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Women's Leadership Summit

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(Check-In 11:00am EST)

Westin Hotel

70 3rd Ave
Waltham, MA 02451

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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. 

“Discover the talents of four local entrepreneurs at our Health and Wellness Pop-up, recommended by past Women to Watch award recipients!” 

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 Inc

Jessica Abo

Jessica Abo is the founder and CEO of Jett Productions, specializing in helping professionals stay relevant and effective. With over 20 years of TV news experience, she’s an award-winning journalist, bestselling author and media trainer. Abo empowers leaders and teams to enhance their executive presence and communication skills, ensuring organizational alignment. Additionally, she has trained top executives from Amazon, Paramount and Meta, as well as leading healthcare providers. A sought-after speaker, she’s addressed audiences at Delta Airlines, Microsoft, TEDx and more. Regularly featured in media like The TODAY Show and Good Morning America, Abo also contributes to Forbes and Entrepreneur. Her debut book sold out on its first day and was featured in the official GRAMMY Awards gift bag. Off the clock, she supports numerous charitable causes and has been honored by the White House for her philanthropy.

Zachary Donah, Massachusetts Society of CPAs

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 focused on innovation and emerging markets. Headquartered in Minneapolis with partners worldwide, Blood Orange applies innovation principles inspired by her extensive work in India, including jugaad – a frugal, adaptable and inclusive approach to innovation. Additionally, she is the producer and director of Indique | Big Ideas from Emerging India, which airs on PBS, where she conducted in-depth research on grassroots innovation among social entrepreneurs and multinationals. This experience, combined with her work with transnational teams, gives her a unique perspective on emerging markets and their relevance in a global context. Ahuja also co-authored Jugaad Innovation: Think Frugal, Be Flexible, Generate Breakthrough Growth, a #1 business bestseller praised by The Economist. She has consulted for the Centre for India & Global Business at Cambridge University, served as an associate Fellow for the Asia Society and provides advisory services and workshops to clients like PepsiCo, Best Buy, Procter & Gamble, 3M and Harvard University. A regular columnist for the Harvard Business Review, she recently judged the Ashoka Changemakers League of Intrapreneurs, recognizing global social innovators.

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 Inc

Jessica Abo

Jessica Abo is the founder and CEO of Jett Productions, specializing in helping professionals stay relevant and effective. With over 20 years of TV news experience, she’s an award-winning journalist, bestselling author and media trainer. Abo empowers leaders and teams to enhance their executive presence and communication skills, ensuring organizational alignment. Additionally, she has trained top executives from Amazon, Paramount and Meta, as well as leading healthcare providers. A sought-after speaker, she’s addressed audiences at Delta Airlines, Microsoft, TEDx and more. Regularly featured in media like The TODAY Show and Good Morning America, Abo also contributes to Forbes and Entrepreneur. Her debut book sold out on its first day and was featured in the official GRAMMY Awards gift bag. Off the clock, she supports numerous charitable causes and has been honored by the White House for her philanthropy.

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 CPAs

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.

This session is available to registrants only.

General Session

- Alumni Reception

This session is available to registrants only.

