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Friday, June 6
 

8:00am PDT

Breakfast | Fireside Chat
Friday June 6, 2025 8:00am - 9:00am PDT
Palm Room
Moderators
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Casandra Matej

Visit Orlando
Speakers
DF
avatar for Maribeth Bisienere

Maribeth Bisienere

Senior Vice President, Operations, Walt Disney World
With over 35 years in hospitality, Maribeth Bisienere currently leads a broad operational scope at Walt Disney World® Resort. She oversees 25+ resort hotels, five modes of transportation, property-wide security, food and beverage, and merchandise support and strategy. She also serves... Read More →
Friday June 6, 2025 8:00am - 9:00am PDT
Palm Room 14900 Chelonia Pkwy, Orlando, FL 32821
  Keynote

9:00am PDT

Free Headshots
Friday June 6, 2025 9:00am - 9:30am PDT
TBA
Friday June 6, 2025 9:00am - 9:30am PDT
TBA 14900 Chelonia Pkwy, Orlando, FL 32821
  Headshots

9:30am PDT

Wanted: Veterans in Leadership
Friday June 6, 2025 9:30am - 10:30am PDT
TBA
Moderators
avatar for Madeline Meininger

Madeline Meininger

Program Manager, MA of Public Leadership, University of San Francisco
Madeline Meininger is the Program Manager for the MA in Public Leadership Program, a graduate program dedicated to preparing veterans and military family members for a career in politics, policy, or advocacy. Maddy Meininger is a graduate of the University of San Francisco and an... Read More →
Speakers
avatar for Phyllis Wilson

Phyllis Wilson

President, Military Women's Memorial
With 37 years of Army service, including intelligence work with Special Operations in Iraq, and a civilian nursing career, Phyllis Wilson now leads the Military Women's Memorial at Arlington National Cemetery, honoring women's contributions to the U.S. military.
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Seth Lynn

Founder, Veterans Campaign
Seth Lynn founded Veterans Campaign in 2009 to recruit and train veterans to run for political office and has since become a recognized authority on civil-military relations and veterans in politics. He continues to serve as a lieutenant colonel in the Marine Corps Reserve and as... Read More →
Friday June 6, 2025 9:30am - 10:30am PDT
TBA 14900 Chelonia Pkwy, Orlando, FL 32821
  Panel

10:10am PDT

The Future of Work and Opportunity: Policy, Practice, and New Talent Pathways
Friday June 6, 2025 10:10am - 11:00am PDT
Palm Room
As the cost of college continues to rise and traditional education pathways become less accessible, Americans are increasingly turning to alternative ways of learning—on the job, online, and over a lifetime. This session will explore what the future of work really looks like in a world where skills, not degrees, are becoming the new currency of opportunity.
Moderators
avatar for Laura Maristany

Laura Maristany

Founder & CEO, Katch Skills
Laura Maristany is the Founder & CEO, Katch Skills – an AI-powered platform that helps people capture everyday learning and turn it into career-ready skills. She is a national leader in workforce innovation, advancing skills and people-first solutions for the future of work.
Speakers
SS
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Steve Taylor

Policy Director and Senior Fellow, Economic Mobility, Stand Together Trust
Dr. Steven Taylor is the Policy Director & Senior Fellow, Economic Mobility at Stand Together Trust, where he leads investment and partnership strategies to reshape workforce participation strategies. In 2024, Taylor was appointed by Gov. Glenn Youngkin to the State Council of Higher... Read More →
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Niki DaSilva

Senior Director of Programs & Policy, U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation
Niki DaSilva serves as senior director of programs and policy at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, working to strengthen the nation’s educational standards and the quality of its workforce. Her primary objective is to support the Chamber Foundation's Talent Pipeline Management... Read More →

Friday June 6, 2025 10:10am - 11:00am PDT
Palm Room 14900 Chelonia Pkwy, Orlando, FL 32821
  Panel

11:30am PDT

Free Headshots
Friday June 6, 2025 11:30am - 12:00pm PDT
TBA
Friday June 6, 2025 11:30am - 12:00pm PDT
TBA 14900 Chelonia Pkwy, Orlando, FL 32821
  Headshots

12:00pm PDT

AI Tools to Boost your Creativity and Productivity, presented by Google
Friday June 6, 2025 12:00pm - 12:30pm PDT
Palm Room
Speakers
avatar for Maureen McInerney

Maureen McInerney

Civics Outreach Manager, Google
Maureen McInerney serves as a Civics Outreach Manager at Google, focused on federal officeholders, candidates, staff, non-profits, and other external partners. Google's Civics Outreach team works to engage and educate civic leaders on how to leverage Google products and help people... Read More →
Sponsors
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Friday June 6, 2025 12:00pm - 12:30pm PDT
Palm Room 14900 Chelonia Pkwy, Orlando, FL 32821
  Workshop

