Laura Belmont

Laura Belmont is General Counsel of Civis Analytics, Inc., a data analytics technology and services company, where she advises on and supports all aspects of the business and drives legal and compliance strategy and initiatives, including relating to data protection, privacy, regulatory compliance, IP, commercial, corporate, and employment law. Prior to joining Civis, she was in-house counsel at Comcast Cable, where she was responsible for designing, implementing, and enhancing compliance and ethics programs for the Cable Division across an array of legal areas. Before that, Laura was a litigation associate at Latham & Watkins, LLP and a staff attorney at the Washington Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights and Urban Affairs.

In Fall 2020, Laura served as a Regional Voter Protection Director for the Pennsylvania Democratic Party / Coordinated Biden-Harris Campaign. She volunteers with numerous organizations relating to civic engagement and equity and inclusion. She is a member of the Forum of Executive Women, a Charter Member of TechGC, and a member of the University of Pennsylvania Inn of Court. Laura has been recognized for her legal leadership, including as one of Attorney Intel's top 25 Attorneys of Pennsylvania in 2024 and one of the Legal Intelligencer's Pennsylvania's Lawyers on the Fast Track 2021 for her professional, personal, and civic work to improve the legal landscape in the Commonwealth.

Laura is a member of the Bars of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the District of Columbia. She holds a B.A. from Harvard University and a J.D. from American University’s Washington College of Law. She enjoys spending time with her spouse and two elementary-aged children.

Myra Brown

Myra Brown is the CEO and owner of NWON Opportunities, LLC, a MWBE Certified (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, New Jersey) workforce development, recruitment, and retention management company located in Center City Philadelphia. NWON Opportunities provides work readiness and career preparedness workshops and training to job seekers. They help businesses meet their staffing needs while building a skilled workforce.

Throughout her long and honored career, Myra has been an advocate for the disenfranchised to gain sustainable and long-term employment. With 34 years of Senior Human Resources and Executive Leadership experience, she has held positions as Director of the Philadelphia branch of CareersUSA; Regional Business Services Director for PA Careerlink; Deputy Executive Director of a local Human Services agency; and Director of Human Resources and Diversity for the Philadelphia Orchestra Association.

Ms. Brown is a graduate of Temple University with a BA in Communications and MBA. She is a certified Professional Human Resources and has been an instrumental member of the Boards of Directors for SOSNA, Family Legacy Organization, Girls Rock Philly, The Aids Law Project of Philadelphia, and the Philadelphia International Airport Capacity Enhancement Project.

Myra was recently named a 2019 Woman Up and Minority Business Leader of the Year by the Philadelphia Business Journal. She is a Goldman Sachs 10KSB Alumni.

Radiance Bucknor

Radiance Bucknor is a Relationship Manager with Bank of America’s Healthcare, Education & Not-for-Profit group. Her role is to develop and maintain partnerships with healthcare systems, colleges and universities, cultural institutions, and traditional nonprofits in eastern Pennsylvania and Delaware.

Prior to joining Bank of America, she was a relationship manager in Wells Fargo Bank’s Middle Market group, working with companies with revenue between $20MM and $1B. She then completed Wells Fargo’s Credit Management Training Program in San Francisco before joining the Not-for-Profit Healthcare group in Philadelphia as a relationship manager.

Passionate about promoting diversity in business ownership, Radiance sits on the council of Bank of America’s Black/African American Owned Business Initiative. She also serves on the board of the Women’s Law Project – an organization that fights for gender equality and reproductive justice in PA.

Radiance earned a B.A. in political science from Bryn Mawr College, an M.B.A. in finance from Rutgers Business School and a J.D. from Rutgers Law School. She is licensed to practice law in New York and New Jersey* and holds Series 7 and Series 63 registrations. When not spending time with her wife and daughter in South Philly, she enjoys fiction writing and attending Broadway musicals.

*Radiance does not practice law in her current role with Bank of America

Tamara Cobb

Lifelong resident of Philadelphia, mother of three children, Community Health Worker, and graduate of the WOMEN'S WAY Change the Narrative Fellowship Program 2022.

