WOMEN OF IMPACT SUMMIT
SPEAKER LINE UP!

Get ready to be inspired by a powerhouse lineup of dynamic women leading change across industries. From innovators and entrepreneurs to advocates and creatives, our 2025 Women of Impact Summit speakers are here to ignite bold ideas and spark meaningful action.

Missy Pool, Flagship Leader, Apple

Missy Pool, Flagship Leader, Apple

Emily Hikade, Founder and CEO of Petite Plume

Emily Hikade, Founder and CEO of Petite Plume

Emily Hikade is the Founder and CEO of Petite Plume, a luxury sleepwear and home company.  In 2024, Emily was named EY Entrepreneur of the Year. Also in 2024, Petite Plume was included in the...
Michelle Bacharach, CEO, Findmine

Michelle Bacharach, CEO, Findmine

Michelle Bacharach is the CEO and Co-Founder of FindMine, an award-winning AI platform helping retailers and brands inspire shoppers throughout their journey with on-brand, dynamic, and inventory-aware outfitting and styling. Leading brands like Lululemon, Gap,...
Michelle Carter, EVP Mastercard

Michelle Carter, EVP Mastercard

Michelle Carter, Executive Vice President Services Business Development, North America. In this role, Michelle leads Mastercard’s commercial efforts for 400+ Business & Market Insights, Consumer Acquisition & Engagement, Security Solutions and Open Banking Products/Software Platforms through 1100 client...
Sabeen Mian, President, Performance Beauty Group

Sabeen Mian, President, Performance Beauty Group

Sabeen Mian currently serves as President of the Lash Division at Performance Beauty Group where she oversees several innovative brands, including Lilly Lashes, Velour Beauty and FlutterHabit. At Performance Beauty Group, she combines her passion...
Cate Luzio, Founder and CEO, Luminary

Cate Luzio, Founder and CEO, Luminary

Cate Luzio is the Founder and CEO of Luminary, a global professional education and networking platform created to uplift, upskill, and propel women and allies through all phases of their professional journey -- from entrepreneurs to...
Carey Ann Campbell, CEO, Southern Tide

Carey Ann Campbell, CEO, Southern Tide

Carey Ann Campbell is  a native of Beaufort, South Carolina, and a graduate of the College of Charleston, where she earned a degree in English and was a member of Kappa Alpha Theta. She began...
Patricia Lizarraga, Managing Partner, Hypathia

Patricia Lizarraga, Managing Partner, Hypathia

CEO, Danessa Myricks Beauty

Danessa Myricks, Founder/CEO, Danessa Myricks Beauty

Heather Salvatore Gruccio, Executive Vice President, Chief Merchandising Officer, Ann Taylor & Ann Taylor Factory

Heather Salvatore Gruccio, Executive Vice President, Chief Merchandising Officer, Ann Taylor & Ann Taylor Factory

Heather Salvatore Gruccio is a skilled merchant leader who has defined her career by balancing strategy and creativity to evolve product and brands to meet the needs of working women.   Heather began her career at...
Elly Ross, Owner, Lil Sweet Treat Candy

Elly Ross, Owner, Lil Sweet Treat Candy

Sarah Miyazawa LaFleur, Founder & CEO M.M.LaFleur

Sarah Miyazawa LaFleur, Founder & CEO M.M.LaFleur

Stacie Tedesco, VP, QVC

Stacie Tedesco, VP, QVC

Neda Daneshzadeh, Co-Founder and Managing Partner, Prelude

Neda Daneshzadeh, Co-Founder and Managing Partner, Prelude

Patricia Lizarraga, Managing Partner, Hypathia

Patricia Lizarraga, Managing Partner, Hypathia

Jennifer Avallon, Head of Global Product Management | SVP, TUMI

Jennifer Avallon, Head of Global Product Management | SVP, TUMI

Hedieh Fakhriyazdi, Chief Diversity Officer, White + Case

Hedieh Fakhriyazdi, Chief Diversity Officer, White + Case

Sonal Gandhi, Chief Content Officer, The Lead

Sonal Gandhi, Chief Content Officer, The Lead

 Responsible Retail & Resilience, Accenture

Cara Smyth, Global Senior Managing Director / Responsible Retail & Resilience, Accenture

Tennille Kopiaz, CEO, Frederic Fekkai

Tennille Kopiaz, CEO, Frederic Fekkai

Victoria O'Brien, Lead Engineer, Salesforce

Victoria O'Brien, Lead Engineer, Salesforce

Victoria O’Brien is a seasoned leader in retail technology with a passion for mentorship, innovation, and the transformative power of digital solutions. Her career has been rooted in SaaS and business applications, with deep expertise...

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