Local Leaders with Impact Panel Discussion

You're invited to our annual Leadership Westchester panel discussion, featuring Leadership Westchester alumni who exemplify what it means to live your mission and create impact through thoughtful leadership. This panel is part of Volunteer New York!'s 75th anniversary celebration series. Each panelist has a unique connection to Volunteer New York!, the organization that hosts Leadership Westchester.

When: Wednesday, April 23, 2025

Time: 8:30 - 10:30 AM

Tickets: Free

Where: 360 Hamilton Avenue, White Plains

Info: volunteernewyork.org/leadership-panel

Join the conversation at Leadership Westchester's Annual Local Leaders with Impact Panel Discussion. Each year, we showcase a panel of Leadership Westchester alumni who have made a significant impact through their leadership.

This event is also a prime opportunity to discover more about Leadership Westchester, our signature professional development program, which will soon accept applications for its 2025-2026 class.

Sign up for the panel today and invite a friend or colleague to join you! Advanced registration is required.

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PANELISTS:

Dr. Carmen Martínez-López, Dean, School of Business & Professional Careers, Westchester Community College (LW 2019)

Valerie Mason Cunningham, Co-CEO, Mason & Rice LLC (LW 2018)

Gerald Stern, Chief Operating Officer, Her Honor Mentoring (LW 2020)

Katherine Stipicevic, Consultant, JSH Advisors (LW 2013)

MODERATOR

Ed Forbes, Senior Director, News & Engagement, USA TODAY Network Atlantic Group (LW 2013)

GREETINGS

Katie Pfeifer, Senior Director of Programs, Volunteer New York! (LW 2016) 

CLOSING REMARKS

David Severance, President, New Door Leadership and Leadership Westchester Facilitator (LW 2003)  

SCHEDULE:

8:30 - 9:00 AM - Coffee and mingling

9:00 - 10:00 AM - Panel presentation

10:00 - 10:30 AM - Q & A from audience, moderated by David Severance, Leadership Westchester Facilitator

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