />

<strong>WLP</strong> scholars, <strong>WLP</strong> Members, and <strong>WLP</strong> Scholar alumna.<br />

Dr. Moira Burke, Chair<br />

Kristi Laribee, Staff Liaison<br />

Entela Balliu<br />

Kimberly Choto<br />

Ashley Ehrman<br />

Sheau-Lei Ellison<br />

Julie Gillespie<br />

Cindy Kane<br />

Caitlin Kennedy<br />

Hilary Lehman<br />

Judy Mitchell<br />

Jane Morgan<br />

Dr. Valerie Riddle<br />

Dr. Kathleen Moore<br />

Dr. Sandra Stone<br />

Jessica Thompson<br />

Julie Ward<br />

India Witte<br />

Marion Yongue<br />

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<strong>2016</strong> TABLE SPONSORS<br />

Champions Now. Champions Forever.<br />

Suzette Berkman<br />

Anne Marie Campbell<br />

The Honorable Betty Castor<br />

Dr. and Mrs. William S. Dalton<br />

Dr. Liana Fernandez Fox<br />

President Judy Genshaft<br />

Mrs. Sharon Greenbaum<br />

Dr. Anila Jain<br />

Barbara Sparks McGlinchy<br />

Sally McKee<br />

Jane Morgan<br />

Keli Mondello<br />

Pamela S. Muma<br />

Lyris Newman<br />

Jan Platt<br />

Valerie Riddle<br />

Nancy Schneid<br />

Debbie Nye Sembler<br />

Elaine Shimberg<br />

USF Foundation Scholarships &<br />

Diversity Initiatives<br />

USF Town & Gown<br />

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SPECIAL RECOGNITION<br />

FOUNDING MEMBERS<br />

Bank of America<br />

Dore Beach, Ed.D. ‘70, ‘72<br />

Suzette Berkman ‘73, ‘78<br />

Sharon Blanchard<br />

Linda Blume ‘73<br />

Hon. Betty Castor<br />

Cornelia Corbett<br />

Martha Couch<br />

Florida Medical Clinic<br />

Foundation of Caring, Inc.<br />

Keri Gawrych ‘87<br />

Judy Genshaft, Ph.D.<br />

Leona Genshaft*<br />

Nancy Howe<br />

Anila Jain, M.D. ‘79, ‘81<br />

Mona Jain, M.D, Ph.D. ‘84<br />

Muffy Longacre<br />

Kathleen Moore, Ph.D. ‘90<br />

Carol Morsani<br />

Pamela Muma<br />

Michele Norris ‘77, ‘79<br />

Vivien Oliva<br />

Pallavi Patel, M.D.<br />

Regions Financial Corporation<br />

Nancy Schneid ‘77, ‘79<br />

Elaine Shimberg<br />

Linda Simmons ‘73, ‘75<br />

Anne Strozier, Ph.D.<br />

Deborah Thielen<br />

USF Town & Gown<br />

Erika Wallace<br />

Vincent Zecchino*<br />

*Deceased<br />

LIFETIME MEMBERS<br />

Ellen and Philip Asherman ‘76<br />

Rebecca Bast<br />

Moira J. Burke, M.D.<br />

Anne Marie Campbell ‘96<br />

Grisselle Centeno, Ph.D*<br />

Ellen Daley, Ph.D. ‘00*<br />

January Dennison<br />

Elizabeth Fowler ‘93<br />

Jamie Goldenberg, Ph.D.*<br />

Carolyn House Stewart ‘74<br />

Hon. Pam Iorio ‘01<br />

Patricia Kruk, Ph.D*<br />

Donna Lindsey ‘79<br />

Susan MacManus, Ph.D.*<br />

Jody McBrien, Ph.D.*<br />

National Mah Jongg League<br />

Foundation Inc.<br />

Ruth Unger<br />

USAmeriBank<br />

Linda Whiteford, Ph.D.*<br />

Naomi Yavneh Klos, Ph.D.<br />

*Past recipients of the <strong>WLP</strong> Faculty<br />

Research Award were accorded<br />

Lifetime membership.<br />

CORPORATE MEMBERS<br />

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<strong>WLP</strong> ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP LIST<br />

