WiBN 2025 Leadership Conference | BBB of Dayton & Miami Valley

2025 Speaker Information 

Samantha Redden

Samantha Redden is a speaker, confidence coach and host of The Samantha Show podcast. As a former Mrs. Ohio American, she knows firsthand how confidence is not a personality trait but a skill that can be cultivated. With a background in fitness, business and public speaking, Samantha has helped countless individuals step into their power and take bold action. She blends real-world experience with tangible steps to help others show up with presence and purpose. Her mission is to equip people with the confidence to take up space and thrive in every aspect of life. 

Brenda Aveyard 

Brenda Aveyard Sales Coach

Ashima Sharma

Ashima is a charismatic speaker, effective workshops, and training facilitator, with exceptional consultative and leadership skills. Ashima excels at implementing complex technology initiatives, driving change, developing teams, leading organizational transformations, and achieving proven results. Ashima has worked in Senior Director / VP IT roles with multiple fortune 500 organizations. Her expertise is in the field of Program Leadership, Project Management, AI Strategy, Application Development, Digital Transformation, Agile Development, Organizational Change Management and Business Analysis.

After 20 years in corporate IT world, Ashima started her own consulting company called Ayuka LLC (ayukaconsulting.com). Ashima’s passion is to help individuals understand and navigate change from technical transformations ensuring long term sustainability and adoption of technology. Embracing change enables organizations and individuals to thrive, fostering a cultural shift that drives organizational success. With Organizational Change Management best practices in mind, Ashima manages high complexity technical transformations, including Artificial Intelligence Powered Automation, Data Modernization, Cloud Migrations, ERP implementation and Product / Application Development with a human centered approach. 

Pam Rigling

As the Operations Manager at Back To Business I.T. powered by The Greentree Group, Pam Rigling leads a team of creative problem solvers that leverage innovative technology tools to optimize business goals and seamlessly support the way organizations work. Back To Business I.T. identifies, designs and executes technology strategies that empower and secure the operational success of client partners. Pam is a curious and enthusiastic advocate for using technology to reinvent “the way we’ve always done it.” She is passionate about demystifying technology and embracing new ways to improve efficiency, quality, and value in work and life.

Wendy Roop

Wendy is a Professional Certified Coach and Certified Trauma-Informed Coach with a B.A. in Organizational Communication. With experience across industries like manufacturing, finance, tech and healthcare, her passion lies in people development and leadership growth. Through 1:1, team and group coaching, she helps women realize they already have what they need to thrive. Her message, Space & Grace, is a reminder that empowerment begins within. Sometimes, we just need the space to grow and the grace to keep going. Her mantra: Never Give Up—because you have so much to offer this world.

Tamara Wamsley

Tamara Wamsley is a visionary life and business strategist, and the host of The Ambitious Chick podcast. Tamara is dedicated to helping ambitious women build profitable, soul-aligned businesses without burnout. With a powerful blend of intuition, strategy and lived experience, she guides entrepreneurs to simplify their focus, attract aligned clients and scale with freedom and fulfilment. Her mission is clear: to empower women to stop settling, trust their soul and create businesses that support the life they’re meant to live. Find her at TamaraWamsley.com.

Gretchen Eckstein 

Gretchen Eckstein serves as the Community Fundraising Manager at Dayton Children’s Hospital Foundation, where she brings over a decade of professional fundraising expertise to her role. As the liaison for two key all-women hospital auxiliaries—Terrific Women in Giving (TWIGs) and the Women’s Board. She also oversees the Foundation’s Intern Program, mentoring the next generation of philanthropic leaders.

Gretchen is an active member of both the Association for Healthcare Philanthropy and the Association of Fundraising Professionals. Beyond her work at Dayton Children’s, she serves on the boards of Junior League of Dayton and a local youth hockey organization. A passionate Buckeye football fan, Gretchen finds joy in boating and quality time with her husband and their two sons.

Michelle Cramer 

Cramer & Associates 

Lexi Kopilchack

Dayton Children's Hospital 

Amber Rose 

WPCU Sunshine Community Fund 

Lindsay Pitstick

Lindsay Pitstick, M.Ed., is a Gallup-Certified CliftonStrengths Coach and business owner (Moxie by Nature, LLC) specializing in strengths-based leadership, team engagement and business development. With degrees from Western Kentucky University (Broadcast Journalism) and the University of Louisville (Higher Education), she blends communication and organizational strategy to help professionals maximize their impact.

With experience in corporate recruiting, financial services, staffing and higher education, Lindsay works with business leaders and teams to enhance performance, collaboration and long-term success – empowering leaders and organizations to build and sustain thriving, strengths-driven businesses that attract, develop and retain employees.

Donnica Hawes-Saunders

Donnica Hawes-Saunders is the Founder and CEO of The Averity Group, a full-service, solution-oriented public affairs firm that specializes in highly regulated organizations. They maximize advocacy success through proactive engagement and in 2023, The Averity Group was named one of the top reputation management agencies in the U.S. by Design Rush.

