Women's Leadership Summit
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(Check-In 11:00am EST)
3.00 Credits
Member Price $279.00
Non-Member Price $379.00
Overview
You could pay $0 for this course!
This course qualifies for reimbursement through the State Workforce Training Express Fund. Firms/companies with fewer than 100 staff will receive 100% of the cost of training reimbursed. You must register for this course and apply for reimbursement through the Workforce Training Express Fund website a minimum of three weeks before the start date of the course to be eligible (By October 8th) The course code for this program is C-2248. To learn more click here or contact Julia Ekelund at jekelund@mscpaonline.org.
MassCPAs is thrilled to bring back our Women's Leadership Summit in-person this fall! Join us at the Westin Waltham Hotel on Tuesday, October 29, to network and hear from inspiring women, while celebrating the presentation of the 2024 Women to Watch Awards to an exceptional group of emerging and experienced leaders from across the accounting industry.
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Tuesday, October 29
General Session
- Registration and Networking
This session is available to registrants only.
General Session
- Lunch and Presentation of Women to Watch Awards
Jessica Abo, Jessica Abo IncJessica Abo
Jessica Abo is the founder and CEO of Jett Productions, helping today’s workforce stay relevant, relatable, and ready for anything. An award-winning journalist, bestselling author, sought-after media trainer, and public relations expert, Jessica has more than 20 years of TV news experience. Leveraging her extensive background, she teaches audiences the skills necessary to boost their executive presence. Her training emphasizes communicating with inspiration, effectiveness, and clarity to ensure everyone is in sync. After hearing Jessica present, leaders, managers, and employees understand how to share their ideas and recommendations, fostering organizational alignment and maintaining a strong corporate reputation.
As a media trainer, Jessica has worked with top executives of companies such as Amazon, Paramount, and Meta, empowering each person to carry themselves with confidence they need to amplify their influence in the office. She has coached our country’s leading healthcare providers at prestigious institutions like Fred Hutch, Mount Sinai, Weill Cornell, and the Hospital for Special Surgery.
Drawing from her professional experience and personal stories, Jessica is a highly sought-after speaker. Her speaking engagements have taken her to Delta Airlines, Microsoft, Weight Watchers, and TEDx, as well as hundreds of small businesses, nonprofits and schools. Most recently, she was invited to speak at Stedman Graham’s foundation.
While Jessica’s career has seen her covering everything from wrongful conviction cases to politics, today, you can find her regularly in the media herself. She has appeared on The TODAY Show, Good Morning America’s GMA3, Access Hollywood, Dr. Phil’s Mornings on Merit Street, and more. As a writer and contributor to Forbes.com and Entrepreneur.com, she has profiled industry titans. She knows what it takes to capture attention and inspire action, which are vital to break through the noise in today’s fast-paced world.
Jessica’s debut book made waves in the media, selling out on its first day and landed the official GRAMMY Awards gift bag. When she’s not having dance parties in the kitchen with her family, you’ll find her supporting several philanthropic causes. She’s been recognized by the White House and won several awards for her charity work.
Zachary Donah
Zach Donah, CAE, is president and CEO of the Massachusetts Society of CPAs (MassCPAs) where he leads state’s professional association of 11,500 certified public accountants (CPAs) and professionals working in their firms and organizations. Prior to his current role, Donah was Deputy CEO at MassCPAs where he worked with the Society’s leadership team on the overall management and oversight of the Society and its Educational Foundation, including advancing the organization’s strategic goals and objectives. He has been a member of the Society’s staff since 2013, serving in various role in the organization’s government affairs team, including vice president of advocacy, where he oversaw the Society’s government relations and the academic and career development programs and the MassCPAs Educational Foundation. Prior to joining the Society, Donah served as a legislative director and chief of staff in the Massachusetts State Senate.
11:45 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. – Lunch
12:15 - 12:45 p.m. – Presentation of the Women to Watch Awards
12:45 - 1:25 p.m. – Winners Panel Discussion
MassCPAs Women to Watch Award Winners - Massachusetts Society of CPAs
This session is available to registrants only.
General Session
- Networking Break and Dessert Buffet
This session is available to registrants only.