With over 20 years of dedicated experience, I am a passionate advocate for positive change and community empowerment. I specialize in transforming lives through impactful conversations and connections, weaving threads of compassion into society's fabric. Finding joy in guiding those in need and building bridges of hope, I believe in the power of a single gesture to spark transformation.

I am eager to bring my expertise to collaborate with the WOMEN'S WAY Board, aligning my commitment to empathy and kindness. Together, we can create a world where compassion flourishes and our community thrives.

Dr. Charles Coe

Dr. Charles Coe, CPNP, MSN, MPH, MSW, LCSW, C-ACYFSW

Charles Coe is an accomplished leader and advocate with over a decade of dedicated service to social justice, women, and children. As the Executive Director and Founder of the Incredible Kids Learning Center Organization, Charles has positively touched the lives of over 15,000 children, providing essential early childhood educational development, early intervention, scholarship, and supportive services. His visionary leadership has driven the organization to success while ensuring equitable access for underserved communities and empowering women within the workforce to take on leadership roles. Charles serves as the coach, cheerleader, and mascot for children, women and the community. His personal quote is: “Having belief in someone is a very powerful thing and will have a very profound impact on the person to whom we are blessed to work with. This level of responsibility should never be taken lightly but held in such high regard.”

With a passion for advocacy, Charles also founded Creating Opportunities for Empowerment (COE) Inc., a Social and Human Services Organization servicing both Philadelphia and Atlanta that focuses on crisis intervention, family advocacy, and intensive clinical case management for women, children, and families. Under Charles' leadership, COE, Inc. has expanded its reach, leading a team of over 100 clinicians and family advocates to deliver personalized care to individuals facing complex challenges. His work in addressing gender disparities, championing wage equality, and promoting early intervention services for women and children showcases his commitment to driving social change and empowering marginalized populations. Charles creates opportunities for advancement when opportunities are not available.

With advanced degrees in public health, leadership development, nursing, healthcare administration, and social work, Charles combines a strong academic foundation with practical expertise. In addition to founding the Incredible Kids Learning Center Organization and Creating Opportunities for Empowerment, He is also a Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (CPNP), Clinical Trauma Specialist and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), with additional certifications in children, youth, and family social work.

Beyond his day-to-day work, Charles has received numerous prestigious honors, including being a Presidential Freedom Scholar, Champions of Caring Ambassador, Coca-Cola Scholar, and an alumni and keynote speaker for the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Entrepreneurship Program. He is also a recipient of the Philadelphia Governor’s Community of Service and Hope Award and CACFP Leadership and Visionary Award, reflecting his dedication to advancing equity and fostering change in his community. Through his commitment to advocacy, leadership, and personal growth, Charles Coe has truly become a "Champion" of our time, driving change for both women and children, and serving as a beacon of hope and inspiration in his community.

Orfelina Feliz Payne

As Executive Director of the nonprofit organization Puentes de Salud since 2022, Orfelina supports the health and wellness of Philadelphia’s Spanish speaking immigrants and combats social injustice through empowerment, education, and health services.

Emphasizing strategic alignment, capital development, and integration among Puentes divisions, Lina steered the organization through the end of the pandemic and now seeks to expand its reach. During her time with Puentes de Salud, Orfelina has been recognized by City and State Pennsylvania’s Power 100, a Power Player in Health Care by Philadelphia Metro, and recipient of the Crystal Award from Hispanic Media.

Orfelina has a bachelor’s degree in applied psychology from the Pennsylvania State University and a master’s degree in Business from Gwynedd Mercy University. She has also earned a Business Process Management Certification from Villanova University and Six Sigma Green Belt Certification.

Lina joined Puentes after serving for almost 18 years in various positions at Community Behavioral Health (CBH), the primary contracted behavioral health provider for the City of Philadelphia and a key partner in Philadelphia-based health initiatives. As the first Latina Director within the City of Philadelphia’s Department of Behavioral Health & Intellectual Disabilities, she most recently served as Senior Director of Member Services and the first Disparity Mitigation Co-Chair at CBH where she was responsible for a budget of $3M and supervised a staff of 51 people.

With a personal identification fostered by her real-life experiences of trauma, poverty, and discrimination, Orfelina brings a passion for applying strategic, yet thoughtful, initiatives that promote the empowerment and overall welfare of communities habitually treated with disregard.

