19th Annual Women in Business Summit - MA

Mission: To develop a strong community of female professionals by providing quality programming and resources that inspire and elevate opportunities for equity.

Who Attends: Diverse women who are part-time or full-time entrepreneurs, or professionals, who are looking to change their lives in a positive direction through learning, inspiration, and genuine connections with other female leaders.

Schedule: Thursday, September 12, 2024

6:00pm - 8:00pm - VIP Networking Reception (Optional)

Schedule: Friday, September 13, 2024 (Conference)

8:00 AM - Registration & Breakfast

9:00 AM - General Session

10:00 AM - Breakout Sessions

11:00 AM - Panel Discussion

12:00 PM - Lunch

1:00 PM - Breakout Sessions

2:15 PM - Breakout Sessions

2:45 PM - Coffee Break

3:15pm - General Session

4:30pm - Event Ends

As the founder and principal public relations strategist for TJM & Co. Media Boutique, Tiffany Joy leads a team to empower brands to flourish by exposing them to ideal audiences through fully integrated, purpose-focused public relations and digital marketing strategies.
Tiffany Joy's professional experience spans several industries, from communications, technology, and financial services to publishing and entertainment. She also has over 20 years of experience in nonprofit board management. In 2019, TJ published her first e-book, PRY Until...The small business owner's guide to DIY public relations until you're ready to hire a pro. A second edition, which discusses managing reputation during social unrest and a health pandemic, was published in 2020.
Tiffany Joy is a Goldman Sachs 10k Small Business Program graduate and holds a Bachelor's in Public Administration and Communications from The City College of New York. Her most notable certifications include a Project Management Certificate from Villanova University, Business Certificates in Entrepreneurship from Cornell University and Babson College, and a certification in DEI Communication Strategies from PRSA.
Recognized as one of Crain's New York 2023 Notable Leaders in Marketing, Advertising, and PR, Tiffany Joy believes in serving the community and embodies her company's tagline, "Where PR meets purpose." She is actively involved in various organizations, including serving on the Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors and several Chamber committees. Tiffany Joy is a Digital Girl, Inc. board member, leading their PR and fundraising committee. Moreover, she mentors Black and women entrepreneurs through programs with NYC Small Business Services. In 2024, Tiffany Joy joined the executive board of the Black Public Relations Society as Vice President and Chair of Professional Development Programs. Her favorite role, however, is being a mom. Tiffany and her family currently live in Brooklyn, NY.

Hello! My name is Mary Carangelo I have a background In teaching, family therapy, and over 14 years of experience styling women's confidence. I have developed a unique approach in helping women curate a wardrobe that communicates the best version of themselves.
Clothes are a tool to communicate and how you use them can set the stage for attracting success or building your confidence in any situation.
Your style story, relationship with clothing, and mindset around your body Image directly Impact how you show up and are viewed by others.
I have found that once a woman understands the secrets of styling, which includes knowing the “why” and the “how” to dress, they can develop a purposeful purchasing plan, curating a wardrobe that will help build confidence.
I have witnessed transformational experiences as a woman rediscovers her beauty by learning how to dress her best assets!
Never underestimate a first impression and the power of clothing!

Ramona Cedeno is a CPA, CFP, and CEO of FiBrick, an accounting and fractional CFO services firm based in New York. She has a track record of successfully devising and deploying innovative strategies that enhance operational and financial performance. She is an advocate of financial literacy which led her to write the personal finance book Simple Choices Big Rewards in Money. Ramona is the co-chair of the NYS Small Business Development Center Advisory Board and a member of the Gusto Partner Advisory Council. She was named a Notable Woman in Accounting & Consulting by Crain’s and is a recipient of the Empire Whole Health Heroes Award. Ramona has been featured on major networks like Bloomberg, PIX 11 News, and Univision, and has spoken at several esteemed conferences including the AICPA ENGAGE and NABA’s National Conference. She is also a frequent speaker for NYC Small Business Services, Mastercard, Oracle, and The Tory Burch Foundation. Ramona earned a bachelor’s in accounting from Baruch College, a master’s in finance from Fairleigh Dickinson University, and a Certificate in Financial Planning from Boston University.

Shawniel Chamanlal is a renowned empowerment speaker and clinical social worker with over 15 years of experience. As the visionary founder of Healing Springs Wellness Center, she champions the transformative power of an abundance mindset. Committed to inspiring others to dream unapologetically, Shawniel's blend of clinical expertise and passion for manifestation has made her a beacon for those seeking profound change in life and business.