General Session
- (R)evolution is an Inside Job: Leading Everyday Innovation
Simone Ahuja, Blood Orange, Inc.Simone Ahuja
Simone Ahuja is the founder of Blood Orange, a marketing and strategy advisory boutique with a focus on innovation and emerging markets. Headquartered in Minneapolis, with partners around the globe, Blood Orange shares and practices innovation principles learned through extensive work in India, including jugaad–a frugal, flexible and inclusive approach to innovation inspired by emerging markets.
She is the producer and director of Indique | Big Ideas from Emerging India, which broadcasts on PBS stations across the country. For the series, she conducted extensive ethnographic, background, and academic research on innovation occurring at the grassroots level in emerging markets with social entrepreneurs and US-based multinationals. Coupled with her own experience working with transnational teams, this experience has given her a holistic lens through which to view the mindset and principles of emerging markets-inspired innovation–and its relevance in a global context.
Simone is the co-author of “Jugaad Innovation:Think Frugal, Be Flexible, Generate Breakthrough Growth” (Jossey-Bass, 2012). The book has been published in the US, Brazil, Holland, France and India, where it is now a #1 business bestseller, and has been called “the most comprehensive book yet on the subject” of frugal innovation by The Economist.
She has served as a consultant to the Centre for India & Global Business at Judge Business School, University of Cambridge, and as an associate Fellow for the Asia Society in New York City. She provides advisory services, keynotes and interactive frugal innovation labs to entrepreneurs, academic institutions, and corporations including PepsiCo, Best Buy, Procter & Gamble, 3M, Medtronic, the World Economic Forum, MIT, and Harvard University. She is a regular columnist for the Harvard Business Review online.
Most recently, Simone served as a judge for the Ashoka Changemakers League of Intrapreneurs competition which recognizes and supports global intrapreneurs driving social innovation within large organizations.
Explore practical strategies to bring innovative ideas to life, even when problem-solving isn’t part of your job description. We’ll dive into the challenges faced by successful intrapreneurs and learn how to navigate these obstacles in your career. Through real-world case studies and insights, you’ll discover the impact of making small, low-risk bets to drive meaningful change. We’ll also highlight the importance of valuing diverse perspectives and leveraging existing resources to tackle pressing problems. You’ll leave with actionable tips and a tool to keep your intrapreneurial fire burning.
This session is available to registrants only.
General Session
- Break
This session is available to registrants only.
General Session
- Camera Ready Communication – How to Amplify Your Influence and Executive Presence in the Office and Beyond
Jessica Abo, Jessica Abo IncJessica Abo
Jessica Abo is the founder and CEO of Jett Productions, helping today’s workforce stay relevant, relatable, and ready for anything. An award-winning journalist, bestselling author, sought-after media trainer, and public relations expert, Jessica has more than 20 years of TV news experience. Leveraging her extensive background, she teaches audiences the skills necessary to boost their executive presence. Her training emphasizes communicating with inspiration, effectiveness, and clarity to ensure everyone is in sync. After hearing Jessica present, leaders, managers, and employees understand how to share their ideas and recommendations, fostering organizational alignment and maintaining a strong corporate reputation.
As a media trainer, Jessica has worked with top executives of companies such as Amazon, Paramount, and Meta, empowering each person to carry themselves with confidence they need to amplify their influence in the office. She has coached our country’s leading healthcare providers at prestigious institutions like Fred Hutch, Mount Sinai, Weill Cornell, and the Hospital for Special Surgery.
Drawing from her professional experience and personal stories, Jessica is a highly sought-after speaker. Her speaking engagements have taken her to Delta Airlines, Microsoft, Weight Watchers, and TEDx, as well as hundreds of small businesses, nonprofits and schools. Most recently, she was invited to speak at Stedman Graham’s foundation.
While Jessica’s career has seen her covering everything from wrongful conviction cases to politics, today, you can find her regularly in the media herself. She has appeared on The TODAY Show, Good Morning America’s GMA3, Access Hollywood, Dr. Phil’s Mornings on Merit Street, and more. As a writer and contributor to Forbes.com and Entrepreneur.com, she has profiled industry titans. She knows what it takes to capture attention and inspire action, which are vital to break through the noise in today’s fast-paced world.
Jessica’s debut book made waves in the media, selling out on its first day and landed the official GRAMMY Awards gift bag. When she’s not having dance parties in the kitchen with her family, you’ll find her supporting several philanthropic causes. She’s been recognized by the White House and won several awards for her charity work.
