Bryant University

PRESENTED BY

Bryant University

SALLY HELGESEN

Premier expert on

women’s leadership,

internationally best-selling

author, and speaker.

DR. DARRIA LONG

Harvard and Yale

trained Emergency

physician, national

television contributor,

and TEDx speaker.

KATHLEEN C. OROVITZ ‘04

President and CEO,

Navigant Credit Union

Kati C. Machtley

Businesswoman of the

Year Award.

BEVERLY JOHNSON

First African-American

supermodel. Founder,

Chairwoman, and CEO

of Beverly Johnson

Enterprises, LLC.

Welcome to the 2023 Bryant

University Women’s Summit!

Amica Insurance is proud to sponsor the 26

Women’s Summit.

The theme of this year’s event – “Moving Forward Together: Me, We, Us.” – speaks to the vital

necessity of celebrating our commonalities and dierences, both personal and professional, and

coming together to ensure all of us persevere and prosper.

Thank you to Bryant University for hosting the Summit and fervently supporting women in business.

Please enjoy this very meaningful event. We hope you’re able to take advantage of all the exceptional

sessions available to you.

Sincerely,

Edmund (Ted) Shallcross III

President and CEO

Amica Insurance

8:00 – 9:00 a.m. CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST

Elizabeth and Malcolm Chace Athletic Center - MAC

8:00 – 9:30 a.m. REGISTRATION

EXHIBIT HALL OPENS

Elizabeth and Malcolm Chace Athletic Center - MAC

9:00 – 9:15 a.m. WELCOME REMARKS: INGELISE AMEER AND DR. ROSS GITTELL, PRESIDENT

Elizabeth and Malcolm Chace Athletic Center - Main Gym

9:15 – 10:30 a.m. OPENING KEYNOTE: SALLY HELGESEN

Introduced by Amica: Stephanie Clemente

Q&A Moderator: Nancy DeViney

Elizabeth and Malcolm Chace Athletic Center - Main Gym

10:30 – 11:00 a.m. BOOK SIGNING / BREAK / EXHIBIT HALL

Elizabeth and Malcolm Chace Athletic Center - MAC

11:00 – 12:00 p.m. MORNING BREAKOUT SESSIONS

4 Social-Selling Strategies to Elevate Your Career with an “Us” Mentality

Fisher Student Center - Heritage

Presenters: Dr. Stefanie Boyer, Professor, Bryant University; Dr. Sharmin Attaran, Professor, Bryant University

Learn to unlock four key social-selling techniques — preparing your professional brand, ﬁnding the right prospects, engaging

them with insights, and building lasting relationships — to transform professional relationships into opportunities.

6 Keys to Building Lasting Team and Client Relationships

Academic Innovation Center - 118

Presenter: Lisa Shorr, Image and Brand Coach, Shorr Success

This interactive discussion explores six key strategies that go beyond being perceived as a vendor, to

creating lasting relationships as your client’s Trusted Advisor.

Building Lifelong Relationships through the Bryant Women’s Summit

Academic Innovation Center -119

Presenters: Ellen Feldman Ornato and Jenny Drescher, Partners, Bolder Company Inc.

Get out of your comfort zone and learn the “secret sauce” to networking: engaging at the level of who you are.

Through this fast-paced experience, you’ll laugh, form lasting connections, and leave feeling energized.

Disconnect to Connect: Think Better, Feel Better and Lead Better – Together

Academic Innovation Center - 212

Presenter: Jaime Diglio ’00, Founder, inFirst Coaching

Women are wired to raise a hand and overcommit, leading to exhaustion, anxiety, and emptiness. This immersive workshop

will guide you through how to build more breathing room into your day so that you can advocate for your career, yourself,

and others.

Gender Equity: Act on the Facts

Fisher Student Center - Papitto

Presenter: Anne Ollen, Managing Director, TIAA Institute

The retirement savings and investments of women generate about 30% less income than men. To commemorate the 50th

anniversary of Title IX, the TIAA Institute started publishing research-based insights from women leaders that explore

retirement inequality.

