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State of
the Woman 2022

Executive
Women’s
Retreat

Executive Women’s Conference

September 18 - 20, 2022
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State of the Woman 2021

"Due to the increase in the COVID cases, the Executive Womens Retreat “State of the Woman 2021” has been postponed until September 18-20, 2022 and will take place at SAGAMORE PENDRY | BALTIMORE. The safeguard of our customers are important to Letts Consult". We are excited to see you in 2022.

Don’t miss out on this important and impactful event!

This event will bring together professional and executive women for a 3 day event designed to inspire and motivate attendees to take the lead in helping other women move their careers forward and be personally encouraged to dream bigger and achieve more. Due to ongoing concerns with COVID-19, we are currently limited capacity to 100 registrants.

Meet the Speakers

Susan Ann Davis is a pioneering woman business owner who opened her agency when relatively few women were experiencing success in the business world, and fewer still owned their own business. Over four decades, she has grown SDI into a global public affairs and strategic communications powerhouse, receiving accolades and recognition from industry peers and earning the respect of business and government leaders around the world. Internationally known for her expertise in strategic positioning, reputation management, government relations and crisis communications, Davis provides counsel to government and industry leaders on six continents. Most recently, Ms. Davis was the strategic U.S. advisor to the Irish Bishops Conference for the Vatican World Meeting of Families and the Papal Visit to Ireland. Davis has worked with more than a dozen countries on issues ranging from economic crisis to nation building and trade expansion. And for decades she has been a strategic communications and public affairs consultant on U.S. military and veterans’ issues for the defense industry and to multiple Secretaries of Defense, DOD agencies, service branches and support organizations. As a leader, business visionary and public speaker, Ms. Davis regularly consults on smart aging, health and wellness, and develops engagement and business opportunities for thought leaders, investors and entrepreneurs. She led the Global Irish Forum recommendation for Ireland to develop as a global hub for smart ageing technologies, products, design and services, and is a Founder and Board Director of Smart Ageing Living Labs of Ireland. A former producer of the White House Conference on Aging, she presently co-produces the Silicon Valley Venture Boomer Summits and “What’s Next” in the U.S. A lifelong advocate for social entrepreneurship, democracy building and leadership development for women, she is Board Chair Emeritus of Vital Voices Global Partnership, the preeminent NGO that trains and empowers emerging women leaders in 115 countries. She was a Founder and the first International President of the International Women’s Forum, the global leadership organization now representing more than 7000 women of achievement. Presently she is the Board Chair for Razia’s Ray of Hope Foundation which supports the Zabuli Education Center and Razia’s Ray of Hope Institute, educating over 600 girls in rural Afghanistan. Ms. Davis chaired the landmark U.S. Ireland Business Summit, creating the groundbreaking US-Ireland R&D Partnership, and has been formally recognized for her leadership by the Governments of Ireland and Northern Ireland. She’s been named among the Top 100 Irish Americans, 75 Most Influential Irish American Women, and Top 100 Outstanding International Irish Business Leaders, and received the Flax Trust Award for Service to Northern Ireland. Along with Prince Charles and former PepsiCo CEO Indra Nooyi, Davis received the Global Empowerment Humanitarian Award in the United Kingdom. In 2018, she won the Stevie Award for Lifetime Achievement in Business and the Bronze Stevie for Woman of the Year. Among other awards, she was named a “National Woman Business Owner of the Year,” “Woman Business Advocate of the United States,” and received the National Association of Women Business Owner’s award for “Outstanding Achievement in National and International Public Affairs.” She received the University of Wisconsin Madison “Distinguished Service Award in the Field of Communications,” and the “Distinguished Alumni Award.” She also received the inaugural National Capital Public Relations Society Hall of Fame award, the Biz Bash Special Events Hall of Fame award, and the prestigious Order of Merit by the Knights Templar. Washingtonian Magazine called Ms. Davis one of Washington’s Most Powerful Women and the Washington Business Journal recognized her as one of the Washington DC region’s most influential business women.

