JUNE 11, 2024 MELVILLE, LONG ISLAND
A full-day immersive experience where women from all sectors of business come together to learn, inspire, and connect right here on Long Island.
PRESENTING SPONSOR:
The ReImagine Conference…
is a day dedicated to professional women, filled with opportunities
for connection, growth, learning, and boundless inspiration.
Why does this conference matter?
It matters because…
As we gather, share, and learn, we sow the seeds of change, creating a future where equality for all women isn't just a dream—it's the norm.
It matters today for a tomorrow where
every woman's potential is unleashed and celebrated.
Right here, on Long Island, female talent doesn’t deserve to have the largest gender wage gap in New York.
Get up close to a remarkable assembly of trailblazing women who are not only shattering glass ceilings but also building towering skyscrapers of success in the process.
Join us as we shine a spotlight on those who are redefining and ReImagining what's possible while paving the way for others.
This event will challenge the status quo, driving us toward a world where diversity fuels success and authenticity is the cornerstone of leadership.
MIMI BISHOP
CO-FOUNDER | MGXW CONSULTING
MEET YOUR HOSTS
JACKIE GHEDINE
CO-FOUNDER | MGXW CONSULTING
BARBARA BROOKS
FOUNDER, CEO | PRO AGE VISIBILITY AND FACILITATOR
Thank you to our presenting sponsor
Ungenita Prevost, Serial Entrepreneur | Actress | Author | Public Speaker
Ungenita Prevost, Serial Entrepreneur | Actress | Author | Public Speaker
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
How to Become the Most Interesting Person in the Room
Wavemakes Panel: Women from the Top
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Linda Armyn
CEO, Bethpage Federal Credit Union
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Kara Cannon
CEO, Enzo Biochem
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Renu Dalessandro
CMO, Jovia Federal Credit Union
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Amy Silva-Magalhaes
COO, The Bristal Assisted Living
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Aoifa O'Donnell
CEO, National EAP
Power Talk: Women in STEM
Sponsored by:
Marjaneh Issapour MS, P.E.
Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology, School of Engineering Technology
Empowering Women and Girls in the Sciences
She Said / She Said: The Multi-Sided Conversation Around Remote Work
Erin McKown | Moderator
Director of Corporate Development and Training, Athru
Sponsored by:
Rita DiStefano
Human Capital Business Advisor, Rimon
Juli Billet
Senior Talent Acquisition Manager
UNFI
Fireside Chat: No Guts, No Glory: Calculated Risk Taking
Jackie Ghedine,
Co-Founder
MGXW Consulting
Giella Poblacki,
Founder, CEO Custom Blend Cosmetics
GIELLA Cosmetics,
Fireside Chat: Digital Marketing Deep Dive
Mimi Bishop,
Co-Founder
MGXW Consulting
Robin Faller,
VP Digital,
Ferocious Media
Power Talk: Beyond Exhausted: Breaking the Burnout Cycle
Dr. Andrea Macari,
Clinical Psychologist, Founder and ED of Well U
Burnout does not have to be synonymous with success. Dr. Macari will share proven strategies to mitigate stress and eliminate burnout.
Navigating Unchartered Waters Panel:
Women in Male-Dominated Industries
Sponsored by:
MODERATOR: Dorothy Kahlua
First Vice President, Valley Bank
Nadeen Chahine
Associate Professor, Dept of Orthopedic Surgery, Columbia University
Carole Montgomery
Comedian | Producer Funny Women of a Certain Age
Melissa Da Costa
Chef, Cultivated NY
Samantha Ruttura
President, Our Rental Pumps
Rosanna Licitra
ROK Investigative Group, Private Investigator Retired Agent Homeland Security
Sip and Speak with Comedian Carole Montgomery •
Sip and Speak with Comedian Carole Montgomery •
Closing Session: Comedy by Carole Montgomery
Sip and Speak Sponsored by:
Sponsored Workshop #1:
Beyond the Gap: Leading Multigenerational High-Performance Teams
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Shelly Wright
CEO Wright1 Consulting
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Amber Barto, Gen Z
Miss Arizona
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Danielle Salowski, Millennial
Industry Director, Health, Meta
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Inna Kern, Gen X
VP Media Stategy, ESPN
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Baby Boomer
TBD
Sponsored Workshop #2:
Money and Planning for Your Tomorrow, Today
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Melissa Negrin-Wiener, Esq.
Senior Partner, Cona Elder Law
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Amanda Gonzalez
Financial Professional, Heritage Harbor
Working Agenda
SPEAKER LINEUP
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Linda Armyn
CEO, Bethpage Federal Credit Unit
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Kara Cannon
CEO, Enzo
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Nadeen Chahine
Associate Professor, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Columbia University
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Melissa Da Costa
Chef | Cultivated NY
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Renu Dalessandro
CMO, Jovia Financial Credit Union
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Robin Faller
Vice President Digital, Ferocious Media
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Dorothy Kahlau
First Vice President, Valley Bank
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Rosanna Licitra
ROK Investigative Group/ Private InvestigatorRetired Agent Homeland Security
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Dr. Andrea Macari
Clinical Psychologist | Founder and ED of Well U
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Carole Montgomery
Comedian | Producer Funny Women of a Certain Age
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Amy Silva-Magalhaes
COO, The Bristal Assisted Living
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Aoifa O'Donnell
CEO, National EAP and Athru
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Giella Poblocki
Creator/Founder, GIELLA Custom Blends, Award Winning Business Innovator
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Samantha Ruttura
President, Our Rental Pumps
2024 SPONSORS
SPONSORS
PRESENTING SPONSOR
COLLABORATIVE SPONSORS
MEDIA SPONSORS
We are proud to be supporting The Safe Center through a portion of conference proceeds.
Together we’ll re-imagine and create a world…
...unburdened by inequality, where women stand as equals, free from the confinements of the double bind.
...where compensation knows no gender, where women's earnings match that of men's, not by mere chance, but by absolute principle.
...where women flourish based on merit, not on outdated norms.
As we gather at this innovative women's leadership conference, we unite in pursuit of this vision, committed to dismantling barriers, rewriting narratives, and empowering change.
Our collective efforts today sow the seeds of a future where equality isn't a distant ideal, but a tangible reality where the question 'WHAT IF' transforms into the declaration, 'WE DID IT!'
We invite you to be a part of it.
CWE 2023 HIGHLIGHTS
PAST SPONSORS
MGXW CONSULTING HAS ACQUIRED THE COLLABORATE WITH EDGE CONFERENCE
Collaborate with Edge was pivotal in creating a tight-knit community of professional women on Long Island who believe in collaboration over competition. Over the past six years, it has advanced women's leadership and encouraged gender equity in the workplace.
MGXW Consulting will enhance and expand the Collaborate with Edge community and its impact on Long Island businesses through cutting-edge, award-winning content and programming. Recognized as a top contributor for media outlets such as The Today Show, Forbes, Fortune, Fast Company, Insider, and Ted X.
The Re-Imagine Conference is for women, like you, who want to make an impact and leave their mark as forward-thinking professional women. Join us to learn and be inspired by women from across a wide variety of industries who will spark ideas and innovation. Network with current and future leaders who have broken the glass ceiling and are building towering skyscrapers of success for all women.