Mildred Acevedo-Duncan, Ph.D.<br />

Kelly Addington<br />

Jo-Ann Alessandrini '98<br />

Rafaela A. Amador ‘04<br />

Alexis Aponte ‘14<br />

Leni Baga<br />

Hannah Benton<br />

Leah Bergoffen<br />

Lynda Bishop<br />

Kathy Black, Ph.D.*<br />

Connie Bladon<br />

Karen Bremer<br />

Susan Brennan<br />

Angela Brewer ‘82, ‘84<br />

Cheryl Brown<br />

Ashley Brundage<br />

Roberta Burford<br />

Moira J. Burke, M.D.<br />

Renee Byrd ‘86<br />

Entella Caisse ‘06<br />

Stacy Carlson, Ph.D. ‘92<br />

Heide Castaneda, Ph.D.*<br />

Vickie Chachere<br />

Colleen Chappell<br />

Dara Chenevert<br />

Tiffany Chenneville, Ph.D. ‘92, ‘96, ‘00*<br />

Kyoung Cho, DMA*<br />

Kimberly Choto ‘92<br />

Deborah Clark<br />

Cynthia Congelio<br />

Kimberly Constantine ‘93, ‘95, ‘00<br />

Ellen Cotton<br />

Debbie Cox-Roush<br />

Lindsey Crawford<br />

Angela Crist<br />

Ellen Daley, Ph.D. ‘00<br />

Karen Dalton ‘07<br />

Linda D’Aquila<br />

Jacqueline Darna<br />

Kim de la Parte<br />

Karen Dee<br />

Robin DeLaVergne ‘74<br />

Gina Di Grandi<br />

Jackie Dixon, Ph.D.<br />

Pat Douglas ‘04<br />

Frances Doyle ‘80<br />

Kelly Dulin<br />

Holly Duncan<br />

Paula Eaves<br />

Diane Egner<br />

Ashley Ehrman ‘08<br />

Maria Eichelberger ‘03<br />

Alissa Ellison<br />

Patricia Emmanual<br />

Mary Erwin<br />

Sheau-Lei H. Ellison<br />

Kim Estrada ‘96<br />

Dionne Ferguson ‘13<br />

Laura Fontanills<br />

Wilma Fowler ‘85<br />

Liana Fernandez Fox, Ph.D. ‘80, ‘98<br />

Elizabeth Frazier<br />

Kelsey Frouge<br />

Yvonne Fry<br />

Maryanne Funai<br />

Cami Gibertini<br />

Julie Gillespie ‘82<br />

Stephanie Goforth ‘82<br />

Brenda Gold<br />

Sandy Goodman, M.D.<br />

Janet Gregory<br />

Virginia Gregory ‘93<br />

Melanie Griffin<br />

Debbie Gula ‘80, ‘05<br />

Arlynn Haarer<br />

Michelle Hamilton ‘04<br />

Sandra Hanna ‘82<br />

Linda Hartley ‘89<br />

Lauren Hartmann ‘15<br />

Helios Education Foundation<br />

Patti Helton, Ph.D.<br />

Fadwa Hilili '13, '15<br />

Elizabeth Hordge-Freeman, Ph.D.*<br />

Sally Houston, M.D.<br />

Molly James<br />

Stephanie H. Johnson, Ph.D. ‘81, ‘05, ‘14<br />

Shelby Jones ‘16<br />

Cindy Kane ‘76<br />

Cynthia Keenan<br />

Caitlin Kennedy ‘08<br />

Liz Kennedy ‘80<br />

Lauren Key<br />

Rebecca Knight<br />

Lora Kosten, Ph.D.<br />

Kayla Kuni ‘14<br />

Maja Lacevic ‘09<br />

Marty Lanahan<br />

Jennifer Larson<br />

Rhea Law ‘77<br />

Kara LeComte<br />

Lea LeVines<br />

Lee Leavengood ‘73<br />

Hilary Lehman<br />

Susan Leisner<br />

Lagretta Lenker, Ph.D. ‘92<br />

Angelina Leonetti<br />

Claire Lessinger<br />

Helen Levine, Ph.D.<br />

Lyda Tymiak Lindell, M.D.<br />

Nancy Lockwood<br />

Carol Long ‘83<br />

Donna Longhouse '84<br />

Rita Lowman<br />

Rachel Albritton Lunsford ‘94<br />

Catherine Lynch, M.D. ‘90<br />

Linda Marcelli<br />

William J. Mariotti ‘15<br />

Merritt Martin ‘04<br />

Shari Martinez<br />

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<strong>WLP</strong> ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP LIST<br />

Karla Mastracchio, Ph.D. ‘03<br />

Leslie McCabe-Holm<br />

Cynthia McCague<br />

Maggie McCleland<br />

Suzanne McCormick<br />

Jill McCracken, Ph.D.*<br />

Valerie McDevitt<br />

Shelley McDuff, MBA ‘08, ‘12<br />

Cindy McGarrigle ‘80<br />

Sally McKee<br />

Mallory McLean<br />

Jennifer McVan<br />

Kay Meyer<br />

Judy Mitchell<br />

Debbie Momberg ‘78<br />

Keli Mondello<br />

April Monteith ‘01, ‘03<br />

Adrienne Morgan<br />

Jane Morgan<br />

Teri Morrow<br />

Tracy Muir<br />

Hon. Sandra Murman<br />

Jessica Muroff ‘01, ‘02<br />

Jennifer Murphy<br />

Jennifer E. Murphy ‘96<br />

Mindy Murphy<br />

Deana Nelson<br />

Lyris Newman ‘72, ‘77<br />

Gail Nursey<br />

Candy Olson<br />

Jennifer Osgood<br />

Betty Otter-Nickerson ‘76<br />

Amanda Page-Zwierko ‘09<br />

Penny Parks<br />

Wendy Pepe ‘88<br />

Julie Perrelli<br />

Kaley Peters<br />

Donna Petersen, Sc.D.<br />

Carole Phillipson<br />

Laurie Pinover<br />

Anne Pollack<br />

Patricia Porter<br />

Ráchael A. Powers, Ph.D.<br />

Amanda Puccinelli<br />

Rebecca Puig ‘08, ‘10<br />

Joan Pynes, Ph.D.<br />

Jo Ann Farrell Quinn, Ph.D. ‘74<br />

Miranda Reiter<br />

Jaime Renee<br />

Jan Resch ‘91<br />

Sidney Resmondo ‘14<br />

Amy Rettig<br />

Chris Reyes ‘93<br />

Valerie Riddle, M.D. ‘84, ‘89<br />

Nancy Ridenour<br />

Jessica Rivelli<br />

Alicia Rossiter, DNP ‘96, ‘15*<br />

Howard Rutherford<br />

Sandra Schneider-Wright, Ph.D.<br />

Dawn Schocken, Ph.D. ‘83, ‘85<br />

Betty Schoenbaum<br />

Debbie Sembler<br />

Julianne Serovich, Ph.D.<br />

Ann Shaler<br />

Brigitte Shaw ‘83<br />

Dae Sheridan, Ph.D. ‘94, ‘97<br />

Dawn Shields<br />

Lisa Simington<br />

Debra Sinclair, Ph.D. ‘84<br />

Melissa Sloan, Ph.D.*<br />

Rebecca Smith<br />

Marlene Spalten<br />

Barbara Sparks-McGlinchy ‘78, ‘83, ‘91<br />

Amanda Stevens<br />

Nicole Stokes ‘03, ‘07<br />

Sandra Stone, Ph.D. ‘79<br />

Joann Strobbe<br />

Joanne Sullivan<br />

Taneshia Taggart<br />

Tampa Palms Women’s Club<br />

Sheryl Teague<br />

Natalie Thomas ‘95<br />

Jessica Thompson ‘05, ‘07<br />

Kate Tiedemann<br />

Karen Tillman-Gosselin<br />

Holly Tomlin<br />

Michelle Turman ‘00<br />

Christine Turner<br />

Jessie Turner, Ph.D.*<br />

Geraldine Twine ‘78, ‘88<br />

Barbara Twine-Thomas ‘73<br />

Jeffrie van Loveren<br />

Cindy Visot, Ed.D. ‘00<br />

Beth Walters<br />

Julie Ward ‘05<br />

Tracy West<br />

Kimberly Wilmath<br />

Sophia Wisniewska, Ph.D.<br />

India Witte<br />

Marion Yongue ‘91<br />

Karen Zicht ‘84<br />

*Recipient of the <strong>WLP</strong> Faculty<br />

Research Award<br />

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9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. CONCURRENT SESSIONS (PICK ONE)<br />

Helping Women Lead, Achieve & Take Their Place at the Table<br />

Palma Ceia<br />

A 2012 report by the Credit Suisse Research Institute, Gender Diversity and Corporate Performance, showed<br />

that businesses are more successful with women in the boardroom. Following a 2012 study of 2,400 companies<br />

globally, the Institute found that net income growth over the past six years averaged 14 percent in companies<br />

with women directors, eclipsing their counterparts without female board members, which posted only 10<br />

percent growth. Catalyst, a research group focused on women’s advancement to senior leadership, found that<br />

