Event Details

Thursday, August 21, 2025
Brookfield Conference Center
7:30-8:10 AM – Networking & Breakfast 8:10-10:00 AM – Welcome & Program 10:20-12:00 PM – Breakout Sessions

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Women in Business Symposium

This half-day symposium filled with valuable insights will help you take your career and leadership skills to the next level. Hear a panel of women from a range of industries discuss their journeys, attend breakout sessions to go deeper on important topics, network with women from across the southeastern Wisconsin business community and join in celebrating the 2025 Woman Executive of the Year.

LEADING THROUGH UNCERTAINTY

Join us on August 21st for this half-day symposium filled with actionable insights to apply in your own life and career. Hear a panel of women from a range of industries discuss their journeys, attend breakout sessions to go deeper on important topics, network with women from across the southeastern Wisconsin business community and join in celebrating the 2025 Woman Executive of the Year.

Keynote

Becky Frankiewicz
Becky Frankiewicz, President & Chief Strategy Officer, ManpowerGroup

The program will begin with a keynote presentation from Becky Frankiewicz, the recently named president and chief strategy officer of ManpowerGroup. Her responsibilities at the company include development and execution of strategic plans, innovation, and the infusion of artificial intelligence.

Panel Discussion

After the keynote, attendees will hear from a panel of business leaders from across southeastern Wisconsin.

Main Panel Discussion:

  • Roberta Brehm, President, Vyron (1)
  • Jessie Cannizzaro, Owner/Master Plumber, Milestone Plumbing (2)
  • Becky Frankiewicz, President & Chief Strategy Officer, ManpowerGroup (3)
  • Tami Martin, Director of Workforce Development, Froedtert Health (4)

Moderator: Portia Young, Director of Corporate Public Relations, Sargento; Host, Milwaukee PBS (5)

Breakout Sessions

Negotiation skills for any situation
» Susan Marshall, Author, Founder, Backbone Institute
» Melanie Eden, Owner, SUV Properties
» Rosario Sanchez-Ledesma, Principal & Co-Founder, LIFECAMP
» Anne E. Schwartz, Trainer and Advisor for Law Enforcement Strategic Communications
 
Taking on challenges and doing hard things
» Genene Hibbler, Founder and Executive Director, Heart 2 Heart Compassionate Widow’s Circles
» Erin Levzow, Co-Founder and Host, Byte-Sized & Bossy podcast
» Sandy Wysocki, Executive Director, Sharon Lynne Wilson Center for the Arts
 
Leveling up as a leader
» Beth Ridley, Founder and CEO, Ridley Consulting Group
» Lori Richards, CEO, Mueller Communications
» Lacey Sadoff, President, Badger Liquor
 
Asking your network for help
» Bev Greenberg, Executive Producer, Project Pitch It
» Aliah Berman, Global Chief Impact & Inclusion Officer, TBWA\ Worldwide | GMR Marketing
» Kimberley Noble, Director of Delivery, Milwaukee Delivery Center
 
AI 201: Amplifying human potential
» Phyllis King, Chief Strategist for AI Advancement, Waukesha County Technical College
» Lena DeLaet, Sales Director, Director, Summerfest Tech, Milwaukee World Festivals, Inc.
» Yolonda Evans, CEO, Founder, Project T.I.M.E LLC
» Nicole Pulito, Ph.D., Organizational Psychologist, President, Gulan Pulito Coaching & Consulting
 
The power of no
» Marilyn Thiet, President and CEO, EDGE Performance Acceleration
» Tiffany Wynn, Regional Senior Marketing Director, Ascension Wisconsin

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