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EWMBA Speaker Series, November 1st at 6pm

Erin Newman

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.

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Facebook
Instagram 
Linked In 
Six Figure Spiritualpreneurs (Facebook Group)

Fall 2022 Speaker Series

jennifer branison

Jennifer Branison

Author Release the Pressure;
 Public Relations Specialist,
 Breck Inc.

Summer 2022 Residency Speakers

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Dr. Anna Deeb

Communications Professor,
Brenau University

Erin Dougherty

Erin Dougherty

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

Julia Forbes headshot

Julia Forbes

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

dave holland

Dave Holland

Beatin’ Path Rhythm

Brady Lum headshot

Brady Lum

Deputy Director,
High Museum of Art

Tracy V. Moore Headshot

Tracy V. Moore

Director of Development Programs,
Brenau University

Beth Schiavo

Beth Schiavo

Executive Director,
 Center for Puppetry Arts

Slma Shelbayah

Slma Shelbaya

CCO Yardstick Management,
Former CNN Journalist

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Amy Simon

Director of Collections,
High Museum of Art

Ann Sullivan

Ann Sullivan

Head Golf Coach,
Brenau University

claudia wilburn

Claudia Wilburn

 Director for the Center for the Arts and Design,
Brenau University

New York City Residency Speakers

Gabby Hirata

Gabby Hirata

President & CEO,
DVF

Cate Luzio

Cate Luzio

Founder & CEO,
Luminary

Maria Colaco

Maria Colaco

The New York Mom

Tony Vaughn

Tony Vaughn

Ambassador,
Tiffany & Co. / LVMH

Alessa Caridi

Alessa Caridi

Owner,
JoBuFit

Iben Bolund Nielsen

Iben Nielsen

Senior Manager of Circular Economy,
LEGO Group

Dr. Anne A. Skleder

Dr. Anne A. Skleder

President,
Brenau University

Nicole Woodard

Nicole Woodward

Career Strategist

Spring 2022 Speaker Series

Heather Monahan

Heather Monahan

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

Shelley Zalis

Shelley Zalis

CEO,
The Female Quotient

Fall 2021 Speakers Series

Meghan Droge

Meghan Droge

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

Hedieh Fakhriyazdi

Hedieh Fakhriyazdi

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

Jean Holley

Jean Holley

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

Jen Hot

Jeneta Hot

Founder and Editor,
MBAchic

Helen Mucciolo

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

Dr. Shatrela Washington-Hubbard

Dean, College of Business and Communication,
Brenau University

Summer 2021 Residency Speakers

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Dawn Marie Bernhard

Director of Development Programs,
Brenau University

Jim Chasteen

Jim Chasteen

Co-Founder & CEO
ASW Distillery

Kelly Chasteen

Kelly Chasteen

Head of Tasting Rooms & Events
ASW Distillery

Anna Deeb headshot

Anna Deeb, PhD.

Communication Professor,
Brenau University

Julia Forbes headshot

Julia Forbes

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

Brady Lum headshot

Brady Lum

Deputy Director
High Museum of Art

Headshot Beth Marshall

Beth Marshall

Vice President of Communications
Atlanta Braves

Mark Mills headshot

Mark Mills

Director of Individual Giving
High Museum of Art

Jane Miller

Owner,
Yonah Mountain Vineyards

Leigh Miller headshot

Leigh Miller

Yonah Mountain Vineyards

Tracy V. Moore Headshot

Tracy V. Moore

Assistant Director of Development Programs, Brenau University

Beth Schiavo

Beth Schiavo

Executive Director,
Center for Puppetry Arts

Slma Shelbayah

Slma Shelbayah

CCO Yardstick Management,
Former CNN Journalist

Amy Simon Headshot

Amy Simon

Director of Collections and Exhibitions High Museum of Art

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Kristie Swink Benson

Director of Communications
High Museum of Art

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Katie Vanhoff

Owner,
Accent Cellars

Spring 2021 Residency Speakers

Lina Bartuseviciute

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

Madelyn George

Owner

Valle Crucis Lavender House

Paula Ghilardotti

Paula Ghilardotti

Founder & Director

UChoose

Gay Hammond

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

Jeya Ibrahim-Lecomte

Co-Founder

M-Concepts

Rose J. Jones

Rose J. Jones

Partner / Dir. E-Discovery PM & Tech

Trial and Global Disputes
King & Spalding

Avo Lee

Avo Lee

Sales Representative

Pan Million Famous Enterprise Co., Ltd

Ivanna Molina Peña

Ivanna Molina Peña

Human Rights Lawyer, Associate Protection Officer

UNHCR Somalia

Iben Bolund Nielsen

Iben Nielsen

Senior Manager of Circular Business Models,

The LEGO Group

Catherine Scantlin

Catherine Scantlin, MS, LPC, RYT

Chair, Assistant Professor of Dance

Nurturing the Connection

Daniela Sena

Daniela Sena

Founder

SheUp

Dr. Anne A. Skleder

Dr. Anne A. Skleder

President

Brenau University

Kelly Springer

Kelly Springer

Owner

Kelly’s Choice, LLC

Katrina Too

Katrina Too

Founder

Open Door Policy

Jenni Weaver

Jenni Weaver

Senior Lawyer

King & Spalding

Anna Wong

Co-Founder & CEO

Female Entrepreneurs Worldwide

Ranmu Xue

Ranmu Maggie Xue

CEO

USTWOTEA

Spring 2021 Speakers/Authors

Diana Caplinger

Diana Caplinger

SVP, Head of Digital Discovery and MarTech

Truist

Jennifer Jones

Jennifer Jones

President-Nominee

Rotary International

Cheryl Nilsson

Cheryl Nilsson

Owner & CEO

First Nation Group, LLC

Marnie Schneider

Marnie Schneider

Author, Founder

Keep on Playing Foundation

Fall 2020 Speakers/Authors

Kim Powell

Kim Powell

Author

The CEO Next Door

Annette Logan

President, CEO & Co-Founder

Cure 4 The Kids Foundation

Angela Rowles

Angela Rowles

COO & CFO

Troika Entertainment

Emily Ramshaw

Emily Ramshaw

CEO & Co-Founder

The 19th

Abby Johnson

Abby Johnson

Deputy Editor

The 19th

Ko Bragg

General Assignment Reporter

The 19th

Margie Gill

Dr. Margie Gill

Associate Professor,
Assistant Clinic Director

Brenau University, Brenau Center for Counseling and Psychological Services

Chabeli Carrazana

Chabeli Carrazana

Economy Reporter

The 19th

Summer 2020 Speakers/Authors

Penny Collins

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

Kristen Hadeed

Founder

 Student Maid

Author

Permission to Screw Up

New York City Residency Speakers

Sarah Youngwood

Sarah H. Youngwood

Chief Financial Officer, Consumer & Community Banking

JP Morgan Chase

Cate Luzio

Cate Luzio

Founder & CEO

 Luminary

Kay Wallace

Kay Y. Wallace

Former President & CEO

National Black MBA Association

Pamela Pekerman

Pamela Pekerman

Founder

Hustle Like a Mom

Randi Zinn

Randi Zinn

Author

Beyond Mom
Sue Frost

Sue Frost

Junkyard Dog Productions

Tony Award Recipient

Alessa Caridi

Alessa Caridi

Owner

JobuFIT

Nicole Woodard

Nicole Woodard

Career Strategist

Executives & Emerging Leaders

Kelly Springer

Kelly Springer

Owner

Kelly’s Choice, LLC

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