Fortune 500 companies with more women directors outperformed those with fewer women board members on<br />

a broad range of financial indicators. So why does more than half the population constitute only 17 percent of<br />

the representation on Fortune 500 corporate boards? Join us as we convene a solutions oriented conversation<br />

on this topic, helping you identify the core competencies necessary for successful board leadership, and<br />

determine the best path to attaining appointment to a corporate board seat.<br />

Marie Tomassi<br />

Managing Shareholder, Trenam Law<br />

MODERATOR<br />

Marie Tomassi is the managing shareholder of Trenam Law, one of Tampa Bay’s largest regional law<br />

firms, as well as a member of the firm’s executive board. As managing shareholder, Marie is deeply<br />

involved in leading the firm and executing its overall business strategy. Under Tomassi, the firm has<br />

expanded its community involvement by supporting local organizations including Southeastern<br />

Guide Dogs, United Way, Habitat for Humanity and local arts groups. Tomassi also leads the firm’s<br />

appellate practice group and is Florida Bar board certified in appellate practice and has more than<br />

25 years of experience in complex commercial litigation and ERISA matters. Tomassi regularly<br />

publishes and has presented numerous seminars in bar association programs on appellate law. She<br />

is consistently recognized by Florida Super Lawyers and by Best Lawyers in America for her work in<br />

the field. Most recently, she was recognized by The Best Lawyers in America as <strong>2016</strong> Lawyer of the<br />

Year for her appellate practice in St. Petersburg. Tomassi is actively involved in the community, is a<br />

graduate of Leadership Tampa Bay and a former member of the Board of Directors for the Mahaffey<br />

Theater Foundation. She received her undergraduate degree, summa cum laude, from the University<br />

of South Florida, where she was recognized as a King-O’Neal Award Winner, and her law degree,<br />

summa cum laude, from Stetson University College of Law where she graduated first in her class.<br />

Jessica Blume<br />

Director, Publix Super Markets Inc.<br />

Jessica Blume was vice chair of Deloitte LLP from March 2012 until retiring in August 2015 and<br />

managing director of Research and Innovation from November 2009 to March 2012. Previously, she<br />

served as national managing director - consulting from 2006 to 2009; Southeast regional managing<br />

director - consulting from 2003 to 2006; and Atlanta managing director - consulting from 2001 to<br />

2003. Her qualifications include extensive experience in business and accounting, serving on the<br />

Deloitte LLP governing board for six years and on various committees and qualifying to serve as an<br />

Audit Committee financial expert. In <strong>2016</strong>, Blume was elected to the Board of Directors for Publix<br />

Super Markets, Inc., an employee-owned supermarket chain based in Lakeland, Florida. She is a<br />

member of the Governance and Compensation Committees. During her career with Deloitte, she was<br />

active in community service. She has been a United Way Alexis De Tocqueville member since 1995<br />

and has assisted United Way in developing both national and local strategies and currently serves<br />

on the Sarasota United Way Board. She spent six years as a trustee for City Year national board and<br />

was a member of the Finance and Audit and Site Selection <strong>Program</strong> Committees. Through this role<br />

she oversaw Deloitte’s investment in education and her own personal passion and desire to improve<br />

the education system. Blume graduated from the University of Central Florida with a degree in<br />

accounting and is a licensed Florida CPA. She is currently engaged with the College of Business as<br />

advisory member for the formation and launch of their new integrated business degree.<br />

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9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. CONCURRENT SESSIONS<br />

Gail Nieman Auerbach<br />

Senior Vice President of Human Resources, Masonite<br />

Gail Auerbach is the senior vice president of human resources for Masonite International, a $1.9<br />

billion manufacturer employing more than 10,000 employees in 65 locations around the world. She<br />

has over 30 years of experience in both domestic and international companies including 10 years<br />

with General Electric. During her tenure she has helped lead Masonite through a significant<br />

amount of change including successfully taking the company public on the NYSE in 2013. In<br />

addition to her global HR responsibilities, Gail supports the board’s HR and Compensation<br />

Committee. She earned her B.S. at Illinois State University and MBA from Emory University. In<br />

addition to her HR leadership experience, Gail has managed global development programs. She is a<br />

trained executive coach and is a certified instructor for DDI -Interaction Management, Career<br />

Architect, Benchmarks 360° Feedback, and Coaching for Success. Gail has contributed to a<br />

number of publications including Business to Business magazine, and the McGraw-Hill book How<br />

To Choose The Right Person for the Right Job Every Time. She is a native of Chicago and resides in<br />

Tampa, Florida with her family.<br />

Alex Sink<br />

Former Chief Financial Officer, State of Florida<br />

Alex Sink served as Florida’s Chief Financial Officer (CFO) from 2007 to 2011 as one of four<br />

statewide elected officials. She was responsible for the state’s treasury and accounting functions,<br />

served as a trustee for the state pension fund, and directed the insurance consumer advocacy<br />

work in addition to serving as chair of Florida Healthy Kids (S Chip program) among many other<br />

responsibilities. Prior to being elected to office, Alex had a 26-year career at Bank of America,<br />

where she was Florida president from 1993 to 2000 when she retired. Sink’s previous corporate<br />

public board service includes Sykes Corporation, First Advantage Corporation, Raymond James<br />

Financial, Republic Bank and C1Bank. She currently serves on the board of Verger Capital, a private<br />

manager of endowment funds. Her extensive nonprofit service includes serving as past board<br />

chair of United Way Suncoast, Leadership Florida, Take Stock in Children, Hillsborough Education<br />

Foundation and The Nature Conservancy (Florida chapter). Alex currently serves on the board of<br />

Tampa Wave, Florida Funders, United Way Worldwide Advisory Board, Junior Achievement and<br />

Wake Forest University where she chairs the Audit Committee.<br />

Jennifer Steans<br />

President and CEO, Financial Investments Corporation<br />

Jennifer W. Steans is the president and CEO of Financial Investments Corporation (FIC), where<br />

she oversees private equity investments and the Steans Family Office operations. Steans’<br />

business affiliations include service as a chairman of USAmeriBancorp, Inc., a privately held Tampa<br />

Bay area middle market bank. She is also a director of MB Financial, MCS Holdings, LLC, Provest<br />

Holdings, LLC, Centerline Solutions, Catastrophe Solutions International and Chicago Deferred<br />

Exchange Corp. In addition, she serves on the Advisory Board for Carlyle Asia Growth Partners<br />

III, LP, Laramar Multi-Family Value Fund, Resource Land Fund, Siena Capital Partners, and is a<br />

member of The Commercial Club of Chicago. Steans also actively helps lead a number of nonprofit<br />

entities, including serving as past chair of Leadership Greater Chicago. She currently serves as<br />

vice chairman and treasurer of Ravinia Festival and trustee of the Chicago Foundation for Women,<br />