Jenifer Groves

Jenifer Groves is a queer woman with a Master’s degree in both Business and Education. She is currently the Director of Physician Practices at St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children working to increase access and improve health outcomes for the most intentionally and systemically marginalized children of Philadelphia.

Jen formerly served as the Vice President of Clinical Administration for the Women’s Centers; an organization committed to linking pregnant people to their abortion care. Prior to that, she helped to design and create the PEACE Clinic at The University of Pennsylvania Hospital, developing hospital-based abortion and miscarriage services for medically complex pregnant patients that could not be seen in an outpatient setting, along with both a Residency and Fellowship training program in Family Planning.

She serves on the Board of the New Jersey Family Planning League, is a committeeperson for The Abortion Care Network’s Racial Justice & Equity initiative, volunteers with the Prison Health Network, and is a Girl Scout Leader committed to guiding girls to make this world better place- because it can be.

Jocelyn Hastings

Jocelyn Hastings is a mission driven professional with 10 years of experience in higher education program management and evaluation. In her current role, she supports the Evidence Project at Pew Charitable Trusts. Jocelyn's work focuses on convening diverse stakeholder groups to reimagine how research can contribute to addressing long standing societal challenges.

Previously, Jocelyn managed a variety of leadership development and evaluation capacity-building programs at ImpactED at the University of Pennsylvania. Her experience includes designing learning environments and events that tackle real-world challenges and foster social capital among participants. She also coordinated numerous large-scale data collection projects in collaboration with the City of Philadelphia and other public sector organizations across the U.S.

Jocelyn is a lifelong learner who holds a Master's in Education Entrepreneurship from the University of Pennsylvania. She also holds Bachelor's degrees in Public Health and Spanish from Temple University. From studying maternal health in the Dominican Republic to advocating for safe drinking water in North Philadelphia, Jocelyn has explored the socioeconomic determinants of health and well-being for underserved populations.

She believes education and equity are powerful catalysts for positive social change. She is dedicated to curating safe spaces for diverse communities to build knowledge, capacity, and psychological safety.

As a leader in her community, Jocelyn values board governance and has served in key roles on various boards. She previously served as the Vice President of Young Involved Philadelphia and as a board member of Temple University’s Young Alumni Association.

Leah Herman

Leah Herman is deeply committed to empowering and uplifting women. She is currently an Associate on the Sales Strategy & Analytics team at FS Investments, a leading alternative investment firm based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. In her role, she collaborates with multiple teams, including distribution leadership, marketing, and data engineering, to develop analytics and decision support tools that drive sales growth and business performance. Leah also leads onboarding and training programs for new team members and supports the optimization of the firm’s Salesforce platform, helping to improve operational efficiency and sales strategy.

Beyond her professional achievements, Leah is deeply committed to community engagement, particularly in advancing women’s rights and gender equity. She currently serves as the Chair of the Community Engagement Committee for the FS Women’s Network, where she advocates for the empowerment and advancement of women in the workplace. Through this leadership role, she fosters initiatives that promote networking, mentorship, and career development opportunities for women in the finance industry and for women with lived experiences.

Leah is a graduate of Temple University, where she earned a Bachelor of Business Administration in Management Information Systems. She has volunteered extensively with organizations such as Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Independence Region and Girls Inc. of Greater Philadelphia.

As an advocate for gender equality in the workplace, Leah is passionate about using her skills to support and empower others, both professionally and in her personal life.

Dr. Monique Howard, MPH

Dr. Howard is the Senior Director of Women's Health Initiatives and the Director of Community Engagement at the University of Pennsylvania-School of Nursing. In these roles, she coordinates educational opportunities focusing on women's health with an eye to practice, research, education, and academic scholarship. Additionally, she mobilizes the community and addresses their needs as they relate to the intersection of School of Nursing scholarship and social determinants of health.

Monique has been a public health practitioner with a focus on women’s health for over 25 years. Her work and interests have led her to lead a statewide female-specific AIDS service organization in New Jersey, a maternal and child health organization in Pennsylvania, the New Jersey Department of Women’s Health, and most recently, the rape crisis center in Philadelphia. Dr. Howard excels in nonprofit management, fund development, creating strategic alliances, and mobilizing communities around sensitive topics. She is a thought leader on issues that impact women and communities.