BRYANT UNIVERSITY WOMEN’S SUMMIT 2023

Mastering the Art of Self-Promotion: Sharing your Impact with Greater Purpose

Unistructure - Janikies

Presenters: Abigail Keating ‘15, AINS, Amica Insurance; Gabrielle Leitgeb ’20, AINS, API, Amica Insurance

Self-promotion enables you to share your ideas and work in ways that beneﬁt you and your organization.

Stop downplaying accomplishments and start to authentically amplify your value.

Now that You’re in Charge…

Academic Innovation Center - Forum

Presenter: Rita Williams-Bogar ‘76, President & CEO, Personal Development Solutions, LLC

Being promoted doesn’t come with a playbook. This interactive session focuses on the essential skills, competencies,

and strategies needed to transition from individual contributor to manager.

Savvy Women Invest on Purpose

Academic Innovation Center - 222

Presenter: Robin Lovely, Founder & Managing Partner, The Women’s Advisory Group

The secret no one ever told you: Women are natural investors. Leverage your innate strengths and make ﬁnancial

decisions with conﬁdence so you can accomplish more with your money.

The Power of Partnerships: Strategy and Success

Ronald K. and Kati C. Machtley Interfaith Center

Panelists: Liz Desautel, Banker, J.P. Morgan; Amy Walsh, Executive Director of Commercial Banking, J.P. Morgan;

Michelle Buonfuglio, Relationship Executive; Susan Keller, Founder, Entrepreneurial Executives, LLC and CEO Atlas

Learn the game-changing strategies that teams within one of the world’s top ﬁnancial institutions, J.P. Morgan, and the

Women’s President Organization use to harness the power of partnering together.

12:00 – 12:30 p.m. LUNCH BREAK

12:30 – 12:45 p.m. AWARD PRESENTATION

Welcome Remarks

Introduced by Bank of America: Kevin Tracy

Businesswoman of the Year Award: Kati C. Machtley

Elizabeth and Malcolm Chace Athletic Center - Main Gym

1:00 – 2:00 p.m. AFTERNOON KEYNOTE: DR. DARRIA LONG

Introduced by Fidelity Investments: Michelle Vetovis

Elizabeth and Malcolm Chace Athletic Center - Main Gym

2:00 – 2:15 p.m. BREAK

2:15 – 3:15 p.m. KEYNOTE: BEVERLY JOHNSON

Introduced by Dr. Inge-Lise Ameer

Elizabeth and Malcolm Chase Athletic Center - MAC

3:15 – 3:30 p.m. BOOK SIGNING/BREAK

3:30 – 4:30 p.m. AFTERNOON BREAKOUT SESSIONS

Can Women Business Leaders Save Mother Earth?

Academic Innovation Center - 118

Presenter: Taylor Vahey ’23, Bryant University; Alexandra Fluegel ’23, Bryant University

Global climate change is an urgent issue. Two Bryant University Seniors present their research from a collaboration

with the Harvard Radcliffe Institute that shows that women business leaders hold the power to save the world.

BRYANT UNIVERSITY WOMEN’S SUMMIT 2023

Choosing “Me” Before “We” is THE ANSWER!

Academic Innovation Center - Forum

Presenter: Mary-Kate O’Leary, Executive Director, A Wish Come True, Inc.

Stop running on empty. This session is ﬁlled with ideas on how to achieve true balance through embracing self-care, creating

a women-helping-women culture, and inﬂuencing the next generation.

Creating a Culture of Empowering Feedback

Unistructure - Janikies

Presenter: Donna Rustigian Mac, President, iVoice Communication

Master the art of feedback that creates 360-degree wins, empowering your employees, the company, and you. Walk away

with actionable guidelines that will change your workplace — and your life.