The Steans Family Foundation, The Phoenix Pact, RUSH University Medical Center, Navy Pier and<br />

YWCA of Evanston/North Shore. Steans received a B.S. from Davidson College and an MBA from<br />

The Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University. She was named as one of American<br />

Banker’s 25 Most Powerful Women in Finance for 2013.<br />

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9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. CONCURRENT SESSIONS<br />

Staying Relevant...On Purpose<br />

Esplanade<br />

The cyclical nature of women’s lives means that we are constantly going through a series of transitions<br />

physically and mentally. Yet while we now live stronger and healthier lives, and more and more women are<br />

embracing transition, aging still carries negative connotations. Why do we need to look young to feel good?<br />

Why not learn to embrace who we are? Rather than focusing on the appearance aspect of aging, this session<br />

will explore how we can stay relevant and not lose sight of who we really are on the inside. Our panel will<br />

discuss how we can seize the opportunities throughout our lives to be living our lives “on purpose”.<br />

Participants will walk away with ideas on how to ensure that we never lose sight of what has meaning and<br />

purpose for us, and stay relevant and authentic throughout our life.<br />

Bevan Gray-Rogel<br />

President & Founder, Encore of Tampa Bay<br />

MODERATOR<br />

Bevan Gray-Rogel is the president and founder of Encore Tampa Bay, an initiative under the<br />

Community Foundation of Tampa Bay. Encore Tampa Bay assists midlife experienced adults in<br />

exploring options and retooling for meaningful paid work or volunteer service in the second<br />

half of life. Encore Tampa Bay’s mission is to help strengthen the community’s organizations<br />

and economy by connecting the talent and experience with the demand of businesses and nonprofit<br />

organizations. Bevan was chosen to be one of the 14 National Encore organization’s Encore<br />

Innovation Fellows program to create a framework for building an encore community in Tampa<br />

Bay. Encore Tampa Bay is working on several different initiatives to bring the encore movement to<br />

the Tampa Bay area – such as running the Encore Academy, which offers programs to help midlife<br />

adults to identify, retool and connect to their “encore.” Encore Tampa Bay is working closely with<br />

organizations such as The Community Foundation, AARP, Raymond James, Florida Blue, The St.<br />

Petersburg Chamber of Commerce, Sun Trust, Manpower, Well Care, Bay Care, St Petersburg<br />

College/Workforce Institute and University of South Florida to launch other initiatives and events<br />

in Tampa Bay. Bevan has over 35 years of experience in the field of organization development and<br />

leadership. She has worked internally for profit and non-profit organizations assisting them with<br />

leadership development, managing change, team building and strategic planning. She received an<br />

MBA at George Washington University in organizational behavior and development. She received a<br />

bachelor degree in psychology at Lake Forest College.<br />

Patricia M. Fuller, Ph.D.<br />

Patricia M. Fuller, Ph.D., Director, Wellness Engineering,<br />

Baldwin Krystyn Sherman Partners<br />

Dr. Patricia Fuller, or Dr. Pat as she is known, has dedicated 18 years to designing and delivering<br />

wellness programs tailored to corporate athletes. Prior to joining Baldwin Krystyn Sherman Partners<br />

in 2010, she was a project manager and contractor for PricewaterhouseCoopers Consulting. Her<br />

training events consistently earned top ratings for her holistic approach and real-world applications.<br />

Before concentrating on wellness, Dr. Pat taught accounting and auditing as an adjunct professor at<br />

The University of Tampa. She earned her CPA designation in 1992 as a senior associate with Coopers<br />

& Lybrand. She has a bachelor’s degree in French from St. Lawrence University, MBA in accounting<br />

from University of Utah, master of nutritional therapy from Nutrition Therapy Institute and a Ph.D. in<br />

holistic nutrition from Clayton College of Natural Health. Dr. Pat volunteers at Lowry Park Zoo. She<br />

has twin sons attending college and enjoys reading and stand-up paddle boarding.<br />

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9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. CONCURRENT SESSIONS<br />

Jules Lewis Gibson<br />

President, FUSE Media + Marketing<br />

A gratuate of Tulane University with dual degrees in art history and photography, Gibson spent<br />

the majority of the first 20 years of her career helping small businesses align their marketing,<br />

advertising and sales strategies. In 2011, she entered a new chapter of her career by acquiring<br />

Florida Homes Magazine. She soon expanded her titles to include Florida Boating Magazine and<br />

GRAVITAS Magazine, which has received rave reviews and industry awards, including a “Best New<br />

Magazine, 2015” award by the Florida Magazine Association. Her company, FUSE Media + also has<br />

a thriving custom publishing division, creating publications for prestigious organizations such as<br />

Michael Saunders & Company and the Paradise Coast Visitor Guide for the Collier County CVB.<br />

Born and raised in Atlanta, she now lives in Sarasota with her two young sons.<br />

Elana Schrader, M.D.<br />

Chief Medical Officer, Florida Blue<br />

Dr. Elana Schrader is Florida Blue’s chief medical officer. In this role, Schrader is responsible for<br />

the development of the overarching clinical strategy for Florida Blue and leading clinical activities<br />

including care management, health promotions and wellness, pharmacy, quality and clinical retail<br />

health initiatives. Since joining Florida Blue, Schrader has served in a number of innovative and<br />

transformational leadership roles. Most recently, she served as vice president of product where she<br />

was accountable for the design and development of new health solutions and the management of<br />

the product portfolio for commercial business. Prior to joining Florida Blue, Schrader served as the<br />

medical director for Columbia/HCA Memorial Hospital and also had a private practice in internal<br />

medicine in Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla. Schrader is active in civic and community organizations.<br />

Recently named an honoree for the Jacksonville Business Journal’s <strong>2016</strong> Women of Influence,<br />

Schrader is a graduate of the 2007 class of Leadership Jacksonville and has served as Florida<br />

Blue’s executive leader of the Women’s Initiative Network. She is the 2015 and <strong>2016</strong> chairperson for<br />

the American Cancer Society’s Jacksonville Making Strides Against Breast Cancer event. Schrader<br />

holds a B.A. from Barnard College of Columbia University. She received her medical training at<br />

Albert Einstein College of Medicine and trained in internal medicine at The New York Hospital of<br />

Cornell Medical College and the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. She completed a postdoctoral<br />

research fellowship at Columbia Presbyterian College of Medicine, and is a graduate of the<br />

Advanced Management <strong>Program</strong> at the University of Chicago, Booth School of Business, Class of<br />

2011.<br />

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9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. CONCURRENT SESSIONS<br />

The Art of Talking About Yourself<br />

University Club<br />

Whether you are trying to ace a job interview, sign a new client or land a promotion, it is critical to sell yourself.<br />