Stephanie Pugliese has been President of the Americas since June 2020. Prior to that she served as President of North America from September 2019 to May 2020. Prior to joining our Company, Ms. Pugliese served as Chief Executive Officer and President of Duluth Trading Company from February 2015 to August 2019, and as President from February 2012 to August 2019. Prior thereto, Ms. Pugliese served as President and Chief Operating Officer of Duluth Trading Company from February 2014 to February 2015, Senior Vice President and Chief Merchandising Officer from July 2010 to February 2012 and as Vice President of Product Development from November 2008 to July 2010. Ms. Pugliese also served in various leadership roles with Lands’ End, Inc. from 2005 to 2008 and at Ann Inc. from 2000 to 2003.

A public health expert, medical executive, thought leader, strategic thinker and nationally recognized expert in emergency preparedness and response. As Principal and Director of Life Sciences for Sterling Bay, Dr. McKinney oversees relationships with the scientific, academic, corporate, tech, and governmental sectors involved in the life sciences ecosystem. She also leads the strategy to expand Sterling Bay’s footprint in life sciences nationwide. She previously served as CEO and Executive Director of the Illinois Medical District, where she managed a 24/7/365 environment that included 560 acres of medical research facilities, labs, a biotech business incubator, universities, raw land development areas, four hospitals and more than 40 healthcare-related facilities.

Life coach, energy worker, speaker, author, certified Vistage Speaker, host of Sterling Women and happiness expert; these are just a few words to describe Cindy. Her coaching comes from her intensive study to become a Brennan Healing Science Practitioner. In 2019 she was named one of the SEVEN Women of Mason. In 2011 she founded Transformational Healing in Middleburg, Va. Cindy is a teacher by trade and teaches relationship and life skills. She specializes in working with women to help them show up in a fierce way in their lives, high level executives, business owners, couples and much more.

A Certified Financial Planner, CFP® for families since 1992. Before that, Bonnie owned a tax practice. She also earned the Accredited Investment Fiduciary, AIF®, designation, Certified Exit Planning Advisor, CEPA® and Certified Divorce Financial Analyst designation, CDFA™. Cindy currently serves on the following boards: National Board for the Financial Planning Association (FPA), South Region Board for the National Association of Personal Financial Advisors (NAPFA), Oatlands.org. and Foundation for Financial Planning board. She is past President on the Board of Directors for the non-profit Loudoun Therapeutic Riding (www.ltrf.org).

Ann has 24 years of tax experience in the public accounting sector. Ann applies her experience to provide tax planning opportunities and insights to high wealth individuals, corporate executives, entrepreneurs and their families, including related operating entities, investment partnerships, and trusts. Ann works closely with individuals and family offices to address their various tax compliance, consulting and estate planning needs. She also serves as an advisor to her clients on matters indirectly related to taxes. Ann is a member of Keiter’s Family, Executive & Entrepreneur Advisory Services team.

Prior to joining Keiter in November 2013, Ann began her career at PwC and was promoted to Tax Director prior to joining The Roseline Financial Group. While at Roseline, Ann was responsible for tax consulting and compliance services for partnerships, individuals, and trusts. She also oversaw and managed client relationships and identified, coordinated application of tax planning opportunities and managed the IRS audit process for clients. In addition, she coordinated and developed trainings for the Roseline staff and partners on various tax topics and new developments.

As a graduate of both Duke (undergraduate) and University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (graduate), she is an avid Duke Blue Devil fan. She loves to cook and bake and share her edible efforts with neighbors, paddleboard with her beagle, Mac and dabble in various art and craft mediums.

Robin Traywick Williams is an award-winning journalist, author, storyteller and horsewoman. During her eclectic career, Robin has served as chairman of the Virginia Racing Commission, president of the Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation and chief of staff for the lieutenant governor of Virginia. She is a member of the board of a publicly-held bank. She holds a master’s degree from Hollins University and is the author of four books.

