Enjoy some light refreshments and coffee or tea as you come in to start the morning. This will be a great opportunity to network with fellow STEM women as we get the day started!

Bilita “Bili” Mattes, D.Ed., Executive Director, STEM-UP Network

Moderator – Miranda Moore, EIT, ENV-SP, Miss Pennsylvania 2023, The Miss America Opportunity

• Science Panelist – Marian L. McKee, Ph.D., Vice President, BioPharma Biosafety Testing, Eurofins Lancaster Laboratories, Inc.
• Technology Panelist – Jumoke K. Dada, Technology Consultant and Founder, Signature RED and Tech Women Network
• Engineering Panelist – Loujin Daher, P.E., Geotechnical Dam Safety Engineer, AECOM
• Mathematics Panelist – Shahd Mansour, MBA, Business Area Financial Controller, Phoenix Contact USA

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to expand your network and broaden your horizons. A great chance to reflect on this morning’s STEM Panel discussion with other attendees.

We’ll explore the power of building a strong professional network and personal board of directors, inspired by the legendary Knights of the Roundtable. This session will guide you through identifying and engaging your own circle of knights, fostering a culture of Charity, Integrity, and Responsibility, alongside mutual respect, collaboration, and empowerment. Don’t miss this opportunity to craft your legend in the STEM community and beyond.

Presenter – Paola Doebel, SVP & Managing Director-North America, Ensono
Moderator – Moriah Hathaway, Executive Director, Pennsylvania Commission for Women

There is power in talking about wins without fear that directly translates to higher professional satisfaction, engagement and confidence. Do you know how to harness this and start a culture shift? This interactive session focuses on positive recognition for yourself, your team, and working to foster a culture of celebrating wins and achievements to create a lasting impact within both your organization and personal life.

Presenters – Sarah McDanolds, Sr. Marketing Specialist, Deloitte

Meghan Bachmore, Executive Director, Harrisburg Young Professionals

Angela Capeles, Founder & CEO, The Capeles Agency

Rebekah Harringer, Experiential Learning Director, Harrisburg University of Science & Technology

Moderator – Julie Snyder, Senior Advisor, STEM-UP Network

Lunch is being catered by the Downtown Deli from Harrisburg.

This empowering, action-focused session will engage you in conversation to acknowledge your inner critic, then shift to ways to listen to your inner wisdom, mentor and sage.  At the end of our time you will walk away with strategies and insights for cultivating a kind inner voice that quiets the critic and brings to life your inner wisdom.

Presenter – Carrie Johnson, Founder and Partner, Carrie Johnson and Associates and Drop Below the Surface Retreats
Moderator – Sheri Collins, Strategic Business Advisor, CNR, McNees Strategic Solutions Group

Advocating for a community or a cause takes passion and confidence. Do you have passion but struggle to move forward with confidence? We want to discuss how you can level up your confidence by moving forward with courage. 

Presenter – La-Kita Gilmore, Director of Business Training and Development, WebFX

Moderator – Julie Snyder, Senior Advisor, STEM-UP Network

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to expand your network and broaden your horizons. A great chance to reflect on the day’s events so far with other attendees.

Moderator – Dr. Oralia Dominic, Founder and President, National Institute of Rural and Minority Health

• Science Panelist – Nicole Hagedorn-Smith, NE Regional Quality Manager, Trulieve®
• Technology Panelist – Esther Angell, Vice President of CRM, Cargas Systems
• Engineering Panelist – Brittany Salin, Engineering Manager, Mars, Inc.
• Mathematics Panelist – Deepa Pai, Managing Director, Accenture

Bilita “Bili” Mattes, D.Ed., Executive Director, STEM-UP Network