Dr. Monique Howard holds a Bachelor of Science from Wagner College, a Master of Public Health from East Stroudsburg University, and a Doctorate in Education from the University of Pennsylvania. She also serves on the boards of the Wilson-Harrison Educational Foundation and the Nurses for Sexual and Reproductive Health.

Leslie John

Leslie has over 37 years of experience as an antitrust litigator. She is a retired partner of Ballard Spahr where she was the Practice Leader of Ballard Spahr's Antitrust and Competition Group and Co-Leader of its False Advertising Litigation Team. Leslie has been recognized for her antitrust acumen in Chambers USA and for years was among Benchmark Litigation’s Top 250 Women in Litigation nationwide. Leslie was honored as the “Best of the Bar” by the Philadelphia Business Journal, a “Top Women in Law” by The Legal Intelligencer, and “Litigator of the Week” by Global Competition Review. She is a Fellow of the Litigation Counsel of America.

Leslie volunteers with numerous organizations relating equity and inclusion and access to justice. Prior to joining the Board, Leslie served as General Counsel to WOMEN'S WAY for nearly 15 years. Leslie serves on the Philadelphia Diversity Law Group Board of Directors. She was PDLG’s Co-President (2019 to January 2023) and Vice President (2016 to 2018). She also serves on the Board of Trustees of the Philadelphia Bar Foundation where she served as the President (2019-2020), Vice President (2017-2018) and Secretary (2013-2016). She is a member Forum of Executive Women. She is a past recipient of the Albert S. Dandridge, III Business Law Section Diversity Award, presented by the Business Law Section of the Philadelphia Bar Association.

Leslie is a member of the Bars of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the State of California. She holds a B.A. from the University of California, Berkeley and a J.D. from the U.C. Berkeley School of Law.

Michelle King

Bringing decades of experience in process improvement and organizational effectiveness across many sectors, Michelle’s current role is Head of Client Services for Strong Force Innovation Portfolios. Strong Force delivers strategic advantage by creating large, comprehensive, category-influencing patent portfolios for clients as well as for investment opportunities.

Prior to her time at Strong Force, Michelle was Senior Director of Legal Operations for Intralinks, Inc., where she implemented multiple cost-saving technologies and process-oriented solutions, in addition to managing their intellectual property portfolio and global corporate subsidiaries. Prior to Intralinks, Michelle was with Bristol-Myers Squibb’s intellectual property biotechnology team. Previous roles include risk management in both non-profit and for-profit sectors.

Michelle holds a BA in Organizational Dynamics from Lasalle University in Philadelphia, PA and is currently attending University of Pennsylvania, working towards her MS in Organizational Dynamics.

Laura LaRosa

Laura LaRosa is a Wealth Management Consultant who helps women and families of substantial wealth achieve their financial goals by implementing successful investment strategies across all asset classes.

Laura is a Regional President for BNY Mellon Wealth Management. In this role, she works directly with clients to address their investment and wealth management needs across Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, DC, and Delaware.

Laura joined the firm in 2022 and has more than 25 years of experience in the financial services industry. Prior to joining Wealth Management, Laura spent over 25 years at Glenmede, an investment and wealth management firm overseeing $45B of assets under management for individual and institutional clients. During her three-decade career at Glenmede, Laura served as a member of the eight-person management committee and held a variety of senior roles, including director of Portfolio Management and earlier in her career, director of Fixed Income Management. Laura was integral in launching the company’s S&I practice and moderated numerous client events and programming. Most recently she led client development and business growth efforts as Executive Director and Laura is well-known for her leadership and mentoring professionals at all levels of career development.

Laura received a bachelor’s degree from University of Pennsylvania

Linda Manfredonia

Linda Manfredonia is a highly respected leader and an expert in the financial services industry with deep experience in business management and leadership, risk management, and fiduciary oversight. She has a strategic perspective as well as a deep and detailed understanding of the challenges faced by businesses in growing and rapidly changing environments. She recently retired from Glenmede Trust Company of Delaware, where she served as the President and CEO of the their Delaware Trust Company. Prior to that, she spent 32 years at PNC where she very successfully navigated through a groundbreaking regulatory transformation and built the first line of defense infrastructure for her division, balancing regulator demands and business realities.

