Leadership Live 2023 Featuring Ellen Latham, Creator & Co-Founder of Orangetheory Fitness
2023-11-02 12:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Signature Grand, 6900 W. State Road 84, Davie, Florida, 33317
Our signature Leadership Live event engages attendees in an intimate conversation with a high-profile leader or local personality. Moderated by Katie Kempner, Founder of Kempner Communications and Host of Perspectives with Katie Kempner, Leadership Live gives attendees the opportunity to ask questions on topics like lessons learned, secrets to success, and how to navigate the obstacles that are unique to women in leadership.
This year, The Women’s Edge is proud to welcome Ellen Latham, Creator & Co-Founder of the Orangetheory Fitness Franchise, as this year’s special Leadership Live speaker!
Ellen is a highly trained physiologist with a lifelong passion for health and fitness. With more than 40 years in the fitness industry, Ellen Latham, M.S., has built a billion-dollar brand out of a lifelong passion. In 2010, Ellen co-founded Orangetheory Fitness, an international franchise. As of 2023, Orangetheory Fitness has over 1,500 studios throughout 50 US states and 24 countries. Forbes named Orangetheory one of “The Fastest Growing Woman-Owned Businesses” in 2017, and it has been recognized by Entrepreneur Magazine, Inc., Bloomberg, and the New York Times for its disruptive science-backed exercise concept. As of 2020, OTF had built their membership to over one million members.
Don’t miss your chance to meet Ellen in person and hear her inspiring story!
Ellen Latham, M.S. Keynote Speaker Creator & Co-Founder of Orangetheory Fitness Franchise, Innovator & Author

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2023 Top 100 Women-Led Businesses in Massachusetts
2023-11-03 07:30 - 10:00 | Boston Marriott Copley Place, 110 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA, 02116
The Women’s Edge and Boston Globe Magazine are pleased to announce the 2023 edition of the Top 100 Women-Led Businesses in Massachusetts list. 2023 marks our 23rd year recognizing the women power players driving the Massachusetts economy.
Join us November 3rd to honor the Top 100 businesses, and hear from keynote speaker, Lisa Sun, Founder & CEO of GRAVITAS! See below for more details.
View the alphabetical 2023 Top 100 Women-Led Businesses in Massachusetts list here.
The ranked list will be revealed at our awards breakfast on Friday, November 3rd and published in the November 5th Women & Power issue of the Boston Globe Magazine.

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Sponsorship opportunities are available!

KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Lisa Sun
Founder & CEO, GRAVITASFormer Associate Principal at McKinsey & Company
Author of new book: GRAVITAS: The 8 Strengths That Redefine Confidence
Featured by MSNBC, Oprah Magazine, TODAY Show, People, Fast Company, Elle, Forbes, CNN, and more!

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2023 Extraordinary Women Advancing Healthcare in Massachusetts Awards
2023-11-15 17:30 - 20:00 | PwC, 101 Seaport Blvd, Boston, MA
The Extraordinary Women Advancing Healthcare (EWAH) in Massachusetts Awards recognize ten outstanding individuals across the Commonwealth for their career achievements, with a focus on how they influence, innovate, and foster diversity through policy, practice and mentorship.
Awards Reception: November 15, 2023 | 5:30-8:00 PM | PwC, 101 Seaport Blvd, Boston, MA

2023 Extraordinary Women Advancing Healthcare in Massachusetts

Christina M. Bailey-Hytholt, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Chemical EngineeringWorcester Polytechnic Institute
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Mareshia Donald, Ph.D.
Director, Chief of Staff to the Chief Human Resources OfficerVertex Pharmaceuticals
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Dallas M. Ducar MSN, RN, PMHNP-BC, CNL, FAAN
CEOTranshealth
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Naomi Fried
Founder and CEOPharmStars
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Erin Nahrgang, RN, CCM
Senior Director ACO Complex Care ManagementBoston Medical Center Health System
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Kemi Olugemo, MD, FAAN
VP, Global Clinical DevelopmentUltragenyx Pharmaceutical
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Kristen Palumbo, MHCDS, BSN, RN, NE-BC
Chief Operating Officer and Chief Compliance OfficerInnovive Health
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Viveka Prakash-Zawisza
Senior Associate Medical DirectorMassHealth
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Darlene Rodowicz
President & CEOBerkshire Health Systems
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Sylvia Rosas
Director, Latino Kidney ClinicJoslin Diabetes CenterAssociate Professor of MedicineHarvard Medical School
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Strategies for Success Day 3 - Massachusetts
2023-11-27 08:00 - 15:00 | The Conference Center at Waltham Woods, 860 Winter St, Waltham, MA, 02451