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  • Solmaz Amirnazmi
  • Katrina Arona - Meyers Brothers Kalicka, PC (Holyoke, 01040)
  • Dawn Badorini - Meyers Brothers Kalicka, PC (Holyoke, 01040)
  • Sandra Balogun - Centri (Boston, 02109)
  • Karen Barnard - LGA, LLP (Woburn, 01801)
  • Caroline Barrett - Hughes and Company PC (Melrose, 02176)
  • Mallory Beauregard - Meyers Brothers Kalicka, PC (Holyoke, 01040)
  • Fyllis Berg-Elton - KPMG LLP (Boston, 02111)
  • Kiley Bissell - MP P.C. (Springfield, 01144)
  • Peter Bloomfield - KPMG LLP (Boston, 02111)
  • Glendys Bonilla - Bridgewater State University (Bridgewater, 02325)
  • Meghan Boone - MP P.C. (Springfield, 01144)
  • Jill Brown - Bentley University (Waltham, 02452)
  • Meredith Bucolo - PwC LLP (Boston, 02210)
  • Veronica Bulman - RSM (Boston, 02129)
  • Michaela Burns - Atrium Staffing (Boston, 02111)
  • Emily Buswell - CliftonLarsonAllen LLP (Quincy, 02169)
  • Anne Marie Byrd - Connectpay (Foxboro, 02035)
  • Estefania Cabrera - MP P.C. (Springfield, 01144)
  • Olivia Calcasola - Meyers Brothers Kalicka, PC (Holyoke, 01040)
  • Frank Call - Webster Bank (Boston, 02110)
  • Samantha Calvao - Meyers Brothers Kalicka, PC (Holyoke, 01040)
  • Jennifer Cancellieri - LGA, LLP (Woburn, 01801)
  • Hillary Caplan - CohnReznick (Boston, 02108)
  • Jessica Caredeo - CliftonLarsonAllen LLP (Quincy, 02169)
  • Kelly Cheng - CBIZ & MHM (Boston, 02116)
  • Kimberly Christman - LGA, LLP (Woburn, 01801)
  • Jessica Clancy - tonneson + co (Wakefield, 01880)
  • Nicole Clover - RSM (Boston, 02129)
  • Erin Coco - tonneson + co (Wakefield, 01880)
  • Alexa Conant - RSM (Boston, 02129)
  • Sara Connolly - BJs Wholesale Club Inc (Westborough, 01581)
  • Alisha Crowley - CliftonLarsonAllen LLP (Quincy, 02169)
  • Erin Crowley - Connectpay (Foxboro, 02035)
  • Mark Cummings - CliftonLarsonAllen LLP (Quincy, 02169)
  • Melany Dalomba - BJs Wholesale Club Inc (Westborough, 01581)
  • Janine Danielson - LGA, LLP (Woburn, 01801)
  • Nicole Darling - KPMG LLP (Hartford, 06103)
  • Lisa Darmetko - Travelers Insurance Companies (Hartford, 06183)
  • Alexandria DeGrace - E.J. Callahan & Associates, LLC (Wakefield, 01880)
  • Divya Devaraj - RSM (Boston, 02129)
  • Russell Doherty - Connectpay (Foxboro, 02035)
  • Suzane Dove - Bentley University (Waltham, 02452)
  • Allison Downey - KPMG LLP (Boston, 02111)
  • Kayla Ducharme - KPMG LLP (Boston, 02111)
  • Chris D’Onofrio - M&T Bank (Buffalo, 14203)
  • Richard Eagleston - tonneson + co (Wakefield, 01880)
  • Rosemary Eichorn - LGA, LLP (Chestnut Hill, 02467)
  • Tim Elton - KPMG LLP (Boston, 02111)
  • Sophia Elton - KPMG LLP (Boston, 02111)
  • Stephanie Faulkner - M&T Bank (Buffalo, 14203)
  • Laura Felice - BJs Wholesale Club Inc (Westborough, 01581)
  • Brianna Ferriero - RSM (Boston, 02129)
  • Rachel Fitzgerald - RSM (Boston, 02129)
  • Cheryl Fitzgerald - Meyers Brothers Kalicka, PC (Holyoke, 01040)
  • Maribeth Flakes - Atrium Staffing (Boston, 02111)