Donnica is recognized as a mission-driven, political social impact strategist that specializes in complex policy and media environments. With over a decade of experience in the private sector and on Capitol Hill, Donnica connects public policy and organizational priorities with an emphasis on politically astute, coalition-based communications and strategic partnerships.

Elyse Coulter 

Elyse Rae is an Emmy Award winning anchor with nearly 20 years of experience in front of the camera and telling compelling stories. Her expertise isn’t just about looking good on screen; it’s about exuding confidence, clarity and credibility in every frame. Through personalized coaching sessions, workshops and practical tips, Elyse equips industry leaders with the tools to navigate any camera scenario with poise and professionalism.

Emily Riggs

Emily Riggs is the founder of Emily Riggs Therapy & Wellness, LLC. Specializing in women’s issues related to stress, trauma and life transitions, she invites clients to make transformative changes and move forward with hope and resilience. A certified EMDR therapist and registered yoga teacher, she uses somatic practices to support clients in managing stress, processing emotions and healing lifelong wounds. She consults with high-achieving female leaders to put aside perfectionism, connect to their values and embrace wholehearted living. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Spanish from Miami University and a Master’s degree in Social Work from The Ohio State University.

Julie Manuel

Julie Manuel is the founder of Manuel Wellness & Consulting, LLC. Specializing in working with first responders, Julie strives to provide compassionate therapy and wellness services to support individual and organizational well-being. She empowers clients to navigate life’s challenges, foster personal growth and achieve a fulfilling life. Julie collaborates with community leaders to promote mental wellness and access to mental health care. Julie holds a Bachelor’s degree in Sociology from Wright State University and a Master’s degree in Community Counseling from University of Dayton. Julie continues to expand her education through programs focusing on PTSD, crisis intervention, debriefing and wellness services.

Together, Emily and Julie co-own Manuel, Riggs & Associates, a group psychotherapy practice and mental health consulting firm.

Sherry Monaghan 

Sherry Monaghan is a dedicated marketing instructor at Centerville High School. She leads the CHS Marketing/DECA Program mentoring students in business and marketing principles. Beyond her teaching role, she manages the “Hole in the Wall” Spirit Shop and oversees the creation of social media content for multiple CHS student accounts across 3 platforms. Committed to holistic education, Sherry is also a certified yoga instructor and cooking teacher. Her multi-faceted approach to teaching reflects her passion for empowering students with diverse skills for personal and professional growth. Sherry loves to tap into her creativity, travel and share a meal with others.

Jessy Jones

Jessy Jones is a professor at Sinclair Community College, where she teaches Digital Marketing and Entrepreneurship courses rooted in real-world application. She’s also the owner of Leaf & Node, a successful e-commerce brand that sells handmade plant décor. Jessy combines her academic background with hands-on business experience to make marketing more approachable, strategic and effective. She’s passionate about helping small business owners and students alike use digital tools and data to grow with confidence.

Tea Roelandt

Tea Roelandt is a Digital Marketing major at Sinclair Community College, graduating in December 2025. As a Digital Marketing Assistant at Leaf & Node, she supports content creation, campaign planning and performance tracking. Tea previously built a successful reptile-themed e-commerce brand, including a website, product line, and a TikTok following of over 85,000, and managed social media for a former employer. She brings real-world experience in digital strategy, content marketing, and growing engaged online communities.

Kelsey Omler

Kelsey is a double business owner, community-builder and creative entrepreneur. With degrees in chemistry and biology, she moved to Ohio at 22 knowing no one but her now-husband. What began as a way to meet people — organizing a kickball league — evolved into two thriving businesses: Gem City Social Sports and Two Social, a bar and entertainment venue. Her work is rooted in connection, belonging and showing up even when you don’t have a clear plan. She’s passionate about helping others build the life they want by starting with the people around them.

Teresa Macalolooy

Teresa Macalolooy is the founder of Macalogic, a woman-owned small business. Macalogic supports federal and commercial clients, providing IT-related business consulting and software development including full system and network support. Macalogic is a people-centered company with a strong culture of support to the community and our clients. Her expertise spans four decades in technical, program management, business development and leadership roles. Ms. Macalolooy earned a bachelor’s degree from Wright State University, graduating Suma Cum Laude. She is a lifetime member of AFCEA, where she currently serves as the Board Chair for the Dayton-Wright Chapter.

Elle Zimmermann

Elle Zimmerman is a keynote speaker, executive coach and leadership consultant with over 20 years of experience partnering with global brands like McDonald’s, Procter & Gamble, Bacardi and Vera Bradley to elevate women in leadership and build emotionally intelligent, high-performing teams. With a background on the professional stage as a musical theatre actress and singer, she brings unmatched presence, energy and authenticity to her work. Elle is also a business owner, entrepreneur and real estate investor as well as a master-certified Enneagram coach. Her mission is to help leaders develop self-awareness, step into their highest potential and maximize their greatest impact.