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TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2024
8:00 AM - 3:30 PM
SHARONVILLE CONVENTION CENTER

ALL ABOUT WOMEN IS A PREMIER FORUM DESIGNED TO EMPOWER AND INSPIRE WOMEN OF ALL ETHNICITIES, AGES, AND OCCUPATIONS TO
BE BRAVER, DREAM BIGGER, AND RISE HIGHER IN THEIR

PERSONAL LIVES, CAREERS, AND COMMUNITIES.

FEATURING
TIFFANY CROSS

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JOURNALIST & FORMER HOST
MSNBC'S THE CROSS CONNECTION 
 

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POLITICAL ANALYST
NBC & MSNBC
 

SUSAN DEL PERCIO

PRESENTED BY

CINTAS CORPORATION | TRIHEALTH

AUGUSTAR FINANCIAL | THE CHRIST HOSPITAL HEALTH NETWORK

THE KROGER CO.

FIDELITY INVESTMENTS | FIFTH THIRD BANK | GREATER CINCINNATI FOUNDATION | REPUBLIC BANK
SOUTHWEST OHIO REGIONAL TRANSIT AUTHORITY | THE E.W. SCRIPPS COMPANY | U.S. BANK

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EVENT AGENDA

8:00 AM
TO 8:30 AM

NETWORKING CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST

8:30 AM
TO 9:30 AM

HEALTHY LIFESTYLES
PRESENTED BY TRIHEALTH

9:45 AM
TO 10:45 AM

WEALTH BUILDING STRATEGIES FOR WOMEN

11:00 AM
TO 12:00 PM

WOMEN OF POWER: BDR TALKS
(BE BRAVER | DREAM BIGGER | RISE HIGHER)

12:15 PM
TO 2:15 PM

LUNCH & A CONVERSATION WITH
TIFFANY CROSS & SUSAN DEL PERCIO
PRESENTED BY CINTAS CORPORATION

2:30 PM
TO 3:30 PM

 THE 2024 ALL ABOUT WOMEN 
BEST PLACES TO WORK AWARDS

THIS YEAR'S EVENT WILL FEATURE THE INAUGURAL 
ALL ABOUT WOMEN BEST PLACES TO WORK AWARDS

TO RECOGNIZE CORPORATIONS AND ORGANIZATIONS THAT ARE
LEADING THE WAY TO SUPPORT WOMEN IN THE WORKPLACE


ANNOUNCING OUR 2024 FINALISTS!

CAREER ADVANCEMENT
FIDELITY INVESTMENTS
TRIHEALTH


PAY EQUITY
CINCINNATI WORKS
LCD AGENCY

TRAINING & EMPOWERMENT
NATIONAL MINORITY HEALTH ASSOCIATION
SEALING LIFE

WOMEN OF COLOR
ALL-IN CINCINNATI EQUITY COALITION
SORTA/METRO

WORKING MOMS
PAYCOR
RESERVE SQUAD 

 

PRESENTERS

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DR. KIMBERLY BONAR

OBSTETRICIAN GYNECOLOGIST

TRIHEALTH

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DR. IAN FOLEY

OBSTETRICIAN GYNECOLOGIST

TRIHEALTH

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LORI DASHEWICH

SVP & CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER CONSTELLATION | AUGUSTAR FINANCIAL

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ADRIENE HAIRSTON

SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, HUMAN RESOURCES, SORTA/METRO

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MICHELLE HOPKINS

HOST OF CINCY LIFESTYLE

WCPO 9 NEWS/SCRIPPS

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VP & BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER II, REPUBLIC BANK

CANDACE HUFF

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DR. BETH DETKAS

OBSTETRICIAN GYNECOLOGIST

TRIHEALTH

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DEBORAH HAYES

PRESIDENT & CEO, THE CHRIST HOSPITAL HEALTH NETWORK

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SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, RETAIL EXECUTIVE, FIFTH THIRD BANK

KRISTEL JENSEN

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ASSOC. MINISTER, LINCOLN HEIGHTS MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH

REV. OPHELIA JONES

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PRESIDENT & CEO, URBAN LEAGUE OF GREATER SOUTHWESTERN OHIO

CHRISTIE KUHNS

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DIRECTOR, CIVIC ENGAGEMENT & LEADERSHIP  WOMEN'S FUND OF THE GREATER CINCINNATI FOUNDATION

RAJANI MENON

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OBSTETRICIAN GYNECOLOGIST

TRIHEALTH

DR. ANIKA MOORE

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SR. DIRECTOR, COMMUNITY INVESTMENTS