Professionals often fall into the trap of regurgitating bullets about their past jobs instead of sharing the value<br />

they can offer as a result of their experiences. Bringing together a diverse group of powerhouse women, this<br />

interactive session will share best practices and lessons learned from experts around branding, talking about<br />

yourself and selling yourself.<br />

Lauren Key<br />

Vice President of Marketing, Florida Hospital West Florida Region<br />

MODERATOR<br />

Lauren Key is a healthcare marketing and business executive with more than 25 years of experience<br />

in public, private, venture-stage and not-for-profit companies including Florida Hospital, Eli Lilly<br />

& Company, Gillette/Braun/Thermoscan, Quidel, Discus Dental, Intelident Solutions and Coast<br />

Dental. Her extensive healthcare industry experience includes hospitals, physician practices,<br />

multi-location corporate dental practices, dental labs, dental products, practice management<br />

software, medical devices, point-of-care and in-vitro diagnostic testing, medical education and<br />

pharmaceuticals. Lauren’s background and expertise includes corporate turnarounds, mergers<br />

and acquisitions, strategic marketing planning, launching new business enterprises, developing<br />

new product lines, driving revenue streams, managing strategic partnerships, public relations,<br />

crisis communications, and creating brand strategies and integrated marketing communications.<br />

She also has demonstrated success in building and leading effective and collaborative marketing<br />

organizations to get results. Key earned a bachelor of business administration degree with honors<br />

from the University of Oklahoma and completed executive coursework at the Harvard Business<br />

School in strategic marketing management. An active member of <strong>WLP</strong>, she has also served as a<br />

Board Member for the Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce since 2013 and is currently serving on<br />

the Executive Committee as co-chair of the Marketing Committee. Lauren is married and has lived in<br />

Tampa since 2003.<br />

Claire Lessinger<br />

Director of Special Events, Tampa Bay Sports Commission<br />

Claire Lessinger joined the Tampa Bay Sports Commission (TBSC) as the sales and events manager.<br />

In October of 2015, Claire was promoted to director of special events. The TBSC is a private, nonprofit,<br />

501c3, charitable corporation that serves the entire Tampa Bay area as the lead organization<br />

for bidding on and hosting premiere sports and entertainment events. Lessinger and the TBSC are<br />

responsible for driving economic and social impact by identifying, bidding on, and ultimately hosting<br />

sporting and entertainment events in Tampa Bay. Most recently Tampa Bay hosted the <strong>2016</strong> Men’s<br />

Frozen Four, 2015 NCAA D.II Women’s Volleyball Championship and the 2015 NCAA Women’s Final<br />

Four where Lessinger served as the Tournament Manager for all three. As the event’s point guard,<br />

Lessinger was the liaison to the NCAA staff and managed day-to-day operations for the Tampa<br />

Bay Local Organizing Committee (TBLOC). Now, Lessinger and the TBLOC are preparing to host the<br />

first College Football Playoff National Championship in the Southeast at Raymond James Stadium<br />

on January 9th, 2017. Lessinger spent eight years as the University of South Florida head volleyball<br />

coach, and she remains engaged with USF as an active member in <strong>WLP</strong>, serving as the leader for<br />

the inaugural WISE student initiative. She graduated from UF in 1997 with a bachelor of science<br />

degree in exercise and sports science with a concentration in sports management. Claire and her<br />

husband Mike reside in Tampa with their two sons Tyler and Tanner.<br />

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9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. CONCURRENT SESSIONS<br />

Deiah Riley<br />

Anchor, ABC Action News<br />

Deiah Riley is an award- winning journalist, who has been waking up the Tampa Bay area since 2003.<br />

Riley has a passion for sharing people’s stories, bringing compelling news to her viewers and doing<br />

it all with honesty and integrity. She’s a member of the award-winning ABC Action News “Taking<br />

Action Against Domestic Violence” campaign. The goal of this campaign is to raise awareness of<br />

domestic violence, provide resources for victims and families and share the inspirational stories<br />

of survivors, breaking their silence to stop the cycle of abuse. Riley has covered many of the<br />

biggest news events in the bay area, including the emotional Terri Schiavo “Right to Die” case, the<br />

abduction of Carlie Brucia, the infamous Wesley Chapel movie theater shooting, the Super Bowl<br />

and numerous major weather events. Before coming to Tampa, Riley was an anchor in Atlanta,<br />

where her 5-part series on “HIV, AIDS and Women” was the basis for a town hall meeting. She also<br />

anchored newscasts in Phoenix, Mobile and Montgomery, Alabama. Riley is an active member of<br />

the community, and her church. She and her husband David have two daughters: 9-year old Riley<br />

and 8-year old Ryan. In her spare time, she operates a “locker room on wheels,” hauling her girls to<br />

volleyball, track, soccer, piano & guitar.<br />

Kathleen Shanahan<br />

Chairman, Ground Works Solution<br />

Kathleen M. Shanahan is currently chairman of Ground Works Solution, formerly URETEK<br />

Holdings, Inc. She served as CEO and chairman of URETEK Holdings, Inc. since 2011 and grew the<br />

business significantly in revenue and geographic coverage. URETEK Holdings was a Florida based<br />

company focused on soil stabilization and densification for infrastructure rehabilitation. URETEK<br />

provided fast, minimally-disruptive, cost-effective repair solutions through the use of a patented<br />

polymer based application process. Shanahan has a distinguished background in business, politics<br />

and public service. Previously, Kathleen was chairman and CEO of WRScompass, a civil and<br />

environmental construction company, from July 2005 thru July 2011. WRScompass experienced<br />

significant growth under Kathleen’s leadership. Prior to her executive management posts, Kathleen<br />

was a senior consultant to former New York Stock Exchange CEO John Thain, and a senior<br />

executive in charge of public and community affairs at PaineWebber. Additionally, she has held<br />

federal and state public policy positions of chief of staff for Florida Governor Jeb Bush, chief of<br />

staff to Vice President-elect Dick Cheney, deputy secretary of the California Trade and Commerce<br />

Agency, special assistant to Vice President George Bush, and staff assistant on President Reagan’s<br />

National Security Council. Shanahan currently serves as an executive board member of the Florida<br />

Council of 100, and as a pro bono advisor to the Florida Coalition Against Domestic Violence. She<br />

is also a board member of BioIQ, GSL Solutions and The Digital Bell, Hillsborough Area Regional<br />

Transit Authority, TRC (NYSE: TRR), Woofgang Solutions , as a board member and executive<br />

vice president of National Account for Turtle & Hughes, and is a member of Women Corporate<br />

Directors and the International Women’s Forum.<br />

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10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. CONCURRENT SESSIONS (PICK ONE)<br />

