Casandra Matej is the president and CEO of Visit Orlando, the official marketing organization for America’s most visited destination and Theme Park Capital of the World. She leads the branding, marketing and selling of the Orlando destination on a global scale, working with nearly... Read More →
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 →
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.
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.
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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.