In Conversation with Colette Phillips
2024-03-28 18:00 - 20:00 | PwC, 101 Seaport Blvd, Boston, MA
Join us March 28th for an evening conversation with Colette Phillips around her recently released book, The Includers: The 7 Traits of Culturally Savvy, Anti-Racist Leaders. Learn actionable tools and principles to guide your inclusive leadership style and drive lasting institutional and community-wide change.
“The Includers is the thoughtful, tactical guide we all need to better understand and practice allyship and create a strong organizational culture.” —Sam Kennedy, president and CEO of the Boston Red Sox

Colette Phillips
CEO, Colette Phillips Communications, Inc.Founder & President, The GK Fund and Get Konnected!
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Facilitated by

Shirley Leung
Business Columnist, Associate Editor, & Podcast HostThe Boston Globe

Pam Reeve
Chair, Board of DirectorsThe Women’s Edge

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2024 Top 100 Women-Led Businesses in Florida Awards Luncheon
2024-05-09 12:00 - 14:00 | LeMeridien Dania Beach, 1825 Griffin Road, Dania Beach, Florida, 33004
The Women’s Edge is pleased to announce the 2024 edition of the Top 100 Women-Led Businesses in Florida list.
The ranked list will be revealed at our awards luncheon on Thursday, May 9, 2024 at Le Meridien in Dania Beach, FL. Registration and Networking will begin at 11:30AM followed by the Awards Luncheon at 12:00PM.
Click here to see this year’s list of honorees.
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8th Annual Town Hall
2024-05-16 07:30 - 10:00 | Seaport Hotel Boston, 1 Seaport Ln, Boston, MA, 02210
Our 8th Annual Town Hall: Leading Through Extraordinary Times is a unique opportunity to discuss top-of-mind issues with Massachusetts business leaders spanning media, education, technology, healthcare, and finance.
This lively gathering brings together prominent Massachusetts leaders, representing various sectors, to engage in insightful discussion, share perspectives, and foster meaningful connections. We’ll delve into key business trends, innovative strategies, and critical challenges facing companies. With a diverse lineup of esteemed panelists, this event promises to deliver valuable insights and actionable takeaways.
The conversation will be led by you! Network over breakfast and consider the questions that have been on your mind. You’ll have the opportunity to pose your most pressing questions directly to our panel. This is your chance to drive the conversation, gain insights from industry experts, and contribute to the collective wisdom of our business community.

Featured Leaders

Hilina D. Ajakaiye
Executive Vice PresidentMeet BostonREAD BIO

Tye Brady
Chief TechnologistAmazon RoboticsREAD BIO

Julie Chen
ChancellorUMass LowellREAD BIO

Kevin McGovern
Managing PartnerDeloitteREAD BIO

Janet Wu
Anchor/ReporterMODERATORREAD BIO

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2024 Top 100 Women-Led Businesses in Massachusetts
2024-11-01 07:30 - 10:00 | Boston Marriott Copley Place, 110 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA, 02116
The Women’s Edge and Boston Globe Magazine are pleased to announce the 2024 edition of the Top 100 Women-Led Businesses in Massachusetts list. 2024 marks our 24th year recognizing the women power players driving the Massachusetts economy.
The ranked list will be revealed at our awards breakfast on Friday, November 1st and published in the November 3rd Women & Power issue of the Boston Globe Magazine.

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KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Debbie Lovich
Managing Director & Senior Partner, Boston Consulting Group
Debbie has spent the last 15 years of her nearly 30-year consulting career on driving leadership and culture changes with her clients who span industries and countries. Since the onset of COVID-19, Debbie has been leading BCG’s thinking on the future of work. She believes organizations must use this unique moment to fundamentally rethink what work is.