Empowering Your Vision: 4 Steps to Success

Fisher Student Center - Papitto/Heritage

Panelists: Betty Robson H’22, CEO, JF Moran; Sandra Castro, Business Process Manager, JF Moran;

Ashleigh Crowe Logistics Manager, JF Moran; Kristin Anastasiades, VP of Marketing, JF Moran

Get the formula to thrive in a fast-paced world by focusing on strengths, seeking growth opportunities. Learn to be the “Hell,

yes!” person, and share the love by giving back.

Finding Financial Empowerment

Academic Innovation Center - 212

Presenter: Jennifer Sahady ’05, Financial Wellness Consultant

Go beyond investing into the heart of ﬁnancial wellness and conﬁdence. In this active workshop, you’ll examine your views

on money and learn how to have open, honest discussions with family and friends.

Focus on the Good: Using Your Strengths to Succeed

Academic Innovation Center - 222

Presenter: Meaghan Trayner, Associate Director of Human Resources, Bryant University

Focusing on your talents triples your quality of life and makes you six times more engaged at work. Through the Clifton

Strengths model, you can learn the power of leaning into what you do best.

Shifting from Diversity and Inclusion to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Ronald K. and Kati C. Machtley Interfaith Center

Moderator: Jess Hutchinson, Vice President, Marketing Executive, Rhode Island, Moderator

Panelists: Shelly Schoenfeld, Sr. Vice President, Credit Review Executive; Christano Andrade ‘03, Sr. Vice President, Audit

Director; Kathleen Auth, Managing Director, Private Wealth Management Market Executive

Creating an inclusive environment starts at the top. In this session, executives from Bank of America will discuss the

experiences of women at the company and focus on how to support and drive an inclusive work environment.

#IamRemarkable

Academic Innovation Center -119

Presenter: Kelly Nevins, CEO, Women’s Fund of Rhode Island

This Interactive group discussion will help supercharge your conﬁdence and skills so you can more effectively promote

yourself and those around you.

4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. CLOSING NETWORKING RECEPTION

Heidi and Walter Stepan Grand Hall

George E. Bello Center for Information and Technology

BRYANT UNIVERSITY WOMEN’S SUMMIT 2023

Sally Helgesen, cited in Forbes as the world’s premier expert on women’s leadership,

is an internationally best-selling author, speaker, and leadership coach. Inducted into

the Thinkers 50 Hall of Fame, she is known as someone whose ideas have shaped

the ﬁeld of leadership worldwide. Sally also ranked ﬁfth among the world’s thought

leaders by Global Gurus.

Her most recent book, Rising Together: How We Can Bridge Divides and Create a

More Inclusive Workplace, draws on three decades of work with executives and

aspiring leaders and offers practical ways to build more inclusive relationships, teams,

and workplaces.

Sally’s previous books include, How Women Rise, co-authored with legendary

executive coach Marshall Goldsmith, The Female Advantage: Women’s Ways of

Leadership, and The Female Vision: Women’s Real Power at Work.

SALLY

HELGESEN

Premier expert on

women’s leadership,

internationally best-

selling author, and

speaker.

Dr. Darria Long is a Harvard and Yale-trained practicing Emergency physician,

Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Tennessee School of Medicine, and

international TV contributor and regular on CNN, NBC, Netﬂix, and other outlets.

She is also the national bestselling author of Mom Hacks and a TedX speaker of the

widely popular “An ER doctor on ending the crazy busy” – and mom of two. Dr.

Darria founded Trueve.com to give every woman access to evidence-based and

actionable health information — and the peace of mind that comes with that. The

TrueveLab launched The Study of Burnout in Women – the ﬁrst large-scale, academic

study focused speciﬁcally on women’s burnout post-pandemic.

DR. DARRIA

LONG

Harvard and Yale

trained Emergency

physician, national

television contributor,

and TEDx speaker.

BEVERLY

JOHNSON

First African-American

supermodel. Founder,

Chairwoman, and CEO

of Beverly Johnson

Enterprises, LLC.

Beverly Johnson made history as the ﬁrst African-American to grace the Vogue

magazine cover in August 1974, forever changing the beauty ideal in the

fashion world. Johnson’s remarkable career spans decades and showcases her

accomplishment: from supermodel to mom to actress, author, activist, businesswoman,

and TV personality.