GREATER CINCINNATI FOUNDATION

ADISON NELSON

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DEPUTY GENERAL COUNSEL

CINTAS CORPORATION

ERICA O'BRIEN

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GYNECOLOGY SPECIALIST

TRIHEALTH

DR. NIMA PATEL

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VICE PRESIDENT, FINANCIAL CONSULTANT, FIDELITY INVESTMENTS

CHRISTINE PIPES

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SENIOR VP, AFFLUENT WM EAST REGION EXECUTIVE, U.S. BANK

A. FAITH TUPMAN

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PRESENTERS' BIOS

Dr. Kimberly Bonar is an Obstetrician Gynecologist at TriHealth.  With more than 25 years of experience, she sees adolescents and adults for the full spectrum of women’s healthcare, including general and high-risk obstetrics.  Dr. Bonar is skilled in the minimally invasive techniques of robotic surgery, hysteroscopic surgery, laparoscopy, and pelvic prolapse correction.  She enjoys getting to know her patients and educating them on their options.

DR. KIMBERLY BONAR

OBSTETRICIAN GYNECOLOGIST

TRIHEALTH

Lori Dashewich is an accomplished finance executive with extensive insurance industry experience.  She is extremely successful in driving complex, critical high dollar transactions to completion and her professional areas of expertise include financial reporting and controls, financial management, and financial systems.  Prior to her current role as Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer, she was Senior Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer & Controller.

LORI DASHEWICH

SVP & CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER CONSTELLATION | AUGUSTAR FINANCIAL

Dr. Beth L. Dektas is an Obstetrician Gynecologist at TriHealth.  With over 15 years of experience, she enjoys building relationships with her patients and guiding them through key life phases. Dr. Dektas counsels her patients on self-care and follows her own advice, staying active with running and strength training while also being an avid reader.  Dr. Dektas grew up in Mason and completed her residency training at TriHealth.

DR. BETH DEKTAS

OBSTETRICIAN GYNECOLOGIST

TRIHEALTH

Dr. Ian Foley is an Obstetrician Gynecologist at TriHealth.  He found his passion for healthcare while working as a home health aide in college.  Now with over 17 years of experience, Dr. Foley provides comprehensive care for women of all ages, including pregnancy care and minimally invasive surgery.  He prioritizes patient comfort and safety, listening attentively to their concerns before exploring all available options.

DR. IAN FOLEY

OBSTETRICIAN GYNECOLOGIST

TRIHEALTH

Adriene Hairston is the Senior Vice President of Human Resources at SORTA/Metro.  With over 30 years of experience, she specializes in HR policy, employee relations, benefits and compensation, employee development, diversity and inclusion, change management and compliance.  Prior to Metro, Adriene held leadership roles with various organizations, including Western & Southern Life, Fifth Third Bank, Luxottica, and Humana.

ADRIENE HAIRSTON

SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, HUMAN

RESOURCES, SORTA/METRO

Deborah Hayes is the President and CEO of The Christ Hospital Health Network.  With over three decades of experience at the hospital, she holds the unique distinction of being the only medical executive in the region to have dedicated her career to the institution she now leads.  Additionally, under Debbie’s leadership, Christ has been recognized as one of the top 50 hospitals in the country. 

DEBORAH HAYES

PRESIDENT & CEO, THE CHRIST HOSPITAL HEALTH NETWORK

Michelle Hopkins is the Co-host of Cincy Lifestyles on WCPO.  She recently found her way back to television after spending five years at Cincinnati Children’s. She also worked at Mercy Health and the Hamilton County Community Action Agency after her time at WCPO-TV in the 90’s and WLWT-TV from 2000 to 2010. Michelle’s return to WCPO is just one more way for her to meaningfully and impactfully connect with Cincinnati residents.

MICHELLE HOPKINS

HOST OF CINCY LIFESTYLE

WCPO 9 NEWS/SCRIPPS

Candace Huff is the Vice President and Business Development Manager for Republic Bank’s Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky markets.  She is passionate about empowering women entrepreneurs to achieve financial growth and scale with confidence. With years of experience in commercial banking and organizational development, Candace is a true powerhouse in the financial world.

CANDACE HUFF

VP & BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER II, REPUBLIC BANK

Kristel Jensen serves as the Market Retail Executive for Fifth Third Bank, overseeing 119 financial centers in Greater Cincinnati, Southern Indiana, Louisville, and Lexington.  She is responsible for the strategic direction for the Retail Line of Business, which maintains $12.2 billion in deposits, $1.9 billion in loans, and a headcount of 790 team members to deliver distinctive value to the customers and communities they serve.

KRISTEL JENSEN

SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, RETAIL EXECUTIVE, FIFTH THIRD BANK

Rev. Ophelia Jones is a native Cincinnatian and proud Woodward High School graduate.  She earned a BS in Criminal Justice and a MSW in Specialized Mental Health from the University of Cincinnati. After 21 years as a Psychiatric Social Worker, Rev. Jones became a lead teacher. Now retired, she serves as a volunteer for ProKids, a board member of Ladies of Leadership and an Associate Minister.

