2024 Women's Leadership Summit
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Overview:
Women's Leadership Summit
June 13, 2024
Universal Loews Sapphire Falls Resort
Orlando, FL
The Women's Leadership Summit brings together new and experienced professionals for a morning of education, collaboration, and inspiration. Network with your peers, exchange ideas and career-enhancing experiences, and share leadership and communication tips unique to women in accounting. Stay for lunch, as we celebrate our 2024 Women to Watch nominees and award winners.
Note:
If you are attending MEGA 2024, separate registration is not required, simply select the Women's Leadership Summit Track on Friday.
If you are not attending MEGA 2024 and are interested in attending the Summit, please register on the link above.
Check the Schedule, Major Topics, and Accommodations at the left to learn more.
CPE Credit
This conference qualifies for up to 4.5 hours of CPE credit and is subject to change. CPE credit is subject to approval by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation. The type of credit earned depends on concurrent breakouts chose. Please indicate choice of breakouts on the registration form.
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Schedule:
Thursday, June 13, 2024
Continental Breakfast in Exhibit Hall
Time: Thursday 7:00am - 8:00am
Keynote Speaker
Time: Thursday 8:00am - 9:00am
Amplify Your Voice, Expand Your Impact
Time: Thursday 9:10am - 10:00am Credits: 1 BE
Presenters:
Exploring AI, A Panel Discussion
Time: Thursday 10:05am - 10:55am
Presenters:
Networking Break in Exhibit Hall
Time: Thursday 10:55am - 11:10am
Roundtable Discussions & Networking Session
Time: Thursday 11:10am - 11:40am
The most important thing we do as women leaders
Time: Thursday 11:40am - 12:30pm Credits: 1 BE
Whether you are currently a leader or looking to become one, what do you believe is the most important thing that you do as a leader? Is it:
* Being a good person
* Being trustworthy
* Making a difference in the world
* Having good people skills
* Being a good problem solver
* Having certain traits like integrity, confidence, courage, effectiveness
Most people would consider good leadership skills as a combination of the above, but I'm going to teach you THE most important thing you do as a leader. And it's probably going to surprise you!
Presenters:
Women to Watch Awards Luncheon with Keynote speaker, Melanie S. Griffin, Secretary, Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation
Time: Thursday 12:30pm - 1:45pm
Presenters:
I WILL be attending the Women to Watch Awards Luncheon (Included in your WLS Registration)
Time: Thursday 12:31pm - 1:45pm
I WILL NOT be attending the Women to Watch Awards Luncheon
Time: Thursday 12:31pm - 1:45pm
1 Guest for the Women to Watch Awards Luncheon
Time: Thursday 12:32pm - 12:33pm
1 Guest for the Women to Watch Awards Luncheon
Time: Thursday 12:33pm - 12:45pm
Objectives:
- Network with other women in the business
- Exchange ideas and experiences to advance your career
- Learn leadership, communication and self care skills
Presenters:
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Alex Welsh, CISA, CPA
Alex Welsh is a highly skilled Senior Manager at A-LIGN, specializing in cybersecurity audits related to ISO, AI, HIPAA, SOC 1, and SOC 2. With her extensive experience and expertise, Alex possesses a wide breadth of knowledge of the best cybersecurity practices. Her passions include giving back, leadership, and helping others. She has been a member of the FICPA for over 4 years with active...
Read more about Alex Welsh here -
Rummesa Abrar, CPA
At EY, Rummesa Abrar is a highly skilled member of the Private Tax practice, serving high net-worth individuals, private companies, and family offices. Her expertise allows her to assist clients in building, preserving, and transitioning wealth through generations. She sets an exceptional example by excelling in project management, leading client meetings, refining metrics, and managing...
Read more about Rummesa Abrar here -
Melanie S. Griffin
Leading the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation and overseeing the Board of Accountancy, Secretary Melanie Griffin will share insights and highlights from her first few months as head of the agency. Secretary Griffin is an attorney with Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick who has been an AV-rated attorney since 2010, honored by Super Lawyers for the past 13 consecutive years (2010...
Read more about Melanie S. Griffin here -
Gail Gray, CPA
Since 1996, Gail, a CPA, has significantly influenced the integration of accounting with technology. Her notable achievement includes developing the GASB ACFR template for CaseWare in 2006, a pioneering step in automating financial reporting for government clients. Her expertise expanded to implementing Workiva for ACFR and budget reporting, demonstrating her capacity to leverage technology in...
Read more about Gail Gray here -
Nicole Mastrangelo
I traded in my successful corporate career in luxury sales and marketing to join my parents in ownership of our 30-year-old family pest control business. Once leveraging my formal training and implementing modern business development strategies, the growth was immediate and transformative, and over the course of 5 years, drew the attention of other business owners within the industry and beyond-...
