AGENDA

Pathways to Power: Reimagining Gender and Leadership

Wednesday, June 11, 2025

Morning

Check In and Breakfast
7:30 AM - 8:15 AM

Welcome Remarks and Recognition
8:15 AM - 8:30 AM

Classroom to Boardroom: Road to Success with Dr. Yaro Fong-Olivares
8:30 AM - 8:50 AM

Inclusive Leadership: A Global Perspective Panel
8:55 AM - 9:50 AM

Networking Break
9:50 AM - 10:00 AM

Wellness Lounge
10:00 AM - 2:30 PM
Indulge in professional hair and makeup services designed to make you feel your best and capture your confidence with our exclusive photo booth and headshot station, perfect for updating your professional profile or creating a lasting memory.

Our lounge isn’t just about looking good – it’s a hub for networking, and personal and professional growth. Sip on our refreshing infused waters and teas while connecting with like-minded individuals.

Workshops
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Lunch and Networking
Starts at 11:30 AM

Workshops

Think Like a Boss: The Entrepreneurial Mindset for Any Role!
Workshop led by Ruby Chan, CEO, FreshZen & Amy Pocsik, CEO, Bold Moves
Leading the Charge: Women Shaping the Future of Finance
Panel moderated by Laura Young, Economics Associate Professor, Bentley University
The Neuroscience of Leadership: A Recipe for Longevity
Workshop led by Dr. Yaro Fong-Olivares, Executive Director, CWB & Wiley Davi, English and Media Studies Professor, Bentley University
Negotiating & Brave Dialogues: An Act of Advocacy
Workshop led by Kianna Pierre-Louis, Associate Dean for Equity, Belonging & Student Affairs, Northeastern University

Afternoon

Allies in Action
12:00 PM - 12:45 PM

Break
12:45 PM - 1:00 PM

Workshops
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

Break and Networking
2:30 PM - 2:45 PM

Wellness Lounge
10:00 AM - 2:30 PM
Capture your confidence with our exclusive photoshoot station, which offers professional hair and makeup services. This lounge also functions as a networking hub to connect with like-minded individuals.

Keynote Address delivered by Betty Francisco, CEO, Boston Impact Initiative
2:45 PM - 3:45 PM

Closing Remarks
3:45 PM - 3:50 PM

Workshops

Building Pathways to Power through Networks and Sponsorships
Panel moderated by Dominique Wilburn, Director Programs and Communication, CWB
Owning Your Financial Future
Workshop led by Crissi Cole, CEO, Penny Finance
Forging New Paths for Women+ Leaders
Panel moderated by Becky McDougal, Director of Programs and Engagement, CWB
Founders’ Office Hours: 1:1 Strategy Sessions
Offered by Amy Pocsik,, CEO, Bold Moves & Ruby Chan, CEO, FreshZen