THREE GREAT ORGANIZATIONS: The Chamber’s Women’s Business Council, Cedar Crest College, and United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley present the Lehigh Valley Women’s Summit.
FEATURING
Dascha Polanco
Award-winning actress, Latina trailblazer and advocate for diversity & women’s rights
Dascha Polanco, a Dominican Republic-born, Brooklyn-raised actress, gained fame for her groundbreaking roles in Hollywood. Best known for her portrayal of “Dayanara Diaz” in “Orange is the New Black,” she’s also starred in “In The Heights,” “The Irishman,” and “When They See Us.” Beyond acting, Polanco is an advocate for the Latinx community and women’s rights, supporting causes like Feeding America and the DREAM Project Foundation. Recognized for her contributions, she’s received awards like the ALMA Awards and has been named one of Hollywood’s Young Latino Powerhouses by The Hollywood Reporter.
Joanna McClinton
Pennsylvania Speaker of the House
Elected to serve communities in Philadelphia and Delaware County in 2015, Joanna McClinton became Pennsylvania’s first woman Speaker of the House in February 2023. A southwest Philadelphia resident and Grace Temple Christian Academy, LaSalle University, and Villanova University School of Law graduate, she was a public defender and chief counsel to Sen. Anthony Williams before being elected. McClinton has earned several distinctions including City and State PA’s 40 Under 40 and Politico Recast’s Power List.
SCHEDULE:
8:00 a.m. – Doors Open and registration
9:00 – 10:00 a.m. – Morning general session and keynote
10:15 – 11:00 a.m. – Breakfast and Summit Marketplace
11:15 a.m. -12:15 p.m. – Breakout session 1
12:15 - 1:30 p.m. – Lunch and speaker Meet and Greet (additional $50)
1:45 - 2:45 p.m. – Breakout session 2
3:00 – 4:00 p.m. – Afternoon general session and keynote
BREAKOUTS (view more info on lehighvalleywomen.com)
SESSION 1
Artificial Intelligence Primer - AI overview, foundations and approach to unlocking value from AI
Rocking Your Network: Driving Your Success
– sponsored by Capital Blue Cross
Small Business Part 1: Launching Your Small Business
– sponsored by Members 1st Federal Credit Union
SESSION 2
Managing Stress in Difficult Situations
- sponsored by Lehigh Valley Health Network
Resilience and Reinvention
– sponsored by St. Luke’s University Health Network
Small business Part 2: Small Business Resilience: Navigating Challenges and Thriving After Start-Up