12:30pm PDT

Luncheon | Fireside Chat
Friday June 6, 2025 12:30pm - 1:15pm PDT
Palm Room
Moderators
avatar for Valerie Dowling

Valerie Dowling

Vice Chair, Women's Public Leadership Network
Valerie Dowling has worked in the political process from grassroots campaigns to the White House. In 2016, she joined the International Republican Institute as Director of the Women’s Democracy Network where she will continue to work to increase women’s political participation... Read More →
Speakers
avatar for Allison Keller

Allison Keller

Chief Administrative Officer, PGA Tour
Allison Keller is the Chief Administrative Officer for the PGA TOUR, the world’s premier membership organization for touring professional golfers. By showcasing golf’s greatest players, the PGA TOUR engages, inspires and positively impacts our fans, partners and communities worldwide... Read More →
Friday June 6, 2025 12:30pm - 1:15pm PDT
Palm Room 14900 Chelonia Pkwy, Orlando, FL 32821
  Keynote

1:00pm PDT

Free Headshots
Friday June 6, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm PDT
TBA
Friday June 6, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm PDT
TBA 14900 Chelonia Pkwy, Orlando, FL 32821
  Headshots

2:00pm PDT

Free Headshots
Friday June 6, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
TBA
Friday June 6, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
TBA 14900 Chelonia Pkwy, Orlando, FL 32821
  Headshots

2:20pm PDT

Crafting Your Elevator Pitch
Friday June 6, 2025 2:20pm - 3:05pm PDT
TBA
Friday June 6, 2025 2:20pm - 3:05pm PDT
TBA 14900 Chelonia Pkwy, Orlando, FL 32821
  Workshop

2:20pm PDT

Fundraise Like a Pro
Friday June 6, 2025 2:20pm - 3:05pm PDT
TBA
Speakers
avatar for Falicia Mandel

Falicia Mandel

Managing Partner, MWE Group
Seasoned political fundraiser with over 11 years of experience in national, state, and local campaigns. She has built an extensive network of donors and finance professionals and has successfully led fundraising efforts for high-profile Republican candidates and organizations nat... Read More →
Friday June 6, 2025 2:20pm - 3:05pm PDT
TBA 14900 Chelonia Pkwy, Orlando, FL 32821
  Workshop

3:00pm PDT

Free Headshots
Friday June 6, 2025 3:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
TBA
Friday June 6, 2025 3:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
TBA 14900 Chelonia Pkwy, Orlando, FL 32821
  Headshots

3:00pm PDT

Vendor Tables/Exhibition
Friday June 6, 2025 3:00pm - 5:00pm PDT
TBA
Friday June 6, 2025 3:00pm - 5:00pm PDT
TBA 14900 Chelonia Pkwy, Orlando, FL 32821
  Vendors

4:00pm PDT

Free Headshots
Friday June 6, 2025 4:00pm - 5:00pm PDT
TBA
Friday June 6, 2025 4:00pm - 5:00pm PDT
TBA 14900 Chelonia Pkwy, Orlando, FL 32821
  Headshots

5:00pm PDT

General Reception
Friday June 6, 2025 5:00pm - 6:00pm PDT
Beer Garden
Friday June 6, 2025 5:00pm - 6:00pm PDT
Beer Garden 14900 Chelonia Pkwy, Orlando, FL 32821
  Reception

5:00pm PDT

VIP Reception**
Friday June 6, 2025 5:00pm - 6:00pm PDT
TBA
Friday June 6, 2025 5:00pm - 6:00pm PDT
TBA 14900 Chelonia Pkwy, Orlando, FL 32821
  Reception

6:00pm PDT

Leadership & Awards Dinner
Friday June 6, 2025 6:00pm - 8:00pm PDT
Palm Room
WPLN will present Sandra Mortham, Founder and Chair of Maggie's List, with the “2025 Architect of Society Award.” Inspired by Harriett Beecher Stowe’s words that, “Women are the real architects of society,” this award is presented to a woman who exemplifies the qualities of a public leader: effective, principled, and a true public servant.

Named for Susan B. Anthony’s father and ardent supporter of her efforts, the “2025 Daniel Anthony Award” celebrates a man who has given critical support to a female public leader(s). WPLN is honored to present the Daniel Anthony Award to Paul Mitchell, Partner at The Southern Group.
Friday June 6, 2025 6:00pm - 8:00pm PDT
Palm Room 14900 Chelonia Pkwy, Orlando, FL 32821
  Keynote
 
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