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SUMMARY:24th Annual Women's Leadership Summit
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text css=””]This year’s Women’s Leadership Summit focuses on the Theme of “Living Well Living Strong” \nThe Chamber’s Women in Business Committee has been focused on meeting the needs of our workforce today and the future for nearly two decades with our Women’s Leadership Summit\, which provides women with the opportunity to develop\, learn and connect with other female professionals each year. \nThis year’s Women’s Leadership Summit is scheduled for October 21st\, 2025\, and runs from 8:30 AM to 1:30 PM. It features networking sessions\, a philanthropic speaker\, panel discussion\, lunch and a keynote address.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_btn title=”Click Here to Register” color=”danger” align=”center” css=”” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fmtap.io%2Fevent%2F24thAnnualWomensLeadershipSummit|target:_blank”][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_btn title=”Click Here for Sponsorship Opportunities” color=”danger” align=”center” css=”” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mcrcc.org%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F09%2FMCRCC_WLS_sponsor2025-v3.pdf|target:_blank”][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] \nMeet Our Keynote Speaker\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”459609″ img_size=”medium” alignment=”center” css=””][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text css=””] \nAlethea M. Batts\, Senior Vice President and Director of Organizational Development at Provident Bank\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text css=””] \nAlethea M. Batts is a Senior Vice President and the Director of Organizational Development at Provident Bank. In this role\, she manages learning strategy and develops and implements an organizational growth plan\, including Talent Management\, Strategic Initiatives\, Leadership Development\, Succession Planning and Mentorship programs. \nAlethea has over 35 years of experience in the financial services industry. Prior to joining Provident Bank\, she was First Senior Vice President\, Director of Learning and Development and Chief Diversity Officer of Lakeland Bank. She spent most of her career as the New Jersey Area Director for Citibank and Senior Vice President and Consumer Market Executive for the Bank of America\, leading and managing Retail Operations throughout New York and New Jersey. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]Alethea holds an undergraduate degree from Princeton University. She is a graduate of the Consumer Bankers Association for Retail Executive Management program at the University of Virginia. Alethea holds a Human Resources Management Senior Certified Professional certification.  She is also a graduate of the Diversity and Inclusion for HR certificate program at Cornell University. \nWith a passion for making a positive difference\, Alethea is an active member of the NJBankers DEI Council and a frequent panelist\, public speaker\, advocate and volunteer for Women’s initiatives\, Diversity initiatives\, Youth and Young-Adult counseling and Financial Literacy. She was recognized as the inaugural recipient of the NJBankers Excellence in Diversity Award and as a ROI-NJ Diversity & Inclusion Influencer.  She was recognized with the Patriot’s Path Council Boy Scouts of America Tribute to Women’s Award.  Most recently\, Alethea was selected as a 2025 NJBIZ Leading Women in Business Honoree. \nAlethea is deeply committed to community development. She is a Leadership New Jersey fellow\, a member of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority\, Incorporated\, a Princeton Alumni Schools Committee Volunteer\, and sits on the Board of Trustees for the Second Street Youth Center\, Inc. She actively participates in the Music Ministry of Fountain Baptist Church. Most of all\, she is the proud mom of two beautiful adult young women\, Alana and Mikaela.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] \nMeet Our Philanthropic Speaker\n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”459655″ img_size=”medium” alignment=”center” css=””][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text css=””] \nJennifer Volz\, Senior Development Director at Scouting America\, Patriots’ Path Council\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text css=””]Jennifer Volz is a passionate and accomplished nonprofit leader with over 18 years of experience in youth development and community advancement. She currently serves as Senior Development Director at Scouting America\, Patriots’ Path Council in Cedar Knolls\, New Jersey\, a role she has held since January 2015. In this position\, she spearheads key fundraising initiatives\, donor engagement\, and development strategies that support Scouting programs across the Northern and Central New Jersey region.  \nIn addition to her core responsibilities\, Jennifer leads two of Middlesex County’s signature community recognition and fundraising events.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]She directs the Middlesex County Tribute to Women Awards Luncheon\, a distinguished event that celebrates and honors outstanding women leaders who make a difference in their communities. Proceeds from the luncheon support vital Youth Protection Training programs\, ensuring a safe and supportive environment for all Scouts.  \nShe also oversees Scouting… Vale la Pena\, a highly regarded annual event that recognizes and celebrates exceptional leaders making a positive impact in Middlesex County’s diverse communities. Funds raised through this event are critical to sustaining and expanding Scouting programs throughout the region\, helping to empower the next generation of leaders.  \nJennifer is deeply grateful to the many volunteers and community partners who have supported her throughout her career and shared in her mission to positively impact the lives of youth and families.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text css=””] \nMeet Our Panel\n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”459628″ img_size=”medium” alignment=”center” css=””][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text css=””] \nRachel Cohen\, Senior Business Development Officer at Choose New Jersey\n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_btn title=”Click Here for Rachel’s Bio” color=”danger” align=”center” css=”” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mcrcc.org%2Frachel-cohen-bio%2F|target:_blank”][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”459626″ img_size=”medium” alignment=”center” css=””][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text css=””] \nMelissa Tenzer\, CEO of Dress for Success Central New Jersey & MT Strategic Solutions\n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_btn title=”Click Here for Melissa’s Bio” color=”danger” align=”center” css=”” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mcrcc.org%2Fmelissa-tenzer-bio%2F|target:_blank”][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”459627″ img_size=”medium” alignment=”center” css=””][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text css=””] \nNancy Mullins\, Title Insurance Producer/Account Executive & Business Development for East Coast Title Agency in East Brunswick\n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”10px”][vc_btn title=”Click Here for Nancy’s Bio” color=”danger” align=”center” css=”” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mcrcc.org%2Fnancy-mullins-bio%2F|target:_blank”][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text css=””] \nMeet Our Roundtable Session Speakers\n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_empty_space][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text css=””] \nBalance\, Ambition and Well-Being\n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_single_image image=”459694″ img_size=”medium” alignment=”center” css=””][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text css=””] \nSusan Ascher\nPresident and CEO of The Ascher Group\n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_btn title=”Click Here for Susan’s Bio” color=”danger” align=”center” css=”” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mcrcc.org%2Fsusan-ascher-bio%2F|target:_blank”][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text css=””] \nWork-Life Balance: Exploring how intentional balance drives leadership effectiveness and long-term success\n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”15px”][vc_single_image image=”459695″ img_size=”medium” alignment=”center” css=””][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text css=””] \nJuanita Painson\nAuthor\, Entrepreneur\, Executive and Life Coach\n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_btn title=”Click Here for Juanita’s Bio” color=”danger” align=”center” css=”” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mcrcc.org%2Fjuanita-painson-bio%2F|target:_blank”][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] \nThank You to Our Sponsors\n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_empty_space height=”15px”][vc_single_image image=”457099″ img_size=”medium” alignment=”center” onclick=”custom_link” img_link_target=”_blank” css=”” link=”https://www.jnj.com/”][vc_empty_space height=”20px”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”457883″ img_size=”medium” alignment=”center” onclick=”custom_link” img_link_target=”_blank” css=”” link=”https://www.withum.com/”][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”458611″ img_size=”medium” alignment=”center” onclick=”custom_link” img_link_target=”_blank” css=”” link=”https://www.horizonblue.com/”][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”10514″ img_size=”medium” alignment=”center” onclick=”custom_link” img_link_target=”_blank” css=”” link=”https://www.hoaglandlongo.com/”][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”455483″ img_size=”medium” alignment=”center” onclick=”custom_link” img_link_target=”_blank” css=”” link=”https://bbgi.com/”][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”9152″ img_size=”medium” alignment=”center” onclick=”custom_link” img_link_target=”_blank” css=”” link=”https://www.magbank.com/”][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”459698″ img_size=”medium” alignment=”center” onclick=”custom_link” img_link_target=”_blank” css=”” link=”https://www.psbt.com/”][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.mcrcc.org/event/24th-annual-womens-leadership-summit/
LOCATION:Forsgate Country Club\, 375 Forsgate Drive\, Monroe Township\, NJ\, 08831\, United States
CATEGORIES:Women's Leadership Summit
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