In addition, Linda was a leader in completing multiple acquisitions and mergers for PNC, in the Asset Management Group. Linda is well known in her industry and has been a sought-after speaker and expert with industry associations. She is a former member of the Forum of Executive Women and has served on its’ Sponsorship Committee and Public Sector Committee. She has been a member of the Fiduciary and Investment Risk Management Association and the Trust Management Association. At PNC she led diversity initiatives and an Employee Resource Group for senior women and was a member of the corporate Diversity Council.

Linda has a Bachelor of Arts Degree from LaSalle University, a J.D. and an L.L.M. in Taxation from Temple University School of Law.

Ada Okafor

Ada Okafor, Esq. is an award-winning lawyer and DEI strategist with a track record of transforming organizations.

She currently serves as General Counsel and Chief Diversity Equity and Inclusion Officer for the American Board of Surgery, the national certifying body for general surgeons. She is the first person of color to hold these positions in the organization's 87-year history.

As a DEI and workplace culture thought leader, Ada delivers cutting-edge information, modalities, and best practices in order to infuse DEI into the fabric of the organizations she works with. She leverages data analytics, coaching, facilitated discussions, workshops, keynote speeches, and educational training to promote diversity, cultivate a culture of belonging, and foster employee well-being, innovation, productivity and retention.

Ada has received numerous awards including being named a “Top 50 DEI Professional” by OnCon, a “Top 100 Powerful DEI Leader” by Proven Base and a “Top 100 under 50 Diverse Executive Leader” by Diversity MBA. In addition, she has been recognized as a “40 Under 40 Rising Star” by City & State Philly, a “GC with Impact” by the Legal Intelligencer, “50 Women to Watch” by Corporate Counsel Business Journal, “Top 50 Women Leaders in Law” by Women We Admire, “Top 100 Lawyer” by the National Black Lawyers, United Nations “Most Influential People of African Descent (UN MIPAD)” Global Top 100 Health and Wellness Edition, “Best of the Bar” by the Philadelphia Business Journal, and a “Next Generation Emerging Leader” by Corporate Counsel Women of Color.

Ada is an active member of various professional organizations including the Chief Diversity Officers Network, the Women’s General Counsel Network, the Diverse Lawyers Network, the Association of Corporate Counsel, the American Board of Medical Specialties Bar Association, the National Association of Women Lawyers, the Leadership Development Committee of the DC Bar, the Steering Committee of the American University Washington College of Law Alumni Association (AUWCLAA), and the AUWCL Health Law and Policy Program Alumni Advisory Council.

She holds a Diversity and Inclusion Certificate from Cornell University, a J.D. from American University Law School, and a B.A. from Southern Methodist University.

Outside of work, Ada enjoys spending time with her husband and their three young children. She also enjoys traveling, cooking authentic Nigerian cuisine, photography, graphic design, listening to podcasts, and hosting bespoke gatherings.

Gina Palmisano

Gina Palmisano is a dedicated change leader and workforce strategist who has spent her career building bridges between organizational transformation and social impact. As a Principal at North Highland, she guides organizations through complex transformations keeping human-centered design at the forefront of change initiatives. Her recent research on inclusive leadership, completed through Royal Roads University's Global Leadership program, deepens her focus on placing dignity, meaning, and community as the aim within an organization.

Gina's global perspective was shaped by her experiences leading international teams across Europe and Asia, including her role as CEO of AIESEC Mongolia and her time with DHL Express in Germany and Singapore. Her commitment to equity and inclusion is demonstrated through her leadership of North Highland's Pride Alliance, where she helped the organization achieve recognition in both Stonewall's Workplace Equality Index and the Human Rights Campaign's Corporate Equality Index.

Beyond her professional work, Gina is an active community builder and innovation lab facilitator, bringing together diverse groups to solve complex global challenges. She is also an aerialist, culture nerd, library enthusiast, and aspiring linguist. Gina holds a Master of Arts in Global Leadership from Royal Roads University and a Bachelor of Business Administration from The George Washington University. Her unique combination of strategic thinking, facilitation expertise, and commitment to equity makes her a powerful advocate for organizations seeking to create lasting positive change.