As a senior partner of The Dupre Keating Group, Dawn has spent her entire 27 year professional career in the financial services industry as both an executive and a Financial Advisor, serving high net worth individuals, families and businesses. After working in all corners of the industry, Dawn brings a distinct perspective that helps our clients navigate the complex financial landscape. Prior to joining Janney, she served as an Executive Vice President of Citizens Financial Group and President of CCO Investments, its full-service brokerage and investment advisor unit. Dawn most recently served as a Financial Advisor with The Dupre Keating Group at Morgan Stanley since 2013. Dawn is among a select group of Janney Financial Advisors who have demonstrated knowledge of portfolio management and asset allocation strategies, allowing her to recommend, and if appropriate use discretion to make investment decisions on behalf of her clients through the Janney Compass program. This program provides comprehensive portfolio management services for an annual fee based on the value of assets in your account. Financial Advisors are approved based on portfolio management training and/or advanced financial degrees and designations. Dawn completed the Accredited Domestic Partnership AdvisorSM (ADPA®) program from the College of Financial Planning. She was named to Working Mother and SHOOK Research’s Top 200 Wealth Advisor Moms List in 2017, 2018, 2019, and while serving as President of CCO at Citizens Financial Group, was named one of the Top Six Teams in Banking by American Banker magazine in 2012. Dawn’s achievements have made her a highly requested guest speaker. She has appeared twice at the Pennsylvania Conference for Women, and most recently at the 2020 PA Diversity Council LGBTQ+ Unity Summit. Dawn is a member of Janney’s Diversity and Inclusion Council and serves as a mentor in Janney’s Mentoring Program, committed to leading and developing the next generation of financial advisors. Dawn graduated from Nicholls State University in Louisiana where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Finance on a music scholarship, playing the drums in the marching band and orchestra. Outside of the office, Dawn enjoys golf, fishing and spending time in Rehoboth Beach, DE. She is married and lives in Newtown Square, PA with her three children.

Additional speakers will be announced soon.

Conference Info

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Registration Fees

$1,350 Members
$1,495 Non-Members
Before August 1, 2022

$1,485 Members
$1,650 Non-Members
After August 1, 2022

Become a Sponsor

Co-Presenting - $25,000
Keynote - $5,000
Dinner - $5,000
Program - $2,500
Gift Bag - $2,500
Entertainment - $1,500
Corporate - $1,000

Conference Venue
Sagmore Pendry Baltimore

Poised in the storied 1914 property on Baltimore’s historic Recreation Pier “Rec Pie'' as it’s known to locals - Sagamore Pendry Baltimore embodies the city's rich history, vibrant personality and idyllic harbor setting with character, inspiration and style.

Sagamore Pendry
1715 Thames Street
Baltimore, MD 21231
Phone: (443) 552-1400

Hotel Reservations & Payment
The Sagamore Pendry - Baltimore Hotel has graciously offered a significant discount on hotel rooms for LETTS CONSULT Retreat attendees.

Exclusive rate of $285 per night prior to taxes

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Explore Historic Fells Point

Hip pubs and taverns, many with live music, as well as seafood joints serving Chesapeake Bay crab and oysters
Small galleries, record stores, fashion boutiques and eclectic restaurants that line the cobblestone streets along the harbor and main square
The Frederick Douglass-Isaac Myers Maritime Park Museum, recognized for African-American nautical history

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Our Commitment to a Safer Conference

Due to ongoing concerns with the COVID pandemic, attendance at the Retreat will be limited to 100 to ensure adequate spacing for all events. Masks will be required for all attendees, as we will comply with health protocols established by the City and CDC.

BECOME A MEMBER

The power and influence we have as women, when we come together, is incredible and we have the opportunity to influence policies, practices , promotions and products that are more equitable and inclusive.

Our Executive Council membership is designed to bring together senior and executive level women who are committed to driving cultures of inclusivity in the workplace, while developing a network throughout the country....women who will support each other, share leadership lessons, mentor, sponsor and help define programs that give opportunities for growth and advancement.

Our Leadership Circle membership provides information, education and opportunities for connection for all women who look to expand their network and develop their& leadership skills for professional growth and advancement.

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