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2024 Women's Leadership in MA Impact Study Results Reveal
2024-11-14 07:30 - 10:00 | The Studio, 2 SEAPORT LN, Boston, MA, 02210, United States
Join The Women’s Edge and Massachusetts business leaders as we reveal the results of our 6th Annual Women’s Leadership Development Impact Study!
Join us on November 14th for a town hall format conversation with area leaders, featuring the results of our Women’s Leadership Impact Study. Learn about the Roadmap for Success – our data-backed recommendations to ensure the successful development, retention, and advancement of all women leaders.
This lively discussion will be accompanied by a light breakfast and time for networking. Registration is complimentary! We look forward to seeing you there.

Speakers

Javier Barrientos

Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion OfficerPoint32Health

JD Chesloff
President & CEOMassachusetts Business Roundtable

Dr. Shirley Knowles
Chief Inclusion and Diversity OfficerProgress

Brooke Thomson
President & CEOAssociated Industries of Massachusetts

Trish Foster
DE&I Change Agent
Report Writer, Moderator

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2025 Top 100 Women-Led Businesses in Florida Awards Luncheon
2025-05-08 11:30 - 14:00 | LeMeridien Dania Beach, 1825 Griffin Road, Dania Beach, Florida, 33004
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The Women’s Edge is pleased to announce the 2025 edition of the Top 100 Women-Led Businesses in Florida list. 2025 marks our 4th year recognizing the women power players driving the Florida economy.
The ranked list will be revealed at our awards luncheon on Thursday, May 8, 2025.
Click here to see this year’s list of honorees!
Sponsorship Opportunities are available!
Featured Keynote Speaker:

Tarja Stephens, Founder, AI Opportunity
Leading the Future in the Intelligent Age
The future is accelerating faster than anyone could have ever imagined. Industries undergo rapid transformation, and will alter how we live, work and connect with each other. Leaders are facing new challenges and opportunities as they navigate megatrends such as AI shaping the future.
In this keynote, Tarja Stephens inspires leaders to move beyond adaptation and take an active role in shaping the future. As industries transform at an unprecedented pace, human-centered leadership will be the defining factor in innovation and growth. This talk explores how leaders can navigate megatrends, rebuild trust, and inspire hope in an increasingly complex world.
Tarja Stephens is a globally recognized leader in AI-driven transformation, dedicated to placing people at the center of technological progress. As a Finnish-American business leader, strategic advisor, and entrepreneur, she brings over two decades of international expertise in business operations, change management, and talent development. Through her organization AI Opportunity, Tarja empowers public and private sector leaders to drive successful AI transformations by focusing on the people who bring technology to life.
Find out more about Tarja Stephens here.
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9th Annual Town Hall
2025-05-13 07:30 - 10:00 | Seaport Hotel Boston, 1 Seaport Ln, Boston, MA, 02210
Our 9th Annual Town Hall: Leading Through Extraordinary Times is a unique opportunity to discuss top-of-mind issues with Massachusetts business leaders spanning industries.
This lively gathering brings together prominent Massachusetts leaders, representing various sectors, to engage in insightful discussion, share perspectives, and foster meaningful connections. We’ll delve into key business trends, innovative strategies, and critical challenges facing companies. With a diverse lineup of esteemed panelists, this event promises to deliver valuable insights and actionable takeaways.
The conversation will be led by you! Network over breakfast and consider the questions that have been on your mind. You’ll have the opportunity to pose your most pressing questions directly to our panel. This is your chance to drive the conversation, gain insights from industry experts, and contribute to the collective wisdom of our business community.

Featured Leaders

Janet Wu
Anchor/Reporter
MODERATOR
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Roberta Herman
President & CEO
Joslin Diabetes Center
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Robin Kramer
Executive Vice President & CFO
Biogen
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Mohamad Ali
SVP & Head of Consulting
IBM
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Shirley Leung
Columnist & Associate Editor
The Boston Globe
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Lynn Perry Wooten
PresidentSimmons UniversityREAD BIO

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In Conversation with Liz Walker
2025-05-20 18:00 - 20:00 | Morgan Lewis – One Federal Street, 1 Federal St, Boston, MA, 02110, United States
Join The Women’s Edge for an inspiring “In Conversation” event with award-winning journalist, ordained minister, and humanitarian Liz Walker. As the first Black woman to co-anchor a newscast in Boston and an advocate for end-of-life dignity, Liz brings a wealth of experience and insight.
She will share stories from her remarkable career and discuss themes from her book, No One Left Alone, A Story of How Community Helps Us Heal. Stay tuned for more details!