Read more about Nicole Mastrangelo here -
Dawn Goldberg, CPA
Dawn Goldberg has been a CPA in public accounting for over 30 years, working for some of the Big 4 such as Deloitte and Ernst & Young. She is also a Professional Certified Coach for Accountants and the author of her book, "The Smarter Accountant."Once she was able to effectively tackle the challenges that most accountants deal with on a daily basis, as well as learn how to have stress-free tax...
Read more about Dawn Goldberg here -
Patrick Sullivan
With over 25 years of experience in the IT security and compliance industry, Patrick is the Vice President of Strategy and Innovation at A-LIGN. Patrick oversees a team of professionals who deliver outstanding customer service, satisfaction, and retention across all verticals and markets, ensuring that A-LIGN's customers achieve their security and compliance goals.As a certified security engineer...
Read more about Patrick Sullivan here -
Patti Brownsord
Patti is fantastic at presenting insights to clients in easy-to-understand ways. She's practical, analytical, and very passionate about numbers. She can take complex processes and turn them into graphic models that clients can explain to their bosses and stakeholders. She can take an overabundance of information and distill it to its most important form for the right audience. Think of her as...
Read more about Patti Brownsord here
Presenters:
Alex Welsh, CISA, CPA
Alex Welsh is a highly skilled Senior Manager at A-LIGN, specializing in cybersecurity audits related to ISO, AI, HIPAA, SOC 1, and SOC 2. With her extensive experience and expertise, Alex possesses a wide breadth of knowledge of the best cybersecurity practices. Her passions include giving back, leadership, and helping others. She has been a member of the FICPA for over 4 years with active...Read more about Alex Welsh hereRummesa Abrar, CPA
At EY, Rummesa Abrar is a highly skilled member of the Private Tax practice, serving high net-worth individuals, private companies, and family offices. Her expertise allows her to assist clients in building, preserving, and transitioning wealth through generations. She sets an exceptional example by excelling in project management, leading client meetings, refining metrics, and managing...Read more about Rummesa Abrar hereMelanie S. Griffin
Leading the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation and overseeing the Board of Accountancy, Secretary Melanie Griffin will share insights and highlights from her first few months as head of the agency. Secretary Griffin is an attorney with Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick who has been an AV-rated attorney since 2010, honored by Super Lawyers for the past 13 consecutive years (2010...Read more about Melanie S. Griffin hereGail Gray, CPA
Since 1996, Gail, a CPA, has significantly influenced the integration of accounting with technology. Her notable achievement includes developing the GASB ACFR template for CaseWare in 2006, a pioneering step in automating financial reporting for government clients. Her expertise expanded to implementing Workiva for ACFR and budget reporting, demonstrating her capacity to leverage technology in...Read more about Gail Gray hereNicole Mastrangelo
I traded in my successful corporate career in luxury sales and marketing to join my parents in ownership of our 30-year-old family pest control business. Once leveraging my formal training and implementing modern business development strategies, the growth was immediate and transformative, and over the course of 5 years, drew the attention of other business owners within the industry and beyond-...Read more about Nicole Mastrangelo hereDawn Goldberg, CPA
Dawn Goldberg has been a CPA in public accounting for over 30 years, working for some of the Big 4 such as Deloitte and Ernst & Young. She is also a Professional Certified Coach for Accountants and the author of her book, "The Smarter Accountant."Once she was able to effectively tackle the challenges that most accountants deal with on a daily basis, as well as learn how to have stress-free tax...Read more about Dawn Goldberg herePatrick Sullivan
With over 25 years of experience in the IT security and compliance industry, Patrick is the Vice President of Strategy and Innovation at A-LIGN. Patrick oversees a team of professionals who deliver outstanding customer service, satisfaction, and retention across all verticals and markets, ensuring that A-LIGN's customers achieve their security and compliance goals.As a certified security engineer...Read more about Patrick Sullivan herePatti Brownsord
Patti is fantastic at presenting insights to clients in easy-to-understand ways. She's practical, analytical, and very passionate about numbers. She can take complex processes and turn them into graphic models that clients can explain to their bosses and stakeholders. She can take an overabundance of information and distill it to its most important form for the right audience. Think of her as...Read more about Patti Brownsord hereMajor Topics:
Finalizing Exciting Topics - More to Come...
Major Topics:
Finalizing Exciting Topics - More to Come...
Designed For:
Women experienced and new to the CPA profession and business in general
Accommodations:
Conference Location and Accommodations:Universal Loews Sapphire Falls Resort
6601 Adventure Way
Orlando, FL 32819
407-503-5000
FICPA Room Rate:
$204.00++ Single/Double
$239++ Triple, $274++ Quad
Discounted Self Parking: $15/day
Hotel Cutoff Deadline: Friday, May 10, 2024
(Reservations made after the cutoff date will be subject to availability and current room rate. Please note that the conference accommodation rate is subject to sell out prior to the advertised reservation cut off date.)
*** Upon completion of your registration for the conference, you will receive an email confirmation with additional information to book your accommodations***
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