This session will focus on effective communication strategies in an era of shrinking attention spans and high demands on our time. We’ll explore how to capture attention and keep people engaged despite technology distractions and long to-do lists. You’ll hear from an award-winning journalist and CEO of a media training company who will share techniques to help today’s workforce break through the noise. Topics include speaking in a way that ensures you are relevant, relatable and remembered whenever you use your voice. You’ll leave with actionable tips to enhance your communication skills in both professional and personal settings.
This session is available to registrants only.
General Session
- Closing Remarks
Zachary Donah, Massachusetts Society of CPAsZachary Donah
Zach Donah, CAE, is president and CEO of the Massachusetts Society of CPAs (MassCPAs) where he leads state’s professional association of 11,500 certified public accountants (CPAs) and professionals working in their firms and organizations. Prior to his current role, Donah was Deputy CEO at MassCPAs where he worked with the Society’s leadership team on the overall management and oversight of the Society and its Educational Foundation, including advancing the organization’s strategic goals and objectives. He has been a member of the Society’s staff since 2013, serving in various role in the organization’s government affairs team, including vice president of advocacy, where he oversaw the Society’s government relations and the academic and career development programs and the MassCPAs Educational Foundation. Prior to joining the Society, Donah served as a legislative director and chief of staff in the Massachusetts State Senate.
This session is available to registrants only.
General Session
- Alumni Reception
This session is available to registrants only.
- Katrina Arona - Meyers Brothers Kalicka, PC (Holyoke, 01040)
- Dawn Badorini - Meyers Brothers Kalicka, PC (Holyoke, 01040)
- Karen Barnard - LGA, LLP (Woburn, 01801)
- Mallory Beauregard - Meyers Brothers Kalicka, PC (Holyoke, 01040)
- Kiley Bissell - MP P.C. (Springfield, 01144)
- Meghan Boone - MP P.C. (Springfield, 01144)
- Jill Brown - Bentley University (Waltham, 02452)
- Meredith Bucolo - PwC LLP (Boston, 02210)
- Veronica Bulman - RSM (Boston, 02129)
- Estefania Cabrera - MP P.C. (Springfield, 01144)
- Olivia Calcasola - Meyers Brothers Kalicka, PC (Holyoke, 01040)
- Samantha Calvao - Meyers Brothers Kalicka, PC (Holyoke, 01040)
- Jennifer Cancellieri - LGA, LLP (Woburn, 01801)
- Pamela Casey - King McNamara Moriarty LLP (Norwood, 02062)
- Jessica Clancy - tonneson + co (Wakefield, 01880)
- Erin Coco - tonneson + co (Wakefield, 01880)
- Alexa Conant - RSM (Boston, 02129)
- Alisha Crowley - CliftonLarsonAllen LLP (Quincy, 02169)
- Janine Danielson - LGA, LLP (Woburn, 01801)
- Lisa Darmetko - Travelers Insurance Companies (Hartford, 06183)
- Alexandria DeGrace - E.J. Callahan & Associates, LLC (Wakefield, 01880)
- Suzane Dove - Bentley University (Waltham, 02452)
- Richard Eagleston - tonneson + co (Wakefield, 01880)
- Rosemary Eichorn - LGA, LLP (Chestnut Hill, 02467)
- Sophia Elton - KPMG LLP (Boston, 02111)
- Cheryl Fitzgerald - Meyers Brothers Kalicka, PC (Holyoke, 01040)
- Christine Flanders - Fortitude CPA, PLLC (Nashua, 03063)
- Lauren Foley - Meyers Brothers Kalicka, PC (Holyoke, 01040)
- Debra Franks - Fortitude CPA, PLLC (Nashua, 03063)
- Isabelle Giles - LGA, LLP (Woburn, 01801)