Strategies to Bridge the Gap, Own Your Value<br />

and Negotiate Your Worth<br />

Palma Ceia<br />

When women are empowered to lead and given the tools and support to do so, they make choices that change<br />

history. Why is it then that women are often not compensated to reflect their value and power? Why it is that<br />

even in today’s age, U.S. women make 77 cents for every dollar a man takes home, on average? Attendees will<br />

hear from senior executives from leading area companies who are taking concrete and public steps to address<br />

these issues and also share tools to help you become a powerful and confident asker. By sharing today’s most<br />

successful negotiation strategies, you will learn how to monetize your strengths and potential and own your<br />

value – not only in your paycheck, but by the position you hold.<br />

Linda Simmons<br />

President/CEO, R.R. Simmons<br />

MODERATOR<br />

President & CEO of R.R. Simmons, a commercial design/build firm in Tampa and a graduate of the<br />

University of South Florida, Simmons was in commercial banking for 15 years prior to joining R.R.<br />

Simmons. Simmons gives back to the USF System as a supporter and donor, currently serving on the<br />

USF Foundation Board as immediate past chair, Women in Leadership & Philanthropy past chair and<br />

founding member, Stavros Center for Economic Education Advisory Board, USF Bulls Club Iron Bull,<br />

USF Alumni Association Life Member and past board member. She was recognized for her service to<br />

USF by the Alumni Association with the Donald A. Gifford Service Award. Together with her husband<br />

Randy, she established the Simmons Endowed Athletic Scholarship, providing a full scholarship<br />

annually to one male and one female student. They also founded Bulls Blast, an annual clay shooting<br />

event supporting this scholarship program. Simmons is a member of CREW Tampa Bay, Heart<br />

Association Go Red for Women Cabinet, and is a past United Way Board Chair, and a founder of the<br />

UW Women’s Leadership <strong>Program</strong>, Brandon Chamber of Commerce board chair and founder<br />

Leadership Brandon, board chair Associated General Contractors, and a board member of the Grow<br />

Financial Credit Union. When not hard at work for the firm or the community, you can find her<br />

relaxing at her home in Boca Grande, Florida with Randy and their two golden retrievers.<br />

Ruth Duncan Bell<br />

Senior Vice President, Public Affairs, LifeLink Foundation<br />

Ruth Bell joined LifeLink Foundation, Inc. based in Tampa, FL in 1995 and currently serves as senior<br />

vice president, public affairs. She is responsible for public affairs and public education activities<br />

related to organ and tissue donation throughout LifeLink’s service areas in west central Florida,<br />

Georgia, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Bell also oversees the Multicultural Donation<br />

Education <strong>Program</strong> in Georgia. Focus areas include branding, volunteer management, media<br />

relations, social media, materials production, community relations, and donor registration and<br />

government relations collaboration. She is an active member of the Association of Multicultural<br />

Affairs in Transplantation, Association of Organ Procurement Organizations, Donate Life America,<br />

Donate Life Florida, and Expert Panel Member for the Health Resources & Services Administration.<br />

Locally, Bell is an active member of The Tampa Chapter of The Links, Inc., Delta Sigma Theta<br />

Sorority Inc., Tampa Alumnae Chapter, and the Athena Society. She graduated from Arizona State<br />

University in Tempe with a degree in mass communications, and obtained a master’s degree in public<br />

administration from the University of South Florida in Tampa.<br />

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10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. CONCURRENT SESSIONS<br />

Juliann Nichols<br />

CEO, Focus On YOU Strategy<br />

Many words describe Juliann Nichols: connector, mentor, catalyst, designer, rainmaker, business<br />

strategist, the sales closer. She is a serial entrepreneur having been a disc jockey, private<br />

investigator and handbag designer. Her reputation as a well-respected, trusted and highly valued<br />

advisor to countless businesses is no accident. Despite the title or job description, Nichols walks<br />

her talk by cultivating a personal brand that demonstrates who she is, no matter what she’s doing.<br />

Nichols combines an open and welcoming personality, contagious sense of humor and astute head<br />

for business that has propelled her to be consistently approached as an expert in personal and<br />

business branding and being the CEO of YOU. Her commitment to the success of others shines<br />

through every conversation, and the most common phrase during any meeting is, “What can I do<br />

for you?”<br />

Nancy Schneid<br />

President, Nancy Schneid, LLC Consulting<br />

Prior to founding her own consulting business, Nancy served as Executive Vice President/<br />

Chief Brand Officer for OSI Restaurant Partners, Inc., where she led the brand and marketing<br />

efforts for Outback Steakhouse, Carrabba’s, Flemings, Roy’s, Bonefish Grill, and others. She was<br />

instrumental in the overall growth of OSI as their original Director of Marketing for Outback<br />

Steakhouse, and helped grow the business to 1400 restaurants in 50 states and 21 countries.<br />

and served on the corporate Board of Directors from 1994-2004. In 2006, Nancy’s launched<br />

her consultancy business, and OSI Restaurant Partners, Inc. came on board as her first client.<br />

In addition to advancing OSI’s successful branding initiatives, Nancy partnered with Outback<br />

founder Chris Sullivan to develop Carmel Café and Wine Bar, pioneering the use of Menu Pad<br />

technology. Nancy is an in-demand consultant, advising small and large companies on business and<br />

marketing strategy and brand development, and serves as an Advisory Board member for World<br />

of Beer and Front Burner Brands. Ongoing clients include Laser Spine Institute, Paul Fleming’s<br />

Restaurant Group and others. In addition to her professional accomplishments, Nancy has a<br />

strong commitment to giving back to her community. She currently is a member of the University<br />

of South Florida’s Foundation Board of Directors and is a Founding member of USF Women in<br />

Leadership and Philanthropy, where she has established two fully-endowed scholarships and serves<br />

as a committed volunteer leader and impactful mentor. Nancy has developed many major local<br />

and national charitable and community fundraisers and activities over the years including Dine<br />

Out for America, a nationwide industry effort that raised over 30 million dollars for the victims of<br />

September 11. A proud graduate of the University of South Florida, Nancy is committed to the ethic<br />

of leading with values, principles, and hard work, and always being proud of the integrity of the<br />

relationships she builds and the work ethos she accomplishes.<br />

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10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. CONCURRENT SESSIONS<br />

Failing Fast<br />

University Club<br />

There’s a common trait shared by many successful people: they act quickly, even if they may fail. Before you<br />

begin to set in motion a series of actions – a project which may fail or succeed, faster or slower, sooner or later<br />