Orlena Cowan-Bailey, SPHR, SHRM-SCP is an award-winning senior leader, speaker, influencer, DEI and culture consultant a.k.a your favorite "Workplace Superhero". She is the founder and Chief Elevation Officer (CEO) of HR Zoom Consulting LLC and HR Swag Shop:
www.gohrzoom.com
www.HRSwagShop.com
These ventures allow Orlena to maximize her passion, innovation and expertise to positively impact workplace cultures, strategy and business results with the support of an esteemed team and network of experts and professionals.
Orlena is a multifaceted culture architect with experience in various industries in the public and private sector, across multiple U.S. and global regions and Fortune 100+ companies. She demonstrates expertise in Employee Relations, Talent Management & Development, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI), Training, Corporate Communications, Event & Program Management, Leadership Coaching & Development. She currently serves as the Executive Director of CT Human Resources Council (CTSHRM), a regional affiliate of the Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM).
Orlena is a life-long stakeholder, advocate and change agent advancing social justice, equity and cultural competence in the community and behind corporate walls. Her passion is fueled by her own experiences empowering her mission to elevate workplaces and results one culture at a time.
Out of the many crowns she wears her most important role is Wife and Mom which keep her heart and hands full beyond measure. Visit www.OrlenaOfficial.com for more!

Krystle George holds a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from Hampton University, a Masters Degree from Springfield College in Psychology with a concentration in Industrial/Organizational Psychology is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Connecticut.
Krystle inspires people to show up as the best version of themselves by helping to fill in the gaps of where they are vs where they want to be. With over 14 years of experience in Human Services, Behavioral Health, and Corporate Employee Assistance Programming (EAP), Krystle is passionate about helping individuals and organizations overcome well-being barriers, foster stability, and nurture a growth mindset to promote a healthy work-life balance and prevent burnout.
As the visionary owner and CEO of The Mindful Vibe Wellness, Krystle is committed to providing mental health counseling services, transformative training workshops, and insightful consulting services to individuals and organizations. Additionally, Krystle has been an Adjunct Professor of Psychology for the past 10 years teaching at several colleges in the Connecticut State Colleges and Universities system. In her free time, Krystle loves to volunteer locally, cook her family's favorite dishes and take trips that involve salt water and sand.

Experienced senior executive, startup nurturer, and mission-driven entrepreneur, Grace Moreno has over 20 years of experience leading state and national not-for-profit organizations. Within those twenty years, Grace has been a change-maker in the fields of politics, health, housing, civic education, and economic development.  She has served in previous roles as Vice President of Community Programs at The Community Builders, Inc. and Vice President for Operations and Finance at the Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the US Senate, among others. Currently, Grace is the CEO and Executive Director of the Massachusetts LGBT Chamber of Commerce, a statewide non-profit that cultivates inclusive relationships between LGBT-owned and ally-owned businesses and the corporate sector that drive economic impact throughout the Commonwealth. Since launching the LGBT Chamber, Grace and her team have raised millions of dollars to stand-up an organization that serves the entire state with a plethora of programming and business-strengthening opportunities.

A former diplomat consultant from London (UK), Talyn Rahman-Figueroa is a Personal Brand Consultant of Boss Diplomat, specializing in turning solo entrepreneurs into premium brands in their industry. She used to work with public figures (think politicians and diplomats) on their personal brand to better connect them with the average citizen. Since moving to Massachusetts, Talyn pivoted her focus to solopreneurs who really needed help with their brand and personal image, especially if they hated the idea of working for corporate America but were struggling to sustain their own business. Talyn earned the nickname "Fairy BOSSmother" because her clients say she's able to turn to their ramblings into a fully formed brand after ONE meeting. Come and meet her!

Meghan Rothschild has over 18 years experience in Marketing and Public Relations. She has been a public speaker for over 17 years, specializing in topics such as social media, marketing strategy, public relations, melanoma survivorship, and living with endometriosis. She was featured in one of 2011’s most shared YouTube videos called Dear 16 Year Old Me, and a national campaign for the American Academy of Dermatology. Her work in skin cancer awareness landed her an award from Cosmopolitan Magazine along side Kristen Bell and David Wright.