  • Christine Flanders - Fortitude CPA, PLLC (Nashua, 03063)
  • Katherine Flores - RSM (Boston, 02129)
  • Emily Folan - KPMG LLP (Boston, 02111)
  • Lauren Foley - Meyers Brothers Kalicka, PC (Holyoke, 01040)
  • Yaro Fong-Olivares - Bentley University LaCava (Waltham, 02452)
  • David Foss - PwC LLP (Boston, 02210)
  • Debra Franks - Fortitude CPA, PLLC (Nashua, 03063)
  • Leila Garcynski
  • Isabelle Giles - LGA, LLP (Woburn, 01801)
  • Maggie Gladu - MP P.C. (Springfield, 01144)
  • Kara Glidden - RSM (Boston, 02129)
  • Yevgeniya Gorlovsky-Schepp
  • Katie Greehan - RSM (Boston, 02129)
  • Yuqing Gu - RSM (Boston, 02129)
  • Stacy Guarino - E.J. Callahan & Associates, LLC (Wakefield, 01880)
  • Hivia Guerra - LCW CPA's Inc. (Lawrence, 01840)
  • Bridget Harton
  • Katelyn Henderson - MP P.C. (Springfield, 01144)
  • John Hession - KPMG LLP (Boston, 02111)
  • Kristina Houghton - Meyers Brothers Kalicka, PC (Holyoke, 01040)
  • Lianjing Huang - RSM (Boston, 02129)
  • Leonora Ivers - CRR, LLP (Wakefield, 01880)
  • Stephanie Jackson - CliftonLarsonAllen LLP (Boston, 02110)
  • Laura Jackson Young - Bentley University LaCava (Waltham, 02452)
  • Jennifer Javier - BJs Wholesale Club Inc (Westborough, 01581)
  • Allan Juwonoputro - KPMG LLP (Boston, 02111)
  • Nune Khachatrian - Nune Khachatrian CPA PC (Belmont, 02478)
  • Kayla Koopman - RSM (Boston, 02129)
  • Karen Korpinen - Meyers Brothers Kalicka, PC (Holyoke, 01040)
  • Terry Kou - CRR, LLP (Wakefield, 01880)
  • Payton Kurrle
  • Ahmet Kurt - Bentley University (Waltham, 02452)
  • Annette Larabee
  • Nicole LeBlanc - LGA, LLP (Woburn, 01801)
  • Tracy LeMaire - TAC CPAs LLC (Florence, 01062)
  • Shannon Lee - LCW CPA's Inc. (Lawrence, 01840)
  • Angela Leo - Angela T. Leo, CPA, Inc. (Wakefield, 01880)
  • Colleen Lewis - Walter Shuffain (Boston, 02110)
  • 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)
  • Laura Lynch - PwC LLP (Boston, 02210)
  • Kathleen Lynch - MP P.C. (Springfield, 01144)
  • Andrea Maguire - Hughes and Company PC (Melrose, 02176)
  • Lisa Maillet - Bentley University (Waltham, 02452)
  • Rose Malloy - CliftonLarsonAllen LLP (Quincy, 02169)
  • LeeAnn Manning - Floyd Advisory LLC (Boston, 02110)
  • Charlotte Mattei - Webster Bank (Boston, 02110)
  • Mary May - tonneson + co (Wakefield, 01880)
  • Kacie McManus - Charles River Associates (Boston, 02116)
  • Laura McNeil - PwC LLP (Boston, 02210)
  • Mackenzie Meade - RSM (Boston, 02129)
  • Natalie Mellinger - LGA, LLP (Chestnut Hill, 02467)
  • Clint Mills - Integrated Partners (Waltham, 02451)
  • Kristina Moriarty - tonneson + co (Wakefield, 01880)
  • Sarah Morris - Bentley University LaCava (Waltham, 02452)
  • Amy Morrison - Your Part-Time Controller (Boston, 02109)
  • Rashida Motiwalla - LGA, LLP (Woburn, 01801)
  • Tracy Noga - Bentley University (Waltham, 02452)
  • Susan Noyes-Seppa - BJs Wholesale Club Inc (Westborough, 01581)
  • Patricia O'Boyle - Schwartz & Schwartz, P.C. (Woburn, 01801)