– you already have in mind some kind of outcome – the effect – that you’re aiming for. It could be a financial<br />

one, a stakeholder one, a process one, a people one. With that in mind, there are going to be a range of causes<br />

that may or may not result in that effect. With a vision in place, you can set objectives. Along with those<br />

objectives, you can establish measures of success (measures of failure?) with associated targets, to help guide<br />

the actions/ initiatives. Supporting the why/what/how, you’ll now determine who/when/where – very tactical<br />

things. So, failing faster is really just a current colloquialism for the same thing. In the end, though, all its<br />

saying is: try. If it doesn’t work out, you’ve probably learned either a lot of good things for the next attempt or a<br />

decision to focus on something else. It’s nothing to be ashamed of. In this session, you’ll learn how to develop<br />

the right visioning strategy that will aid you in “failing faster”...successfully!<br />

Penny Parks<br />

Owner, Links Financial LLC<br />

MODERATOR<br />

Spanning a professional career of more than 25 years, Penny Parks has worked for premier firms<br />

in the financial services industry. Her areas of focus have been arranging more than $2 billion in<br />

corporate debt financings, real estate and corporate problem loan resolution and restructuring,<br />

business acquisitions and numerous interim financial leadership roles. Now in its 10th year, Links<br />

Financial, the company that Parks founded, arranges and restructures debt for middle market<br />

companies, arranges financings for real estate projects and sells family-owned businesses. As<br />

president of Links Financial, she identifies the most appropriate and creative financing structure,<br />

provides referrals to well-suited funding sources and advocates for her clients throughout the<br />

process. A proud member of <strong>WLP</strong>, Parks earned a B.S. degree in mathematics and business,<br />

graduating cum laude from Wake Forest University, and a MBA with a finance concentration,<br />

graduating with the highest honors, from the University of Tampa. Prior to founding Links Financial,<br />

her banking career included senior positions with Bank of America, Northern Trust and the Royal<br />

Bank of Canada’s US subsidiary.<br />

Karen Buesing<br />

Partner, Akerman LLP<br />

Karen Buesing has represented management in employment law matters for more than 30<br />

years. She is one of only about 200 lawyers in Florida who are board certified by the Florida Bar<br />

as specialists in labor and employment law. She has represented businesses, small and large, in<br />

litigation matters before local, state, and federal agencies, state and federal courts, and arbitration<br />

panels. Her experience includes discrimination and harassment claims, investigation, and litigation,<br />

whistleblower litigation, wage and hour litigation, non-compete and trade secret litigation,<br />

employment contract negotiation and litigation, litigation of fiduciary obligations, litigation of<br />

minority shareholder/partner disputes in closely held entities, and all aspects of employment<br />

counseling and training. Buesing has been recognized by Chambers USA and Best Lawyers in<br />

America, and has been named one of Florida’s Top 100 Lawyers and Florida’s Top 50 Women Lawyers.<br />

Buesing was the recipient of the 2014 Florida Supreme Court Tobias Simon Award, the state’s<br />

highest pro bono service award. She is a former management co-chair of the ABA Equal Employment<br />

Opportunity Committee.<br />

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10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. CONCURRENT SESSIONS<br />

Valeri Marks<br />

President & CEO, Medical Technology Associates, Inc<br />

Valeri Marks is a seasoned senior executive with over 30 years of experience and a proven track<br />

record of maximizing shareholder value in start-up and high-growth companies. Operating as<br />

president or CEO for over 15 years, Marks has built private companies from the ground up, run<br />

public company divisions, raised funding, integrated acquisitions, sold a company and assisted in an<br />

IPO. Marks is currently president/CEO of Medical Technology Associates (MTA) in Largo, FL. MTA<br />

is a national services provider and equipment distributor delivering medical gas and environmental<br />

life safety compliance testing in hospitals, pharmacies and labs. Under Marks ’ leadership, MTA has<br />

realized significant profit growth. Marks began in telecommunications where she enjoyed a very<br />

successful career leading up to president of SBC Internet Services, now AT&T. She left the public<br />

company world to run numerous investor backed technology companies in Massachusetts, North<br />

Carolina and now Florida. Marks received a MBA, with distinction, from the University of Michigan.<br />

She is on the board of the Tampa Bay CEO Council and the UT Entrepreneurship Center. She is a<br />

<strong>2016</strong> Tampa Bay Business Journal Business Woman of the Year Finalist. Marks is the proud mother<br />

of three children and the wife of Tim Marks, CEO of Metropolitan Ministries.<br />

Taryn Morgan<br />

Assistant Director, IMG Academy<br />

Taryn Morgan is the assistant director of athletic and personal development at IMG Academy in<br />

Bradenton, where she helps oversee a staff of 40-plus specialists in athletic training, physical<br />

therapy, physical conditioning, mental conditioning, leadership, nutrition and vision training. Daily,<br />

the APD staff works with more than 1,000 athletes of varying sports, ages and levels. Morgan<br />

helped create an Empowered Female Athlete class for female student-athletes at IMG Academy.<br />

She was a highly competitive tennis player, reaching rankings as high as No. 11 in Florida and No.<br />

9 in the United States. She played four varsity sports in high school and was a two-sport Division<br />

I collegiate athlete at Stetson University in tennis and volleyball, while also receiving degrees in<br />

exercise science and psychology. Morgan was inducted into the Stetson University Athletic Hall<br />

of Fame in 2006. She went on to pursue her passion of training athletes to be mentally tough and<br />

obtained a master’s degree in sport psychology from the University of Florida and her doctorate<br />

degree in sport psychology from the University of Tennessee. She is an Association for Applied<br />

Sport Psychology (AASP) certified consultant and is the vice chair of the AASP Certification<br />

Committee. In addition, Morgan has co-authored book chapters and journal articles, and has<br />

spoken nationally and internationally on the high performance mindset. She has worked with<br />

Olympians, professional athletes, and collegiate teams, as well as the youth athletes at IMG<br />

Academy to assist them in reaching their potential both in and out of sport.<br />

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10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. CONCURRENT SESSIONS<br />

How to Know When to Leave<br />

Esplanade<br />

Most of us have done it—stayed in a job, a marriage, or a volunteer leadership role so long we started getting<br />

complacent, or worse. Then there’s the reverse problem—leaving too early and ending up with something that<br />

isn’t what we hoped for. Knowing when to leave is a tricky business. We often hear, “Before you jump out of<br />

one boat, you’d better make sure the other one floats.” Sometimes opportunities seem like a great fit at first,<br />

but when you start spotting leaks, you’re already standing on deck with the water pooling swiftly around your<br />

ankles. This panel will share their stories and help you to identify key signs to look for so you know when a move<br />

you’re considering is the right one to make at the right time.<br />

Holly Tomlin<br />

Tomlin St Cyr Real Estate Services, Principal<br />

MODERATOR<br />

Tomlin Staffing and Tomlin Talent Solutions was founded in 1985 in Tampa by Holly Tomlin, a leader<br />

with a combined experience of over 37 years in the human resource industry. Holly recently sold her<br />

employment agency of over 30 years, and she, her husband John and daughter Ali have launched<br />

a real estate brokerage – Tomlin St Cyr Real Estate Services in the south Tampa. A business<br />

graduate of Baldwin-Wallace College with a business degree, she began her career at Standard Oil in<br />