Liz Walker
Healer, Minister, Collective Trauma Specialist, & Author
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2025 Women's Leadership in MA Impact Study Results Reveal (REGISTRATION CLOSED)
2025-11-13 17:30 - 19:30 | Morgan Lewis – One Federal Street, 1 Federal St, Boston, MA, 02110, United States
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Join The Women’s Edge and Massachusetts business leaders as we reveal the results of our 7th Annual Women’s Leadership Development Impact Study! This event will feature a town hall format conversation with area leaders, featuring the results of the study.
Learn about the Roadmap for Success – our data-backed recommendations to ensure the successful development, retention, and advancement of all women leaders.
This lively discussion will be accompanied by light hors d’oeuvres, beverages, and time for networking.

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10th Annual Town Hall
2026-06-04 17:30 - 20:00 | Morgan Lewis – One Federal Street, 1 Federal St, Boston, MA, 02110, United States
Celebrating 10 years of The Women’s Edge annual Town Hall conversation!
For ten years, our Annual Town Hall has served as the launchpad for critical business dialogue. To mark this milestone, our 10th Annual Town Hall: Leading Through Extraordinary Times will be a unique opportunity to discuss top-of-mind issues with Massachusetts business leaders spanning across industries. This lively gathering brings together prominent figures, representing various sectors, to engage in insightful discussion, share perspectives, and foster meaningful connections. With a diverse lineup of esteemed leaders, this event promises to deliver valuable insights and actionable takeaways.
The evening program will start with a networking reception, followed by what promises to be an engaging conversation. The audience-driven conversation fosters the opportunity for all to gain authentic insights from industry experts.
Join TWE and Attend for Free: Unlock a complimentary ticket to this Town Hall and discounted access to all future events by becoming a General Member today. For an annual cost of $395, your membership provides immediate ROI through exclusive savings and a full suite of year-round benefits. To activate your membership, claim your free ticket, and learn more about the advantages of joining our community, please email khalnen@thewomensedge.org.

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Meet the Town Hall Panel

Featured Massachusetts Leaders

Pam Eddinger
PresidentBunker Hill Community College

Latoyia Edwards
News AnchorNBC10 Boston

Naomi Fried
CEOPharmStars

Yogesh Gupta
Chief Executive OfficerProgress Software

Martha Sheridan
President & CEOMeet Boston

Janet Wu
Anchor/ReporterMODERATOR

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Join TWE and Attend for Free: Unlock a complimentary ticket to this Town Hall and discounted access to all future events by becoming a General Member today. For an annual cost of $395, your membership provides immediate ROI through exclusive savings and a full suite of year-round benefits. To activate your membership, claim your free ticket, and learn more about the advantages of joining our community, please email khalnen@thewomensedge.org.

Save the Date: 2026 Top 100 Women-Led Businesses in Massachusetts
2026-10-30 07:30 - 10:00 | Boston Marriott Copley Place, 110 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA, 02116
Save the Date: The Women’s Edge and Boston Globe Magazine are pleased to release the 2026 edition of the Top 100 Women-Led Businesses in Massachusetts list in October 2026. 2026 marks our 26th year recognizing the women power players driving the Massachusetts economy.
The ranked list will be revealed at our awards breakfast on Friday, October 30th!

Save the Date: 2026 Women's Leadership Impact Study in MA Results Reveal
2027-01-14 17:30 - 20:00 | Morgan Lewis – One Federal Street, 1 Federal St, Boston, MA, 02110, United States
Save the Date: Join The Women’s Edge and Massachusetts business leaders as we reveal the results of our 8th Annual Women’s Leadership Development Impact Study! This event will feature a town hall format conversation with area leaders, featuring the results of the study.
Learn about the Roadmap for Success – our data-backed recommendations to ensure the successful development, retention, and advancement of all women leaders.
This lively discussion will be accompanied by light hors d’oeuvres, beverages, and time for networking.
