8 of the Most Powerful Words a Leader Can Use
W2W ATHENA Recipient Panel
The words we use have the ability to cause action and change. Our words also gain trust from others, and often empower. Hear from a panel of past Women2Women ATHENA recipients on the most powerful words a leader can use, and how to use them. Recognized for their contributions to women's empowerment and community involvement, the ATHENAs will leave you inspired and ready to lead.
Meet our Panel:
2020 Women2Women ATHENA Recipient - Crystal Gilmore Harris
2013 Women2Women ATHENA Recipient - Paula Barrett
1999 Women2Women ATHENA Recipient - Mary L. “Missy” Orlando
1996 Women2Women ATHENA Recipient - Trish Doll
1994 Women2Women ATHENA Recipient - Sandy Graffius
ABOUT THE ATHENA RECIPIENTS
Crystal Gilmore Harris is the Social Services Administrative Assistant at the Reading School District, working closely with the Director of Social Services Wynton Butler. She is also Head Coach of the Reading High School Cheerleaders who double up as Girl Scouts troop #1353. This keeps her busy as a mentor for approximately 70 girls in grades 9-12 and has been since 2008. In 2016 she founded the “Finding Me Mentoring Program” which invites various women community leaders to a round table discussion about careers for the cheerleading squad and other sporting teams at Reading High School. Crystal is a member of various civic and service organizations dedicated to the betterment of Reading. The organizations include, but are not limited TLC Fore Reading, Kids That Ball, Inc., Blacktop Basketball, Inc., Reading Youth Athletics League, Voice UP and Girl Scouts of Eastern Pennsylvania. Crystal has received the Girl Scout Take the Lead 2013, and Athena Leadership Award 2020.
Mary L. “Missy” Orlando, MBA, PhD Candidate, is a well-known strategist, community development, and marketing leader throughout the financial services and non-profit healthcare industries. Over her career, Orlando has served in key leadership C-suite roles: At Malvern National Bank as its SVP and Chief Operating Officer and EVP and Chief Marketing & Sales Officer; At Sovereign Bancorp, as EVP, Chief Marketing Officer; as President & COO of The Anderson Group; Senior Director of the Penn State Health St. Joseph Foundation/Office of Development; and today serves as Alvernia University’s Executive Director for Business & Partnership Development.
Trish Doll is owner of Publicity Works, a 33-yr award-winning, energetic, Marketing-PR ad agency representing a diverse local, national, and international roster of clientele. Trish is known for her PR-savvy marketing, positive tenacity, and humanitarian spirit. Honored by Forbes and USA Today and featured in PR Week, her extensive philanthropic commitment and creative initiatives have earned her the allegiance and nationwide reputation of major organizations. A Shining Star active Chamber member since 1992, she served on the Women in Business Committee Task Force launch in 1993, and helped to propose its vision to the Board. A 1996 ATHENA Leadership Award recipient, Trish was sanctioned by Martha Mertz as ATHENA International’s State Ambassador 2010-2016 and now as their Global Ambassador since 2016.
Sandy Graffius was owner of Graffius Burial Vaults from 1981 – 2003. Her husband died suddenly at the age of 44 and she took over as President. At that time a female owned manufacturing facility was a rare occurrence. She turned the family business over to her daughter in 2003 when she ran for and was elected Controller for the County of Berks. Moving from a small family owned business to a huge corporate culture was a learning experience with many humorous memories.
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Date and Time
Wednesday Mar 8, 2023
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM EST
Location
Alvernia University
Francis Hall Theatre & Atrium
**parking is available onsite and will be explained in email
Fees/Admission
$35 / GRCA Member
$45 / Future GRCA Member
**includes lunch, networking & workshop
**W2W Sponsors receive complimentary tickets to this event.
Contact Information
Rachael Romig
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