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