Meghan Pierce

Meghan Pierce joined the Forum of Executive Women in 2023 as its first President and CEO. At The Forum, she is responsible for supporting Philadelphia's premier professional women's network in the areas of member professional development, communications, philanthropy, and advocacy on women's issues.

She previously served as Executive Director of the League of Women Voters of Pennsylvania, where she navigated challenging election cycles and led critical efforts to protect the rights of Pennsylvania voters. Meg's career in nonprofit and government organizations has focused on women's advancement and advocacy in the areas of pay equity, political representation, and reproductive justice.

She holds a BA from George Washington University and a Master's in Public Administration from the University of Pennsylvania.

Maithili Pradhan

Maithili Pradhan is an experienced and passionate diversity, equity, and inclusion advocate and practitioner who has spent over a decade building experience and expertise leading DEI in the corporate, tech, and legal industries. Her work is grounded in the principles of justice and equity that have anchored her since her early days as a human rights lawyer, and is guided by practical, real world experience with organizations interested in doing the right thing (which also happens to be the smart thing).

Maithili leads community inclusion strategy and initiatives as part of Google's DEI team, and has previously launched the administrative professionals-focused DEI initiative at Ballard Spahr LLP and led workforce diversity and external DEI engagement initiatives on the Comcast NBCUniversal D&I team. Before that, Maithili worked at Seneca Women, a boutique consulting firm working at the intersection of gender justice and corporate social responsibility, and led by Former U.S. Ambassador for Women Melanne Verveer. Maithili started her career as a human rights lawyer at the Center for Women and Justice at Cornell Law School, where she led research and advocacy projects focused on the rights of women and girls, and taught human rights law clinics.

Maithili received her B.A. from New York University and holds a J.D. from Cornell Law School with a joint degree, Master II - Droit et Globalisation Economique, from Sciences Po and the University of Paris I: Pantheon-Sorbonne. She is also a ceramic artist and writer, and a mentor with Heights Philadelphia.

Katie Quinn

Katie Quinn is a Partner in the Philadelphia office of Grant Thornton, LLP. She serves publicly-traded and privately-held audit clients. Katie has assisted clients with technical accounting issues in an array of areas including, but not limited to, business combinations, consolidation and variable interest entity analysis, share-based compensation, complex debt and equity instruments and derivatives. Katie has helped clients with audit needs through all phases of their life cycle including formation and SEC registration, capital raising, investment and joint ventures structuring, consolidation, financial reporting, internal control implementation and testing, and liquidity events.

Katie is a certified public accountant in the state of Pennsylvania and is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from the University of Pittsburgh.

Roopa Seshadri

Roopa Seshadri is a quantitative social scientist whose work focuses on the impact of human services programs on health and wellbeing outcomes in vulnerable and underserved populations. She is a consultant with Hygieia Consulting, focusing on social impact strategy, evidence-informed decision-making and helping organizations towards a learning culture

Roopa was most recently the Director of Impact and Evaluation at Philabundance and oversaw evaluation, monitoring and learning across programs and initiatives, and was involved in the organization’s effort to move from relieving hunger now to ending hunger for good. Before that, Roopa conducted research at PolicyLab at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Chapin Hall at the University of Chicago, and Lurie Children’s Hospital, partnering with stakeholders and policymakers in the public sector to evaluate and improve programs and policies that impacted child wellbeing. This included developing and evaluating a parenting training, job training and education services for young mothers of children in the Head Start program and an HHS-funded evaluation of a teen pregnancy prevention initiative in Chicago Public Schools.

Roopa was a domestic violence survivor advocate for over six years in Chicago and is currently a CASA/EDM volunteer in Philadelphia. Roopa earned a Ph.D. in Applied Statistics and an A.M. in Public Policy.

Britainy Stephens

Britainy is a driven leader and community advocate. She is the Director of Operations for Benchmark Real Estate Partners, an MBE commercial development company that focuses on creating employment and affordable housing opportunities in underserved and underrepresented communities.