REV. OPHELIA JONES

ASSOCIATE MINISTER, LINCOLN HEIGHTS MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH

Christie Kuhns is a dynamic, engaged community leader.  She has held leadership roles within the legal and nonprofit sectors, healthcare, Fortune 500 companies, and as an elected State Official.  Her dedication to improving her community led to her current role as President & CEO of the Urban League of Greater Southwestern Ohio, where she works to achieve social parity and justice.

CHRISTIE KUHNS

PRESIDENT & CEO, URBAN LEAGUE OF GREATER SOUTHWESTERN OHIO

Rajani Menon is the Director of Civic Engagement and Leadership for the Women’s Fund of the Greater Cincinnati Foundation.  In this role, she leads all civic engagement efforts, including developing and implementing strategy for women, educating lawmakers, shaping policy, creating systemic change, and building powerful partnerships in the community.  Prior to GCF, Rajani worked for Duke Energy, the Freestore Foodbank, and the United States Senate.

RAJANI MENON

DIRECTOR, CIVIC ENGAGEMENT & LEADERSHIP,  WOMEN'S FUND OF THE GREATER CINCINNATI FOUNDATION

Dr. Anika Moore is an Obstetrician Gynecologist at TriHealth with more than 14 years of experience.  She sees adolescents and adults for the full spectrum of women’s healthcare, including pregnancy care. 

Dr. Moore loves building relationships with women and empowering them through all walks of life as they establish their individual health care goals and needs. 

DR. ANIKA MOORE

OBSTETRICIAN GYNECOLOGIST

TRIHEALTH

Adison Nelson is the Senior Director of Community Investments at the Greater Cincinnati Foundation.  She is responsible for ensuring the operational efficiency of staff discretionary grantmaking and driving intentional efforts in measuring meaningful community change. Prior to joining GCF, Adison served as the Director of Community Relations at Cincinnati Children’s and the inaugural director of the Carl H. Lindner College of Business Office of Inclusive Excellence at the University of Cincinnati. 

ADISON NELSON

SR. DIRECTOR, COMMUNITY INVESTMENTS

GREATER CINCINNATI FOUNDATION

Erica O’Brien is Deputy General Counsel of Labor, Employment Practices and Environmental at Cintas Corporation.  She manages all labor and employment matters and leads a team of professionals who address the most challenging HR issues across all divisions in the organization. Additionally, Erica is a member of the Advisory Board of the Institute for Workplace Equality and represents Cintas on the board of directors for the Greater Cincinnati Minority Counsel Program (GCMCP).

ERICA O'BRIEN

DEPUTY GENERAL COUNSEL

CINTAS CORPORATION

Dr. Nima Patel, MD, MS, FACOG, is a board-certified gynecologist at TriHealth Advanced Gynecologic Surgery and the Program Director for the TriHealth/Good Samaritan and Bethesda North Obstetrics & Gynecology Residency Program. She earned her medical degree from St. George’s University and completed her residency at Marshall University. Dr. Patel also completed a fellowship in Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery at Drexel University, receiving the IRCAD Award for Excellence in Education.

DR. NIMA PATEL

GYNECOLOGY SPECIALIST

TRIHEALTH

After graduating from the University of Kentucky in 2015, Christine joined Fidelity where she began as a Financial Advisor in the Workplace Investing group, supporting corporate client accounts. In 2018, she moved to the Personal Investing group, where she focused on individual customer accounts.  She has obtained several financial licenses and is now a Vice President, Financial Consultant, managing over $220 million in customer assets.

CHRISTINE PIPES

VICE PRESIDENT, FINANCIAL CONSULTANT, FIDELITY INVESTMENTS

Faith Tupman joined US Bank in 1991 and is now the Regional Executive of Affluent Wealth Management for the East region.   She collaborates with market leaders to enhance team growth strategies for the region.  Additionally, Faith is active in her church and community, currently serving as secretary for HER Cincinnati and as a trustee for the Urban League of Greater Southwestern Ohio.

A. FAITH TUPMAN

SENIOR VP, AFFLUENT WM EAST REGION EXECUTIVE, U.S. BANK

ATTIRE

ALL ATTENDEES ARE ENCOURAGED TO WEAR

RED, PINK, AND/OR ORANGE TO THE EVENT.

RED MEANS POWER AND COURAGE.

PINK MEANS UNCONDITIONAL LOVE AND UNDERSTANDING. ORANGE MEANS ADVENTURE AND OPTIMISM.

Fuchsia and Orange Geometric Objects

TO REGISTER

FOR HOTEL RESERVATIONS

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