Women Empowering Women
Tuesday, March 30, 2021 on WebEx
7-8:00 p.m. Panel Discussion
8-9:00 p.m. Breakout Session (as of 3/29/21)
7:00 p.m. Welcome
· Susan M. Damiani ‘87CBA
Director of Gift Planning/ McCallen Society
7:02 p.m. Introduction
· Dr. Barbara Cozza
Chairperson and Professor of the Dept. of Administrative and Instructional Leadership, School of Education, St. John’s University
Note: Each panelist will introduce themselves by answering the following question:
In one word or phrase, describe your role as a female leader. Why?
7:10 p.m. Panel Discussion
· Crystal Andrews Banks ’04CPS, ’05G
Director of Diversity and Inclusion with Ulta Beauty
· Micaela Brown ’06G
CEO and Founder, Blush and Whimsy
· Kathleen McGovern ’88CBA, ’91L
Partner /Principal in Ernst & Young Forensic & Integrity Services
· Teresa A. Mason, J.D. ’79SVC, ’02HON
Former Chief of Staff for the Bronx District Attorney’s Office
· Barbara Perry ’76NDC
President of Philadelphia Freedom, Partner of Billie Jean King Enterprises
· Charlene Prounis ’89MBA
Former CEO Flashpoint Medica Advertising (now DDB Health)
· Linda S. Sanford ’74Ed, ’98HON
Retired Senior Vice President, IBM Corporation
7:40 p.m. Q & A
· Dr. Barbara Cozza
8:00 p.m. Introduction to Breakout Sessions/Focus Groups
· Susan M. Damiani ‘87CBA
8:02 p.m. Breakout Session Begins
Note: Breakout sessions are an opportunity for attendees to network and brainstorm per topic.
A Gift Planning staff person will assist the moderator and take notes.
Moderators/Session Topics/Assistants:
· Crystal Andrews Banks – Diversity & Inclusion – Shu Bernardin
· Micaela Brown – St. John’s Alumnae Brand – Kalliopi Gatzoflias
· Dr. Barbara Cozza- WHEEL – Irene Caccavallo
· Susan M. Damiani – Travel – Nunzia Manuli
· Kathleen McGovern – Financial Empowerment – Nicole Ziegler
· Teresa A. Mason – Women in Philanthropy – Jason Wright
· Barbara Perry – Athletics – Mary Pat Beirne
· Charlene Prounis – Mentorship – David Targett
· Linda S. Sanford – Women’s Circle – Gloria Henn (FYI: McCallen and Loughlin Society member)
8:20 p.m. Breakout Session Concludes
Note: Panelists and attendees move back to the main room; moderators summarize their
breakout session (each moderator has 2-3 min).
9:00 p.m. Closing Remarks
· Susan M. Damiani