Stephens’ graduated with a BA in Afro-American Studies from Smith College and received her MSW in Clinical Social Work from the University of Pennsylvania. Post graduation, she spent almost 6 years working for Jefferson Hospital, with 4 of those years at the Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center performing compassionate social advocacy services for underserved cancer populations.

Britainy’s journey into real estate started in 2018 after attending city-wide real estate investor workshops. In 2020 she began working with residential investors and developers in the city as a real estate agent. It was always important that her work in real estate also incorporated a way to help others. She began looking at the social and environmental impacts of real estate development and received her LEED AP designation. As a private developer she believes in employing tools and practices that will ensure the health, safety, and economic opportunities of the communities she works in.

Britainy also volunteers her time through board service. She sits on the advisory boards of Compass Working Capital, Progress Trust Inc, and The Urban Developers Association.

In her free time, she enjoys playing golf, tennis, and spending time with her boston terrier.

Ashlie Thornbury

Ashlie Thornbury proudly serves as the Secretary of the Board of Directors and is a member of the Development committee for WOMEN'S WAY. Ashlie also serves on the American Brain Tumor Association’s Volunteer Advisory Council.

Ashlie has built her career working with employers and early career talent. She currently manages employer partnerships at Handshake, a tech company with the mission to democratize access to job opportunities.

Ashlie lives in Fishtown with her husband, Tim, and two children, Zoa and Thea. Ashlie graduated from Temple University with a Bachelor's in Studio Art.

Amy Wilson

Amy T. Wilson, CFA, is Director of ESG Investing and a Portfolio Manager for Glenmede Investment Management LP (GIM). Ms. Wilson guides the firm’s approach to environmental, social and governance (ESG) investing in public markets by leading the integration of ESG criteria across fundamental equity investment strategies and supporting the firm’s existing quantitative, ESG-oriented strategies. This oversight includes serving as a co-portfolio manager on a Women in Leadership strategy which invests in large cap companies with women in significant roles and tilts towards companies which exhibit stronger gender equality policies, practices, and improving gender equity metrics. Ms. Wilson is a key member of GIM’s Investment Stewardship Committee − a team focused on GIM’s shareholder engagement efforts including oversight of proxy voting and co-filing of shareholder resolutions, where relevant.

Prior to this role, Ms. Wilson served as a Research Analyst, supporting the President of GIM in client portfolio management and firm strategy. Before joining Glenmede, Ms. Wilson served as an Underwriting Officer managing a portfolio of Healthcare and Public Finance clients at PNC Financial Services Group, Inc.

Ms. Wilson earned a Master of Business Administration with honors through the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. She graduated as Student Marshal, summa cum laude, of Pennsylvania State University’s Smeal College of Business with a Bachelor of Science degree in finance, a minor in international business, and honors in finance and secondary education as part of the Schreyer Honors College. Ms. Wilson is a Chartered Financial Analyst® charterholder.

Courtney Yeakel

Courtney Yeakel is the daughter of WOMEN'S WAY co-founder, and women’s rights activist, Lynn Yeakel. She spent her middle school summers drafting fundraising letters and stuffing envelopes at WOMEN'S WAY offices during the organization’s grass roots stage. In recent years, Courtney and her mother collaborated on various projects involving the Lynn Yeakel Institute for Women’s Health and Leadership and fundraising for various Democratic candidates. Courtney is grateful for the opportunity to serve WOMEN'S WAY and wishes to honor her mom’s legacy.

Courtney is Senior Litigation Counsel for PNC Bank. In that role, she manages consumer litigation for 25 states and advises various lines of business. Prior to joining PNC, Courtney was Of Counsel at Ballard Spahr, LLP, where she practiced in the areas of consumer financial services litigation and class action defense. She has proudly participated in the Pro Bono programs both at PNC and Ballard Spahr. Courtney graduated in 1985 from Amherst College (summa cum laude) and in 1993 from Boston University School of Law (magna cum laude), where she was a member of the Law Review. She is a member of the Bar of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the Philadelphia Bar Association.

Courtney is proud of her three adult children: Max, Chloe, and Joaquin. She is an amateur poet and competitive tennis player.