Prior Powerful Conversations Series
Fall 2018: Remarkable Ideas Competition III
October 2018: Remarkable Women Pitches
· Jen Groover, one-woman brand, Bucket Bag creator
· Six Remarkable Finalists Pitch their Ideas
November 2018: Remarkable Youth Pitches
· Bethany Hall-Long, Delaware Lt Governor
· Ten Remarkable Youth Pitch their Ideas
Spring 2018: Women Firestarters
April 2018:
· Ashley Biden, founder, Livelihood
May 2018: Women Firestarters Panel
Kathy Palokoff, founder, GoFirestarters
Karin Copeland, ED, Arts & Business Council
Miracle Olatunji, teen entrepreneur
Melissa Govette, commercial real estate, M&T Bank
Elizabeth (Tizzy) Lockman, DE state senator
Fall 2017: Women Crushing Obstacles
October 2017: Women Crushing Obstacles Panel:
Carla Markell, former First Lady of Delaware
Guillermina Gonzalez, executive director, Delaware Arts Alliance
Susan Hum, costume designer, formerly with theDavid Letterman Show
Chandra Pitts, founder, One Village Alliance
November 2017: Creating Parity for Women
Ellen Kullman, former DuPont CEO & current co-chair, Paradigm for Parity
Spring 2017: Celebrating Women FIRSTS
March 2016: FIRST Women Leaders: Journeys to the Top
Chief Natosha Norwood Carmine, leader of Nantikoke Indian Tribe
Alisa Morkides, founder of Brew Ha Ha
Margie Lopez-Waite, head of school at ASPIRA Academy
April 2017: First Women Role Model & Mentors
Julie Coker Graham, CEO & President of Phila Convention & Visitors Bureau
Dr Andrea Taylor, founder of Women’s Encore
May 2017: First Impressions Matter
Linda Farquhar, founder of entreDonovan
Dr Laura Sicola, founder of Vocal Impact Productions
Fall 2016: What Matters to YOU?
October 2016: Sharing Wisdom Across the Generations
Kye Reynolds, Millennial/GenY & WilmU student
Dr Yukiko Washio, GenX & health research scientist
Rosanne Taylor, Boomer: & entrepreneur
Bebe Coker, Traditionalist: & community activist
November 2016: Igniting Your Passion & Purpose
Morgan Berman, entrepreneur
Latisha Bracy, community mobilizer
robin brown, journalist
Regina Allen Sharpe, Wilmington University leader
Dec 2016: Creating Change Through Policy
Lynn Yeakel, Vision 2020
Priscilla Rakestraw, Ministry of Caring
Rysheema Dixon, Wilmington City Council
Bethany Hall Long, Lieutenant Governor of Delaware
Fall 2015: Women with Fascinating Points of View
October 2015: “Women in the Arts”
Monica Buffington, Kennett Symphony of Chest County, PA
Lele Galer, Artist & Haler Winery Owner
Eileen Cunniffee, Arts & Business Council of Greater Philadelphia
Guillermina Gonzalez, Delaware Arts Alliance
Tatiana Copeland, Arts Advocate & Supporter
November 2015: “Women in the Media”
Margaret Aitken, Moderator
Susan Leath, The News Journal
Suzanne Loudermilk, Delaware Today
Amy Cherry, WDEL
Katey Hill, WJBR
Maria Hess, Wilmington University Publications
December 2015: “Women in Health”
Janice E. Nevin, MD, MPH, President & COE of Christiana Health Care System interviewed by
Dr. Maria Hess, Wilmington University
SPRING 2015: Women Innovators
March 2015: “Creators of Innovative Solutions”
Rita Wilkins IIDA, IDS IFDA, President & COE, Design Services, LTD.
Tiffany Allman, Senior Specialist, Citi & Owner, ART Kitchen Studio
Mary Ann Nolan, President, Waggies by Maggie & Friends
Ara Atkinson Skinner, Owner, Ara Illustrated Studio Group
April 2015: “Thought Leaders who Shape our Future”
Featuring Tracy Davidson, Thought Leader & Emmy-winning journalist at NBC 10.
May 2015: “Writers who Provoke our Thinking”
Featuring Allison Moore, Phyllis Coletta, Donna Duffy, three talented and fearless women writers who share their heart-warming and inspirational stories.
SPRING 2014: Women with BIG Ideas
March 2014: Jane Golden, Founder, Mural Arts Program of Philadelphia
“Its mission is simple: Art Saves Lives.”
May 2014: Jamye Cooper, Executive Director, Dining for Women
“A global dinner giving circle with 8300 members focused on empowering women globally.”
June 2014: Carol Fitzgerald, Founder, BreastCare DTS™
“Her passion is helping save the lives of women through the early detection of breast cancer.”
FALL 2013: Amazing Mothers & Daughters
September 2013: A Special Great Dames Delaware Event
Featuring “A Conversation with Jill & Ashley Biden,” who shared stories of their learnings from their world travels together.
October 2013: “The Fabulous Coker Women”
Featuring Bebe Coker, community advocate and member Hall of Fame of Delaware Women, and her three accomplished daughters, Julie Coker, Joan Coker and Laurie Coker.
November 2013: “Change Agent Daughters & Mothers”
Daneya Jacobs, Just BE Founder and her mom, Alonia Douglas
Chandra Pitts, One Village Alliance Founder and her mom, Genny Pitts
SPRING 2013: Women Leading the Way
February 2013: “What would Ellen say?”
Featuring Ellen Kullman, DuPont CEO, the importance of mentoring.
March 2013: “Women in Media!”
Maria Hess, Editor in Chief of Delaware Today
Nancy Karibjanian, Broadcaster & VP of Delaware First Media
Margaret Aitken, Media Strategist & Public Relations Expert
Sharon Baker, Co-Founder & Senior Producer of Teleduction
Amy Cherry, WDEL News Reporter & Anchor
April 2013: “Designing the Life of Your Dreams”
Featuring author, Annmarie Kelly, who shared strategies for becoming leaders in our lives, careers and communities.
FALL 2012: Woman Making an Impact
September 2012: “Women Changing the World” featuring
Carol Cunningham, Founder, Gambia Women’s Initiative
Betsy Teutsch, Author, 100 Under $100: One Hundred Tools for Empowering Global Women
Carole Downs, Co-Founder, Haiti Family Initiative
October 2012: “Conversation with First Lady of Delaware, Carla Markell”
Carla Markell shared her passion for Volunteerism
November 2012: “Sisters Making an Impact”
Featuring Pettinaro sisters, Cindy Wilkinson, Tracy Crowley & Vicky Martelli
December 2012: “Women Connectors”
Featuring Michelle Taylor, CEO & President, United Way of Delaware and
Candida Toccia Seasock, CEO, CTS Associates, Strategic Advisors to Growth Companies