Cleveland, Ohio, where she worked for seven years in human resources. An active member of <strong>WLP</strong>,<br />

Holly holds the distinction of being elected the first woman President of Tampa’s first Rotary Club<br />

(founded in 1917), the Rotary Club of Tampa, and has served in numerous other leadership capacities<br />

for a variety of organizations, including the Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce, the<br />

Sherloq (previously the Merchant Association), the Tampa General Hospital Foundation Board,<br />

the Crisis Center of Tampa Bay Women’s Leadership Council, Junior League of Tampa Community<br />

Advisory Board, the Monsour USF Executive Wellness Center Charter Advisory Board, and as a board<br />

member of the AvMed Business Advisory Group. Holly has been honored with numerous awards,<br />

including the Tampa Bay Business Journal Business Woman of Year award in 2006 and the Greater<br />

Tampa Chamber of Commerce’s Leader of Year Award in 2007.<br />

Emily Benham<br />

CEO, Nonprofit Leadership Center<br />

Emily Benham has more than 30 years of experience in the nonprofit field. Before taking on the role<br />

of CEO of the Nonprofit Leadership Center of Tampa Bay in 2014, Emily was the interim president for<br />

Bayfront HERO (Health, Education and Research Organization), a health legacy foundation formed<br />

in 2013 with the net proceeds of the sale of Bayfront Medical Center to a for profit entity. Prior to<br />

the sale, she was a member of Bayfront Medical Center’s senior leadership team, and directed its<br />

philanthropic arm, Bayfront Health Foundation, for more than 20 years, raising millions of dollars for<br />

capital improvements for the hospital. Bayfront Health Foundation’s signature event “Bayfront on<br />

Vine” and the record breaking “Extreme Team Challenge” employee campaign became well-known<br />

nationally throughout the industry as Benham was asked to present frequently on these “best of<br />

breed” fundraisers. In 2008 she achieved the Association of Health Care Philanthropy’s highest level<br />

of certification, FAHP. Prior to her work in healthcare philanthropy, Benham led fund development<br />

efforts at the Florida Orchestra, American Stage, and the Coconut Grove Playhouse in Miami.<br />

Early in her career, following a fellowship in orchestra management, she was the executive director<br />

of the Evansville (IN) Philharmonic and the South Dakota Symphony. She is a native of Reading,<br />

Pennsylvania and received her B.A. in music from Amherst College in Amherst, Massachusetts. She<br />

is married to James Connors, principal cellist of The Florida Orchestra. They are proud parents of<br />

a 17 year old son, Joshua, who attends Brooks DeBartolo Collegiate High. Benham is also an avid<br />

equestrian and competes regionally in dressage with her equine partner, Current Affair.<br />

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10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. CONCURRENT SESSIONS<br />

Esther Marshall<br />

Vice President, Community and Economic Development Manager,<br />

Fifth Third Bank<br />

Esther Marshall is vice president and community and economic development manager at Fifth<br />

Third Bank for the Tampa Bay market. Esther is responsible for cultivating community development<br />

strategies, managing community partnerships and providing financial services and products to help<br />

build sustainable communities. She also manages the market’s compliance with the Community<br />

Reinvestment Act by leading programs and partnerships supporting economic development and<br />

small business lending, affordable housing and home ownership initiatives as well as supporting<br />

efforts to improve the well-being for underserved communities. Esther has more than 20 years of<br />

experience in the financial services industry. She joined Fifth Third Bank in 2000 and has served in a<br />

number of roles in the commercial bank division before transitioning into community and economic<br />

development. Born and raised in Detroit, Michigan, Esther received a bachelor’s degree in finance<br />

from Davenport University and a master’s degree in public administration from the University<br />

of Michigan. She also is a member of the American Society for Public Administration. Esther is<br />

passionate about community service and spends her free time working with young people in the<br />

areas of finance, human services, music, drama and youth ministry. She serves as a board member<br />

at Hillsborough County Affordable Housing and PACE Center for Girls in Polk County.<br />

Suzanne McCormick<br />

President & CEO, United Way Suncoast<br />

As United Way Suncoast’s chief executive officer, Suzanne McCormick leads one of Florida’s<br />

largest United Ways, ensuring connections are made that cultivate growth, increase community<br />

impact and optimize delivery of the organization’s strategic plan to break the cycle of generational<br />

poverty. McCormick previously provided leadership at United Way of Greater Portland for 13<br />

years, four of which as its president and CEO. She was also the CEO for both the American Red<br />

Cross of Southern Maine and People’s Regional Opportunity <strong>Program</strong>. After graduating from<br />

Duke University, McCormick served two years in Thailand with the U.S. Peace Corps. An engaged<br />

member of <strong>WLP</strong>, McCormick lives in Tampa with her husband, two children and two Boston Terriers.<br />

She enjoys long-distance running, volunteering for her children’s schools and attending their<br />

soccer games, and actively participating in community organizations and boards.<br />

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ANNUAL CONTRIBUTION:<br />

$5,000<br />

BENEFITS:<br />

Membership in USF President’s Council giving society<br />

<strong>WLP</strong> individual membership for up to 2 representatives<br />

Mentoring opportunities<br />

Special University updates<br />

Opportunity for representative to be featured as a panelist or speaker at<br />

a <strong>WLP</strong> event<br />

Invitation to <strong>WLP</strong> events<br />

Preferred opportunity to co-sponsor a <strong>WLP</strong> event<br />

Recognition on <strong>WLP</strong> website with link to corporate website<br />

Recognition in <strong>WLP</strong> monthly e-newsletter (circulated to over 2,500<br />

individuals which include members, prospective members, USF System<br />

and regional leaders, corporate partners, etc.)<br />

Recognition from podium at <strong>WLP</strong> events and in <strong>WLP</strong> Publications<br />

One corporate table of ten (10) at the annual <strong>Fall</strong> <strong>Symposium</strong><br />

Recognition in the <strong>WLP</strong> Annual Awards and <strong>WLP</strong> Annual <strong>Fall</strong> <strong>Symposium</strong><br />

event program<br />

For information regarding the <strong>WLP</strong> Corporate Member program,<br />

contact Ashley Ehrman at AEhrman@usf.edu or (813) 974-6996.<br />

University of South Florida Foundation, Inc.<br />

4202 E. Fowler Ave., ALC100<br />

Tampa, FL 33620-5455<br />

813-974-4070 • wlp@usf.edu • usf.edu\wlp<br />

Thank you for your generous support!<br />

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NOTES<br />

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