EWMBA Speaker Series, November 1st at 6pm

Erin Newman
Mindset and Aligned Biz Coach, Professional Speaker, and Author
Erin Newman is a speaker, author, and mindset + life coach. She helps
people to overcome mindset blocks to money and income so that they can
truly do what lights them up in the world AND make the income they desire.
Through a mixture of mindset and energetic healing tools, Erin helps women
to finally vanquish the mind gremlins, follow their soul purpose, and
create a new pathway to abundance, success, and joy.
Fall 2022 Speaker Series

Jennifer Branison
Author Release the Pressure;
Public Relations Specialist,
Breck Inc.
Summer 2022 Residency Speakers

Dr. Anna Deeb
Communications Professor,
Brenau University

Erin Dougherty
Head of Public Programs &
Community Engagement,
High Museum of Art

Julia Forbes
Shannon Landing Amos
Head of Museum Interpretation,
High Museum of Art

Dave Holland
Beatin’ Path Rhythm

Brady Lum
Deputy Director,
High Museum of Art

Tracy V. Moore
Director of Development Programs,
Brenau University

Beth Schiavo
Executive Director,
Center for Puppetry Arts

Slma Shelbaya
CCO Yardstick Management,
Former CNN Journalist

Amy Simon
Director of Collections,
High Museum of Art

Ann Sullivan
Head Golf Coach,
Brenau University

Claudia Wilburn
Director for the Center for the Arts and Design,
Brenau University
New York City Residency Speakers

Gabby Hirata
President & CEO,
DVF

Cate Luzio
Founder & CEO,
Luminary

Maria Colaco
The New York Mom

Tony Vaughn
Ambassador,
Tiffany & Co. / LVMH

Alessa Caridi
Owner,
JoBuFit

Iben Nielsen
Senior Manager of Circular Economy,
LEGO Group

Dr. Anne A. Skleder
President,
Brenau University

Nicole Woodward
Career Strategist
Spring 2022 Speaker Series

Heather Monahan
Author,
“Overcome Your Villains” & “Confidence Creator”

Shelley Zalis
CEO,
The Female Quotient
Fall 2021 Speakers Series

Meghan Droge
Corporate Philanthropy & Individual Giving Dircetor,
United Way of New York City

Hedieh Fakhriyazdi
Director,
Social Responsibility and Weil Foundation at Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP

Jean Holley
Board of Directors Herc Holding,
OneSpan & Accord Financial Corp
(retired Business Executive and Global CIO)

Jeneta Hot
Founder and Editor,
MBAchic

Helen Mucciolo
Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, and Head of the Corporate Group at The Federal Reserve Bank of New York

Dr. Shatrela Washington-Hubbard
Dean, College of Business and Communication,
Brenau University
Summer 2021 Residency Speakers

Dawn Marie Bernhard
Director of Development Programs,
Brenau University

Jim Chasteen
Co-Founder & CEO
ASW Distillery

Kelly Chasteen
Head of Tasting Rooms & Events
ASW Distillery

Anna Deeb, PhD.
Communication Professor,
Brenau University

Julia Forbes
Head of Museum Interpretation and Digital Engagement, High Museum of Art

Brady Lum
Deputy Director
High Museum of Art

Beth Marshall
Vice President of Communications
Atlanta Braves

Mark Mills
Director of Individual Giving
High Museum of Art

Jane Miller
Owner,
Yonah Mountain Vineyards

Leigh Miller
Yonah Mountain Vineyards

Tracy V. Moore
Assistant Director of Development Programs, Brenau University

Beth Schiavo
Executive Director,
Center for Puppetry Arts

Slma Shelbayah
CCO Yardstick Management,
Former CNN Journalist

Amy Simon
Director of Collections and Exhibitions High Museum of Art

Kristie Swink Benson
Director of Communications
High Museum of Art

Katie Vanhoff
Owner,
Accent Cellars
Spring 2021 Residency Speakers

Lina Bartuseviciute
Founder & Managing Director
LITAO

Madia Cooper-Ashirifi
Chair, Assistant Professor of Dance
Brenau University Department of Dance

Wendy Diamond
Founder & CEO
Women’s Entrepreneurship Day

Madelyn George
Owner
Valle Crucis Lavender House

Paula Ghilardotti
Founder & Director
UChoose

Gay Hammond
Artistic Director of WonderQuest, Resident Director and Playwright with The Gainesville Theatre Alliance, and Associate Professor of Theatre at Brenau University

Jeya Ibrahim-Lecomte
Co-Founder
M-Concepts

Rose J. Jones
Partner / Dir. E-Discovery PM & Tech
Trial and Global Disputes
King & Spalding

Avo Lee
Sales Representative
Pan Million Famous Enterprise Co., Ltd

Ivanna Molina Peña
Human Rights Lawyer, Associate Protection Officer
UNHCR Somalia

Iben Nielsen
Senior Manager of Circular Business Models,
The LEGO Group

Catherine Scantlin, MS, LPC, RYT
Chair, Assistant Professor of Dance
Nurturing the Connection

Daniela Sena
Founder
SheUp

Dr. Anne A. Skleder
President
Brenau University

Kelly Springer
Owner
Kelly’s Choice, LLC

Katrina Too
Founder
Open Door Policy

Jenni Weaver
Senior Lawyer
King & Spalding

Anna Wong
Co-Founder & CEO
Female Entrepreneurs Worldwide

Ranmu Maggie Xue
CEO
USTWOTEA
Spring 2021 Speakers/Authors

Diana Caplinger
SVP, Head of Digital Discovery and MarTech
Truist

Jennifer Jones
President-Nominee
Rotary International

Cheryl Nilsson
Owner & CEO
First Nation Group, LLC

Marnie Schneider
Author, Founder
Keep on Playing Foundation
Fall 2020 Speakers/Authors

Kim Powell
Author
The CEO Next Door

Annette Logan
President, CEO & Co-Founder
Cure 4 The Kids Foundation

Angela Rowles
COO & CFO
Troika Entertainment

Emily Ramshaw
CEO & Co-Founder
The 19th

Abby Johnson
Deputy Editor
The 19th

Ko Bragg
General Assignment Reporter
The 19th

Dr. Margie Gill
Associate Professor,
Assistant Clinic Director
Brenau University, Brenau Center for Counseling and Psychological Services

Chabeli Carrazana
Economy Reporter
The 19th
Summer 2020 Speakers/Authors

Penny Collins
President
Women In Technology

Amanda Slavin
Founder & CEO
CatalystCreativ
Author
The Seventh Level

Maria Ebrahimji
Partner
C5 Collective
Spring 2020 Speakers/Authors

Kristen Hadeed
Founder
Student Maid
Author
Permission to Screw Up
New York City Residency Speakers

Sarah H. Youngwood
Chief Financial Officer, Consumer & Community Banking
JP Morgan Chase

Cate Luzio
Founder & CEO
Luminary

Kay Y. Wallace
Former President & CEO
National Black MBA Association

Pamela Pekerman
Founder
Hustle Like a Mom

Randi Zinn
Author

Sue Frost
Junkyard Dog Productions
Tony Award Recipient

Alessa Caridi
Owner
JobuFIT

Nicole Woodard
Career Strategist
Executives & Emerging Leaders

Kelly Springer
Owner
Kelly’s Choice, LLC