- Maggie Gladu - MP P.C. (Springfield, 01144)
- Kara Glidden - RSM (Boston, 02129)
- Yevgeniya Gorlovsky-Schepp
- Stacy Guarino - E.J. Callahan & Associates, LLC (Wakefield, 01880)
- Hivia Guerra - LCW CPA's Inc. (Lawrence, 01840)
- Katelyn Henderson - MP P.C. (Springfield, 01144)
- Kristina Houghton - Meyers Brothers Kalicka, PC (Holyoke, 01040)
- Leonora Ivers - CRR, LLP (Wakefield, 01880)
- Nune Khachatrian - Nune Khachatrian CPA PC (Belmont, 02478)
- Karen Korpinen - Meyers Brothers Kalicka, PC (Holyoke, 01040)
- Terry Kou - CRR, LLP (Wakefield, 01880)
- Ahmet Kurt - Bentley University (Waltham, 02452)
- Annette Larabee
- Tracy LeMaire - TAC CPAs LLC (Florence, 01062)
- Shannon Lee - LCW CPA's Inc. (Lawrence, 01840)
- Angela Leo - Angela T. Leo, CPA, Inc. (Wakefield, 01880)
- Wendy Li - CRR, LLP (Wakefield, 01880)
- Martina Lipinska - LGA, LLP (Woburn, 01801)
- Emily Lissner - E.J. Callahan & Associates, LLC (Wakefield, 01880)
- Logan Luongo - tonneson + co (Wakefield, 01880)
- Kathleen Lynch - MP P.C. (Springfield, 01144)
- Lisa Maillet - Bentley University (Waltham, 02452)
- LeeAnn Manning - Floyd Advisory LLC (Boston, 02110)
- Mary May - tonneson + co (Wakefield, 01880)
- Kacie McManus - Charles River Associates (Boston, 02116)
- Natalie Mellinger - LGA, LLP (Chestnut Hill, 02467)
- Kristina Moriarty - tonneson + co (Wakefield, 01880)
- Amy Morrison - Your Part-Time Controller (Boston, 02109)
- Rashida Motiwalla - LGA, LLP (Woburn, 01801)
- Carolyn Mullenhour - CBIZ & MHM (Boston, 02116)
- Tracy Noga - Bentley University (Waltham, 02452)
- Patricia O'Boyle - Schwartz & Schwartz, P.C. (Woburn, 01801)
- Laura O'Brien - LGA, LLP (Chestnut Hill, 02467)
- Leonard Pepe - Bentley University (Waltham, 02452)
- Margery Piercey - Mass Insight Education & Research (Boston, 02114)
- Tanya Popchuk - MP P.C. (Springfield, 01144)
- Mary-Joan Potvin - Bentley University (Waltham, 02452)
- Catherine Rauseo - CRR, LLP (Wakefield, 01880)
- Kristi Reale - Meyers Brothers Kalicka, PC (Holyoke, 01040)
- Nichole Reilly - AAFCPAs (Westborough, 01581)
- Erica Richard - RSM (Boston, 02129)
- Kathleen Rizzo - tonneson + co (Wakefield, 01880)
- Chelsea Russell - Meyers Brothers Kalicka, PC (Holyoke, 01040)
- Christina Saade - E.J. Callahan & Associates, LLC (Wakefield, 01880)
- Kerri-Ann Sanderson - Bentley University Department of Accountancy (Waltham, 02452)
- Amanda Savona - Floyd Advisory LLC (Boston, 02110)
- Karen Shaffer - E.J. Callahan & Associates, LLC (Wakefield, 01880)
- Audrey Sheehan - LGA, LLP (Woburn, 01801)
- Christina Silva - CBIZ & MHM (Boston, 02116)
- MaryKathryn Slattery - CBIZ & MHM (Boston, 02116)
- Katie Soule - Merrill Lynch (Wellesley Hills, 02481)
- Jitka Stastna - Schwartz & Schwartz, P.C. (Woburn, 01801)
- Kimberly Stewart - Johnson O'Connor (Wakefield, 01880)
- Emily Sullivan - LGA, LLP (Woburn, 01801)
- Jamie Tong-Chow - tonneson + co (Wakefield, 01880)
- Maithy Tremblay - Bentley University (Waltham, 02452)
- Mariya Tsanova - CRR, LLP (Wakefield, 01880)
- Gregory Wade - tonneson + co (Wakefield, 01880)
- Tara Whitney - White Birch Advisory (Newfields, 03856)
- Tyler Williams - Bentley University (Waltham, 02452)
- Rosalen Wilson - CBIZ & MHM (Boston, 02116)
- Lynn Wolf - Bentley University (Waltham, 02452)
- Amy Yandow - tonneson + co (Wakefield, 01880)
- Karalee Yeater - CRR, LLP (Wakefield, 01880)
- Jessica Yu - LGA, LLP (Woburn, 01801)
- Jill Zitnay
Non-Member Price $379.00
Member Price $279.00