An American icon, Johnson is a Founder, Chairwoman, and CEO of Beverly Johnson

Enterprises, LLC. In business, Johnson’s luxury lifestyle brand brings hair, beauty, and

fashion products to a global multicultural market for all women.

Throughout her career, Johnson has been active in charity work and has advocated

for issues ranging from health and women’s rights to domestic violence. A media

mainstay, Johnson is often called upon to speak about beauty, fashion, style, hair,

ﬁtness, health, and women’s empowerment.

KEYNOTE SPEAKERS AND BUSINESSWOMAN OF THE YEAR

KATHLEEN C.

OROVITZ ‘04

President and CEO,

Navigant Credit Union

Kati C. Machtley

Businesswoman of

the Year Award.

Kathleen Orovitz was unanimously selected to serve as Navigant Credit Union’s

President and CEO in 2022. Beginning her career as a teller, she has over 30 years

of diverse experience in the ﬁnancial services industry, specializing in retail banking

delivery, sales management, corporate marketing, and strategic planning.

Kathy joined Navigant in 2009 as the Executive Vice President & Chief Retail

Banking Ofﬁcer. A member of the senior leadership and strategic planning teams, she

led the Credit Union’s sales, marketing, and business development efforts. In addition,

she oversaw all retail delivery channels, including the branch network, Contact

Center, digital banking, training, and wealth management services.

Orovitz holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Bryant University

and is a Board Member of Connecting Children for Families, New England

Automated Clearing House, and The Simon W. Wardwell Foundation.

Bryant’s women

graduates are

emboldened,

supportive leaders

who are ready to

make an impact

on day one.

Here’s why it pays to be Bryant Bulldog!

Academics

Women dominate the sciences. 63% of biology majors, 70% of health sciences

majors, and over 85% of psychology majors are women.

62% of all College of Arts and Sciences majors are women including 100% of

Spanish language majors and 86% of literary and cultural studies majors.

Year over year increases in the percentage of women professionals upskilling their

careers through graduate and professional education opportunities at Bryant.

Each year the Women’s Summit Endowed Scholarship provides ﬁnancial assistance

to a woman on the Dean’s List with demonstrated ﬁnancial need.

Outcomes

Women graduates close the wage

gap by 98%!

A history of alumni, like Kathleen Orovitz

‘04, breaking the glass ceiling.

Orovitz is the President and CEO of

Navigant Credit Union and the ‘23

recipient of the Kati C. Machtley

Businesswoman of the Year award.

Athletics

Division I Athletics. 14 women’s teams vs

11 men’s.

Club and intramural sports. From Cheer-

leading and Ultimate Frisbee to Bryant’s

championship Women’s Rugby Team,

there’s something for every woman.

42.4% The percentage of women student

athletes

Student Life

Living Learning Community offers women

an enhanced campus learning environ-

ment that cultivates leadership skills.

The Hochberg Women’s Center works

toward active participation of women at

Bryant.

Over 100 student groups including wom-

en led groups like Women in Technology,

Black Women’s Blueprint, and Alliance

for Women’s Awareness.

“ I would recommend Bryant to anyone.

I had a great experience, and there is a

wonderful community at Bryant. Consider

taking the MBA program, expanding your

knowledge, meeting new people, and

putting yourself out there—because it will

give you a leg up on your next step in life.”

QUINTIN HOCHBULLEN, MBA ’22

bryant.edu

ADDITIONAL THANKS TO:

OUR 2023 SPONSORS

Thank you to the following sponsors for their support

of The 2023 Women’s Summit:

All Session Presenters

Women’s Summit Scholarship Donors

All Volunteers

All Audio Visual Staff

Sodexo Catering

Bryant University Department of Public Safety

Bryant University Campus/Facilities

Management

Coca Cola

Pranzi Catering & Events

New England Showtime Productions

Women’s Summit

is a registered trademark of Bryant University.

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