  • Laura O'Brien - LGA, LLP (Chestnut Hill, 02467)
  • Emily O'Connor - Walter Shuffain (Boston, 02110)
  • Katarzyna Padzik - CliftonLarsonAllen LLP (Andover, 01810)
  • Catherine Park - BJs Wholesale Club Inc (Westborough, 01581)
  • John Pastore - Integrated Partners (Waltham, 02451)
  • Leonard Pepe - Bentley University (Waltham, 02452)
  • Karen Pfeil - PwC LLP (Boston, 02210)
  • Tanya Popchuk - MP P.C. (Springfield, 01144)
  • Mary-Joan Potvin - Bentley University (Waltham, 02452)
  • Megan Puthota - RSM (Boston, 02129)
  • Taylor Puuri - CliftonLarsonAllen LLP (Quincy, 02169)
  • Leia Quinn - RSM (Boston, 02129)
  • Jaime Quintana - CliftonLarsonAllen LLP (Quincy, 02169)
  • Hannah Rafferty - RSM (Boston, 02129)
  • Gladys Ramirez - BJs Wholesale Club Inc (Westborough, 01581)
  • Catherine Rauseo - CRR, LLP (Wakefield, 01880)
  • Kristi Reale - Meyers Brothers Kalicka, PC (Holyoke, 01040)
  • Yolanda Rego - LGA, LLP (Woburn, 01801)
  • Nichole Reilly - AAFCPAs (Westborough, 01581)
  • Erica Richard - RSM (Boston, 02129)
  • Jennifer Riordan - KPMG LLP (Boston, 02111)
  • Alicia Rivers - 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)
  • Diana Salas - BJs Wholesale Club Inc (Westborough, 01581)
  • Kerri-Ann Sanderson - Bentley University Department of Accountancy (Waltham, 02452)
  • Amanda Savona - Floyd Advisory LLC (Boston, 02110)
  • Olivia Schuler - RSM (Boston, 02129)
  • Karen Shaffer - E.J. Callahan & Associates, LLC (Wakefield, 01880)
  • Sarah Shaw - RSM (Boston, 02129)
  • 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)
  • Amanda St. Jean - RSM (Boston, 02129)
  • Kerry Stakem - PwC LLP (Boston, 02210)
  • Jitka Stastna - Schwartz & Schwartz, P.C. (Woburn, 01801)
  • Kimberly Stewart - Johnson O'Connor (Wakefield, 01880)
  • Emily Sullivan - LGA, LLP (Woburn, 01801)
  • Ashley Sullivan - MS Consultants, LLC (Amherst, 14226)
  • Jenny Thomas - BJs Wholesale Club Inc (Westborough, 01581)
  • Jamie Tong-Chow - tonneson + co (Wakefield, 01880)
  • Maithy Tremblay - Bentley University (Waltham, 02452)
  • Mariya Tsanova - CRR, LLP (Wakefield, 01880)
  • Jeroen Van Paassen - PwC LLP (Boston, 02210)
  • Gregory Wade - tonneson + co (Wakefield, 01880)
  • Erin Walsh - RSM (Boston, 02129)
  • Michelle Wang - Bentley University LaCava (Waltham, 02452)
  • Caroline Waweru - CliftonLarsonAllen LLP (Quincy, 02169)
  • Christina Welch - RSM (Boston, 02129)
  • Edmonda White - HarborOne Bank (Brockton, 02303)
  • 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)
  • Savannah Woodke - RSM (Boston, 02129)
  • Alexander Wucker - KPMG LLP (Boston, 02111)
  • Amy Yandow - tonneson + co (Wakefield, 01880)
  • Karalee Yeater - CRR, LLP (Wakefield, 01880)
  • Jessica Yu - LGA, LLP (Woburn, 01801)
  • Maria Zeqo - Salem Five Bank (Malden, 02148)
  • Sabrina Zhou - BJs Wholesale Club Inc (Westborough, 01581)
  • Jill Zitnay

Non-Member Price $379.00

Member Price $279.00

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