(WNY News Now) – For the first time, the WNY Women’s Foundation’s premier event will expand its focus to include men, uniting professionals of all identities to redefine leadership in Western New York.
Buffalo, N.Y. – The WNY Women’s Foundation invites local women and men of all professional backgrounds to participate in the 2025 Leadership Summit at the University at Buffalo’s Alumni Arena on Friday, May 30.
Following a record-breaking attendance of over 700 in 2024, the summit will once again offer aspiring, emerging, and experienced leaders interactive workshops and panel discussions, as well as opportunities to connect with Buffalo’s most influential leaders.
The focus of the summit’s panel discussions will be tailored to five different pathways (aspiring leaders with 0-5 years of experience, emerging leaders 6-10 years into their careers, experienced leaders with 10+ years of experience, women CEOs, and leadership allies). The leadership ally pathway will encompass brand-new programming for men.
Sessions will include discussions on topics like salary negotiation, confidence, emotional intelligence, leading across generations, and redefining leadership through allyship.
The keynote address will be delivered by Barbara Annis, a global expert in gender, diversity, and inclusive leadership. As CEO of Gender Intelligence™, Annis will discuss how the science of how we process, communicate, and solve problems can enhance workplaces and how leveraging gender differences builds stronger teams and improves decision making.
“Our annual Leadership Summit is about community – bringing together professionals from all backgrounds and career stages to connect, learn, and lift each other up in a welcoming and supportive space,” said Sheri Scavone, CEO of the WNY Women’s Foundation. “This year, we’re proud to expand that community by welcoming men into the conversation, as we work together to lead with confidence and build environments where everyone can succeed.”
The 2025 Leadership Summit is presented by Berardi Immigration Law and Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield of WNY, in partnership with UB Athletics and the UB Alumni Association. Arlene Kaukus, Director of Alumni & Industry Engagement at UB, Wei Loon Leong, UB’s Director of International Alumni and Affinity Group Engagement, and Carmen Snell, Esquire, WNY Women’s Foundation Board Member, are co-chairing the event.
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