Latonia Y. Tabb, MSOL began her 25 years in positions where she oversaw programs and operations in both non-profit and government arenas with deep leadership and operations management experience coupled with her high energy and commitment to service. Starting her career at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Hartford, CT where she served as a Unit Director and Director of Teen Services later relocating to Maryland as the Chief Operating Officer for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Annapolis & Anne Arundel County. Following her work as a Program Analyst assisting the Department of Energy & Environment (DOEE) Chief of Staff for the District of Columbia Government, Latonia moved on to serve as the Regional Director of Operations at Hillside Family of Agencies (Work-Scholarship Connection) in Prince George’s County, MD, where she worked with county officials in the Prince George’s County Public School System focusing on collaborations, partnerships and systems development. Returning back home (CT) to help support her elderly father, Latonia currently holds the position of Director, Workforce & Organizational Development with Girls For Technology.
A mother of twin daughters, a graduate of Central Connecticut State University with a BA in History, Latonia received her MS in Organizational Management & Leadership from Springfield College School of Human Services.

Chris Ward Jr. is a Yahoo News featured brand storyteller, speaker, and communication trainer. Chris helps small business owners, speakers, and creative people captivate and engage their audiences. In today's world, it's hard for small businesses and creative people to share their remarkable stories and connect with the people they want to reach. They can't tell exciting stories that will inspire people to take action on their offer. Chris Ward Jr. develops their skills by guiding them through 1 on 1s, the inner circle, and workshops.

Nikki Taylor White has just celebrated 15 illustrious years with Amazon this past September. She has worked in many businesses to include but not limited to; Operations, Continuous Improvement, Logistics, Process Design and the Amazon Robotics Fulfillment Network over the course of her career. She was also an integral part of the growth that is Amazon AIR for two years as a Regional Director in the US. Continuously seeking the next challenge and opportunity to make large impact at scale; in January of 2022, Nikki decided to move to Amazon’s Corporate Worldwide Health and Safety organization (WHS). Nikki is currently the Global Director of Ergonomics at Amazon to encapsulate all businesses and countries. Nikki has a large and globally diverse team of Certified Ergonomic Professionals, Design Engineers, Sr. Program and Policy Managers, Change Managers and Research Scientist. Nikki’s contribution to WHS and Global Ergonomics over the past year+ have been celebrated and it’s just the beginning! As an overarching vision her teams’ mission is to utilize data, design, and technology to continuously improve each process path and working environment across, NA, EU and ROW. Directly aligning and contributing to the Leadership Principles of Striving to be Earth’s Best Employer and Success and Scale Bring Broad Responsibility. Nikki also utilizes her leadership, influence and ability to Deliver Results to help attract and retain talent. Including standing up an entirely new division of Global Ergonomics called Development and Solutions, building an in-house design and network incorporation team. Her amazing team is already on track to beat all goals for end to end design and ergonomic process changes, including deployment of both algorithmic and physical changes across buildings in multiple countries, impacting thousands of lives positively. Nikki is also an accomplished professional public speaker across panels for businesses and leadership organizations in the US and abroad and CEO of her own company Ruby Taylor Enterprises Inc, with multiple property holdings and brand leadership in NA.

Nikki on a full academic scholarship from Ford Motor Company, graduated with a Baccalaureate of Science from the College of Engineering, Architecture, and computer Science at Howard University. While at Howard she also joined her beloved, Alpha Chapter, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Incorporated. She also was awarded a full academic scholarship and earned her Masters of Science in Engineering Management from the University of Michigan. Born and raised in the motor city of Detroit, prior to Amazon Nikki was a member of the Chrysler Institute of Engineers (CIE) and worked as a Design and Release Engineer, Quality Engineer, and Plant Supervisor at Chrysler Automotive Corporation for five years. Her life’s priority is her 5-year-old daughter Delilah.

Kirsten Zeigler is an HR expert and consultant with over a decade of experience across a variety of industries. She’s founder and principal at KDZ HR Consulting. Her expertise lies in the creation of inclusive cultures, protection of businesses, enhancing employee engagement, and establishing standards through comprehensive compliance programs. By offering expert HR support through energy, empathy & ethics, she enables business owners to concentrate on the growth and development of their company, empowering them to build their businesses with confidence.

Kisha Zullo, MBA, CMP is the founder of Women in Business Summit (WIB Summit). She's also the President of Events of Joy. This event was created to help women business owners and professionals who work full time across industries to gather, network, share best practices and resources. We create the platform for women to come together and grow personally and professionally in a fun environment.

Music provided by:

Qiana "DJ Q-Boogie" Coachman

Music and Event Consultant

Founder of Female DJ Association

and She's the DJ Podcast

https://www.djqboogie.com/

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

MGM Springfield, One MGM Way, Springfield, United States